Shamrock

Shamrock BSN, RN

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  1. Insulin given by nursing assistant?

    May I ask what state you are in?
  2. ddna.org - the have lots and lots on line.
  3. $50.00 is $50.00

    Morris and his wife, Ester, went to the state fair every year. And every year, Morris would say, "Ester, I'd like to ride in that airplane." "I know, Morris," Ester would reply, "but that airplane ride cost $50, and $50 is $50." One year, the couple...
  4. Z-coil shoes

    Does anyone wear Z-coil shoes or know anything, (good/bad), about them? I did a search for old threads but nothing came up. If they are any good I'll probably spring for some. :)
  5. RN and Autism Mom

    Hi Betty - my name is Valerie and I've been in the D.D. nursing field going on 5 years. I have obtained certification in the area. Your best place to start would be with the West Tennessee DD Nurses Network. According to the newsletter they are hav...
  6. Shoe Suggestions and Earpiece Thoughts.....

    Z-coils - the ONLY way to go in my mind and I've tried them all. Good luck.
  7. Update: Fight for RNs Right to Overtime Pay

    There are some positions that will be changed from hourly to salary with this new law. Personally, I'd like to be George dubya's nurse someday after a 16 hour shift with no overtime!! :rotfl: Thanks for the update NRSKarenRN!!
  8. Congratulations!!
  9. night vision- do your eyes play tricks on you?

    :rotfl: That is beary funny!!! :imbar sorry, couldn't help myself.
  10. Ethics Paper

    I did one a few years ago on the presence of family in the ER treatment rooms
  11. Modrobes

    I'm with Lou, what's a modrobe? Should we all be wearing it?
  12. This really bites!

    Patients Die After Getting Rabies-Infected Organs Thu Jul 1, 4:26 PM ET Add Health - Reuters to My Yahoo! By Paul Simao ATLANTA (Reuters) - Three U.S. transplant patients died after receiving organs from a donor who was infected with rabies, the f...
  13. This really bites!

    Patients Die After Getting Rabies-Infected Organs Thu Jul 1, 4:26 PM ET Add Health - Reuters to My Yahoo! By Paul Simao ATLANTA (Reuters) - Three U.S. transplant patients died after receiving organs from a donor who was infected with rabies, the f...
  14. help with shoes

    As far as I'm concerned they are!! They are ugly as sin but a great converstation starter. As I've said before, I'd wear car hoods on my feet if I thought it would help. :rotfl:
  15. help with shoes

    I'm with traveling - Got my 1st pair of z-coils approximately 2 months ago after trying most everything else mentioned above! For the 1st time in over 13 years my left foot does not hurt with every step. They are pricey - 150.00, but I just bought ...
  16. Accident Scenes: Do You Always Offer Assistance?

    The way I understand the "new" technique for CPR is that lay people that call 911 and need instruction over the phone will be told to do chest compression only. I'm thinking as a nurse, etc.. and you stop, if CPR is needed, it would behoove you to d...
  17. The Mammogram.....OUCH!!!!

    Here is my favorite mammogram story: The First Time's Always the Worst By Leigh Anne Jasheway, Dayton Daily News Winner of the Erma Bombeck award The first mammogram is the worst; especially when the machine catches on fire. That's what happened to ...
  18. Forrest Gump goes to Heaven...

    :rotfl: Funny one jnette!
  19. Cute Groaner

    very punny. :rotfl:
  20. Tornado alley

    Tornadoes can be very scary things but I'm more afraid of going into our storm cellar!! There are creepy, crawly things living down there!! Does not seem to matter how much I clean it out, they come scuttering back in as soon as I leave. Here in S...
  21. Pill identification--need help

    I think Caroladybelle hit the nail on the head, ask the child.
  22. Question about nursing shoes

    The z-coils I just bought a couple of weeks ago have solved my foot pain completely. They are great. There have been many threads on shoes, do a search and see what you come up with.
  23. just made to feel guilty....

    Didn't they teach you in school that there is NEVER to be any illness that causes missed work in your life?? :rotfl: I hope your son is better very soon and try not to feel guilty!!
  24. Shoe shopping

    Z-Coils baby!!!
  25. developmental disabilities nursing jobs

    Go to ddna.org, is the website for developmental disabilities nurses association. They can point you toward the local chapters. Hope this helps, it is a fantabulous field to work in!