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doobiedo RN

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  1. Verbal Offer??

    doobiedo replied to dtrmnd2sccd's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doobiedo replied to sharoma55's topic in Research

    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

    doobiedo replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General 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?

    doobiedo replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, 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?!?

    doobiedo replied to jrsmrs's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    doobiedo replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    doobiedo replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    doobiedo replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    doobiedo replied to purpuragray's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doobiedo replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doobiedo replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doobiedo replied to mommynmaddie's topic in Orthopedic

    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...

    doobiedo replied to Fawn's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doobiedo replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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. possible move to N.C.need advice re:area

    doobiedo posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If anyone could assist me it would be much appreciated. We would like to move to N.Carolina within the next 1-2 years. My husband loves to fish the Outer Banks..however I still need to work. He will...

  16. Snow emergency excuse?

    doobiedo replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  17. need help for severe depression

    doobiedo replied to needs help's topic in General Nursing

    Please consult a therapist, psychiatrist or whomever can help you. Try a different antidepressant if needed . I needed to try a few different ones myself. You have reasons to feel the way you do....

  18. Dating Patients

    doobiedo replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I met and married one of my patients. Our relationship did not start until he was discharged and he made the first call. Been married for 21 years. Sorry but I do not see the big deal. I had...

  19. Who should pay?

    doobiedo replied to NeuroICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to say...Businesses pay astronomical health care premiums so they attempt to split the costs by asking the employee to pick up some of the tab...however still difficult especially with average to...

  20. Clep Human Growth and Developement ???Has anyone taken it?

    doobiedo replied to ccrn28f's topic in General Nursing

    I just clepped it recently as the final credits for my BSN. I passed although it was not easy. I recommend going to your college library and obtaining the most current textbook available on human G...

  21. nurses with hip replacements still working acute care/LTC?

    doobiedo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi ... I am probably going to have to have bilateral hip replacement done soon due to osteoarthritis. I am just wondering if any other nurses have had 1 or both hips done and are you still working...

  22. arrogant nurses

    doobiedo replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everyone who posted has made valid points. However when staffing is such that there is on RN (me) to keep track of 60 patients on 11-7am shift with 2 or 3 aides(if I am lucky I have 3) and need to...

  23. LTC waking residents for routine Tylenol/Benadryl on nites

    doobiedo posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked LTC in the past years but mostly days and eve.. Just started a very prn nite position after many years in a local facility and would like opinions please. I have a couple residents who...

  24. Please, anyone know of financial help for cancer victims???

    doobiedo replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Oncology

    I would recommend he look at all options...radical prostatectomy in a 45yr old seems like extensive but not sure....talk with his doc if you can and get a second opinion to know your options...ie...

  25. Question regarding prisoners' right to refuse meds

    doobiedo replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional

    Just curious as to how you can force them to take meds anyway short of putting a tube into them one way or another. They are human beings with rights too albeit restricted due to their crimes and...