diva rn

diva rn BSN, RN

PICU, ICU, Hospice, Mgmt, DON

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  1. What is your favorite smiley?

    diva rn replied to Poi Dog's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mine is this one.... and because I always wanted to be on the Broadway stage I always do this for myself:yeah: Thank you, Thank you! You've been a great

  2. Why is home health considered an "easier" area of nursing, suitable for beginners?

    diva rn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Back to the original question...I can not see how a new graduate could possiblely function safely in Home Health. I did a 6 month gig of HH after having been in ICU and PICU for 10 years, It wasn't...

  3. Do you shower right after your shift?

    diva rn replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    Canoe, I was going to comment that you must live in a cold climate..then I saw your maple leaf!...I had to laugh at your idea of heaven as it's the exact opposite of what I do after 3 night...

  4. Religion in the Room

    diva rn replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have to say that St Anthony is my man...whenever I have lost something I say his prayer 3 times and I swear...I aways find what I have lost! It always

  5. Adderall addiction

    diva rn replied to wondergirl22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    QUOTE I also disagree that nurses who take medications - including Adderall - are not "clear headed" - medications like Adderall, antidepressants and such can balance the chemicals that are off and...

  6. My feet hurt. help?

    diva rn replied to Reminisce's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Whoops, you're right.......should have looked at the box....actually, I don't have any, they are too narrow for me but fun to look at. I'm more of a Jimmy Choo sandal

  7. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    diva rn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sorry duplicate

  8. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    diva rn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    forgot about that! i think we had chips in the bedpans and dip in the emesis basins...guacamole at that! yum..you know you're a real nurse by

  9. My feet hurt. help?

    diva rn replied to Reminisce's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It could be your shoes but if you are wearing comfortable shoes and not 5" Christian LeBoutians to work in, then you may try going to a podiatrist for an evaluation. He may want to try a pair of...

  10. Can new grads work part time?

    diva rn replied to jlpsu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here in South Florida you may work Per diem--and certainly work the 2 12's if you wish. That is the way many new nurses start off. However, the market here is very tight so even per diem is hard to...

  11. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    diva rn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    EEWWW, and this happens to be one of my pet peeves!!! I have had to talk to CNA's about doing that very thing! (of course, this reminds me of the nursing school party a many years ago when we drank...

  12. Do you shower right after your shift?

    diva rn replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working the unit, up until last year, I would come in to the house through the laundry room and take off my scrubs and shoes. Scrubs in separate hamper, shoes lysoled off until wet. Then,...

  13. Adderall addiction

    diva rn replied to wondergirl22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just because you are prescribed medication by a doctor does not mean you can not become chemically dependent or physically addicted to it. I was prescribed opiates and benzodiazapines very legally by...

  14. Adderall addiction

    diva rn replied to wondergirl22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Perhaps you could contact your EAP program at work for help and could you take FMLA leave for

  15. Adderall addiction

    diva rn replied to wondergirl22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No judgement or criticism from me at all. I hope just some encouragement. see the post

  16. Co-worker passed away. Bad day at work

    diva rn replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, toko! There is really nothing I can say but I am so, so sorry. Please be well, and stay strong.:redbeathe

  17. Will AN let me post this?

    diva rn replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Long Live Ruby Vee! I always love reading her posts. Here is a little toke of my appreciation for Ruby :flwrhrts:

  18. What are your credentials and what's your IQ?

    diva rn replied to Weber's topic in General Nursing

    You have to be kidding...your IQ is the least of your worries. IF you do make it into nursing school, there would be very little chance of you being licencsed by the state or getting a job in a...

  19. Florida BON - Board Has to Approve

    diva rn replied to newhope2009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I did attend a BON meeting last June in Jacksonville. I am a nurse. Why does the board need to approve your license? The notice should state if you are required to

  20. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    diva rn replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's OK if you do it a la Dexter...just get rid of the bad

  21. Need MORE help with a decision! :-)

    diva rn replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think volunteering will count at all other than being a good citizen. Since you will be there for 3 years, I don't think there is any rush. Do some time here and get your experience all of...

  22. Opinions on weekend only night shift position

    diva rn replied to Florencebyondthepale's topic in General Nursing

    Just a note....the trick to any really successful night shift worker is to keep to the night schedule as close as you can even when not working. The exhaustion sets in when you try to flip back and...

  23. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    diva rn replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    A BROADWAY

  24. Transferring units: When and why did you do it?

    diva rn replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    My very first job was in acute care rehab...I lasted about 3 months...didn't like that at all, but I saw an opening for Peds at our facility and transfered there. I liked Peds, but I wanted more of a...

  25. Help with PRN medications

    diva rn replied to belle005's topic in Patient Medications

    norco is a combo of hydrocodone and acetaminophen...it is also addictive but not quite as strong as oxycodone..but in the same family. and yes, it's perfectly acceptable to combine prn pain meds as...