hecallsmeDuchess

hecallsmeDuchess

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  1. Don't Make this Job Search Blunder

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL! That was funny, poor

  2. preterm- breathing on own at 18-19w

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Libran, that word, "baby-dignity" put a lump in my throat; just imagining a little baby mustering all the dignity he posesses to make it or pass peacefully made my eyes water. Some days when I think...

  3. Facebook notification

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have FB but I never add co-workers, too much gossiping on who's said what and I just can't stand it. Totally inappropriate to contact you via FB for work

  4. Stay calm dad - possible future nurse :)

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Dang, it! I said I won't cry but my eyes feel kinda wet. My favorite part is the calm in her voice as she says "stay calm,

  5. oxygen sTaturations

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    How about 'testes' instead of tests, as in "how many testes is my father going to get today?" I'm always tempted to say "two, same as he came in

  6. Return to trauma after husband's death

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to NURSESNUFFLES's topic in Emergency

    NURSESNUFFLES, I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss and that my thoughts are with you and your children.

  7. Do we have an oath for nurses I don't know about?

    hecallsmeDuchess posted a topic in General Nursing

    Killer nurse on TV's "Criminal Minds" So did anyone watch this new show tonight? The new "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" that had a killer nurse on a rampage. Anyway, I was curious to know if any...

  8. Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for?

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to cheez1285's topic in Medical-Surgical

    6 patients, 7 only when we're short and Float pool has nobody. 6 is difficult enough especially when they all think they are your only patient, I'm giving med-surg another year and half and I'm

  9. Angry Nurse here!

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry, OP, that someone treated you like that. This just annoys the heck outta me!! I would have called security on him, notified his manager and mine, including the patient care supervisor. Even...

  10. 2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ??????? I'm a little confused but what exactly are you referring to that has anything to do with

  11. The Nightmare known as Psychiatric Care Part One

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to TopazLover's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for this article, I'll be staying tuned for the next

  12. Dear British "Hoaxed" Nurse:

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When the story first broke about the hoax and I saw how gleefully the media reported it, I felt sad for the nurse. Then when the news came that the nurse had committed suicide, I felt even sadder. I...

  13. Black - The New White For Nurses?

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    At the hospital I work, the physicians usually wear street clothes and a white lab coat. The registered nurses have (are required) to wear navy

  14. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    If I didn't have my baby in arms, I would have stood up and given a standing ovation. Yes, I like this article that much. I'm so inspired that I want to put on my scrubs and drive to work though I...

  15. Do you work at Hilton?

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    After I went home from having a baby, I got a card signed by all the nurses that took care of me, it was totally unexpected (by me) and I thought it was a sweet

  16. Satisfaction Survey: Tell Us What You Think of allnurses.com

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Done...

  17. Which states hire new grads?

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to greyL's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    VA hiring. A friend works for a teaching hospital in Norfolk and said her floor hired up to 10 new nurses including new grads in the past few

  18. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! I was so excited I wanted to announce it to everyone present...but I didn't. I'm glad I performed my civic

  19. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I saw that and I was like huh, I felt cheated that I hadn't heard of these two or the other four aspirants until I went to

  20. Joining y'all

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to NC4RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats to you! Time management is crucial, the pace is fast on med-surg but there is so much to learn, you'll like it. All the best to

  21. Having a celebrity as a patient

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have never understood what the attraction to celebrities is about. I don't think I'd like to take care of one just because they're a celebrity, it's bad enough being made to kowtow to the hospital...

  22. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Romney/Ryan

  23. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    It is actually "47"%,

  24. Different Types Of Coworkers

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL! Funny, as I read each description, certain names and faces popped up in my mind. Maybe I can print this out for our break-room board, with your permission of course. By the way, I think I'm a...

  25. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

    hecallsmeDuchess replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    @OP, I think family always comes first. In your case, I would not feel regret especially as your husband is out there doing his bit to help in this storm. If you went in and God forbid something...