Darlene K.

Darlene K.

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  1. Age when you had your first child?

    Darlene K. replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    age

  2. propofol

    Darlene K. replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    We use it in our GI lab, but only pushed by the anesthesiologist or CRNA. The patients seem to recover faster than with the demerol and

  3. LVN specialty certification

    Darlene K. replied to jalyce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have my PALS and BLS

  4. Drug addicted nurses

    Darlene K. replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    gianna2111 I'll keep you in my

  5. How bad is this med error?

    Darlene K. replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    I would reply on the write up exactly what happen. Don't leave it to the imagination what the "unknown substance" might have been. Also, keep a copy for yourself. Good

  6. Unit Secretaries

    Darlene K. replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    You are right, unit secretaries are not paid what they are worth. At my hospital they make between $8 to $10 per hour. They work very hard and are often pulled in many directions at

  7. Riding Lawnmower

    Darlene K. replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle :chuckle

  8. Riding Lawnmower

    Darlene K. replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle

  9. On site childcare for nursing staff

    Darlene K. replied to themadscotsman's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital offers this, it's actually quite nice. The sick child care is ran by LPN's. I have used it 3 or 4 times. They charge by the hour according to how much you

  10. The Burial

    Darlene K. replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    cute

  11. Pee Joke

    Darlene K. replied to LambPHRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    funny!

  12. Another dumb blonde joke

    Darlene K. replied to Daytonite's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: too funny!

  13. OR jokes

    Darlene K. replied to KES's topic in Nursing Humor

    those are

  14. Merit Raises? What is your annual raise?

    Darlene K. replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    our merit raises average about 3.5

  15. Med errors

    Darlene K. replied to dartnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you think she (the nurse) is throwing the patients meds in the garbage? Seems that she not even trying to hide the fact that she's not passing the

  16. When a baby is born....what does your hospital do?

    Darlene K. replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital doesn't do anything. I think it would be a lovely idea!

  17. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    Darlene K. replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU, SICU

    Here in FL - I take full responsibility for MY patients, call the MD, take the order, give the

  18. Do RNs needs IV certification?

    Darlene K. replied to AC439's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it is included in the RN training. Although, years ago when I took my IV certification & Central line classes there were new RN in there as

  19. ER Pet Peeves

    Darlene K. replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    How about the patient who wants a bus pass for her and her boyfriend to go home! Of course, this is in addition to the box lunch they both

  20. ER Pet Peeves

    Darlene K. replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    They certainly do they come in after having only 1 (count them one!) episode of vomiting or diarrhea. I have had them come and state "I woke up in the middle of the night with my stomach hurting"...

  21. How to deal/cope with drug seekers?

    Darlene K. replied to wanda06211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand how you feel. Unfortunately, if the physician continues to write the orders, we have to give the medication. As you said, pain is subjective (it's whatever the patient says it is). In...

  22. ER Dept Scrub Color

    Darlene K. replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    RN's & LPN's wear navy

  23. IV Certification

    Darlene K. replied to OneChattyNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have my IV & Central Lines Certification. It is mandatory for my employment. Nothing different on my license or on my name tag. Just a piece of paper to prove I took and passed the

  24. ER Pet Peeves

    Darlene K. replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    Women who come to the ER because they are 7 days late for their period.....Is Walgreens all out of pregnancy test? C/O n/v X 1 :selfbonk: C/O n/v - holding a diet coke and a bag of

  25. ER Pet Peeves

    Darlene K. replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    Visitors who come to the ER looking for their "friend" or their "babies momma" who is waiting to be seen in the ER. (me) What is his/her last name.....what is his/her first name (visitor) Uh,...