debralynn

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1. Ostomy Education?

   debralynn posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   At age 45 I think I have finally figured out what I want to do when I grow up. I think I would like to be in ostomy education for my patients. I am just an LPN now, do I have to have my BSN for this?...

2. Can I afford Colorado?

   debralynn replied to debralynn's topic in Colorado Nursing

   I have been a telem. nurse for over a year

3. Can I afford Colorado?

   debralynn replied to debralynn's topic in Colorado Nursing

   in arkansas i have a 3br, 2bath, 1703 sq. ft. home that was new when i moved in a little over 3 yrs. ago, and i had to pay $91,400. So when I see what the houses look like and their sq. footage...

4. Can I afford Colorado?

   debralynn posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

   I am really wanting out of Arkansas as soon as my daughter graduates hs. I have been researching Colorado Springs. So far it appears to get a 3br,2bath home it is going to cost around $180-200,000....

5. What If I Had Gastic Bypass?

   debralynn replied to debralynn's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks guys for all the info. I am going to do some more research! It's not going to be a easy decision, but I will keep you updated! Thanks

6. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

   debralynn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   To the poster who thinks all we "obese" people need to do is quit eating. Did I get overweight from eating, duh....! Now the real question YOU should be asking is WHY? I use food as a fix! I...

7. What If I Had Gastic Bypass?

   debralynn replied to debralynn's topic in General Nursing

   Am I wanting to do this for cosmetic reasons? Sure! I mean, I am over 100 lbs overweight. I have high blood pressure; acid reflux, depression, and we all know this weight isn't good for my heart....

8. What If I Had Gastic Bypass?

   debralynn posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok guys, I am really seriously thinking about having gastric bypass next summer! I need to have some of your advice on this! Should I? Or Shouldn't

9. sleeping staff

   debralynn replied to night owl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   At the moment I am still a tech. I work the 11-7 shift. I find it totally unprofessional to sleep on the job. The only ones I have ever seen do this were other techs. But I blame the charge nurses...

10. Blonde joke again

    debralynn replied to dosamigos76's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle (funny, but lets be careful about those Arkansas

11. Eden Alternative

    debralynn replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will have to say, I did not go to school to clean up after animals. If I am going to do that, I will get a house dog of my own. Also I am glad that I have never looked upon my patients as dumb or...

12. Is 40 too old?

    debralynn replied to szccdw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will be 44 in a few days, and starting this month to get my RN ASN. I believe our age is an advantage! Go for it. All those youngsters in your classes will only keep you

13. Is 40 too old?

    debralynn replied to szccdw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will be 44 this August. I just graduated from LPN school, and going this fall for my RN ASN. Nope, I personally don't think it's too

14. Welcome to the new Learning Disability Nursing forum

    debralynn replied to Brian's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    :) I too am very interested in this forum. Yes I am a recent LPN grad, but my interest is because I have a 20 yr. old MR son. And we have been on all types of meds for his behavior. It will be very...

15. DESCRIBE Your IDEAL Nursing Instructor

    debralynn replied to VickyRN's topic in General Students

    The Perfect Instructor! Don't treat us like children, my God, I was 44, and was not the oldest! Also when a student makes a med error(like I did), and is truthful about the error (to ensure the...