diva rn

diva rn BSN, RN

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  1. If you could do it all over again, would you choose nursing as your career?

    diva rn replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Simple answer.

  2. What to expect $$$ wise in Southern Florida

    diva rn replied to brian2412's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I hate to be a Debbie downer...but I have lived in Florida for over 30 years and I can't wait to get out! I hate the heat and the humidity... be prepared to spend big bucks on airconditioning...

  3. Thank you letter post interview

    diva rn replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Dear tvccrn, You have made a valid point. I was one of the posters who is in favor of a hand written note. I have always used them myself for personal interviews. Conversely, I have been in several...

  4. Exposed to bodily fluids, what would YOU do?

    diva rn replied to naijanurse's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely did the right thing....charge nurse is either very cavalier with your health, or an idiot....I'm sure things would be different if she/he were the one

  5. Nurses in Recovery

    diva rn replied to tntnurse1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. This whole "thing" is difficult enough to live through without the added stress of not finding a job. Remember too, that the job market is hard all...

  6. Thank you letter post interview

    diva rn replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I always, always send a letter...but a real "live" hand written letter on my monogrammed note cards. I really would not think of sending an email. As you found out, too many things happen, could go to...

  7. Patient's addicted to narcotics

    diva rn replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Dear hipcrip, THis was extremely well said. I also suffer from chronic pain. And I have had the unique experience of having been physically dependent on opiods for 8 years...I have multiple...

  8. Conflicts of interest

    diva rn replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to agree whole heartedly. It's so unfair that some states have liberal monitoring programs, while some, for example West Virginia have none at all, you just lose your license. The Fl IPN is...

  9. Conflicts of interest

    diva rn replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear all over, I am just curious, what state are you in? While I am not a fan of the IPN, and it is most assuredly a pain in the behind.....I have been doing this for 2 years and it is manageable....

  10. to tell or not to tell

    diva rn replied to lb289's topic in Nurses Recovery

    see belowthat is what i was talking about when i said that you would not be asked by the bon if you had been treated for addiction....but you would be asked on the state licensure form....if you...

  11. to tell or not to tell

    diva rn replied to lb289's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear Cat, I agree, It can be hell doing the IPN thing, but it does beat losing my license. I really got a jolt of reality when I went before the Fl BON...it was only because I self reported to IPN...

  12. Point me in the right direction

    diva rn replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Catmom, You are not alone...True confession number 2..caffeine is also my DOC now..I figure, I gave up smoking 30 years ago. I gave up drinking ETOH almost 12 years ago, I gave up drugs (opiates and...

  13. Where are all the jobs????

    diva rn replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is relocating an option at all? There seems to be some regional opportunities. If you hunt around all of these boards I think there has been some job availability around Chicago, the Dakotas, I've...

  14. Strep - Call in or go anyways?

    diva rn replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, I meant to mention that...you can actually go the entire course of strep infection and not be febrile. under NO circumstances should she be around any NICU baby...or anyone else

  15. Strep - Call in or go anyways?

    diva rn replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Where did you get your MD, Anthony? Have you ever worked in a NICU? Have you ever even seen a 24 week preemie? Do you understand the concept of immunosupression in a newborn? If she has strep, and is...

  16. Strep - Call in or go anyways?

    diva rn replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Really, it will be OK. They will be much more upset if you go in and they find out you have strep, or feel really sick and they have to send you home. That is so much more upsetting and will not...

  17. Strep - Call in or go anyways?

    diva rn replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    You work in NICU and you are even entertaining the idea of going to work with possible strep????? Good Lord NO....not because of the health of your co workers (altho, I'm sure they would appreciate...

  18. I just have to say this....

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

    Wow, in 18 years of Nursing I haven't worked for a facility that sounds like this one. These other nurses need to go out into the cold cruel world and get a "reality check" working in any one of the...

  19. Electrical cord inside the Foley, pt from ICU

    diva rn replied to Asystole RN's topic in General Nursing

    What type if music did her lady parts like? I highly recommend the new Lady GaGa cd...it's quite

  20. Falling short

    diva rn replied to RisaRN's topic in Pediatric

    KristeyK---as a former PICU and PEDS nurse, I thank you too, we seldom hear that from the parents. Good luck in your career!:redpinkhe

  21. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    diva rn replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#333333]this is for hiddencat... [color=#333333] [color=#333333]hmmmmmm..... [color=#333333]this is from websters...so i think its sort of universal. [color=#333333]hypocrite: 1.a person who...

  22. Kind of fed up with things...possibly nursing in general

    diva rn replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    How about a stint in Case Management? Regular hours, regular clothes, much less pressure. I traded in the 12 hour ICU's for this...and like it fine. However, I have been doing it now for 2 years...

  23. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    diva rn replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    well, let's examine this...... i see that you do not live in the usa so you are probably not in tune to the legal ramifications of this....but can you spell litigation?...unfortunately here in america...

  24. What brand of bed does your hospital use?

    diva rn replied to ObtundedRN's topic in General Nursing

    No but I have one at home~!!!!! And it is HEAVEN:D I had to sell my first born child, but it was worth it...... What! oh yeah, the hospital? who cares? (but I think it's Hill-Rom thru the

  25. What is the most effective med(s) for chemotherapy related pruritus?

    diva rn replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in Oncology

    Atarax (hydroxyzine) works better than benedryl I find. I also find that Valium will sometimes help to calm them down in conjunction with an antihistimine. I have read that sometimes Loratidine is...