Diana,RN

Diana,RN

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  1. Must have items??

    Diana,RN replied to mamac0805's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here's my 2 cents, good running shoes as stated above, multicolored pens...i love them for report and care plans, pen light, sticky notes, paper tape to measure wounds, calipers, scissors,...

  2. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    Diana,RN replied to DachRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yeah, I like sticking foreign up my youknowwhat too....LMAO! How do you keep yourself from laughing while doing the admission assessment? I've never had the "pleasure" of caring for this type of pt....

  3. How can I show my appreciation to my preceptors? Any ideas?

    Diana,RN replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Nursing

    I got a Thank-you card for my preceptor with a giftcard to a sporting goods store, knowing that she is all about fitness! She totally did not want to accept my sign of appreciation and I had to tell...

  4. Conn Nurses Meet N Greet

    Diana,RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi everyone, I've been lurking on this website for quite some time now... I'm a med-surg nurse in Hartford County, in a small town hospital.

  5. What is the nicest thing a patient has ever said to you?

    Diana,RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is just a small portion out of a letter I received from a patient recently: "My favorite nurse period. Everyone else was great, I just felt comfortable with you, like I made a new instant...

  6. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

    Diana,RN replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! I just came home from my 12 hr night. My DH doesn't want me to work noc but I just love it!! The money is great, I love the "tight-knit group" on nights and getting up early in the a.m. makes me...

  7. Can anyone offer reassurance? I passed out while working in ER this week!

    Diana,RN replied to MedicGirl33's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a possibility that you're pregnant? Sorry to hear about your unkind co-workers...

  8. atelectasis and tactile fremitus

    Diana,RN replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Palpation Palpation involves touching the chest wall in order to evaluate underlying structure and function, and is used to confirm or rule out suspected problems identified by the interview, history,...

  9. When does weekend shift diff start/end for night shift

    Diana,RN replied to nicuRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Just received my paystub: weekend premium: $3.25/hr, eve's (6-11 pm) $5, nights

  10. another agency adventure

    Diana,RN replied to gonzo1's topic in Emergency

    Are you talking about 7 patients orseven rooms with 2 beds

  11. Urine Sample from Foley

    Diana,RN replied to elysium's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Use alcohol prep to prep port (close to connection site "Foley-bag") withdraw 20 ml''s from port, port is self sealfing, ideally:)

  12. nails

    Diana,RN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    at my hospital the policy says: No acrylic nails and the nails should not be longer than 1/4 inch, I think that's too long already, and I've seen RN's with nails that are 1/2 inch and more at my...

  13. Administering blood w/meds via PICC

    Diana,RN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the med is uncompatible we give it if necessary. I would definitely pull P+P on this one.

  14. 12 Hour Shifts ?

    Diana,RN replied to Lightning Bug RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I usually work 2 12's in a row. Sometimes 3 in a row. i don't like 3 12's just beause I'm useless after 2. No kid's but I have 2 dog's and they go to the dogpark twice a day (am+pm). So I ave to...

  15. International Nursing

    Diana,RN replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to be repetitive, but in Germany healthcare is not for free. I don't understand why you would want to work there? The pay is horrible, cost of living very high--- high income tax, high gas...

  16. Any French, English, or Canadian Nurses Here?

    Diana,RN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am from Germany and want to add my 2 cents. I have not seen MM's movie nor do I intend to do so. Healthcare in Europe is NOT free but certainly less expensive. There a few major health insurance...

  17. Rough couple of nights and a question about iliostomys

    Diana,RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody, sorry to hear about the rough night. Regarding the leaky ostomy: Once it is leaking it should never be "reinforced". The entire appliance should be removed. Cleaning and drying the skin...