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    Friday July 8th 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Totally agree, and well put, Ado! And, we have all done some sort of med mixup, especially w/family and when we're tired and distracted, etc. NO ONE is distracted at home, eh??? Cut yourself...
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    Thursday June 7 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Ugh, hope you find your badge. How is your friend's quarantine enforced, if at all?? I guess he COULD choose to 'break it.' TPTB might have something to say about it... However if he is...
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    Need advice! 😩😩

    dianah replied to Lchambless1990's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    TEAS report attachment removed, to comply with the Terms of Service (and protect member's
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    Functional Medicine

    dianah replied to Theresa Lohman's topic in General Specialties

    I have no direct experience. A friend who is doing a Preventive Medicine Residency, had a rotation with Functional Medicine as part of the Residency. She was very impressed. It seems it is not...
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    Interventional Radiology Nurse Specialty Pay

    dianah replied to TPark412's topic in Radiology

    Agree!! There MUST be some criteria for specialty pay! If a unit is short-staffed, then offer incentive pay. Specialty pay should meet specific criteria, in order to qualify. Afraid you will...
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    Thursday June 7 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    No Stars, good he is home, and with what sounds like a sensible plan (for the lung and for avoiding DTs). nursej22, ugh, getting seasick the whole cruise would certainly sway my vote to never do...
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    Thursday June 7 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    No Stars, the only cruises we have been on have been associated with bluegrass events, which involves lots of jamming while we are at sea! Nope, don't do the pool or gambling or the art auction, or...
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    Interventional Radiology Nurse Specialty Pay

    dianah replied to TPark412's topic in Radiology

    Again, find out the criteria for specialty pay (maybe talk with the Cath Lab and OR nurses or managers about what hoops they jumped through to get it) and list how your team meets that criteria. From...
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    Thursday June 7 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Congrats, Joe, on the award! AND on testing negative! Tweety, I would LOVE to go on a cruise, but as dh and I have discussed, now is not the time for us. Just to risky, with covid still...
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    Interventional Radiology Nurse Specialty Pay

    dianah replied to TPark412's topic in Radiology

    What department is over the IR nurses? Nursing? What is the history of the IR department? How long have nurses worked there? Have the nurses ever approached admin. to request specialty pay?...
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    Wednesday July 6 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    All I know is, that's why the US was ordered. Just was thinking, since he is hospitalized, could get that done, as it was ordered previously. Not trying to second-guess anything.
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    Wednesday July 6 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    As long as the CT and MRI evaluated the pancreas adequately, then agree, US not needed.
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    Wednesday July 6 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    No Stars, are they going to do the US that is scheduled in two weeks (as long as he is there)? Keeping you all in prayers. Good job getting Nannie back up, am curious about the story of why she fell...
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    Tuesday July 5th 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    I got the books mailed (yay!), they should arrive in a week. Also picked up a few things at the grocery store (which is basically right next to the mailing shop). Then I DID get the car washed, and...
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    Tuesday July 5th 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    No Stars, so sad to hear your dh had to go to the ER. Awaiting
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    Tuesday July 5th 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Good morning! Another weird night of broken-up sleep. Oh well. We had a very nice visit with oldest ds, then brought him home so he could test my guitars! He is mainly a bass player, but...
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    4th of July 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Yup, Tweety. Slept till 1:15 then awake till 5 or so. Oh well. Happy Fourth of July!! Temp predicted to be only 88 today, which is a nice change from 103! Heading out to the grocery store to...
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    Sunday July 3rd 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Sounds yummy, Tweety! I'm sure you and Birthday George enjoyed it! We drove up to Oak Glen for lunch - dh had BBQ chicken sandwich and I had their veggie sandwich on wheat bread. Dh enjoyed an...
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    FSCJ Fall 2022?

    dianah replied to Peonies13's topic in School, College Programs

    Just a reminder, for when you post about communicating: There are two approved ways to create a special place for your cohort. One: create a facebook page. This link may be posted. Two:...
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    Sunday July 3rd 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Awwww, come on George, pick a place to eat! I know you will choose a good one, Tweety. Happy Birthday George!! Joe, what is J allergic to? Too bad he has such a severe reaction! Hope you two...
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    Saturday July 2nd 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Quiet day today. I didn't sleep well last night, just couldn't fall asleep (that I knew of). So I napped a little today. We attended Zoom Sabbath School, and watched two episodes of The Chosen...
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    Saturday July 2nd 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    I use Firefox. No Stars, I sent you another message with my email addy, maybe using emails will work
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    Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2022

    dianah replied to lokiloki's topic in School, College Programs

    Just a reminder, that per the Terms of Service, members may not advertise or solicit goods (scrubs, supplies, books) or services. Thank
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    Friday July 1st 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    No Stars, I sent you a private message. Thanks for the help,
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    Friday July 1st 2022

    dianah replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Hello all. No Stars, I have some mysteries here that I plan on giving away, I am happy to send them to you, if you will DM me your address. Good you found a couple of books to get you by!...