deeDawntee RN

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    Define being supportive.

    deeDawntee replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And no, support does not have to be all warm and fuzzy, but some diplomacy is called for...a hurting person doesn't need a bully coming on here spewing some hurtful opinion, hears that the 'support'...
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    need advice!

    deeDawntee replied to iowaRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is one of the VERY best things about nursing....there are sooo many different areas to explore. I had 6 different nursing jobs before I found my niche and I never had trouble finding the next...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I believe Burnt is talking about her Critical Care Examination Review book. It is about $19 on Amazon.com (cheaper than her own website!). How's the studying going
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I believe Burnt is talking about her Critical Care Examination Review book. It is about $19 on Amazon.com (cheaper than her own website!). How's the studying going
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    OK you guys, the other morning at the end of my shift, I had been taking care of a 400+ lbs woman who was MRSA+, I was in and out of there ALL night long, I was sweaty, tired and deshoveled. Well, my...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    OK you guys, the other morning at the end of my shift, I had been taking care of a 400+ lbs woman who was MRSA+, I was in and out of there ALL night long, I was sweaty, tired and deshoveled. Well, my...
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    What kind of Clothes should I wear to the NCLEX?

    deeDawntee replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wear red. It helps the synapses fire better. And come in a little angry.. it helps with the recall. Being intimidated will make it more difficult with recall. Eat something salty, not sweet before...
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    can someone help me with this review question?

    deeDawntee replied to jennifers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also it useful to understand that isolation precautions are used to protect other patients more than anything else. (Unless it is something like TB). You and I are most likely exposed to MRSA and...
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    Can any Nursing Educators explain the rationale behind licensing/certification exams?

    deeDawntee posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi Venerable and wise nursing educators: I was hoping one of you could give me some insight into the thinking behind nursing licensing and certification exams. I just took and passed my CCRN...
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    Help! Question about triple lumens...

    deeDawntee replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!! Yes, you've got it. As far as peds is concerned, I have no experience. Yes, I would say that IVPB to primary is preferable to avoid too much heparin. Also you may want to consider the...
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    Extended Orientation

    deeDawntee replied to NewNurse16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it speaks volumes both of how valuable they see that you are and they want to give you all the tools you need to succeed. And it shows that you are working at a place where employees are...
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    Help! Question about triple lumens...

    deeDawntee replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in General Nursing

    The tip of the triple lumen is in the superior vena cava and the blood flow there is so fast and turbulent and there is so much of it that compatibility at that point is NOT an issue. I always had...
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    How do you stay out of all the drama?

    deeDawntee replied to smurfed_05's topic in General Nursing

    WOW very well said...I can think of nothing more to
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    Difficult Career Decision, Praying for Direction--Please Advise

    deeDawntee replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    The truth is that I think you will be able to make either decision work. It really depends on which is your main focus right now in your life. Family or Career? I guess I would recommend setting a...
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    New Grad.. feeling down.

    deeDawntee replied to KimmieKoo72's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think what you are feeling is completely normal. You have only been there for 1 month! Being responsible for 30 patients is a lot of responsibility especially when a few of them have issues that...
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    UGH what do you think?!>?

    deeDawntee replied to tx2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would never have let a lab person go ahead and draw labs without my approval. Sometimes phlebotomy will draw an extra tube or two, but blood cultures are a lot of extra blood to draw "just in...
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    "Slow" codes

    deeDawntee replied to txdude35's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think we are ethically required to do everything we can if the patient is a full code. In the cases of these long term ICU patients, I think the Docs have not done a good job being in communication...
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    "Slow" codes

    deeDawntee replied to txdude35's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are ethically required to do everything we can if the patient is a full code. In the cases of these long term ICU patients, I think the Docs have not done a good job being in communication...
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    Transfering pt to Long term facility

    deeDawntee replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the first question was reasonable that the nurse know if the patient would require IV antibiotics after transfer as it would determine pt's acuity. Now the second question, of how long...
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    developing that "thick skin"

    deeDawntee replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooo sorry that happened to you. Doctors can be some of the most immature, rude and condescending people on the planet. And OF COURSE, it would affect you, you are a kind and gentle soul just...
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    "let loose the nurses of war"

    deeDawntee replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone of you post on that board, man go for it, I say!! I
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    I got accepted, but I'm confused

    deeDawntee replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think the word is out...they know if they don't grab you, some evil med school will and the nursing world will lose you forever... darn smart school, I would say.....
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    what should i do?

    deeDawntee replied to mcg1929's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would get out. There should be emergency provisions in place when staff don't show up for one reason or another. There are agencies for this and if not, the managers should have had their butts in...
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    untruthful charting....

    deeDawntee replied to DivaNurse2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get out!! And while you are at it, report their a**es after you are safe and sound in a new
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    What next?

    deeDawntee replied to Valanda's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that certainly is extremely strange. I certainly am not qualified to make any kind of a medical diagnosis, but is seems that it HAS to be more than coincidental. Does the agency you work for know...