darby

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1. air force nursing

   darby replied to ceculia's topic in General Nursing

   hi, i am retired navy,the recruiter is not always up on everything, there are resources to find this on the net, the nursing officers control their own time, as long as there isnt any emergency status, i retired after 22 years, my retirement gives me...

2. Soon to be nursing student wants to work with elderly!

   darby replied to Weathergirl's topic in Geriatric

   hi, glad to hear that jersey is improved,slowly but surely all over,i hope,the old va is slowly disappearing,keep up the spirit all the veterans appreciate you everyday,thanks darby.

3. Soon to be nursing student wants to work with elderly!

   darby replied to Weathergirl's topic in Geriatric

   Hi, this is a navy veteran reply regarding va, you were lucky to even get the care you got for your problem. 1997 in new orleans va was bad news,the positions of licensed people had a hiring freeze and the staff was depleted,to say the least it has i...

4. discouraged and want to quit nursing

   darby replied to sandigapeachlpn's topic in Geriatric

   you are a winner in my book,ms.sandi,lpn never have i felt so proud as i am now,you are a nurse with all the right skills and attitude is a big factor,you have saved another human life, so precious,i am so proud to have the opportunity to reply to yo...

5. discouraged and want to quit nursing

   darby replied to sandigapeachlpn's topic in Geriatric

   hi, i am recuperating from a bad fall, able to walk now but slowly,you and millions of others have been put out to dry as the old cliche goes,you go back and show your patients,and those back-stabbers what they taught you in nursing school,you put th...

6. introduce myself..

   darby replied to Lell's topic in Humor

   reply to nightowl,we have something in common good old va jokes or uncle sams slaves,this was in a locked psych ward in fort lyons,its closed now southeastern colorado,anyway the psych group was meeting for therapy, and i kept on waiting for the doc ...

7. NURSING SHORTAGE IN LTC?

   darby replied to Heather Plate's topic in Geriatric

   hi. i like your outspoken opinion, me too ,the south is the pits, noone does anything,why,the racism and the dollars,believe me i think the only answer is to walk out let the admin brights.....ha.solve their own problems,the poor are getting poor..an...

8. value of med/surg experience?

   darby replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

   hi, you have made a good choice,all the assessment skills you will need for the future will be learned on this area,the best in the world of nursing is when you feel confident at the end of a shift i always tell myself i did what i knew was best for ...

9. This Just In From Nova Scotia

   darby replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Activism

   horray for that remark,denial is what the whole us health care system is and will be,until we do what you did in nova scotia recently, i am sick of refugees coming over here buying us health care companies and stepping on us nurses,pakistani, india o...

10. Difference between 22" and 27" stethoscope: Which is better?

    darby replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    hi.i agree with you,the sound is much more with the 22 inch tubing and the use is easier for us,have a nice evening,darby.

11. Difference between 22" and 27" stethoscope: Which is better?

    darby replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    hi, the best i have seen in the last quarter century,short tubing-littman makes a small bell but heavier for better audio,peds,icu.neuro,or for frail patients,good input keep in lab coat pocket,price is going up all over.take care,darby.

12. Need advice from someone in Oaklahoma City area, please!

    darby replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    hi, i have been in that area where you are, the mental health resources are numerous,the rural areas have counselors that work in human services in every town,edmond has grown since the early part of 1993, consult the DHC, and the mental health fac...

13. This Just In From Nova Scotia

    darby replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Activism

    :Dcongraulations i have said the same for years here in the good old usa,my heart goes out to you,long live the nurses of NOVA SCOTIA.Darby....

14. Need advice ASAP!

    darby replied to nurse 101's topic in Geriatric

15. considering career in hospice

    darby replied to andrea_s's topic in Hospice

    hi,i have been a nurse,lpn,30 years and your letter warms my heart,you are special ,dont ever change,god bless,darby.