deeDawntee RN

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    words of encouragement for someone who failed

    deeDawntee replied to go_gurl!'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all, I did some real soul searching recently after studying for and passing the CCRN exam. It was a lot like the NCLEX in that there were questions that came up where you had NO idea where the...
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    CHF question

    deeDawntee replied to haji's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Dobutamine may be needed to help the "sqeeze" of the heart. Perhaps even other pressors to get him through an emergent situation so that he can tolerate diuretics. Low dose dopamine may stimulate...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    You are ready, my friend! I would just relax and do some non-frantic review of whatever you feel like reviewing. You WILL pass this thing, I promise. The computer program is more sophisticated...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You are ready, my friend! I would just relax and do some non-frantic review of whatever you feel like reviewing. You WILL pass this thing, I promise. The computer program is more sophisticated...
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    'Be Tender'

    deeDawntee replied to fetch33's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hehehe, Live and learn, I guess!!!
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    'Be Tender'

    deeDawntee replied to fetch33's topic in Nursing Humor

    OH MY GOD!!! :lol_hitti:eek::eek: how is that even
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    what should I do?

    deeDawntee replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would definitely go the interview(s) at the hospital and see what they have for openings etc. Do you have a sense where you would rather work? It would be much better to go back on your agreement...
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    Extremely tempted by large sign on bonus

    deeDawntee replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey jls RN, I am soooo glad that you have great options available to you. Judging by your posts, I would bet that you will make whatever decision you make work. It is fun going back to a place...
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    "Oh, so you'll be doing all the dirty work..." Help?

    deeDawntee replied to WVlpn2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I firmly believe that what goes around comes around and I would guarantee that some day she will be hospitalized or in a nursing home or in a clinic or wherever and she will see directly just what...
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    ICU nurses please.... any help?

    deeDawntee replied to Need2Wings's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooooooooooo sorry that you and your family are going through this. It is such an incredibly difficult time. The thing is, as other have said, is that you just never know. And I definitely...
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    Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

    deeDawntee replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    No back problems other than some muscle strain relieved by ibuprofen. I regularly use my inversion table and I swear by it. It decompresses the spine and relaxes all those muscles. It keeps the...
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    Questions for a Nurse

    deeDawntee replied to livelaughshop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. can you describe your practice area? icu 2. what made you choose that area? it had caught my attention in nursing school, it seemed like a very intriguing area to work. 3. what are your typical...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Oh it sounds absolutely wonderous! It will all be fine!! Sounds very
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Oh it sounds absolutely wonderous! It will all be fine!! Sounds very
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    Personality Type and Nursing

    deeDawntee replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    hey asherah, why don't you restart this thread with the links and add a poll to it, so that people can post their personality type on the poll when they find out what it is. perhaps the moderators...
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    my classmates HATE me

    deeDawntee replied to hpynurs2b's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Hpynrs! I am soooo proud of you! You GO GIRL!! I love this thread, it has been very inspiring with all the feedback from so many of us who have faced the same crap. Thank you soooo much for...
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    Night shift

    deeDawntee replied to sister s's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know what to tell you because just doing it two days a month, you are never really going to establish a routine that your body will get used to. Sounds like you are going to have to set...
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    FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    deeDawntee replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am soooo sorry that happened to you. We do give prn meds about 15 minutes early sometimes. But if that has been an accepted albeit unwritten policy in your hospital, I would be very upset. Do...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    OK. You have got to be kidding" How is that even possible? Now really, how can fentanyl and bupivicaine travel down the hair shaft and relax a perm? OMG that is too freaky!! What I don't learn...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    OK. You have got to be kidding" How is that even possible? Now really, how can fentanyl and bupivicaine travel down the hair shaft and relax a perm? OMG that is too freaky!! What I don't learn...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    October 13th! That is coming up! Is everything coming together? Where are you taking your honeymoon??!! Wow!! I am sooooo excited for you. Very cool. October weddings are so beautiful....
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    October 13th! That is coming up! Is everything coming together? Where are you taking your honeymoon??!! Wow!! I am sooooo excited for you. Very cool. October weddings are so beautiful....
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    Personality Type and Nursing

    deeDawntee replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#d000a0] enfp[color=#d000a0]extraverted[color=#d000a0]intuitive[color=#d000a0]feeling[color=#d000a0]perceiving strength of the preferences %...
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    What is the best way to build confidence

    deeDawntee replied to adamsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I deal with insecurity all the time. It wavers in how much it effects me but it is something I must always be aware of so that I am managing it and it isn't managing me. This is what I HIGHLY...
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    I like Nurses

    deeDawntee replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go Sue!! I am glad that we are nice some of the time. I think the few bad apples spoil the whole bunch sometimes. Know what I mean? I remember when I was a new grad, how thrilled I was to...