doobiedo

doobiedo RN

Critical Care, Long Term Care

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About doobiedo

doobiedo has 22 years experience as a RN and specializes in Critical Care, Long Term Care.


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  1. Verbal Offer??

    Did you get a written offer? I definitely would not give your notice to current employer until you get a written offer and a start date. If you don't get things in writing you could find your benefits...
  2. pros and cons

    It depends what type of research you want to do as to the type of education you need to pursue. If you want a position in a pharmaceutical or biotech company you don't necessarily need more than a...
  3. For Those That Have Left Nursing

    I graduated in '79 and initially I loved it however nursing and the hospital (healthcare in general)has changed in many respects. I have had many opportunities because of my career and for that I am...
  4. Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    18 patients is great! compared to places I have worked. My last per diem I was responsible for 60 patients with 3 aides if I was lucky and they came into work. That was in addition to treatments,...
  5. Do you really hate your job?!?

    Do yourself a favor and don't go into nursing blind. If you have not had any personal experience as a CNA or something equivalent you may set yourself up for more than you bargained for. Too many...
  6. pharmaceutical companies?

    Hi Sorry but I am not set up to PM :>) There are big pharmaceutical companies as well as Biotech companies, CRO's (Contract Research Organizations) etc.. Many of those companies also have smaller...
  7. pharmaceutical companies?

    Most definitely...I have for 7 years. The jobs available are not only sales reps either. Many different positions available. Great hours, pay , benefits etc.... A BSN is usually required but not...
  8. Anyone on or tried Lexapro?

    I was on Lexapro 10mg for almost 2 years and recently switched to Effexor as the Lexapro was not working for the depression & anxiety anymore. I took it at night because of feeling sleepy. I...
  9. Left Nursing to Pursue Pharmaceutical Sales?

    I am in pharmaceutical however not sales. Only know there is much traveling and if you have the 'selling' type personality it might be enjoyable to you. There are many areas within the pharmaceutical...
  10. Medication for Migraines

    My husband also suffers from what the neurologist calls rebound headaches because he can tends to take too much medication to try to fight the headache....he just keeps popping his pills...Ibuprofen,...
  11. Medication for Migraines

    Is your husband on preventative medication? or just medication to treat the migraine. My husband has a family history of migraines and has had them since puberty. He sees a neurologist regularly and...
  12. no abduction pillow w/ THR

    I just had a bilat THR in October for osteoarthritis. I did not have abductor pillow...just pillows between my legs...worked fine and more comfortable.. However I was not turned at all except when I...
  13. Dumb question from nursing student...

    If you don't want paper work then better not go into LTC. Depending on the answers to one piece of paper may require you to fill out 3 more..! Paper work I don't mind as much as the...
  14. How to deal with being childless in L&D

    I always wanted to get married...not necessarily have kids. We knew would not going to be able to have kids (fertility issues with hubby)...I knew that when I got married...no problem to me...upset...
  15. Snow emergency excuse?

    I was one of those that always lived within 5 miles of work and never missed a day due to snow (and also ticked by folks who lived even closer calling out let alone the ones who lived greater then 20...