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dria

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  1. How important is the ability to communicate via writing?

    dria replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the others...the ability to use the written word to communicate effectively is vital. it not only reflects the value of our post-secondary education (and we've all had one form or...

  2. Ventilators?

    dria replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Home Health

    everyone who preceded me is pretty right on concerning orientation...but i wanted to add that these vents are designed for home use, so they are pretty user friendly and likely not as complex as those...

  3. what is the max case load for disease specific case managers.

    dria replied to sassy3's topic in Case Management

    a self-employed one who wants to keep working? seems odd to me too....would think that this could be handled more cost effectively with non-clinical

  4. opinion re: care coordination RN

    dria replied to teegeo's topic in Case Management

    i find the interaction with the members to (usually) be the easiest, most enjoyable part of the job. the biggest challenge i've found is assessing needs based on telephonic interaction. you lose a...

  5. The Doctor said WHAT?

    dria replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    props to you for making your point with a reasonable amount of tact and light humor, and making a graceful exit before things got

  6. Male nurses dominate b/c they are Male?

    dria replied to sasha1224's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    we're both right on this one... it's correct that there is no sweeping federal law similar to the ada that prohibits this practice. however, laws have been enacted at the state level in approximately...

  7. Male nurses dominate b/c they are Male?

    dria replied to sasha1224's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    didn't mean to imply that i am some sort of time-management goddess (far from it!) looking back, i think i misunderstood your original post....sorry about that... your freedom from parenting/marriage...

  8. Anyone have a student planner that they love?

    dria replied to BreatheFree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i use yahoo mail and they have an online calendar that i use...nice because i can access it from any of my various "toys" (home desktop, work desktop, laptop) it does allow for synching with outlook...

  9. Male nurses dominate b/c they are Male?

    dria replied to sasha1224's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ok, i know this is ot, but i just can't help but comment.... just because i am unmarried and childless, that does not make my time away from work any less valuable than that of my married, parenting...

  10. Rant

    dria replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i don't have any advice to offer...i just wanted to comment that it's nice to see you back online and using that cna. i'm sorry you're having such a rough time...hope things turn out well for you....

  11. It's official.......

    dria replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congrats and good luck!!!!!!!! (though im sure you will do well)

  12. How do I do this without hurting anyone?

    dria replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    i think that the posters before me have done a good job of telling you what you need to do. it is a difficult situation, and i'm sure you entered it with no bad intentions. i think it's time to get...

  13. Could someone help!

    dria replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    in addition to what sue already said, these programs are designed for working professionals. so they know that you have other responsibilities. and you have more control over the # of hours you take...

  14. "International" Textbooks?

    dria posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    i'm getting ready to start my rn-bsn program in january. i'm all set, except for books. i found a website that offers an "international edition." allegedly, the content, page #s etc is exactly the...

  15. "International" Textbooks?

    dria replied to dria's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thank you both for sharing your experience with me. i feel much less nervous about giving it a try now. the only question left is what to do with all the money i

  16. Off label use

    dria replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    i was intrigued by the mucinex as a fertility med, so i looked it up. apparently it is used to improve cervical mucus.

  17. Mediport Flushes And Hh

    dria replied to JennyHHRN's topic in Home Health

    ah....ya'll got me..this is from feb...forget

  18. LPN Moving to Chicago from NJ

    dria replied to LillyAnna's topic in Illinois Nursing

    welcome!!!! trauma is right, best to get started now....il is....what's a word for slower than

  19. Interview on Friday (women lurkers feel free to post)

    dria replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    perspective from one of the "female lurkers"... call me old fashioned, but i wear a suit to every interview. as another has already said....its all about the first

  20. Tongue Rings

    dria replied to MsLady06's topic in Emergency

    although i'm not an er nurse, i am a (former) owner of a tongue piercing. more than any of the other forms of body art, tongue piercing requires a huge commitment to proper self-care: it is...

  21. Aetna case management any info?

    dria replied to annmariern's topic in Nursing Career

    i work as a case manager for a large insurace company, but it isn't aetna. i do have a friend working cm for aetna, and from our discussions, i can say that the following is true for both of our...

  22. New to Case Mgmt in Nursing Home setting

    dria replied to RNSally's topic in Case Management

    clearly this isnt the most active forum...unfortunately, i have no experience in ltc, so i can't help you much. what exactly is it that you are looking for? maybe if it is something not specific to...

  23. in a free market, how much more would they have to pay you to work nights?

    dria replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    there's not enough money in the world to get me to work nights....btdt....don't remember much that happened during that time frame.....thank goodness there are "night owls" who can pull that shift and...

  24. 4 mos. Pregnant & starting new RN job; Employer doesn't know yet; Will I be fired?

    dria replied to Nrs_angie's topic in General Nursing

    not quite true.....its federal law: "(3) exclusion not applicable to pregnancy. a group health plan, and health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage, may not impose any...

  25. For those of you that have left the bedside....

    dria replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nursing Career

    let me preface my response with a bit of background.... haven't worked at the bedside since nursing school. didnt wanna. still dont wanna. i have worked several direct care positions in home health...