Rodoon

Rodoon BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Retirement in the nursing field.

    Rodoon replied to A.B.123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If facilities kept appropriate staff levels and equipment (lift equipment) aging wouldn't be an

  2. What kind of animal are you?

    Rodoon replied to madwife2002's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Funny question and you handled it well. It reminded me of a new neurologist, while completing a mini-mental test, asking one of the stroke patients to act like a chicken. She cuts her eyes to me and...

  3. How did retirement changed your life? Was it a dream or a nightmare come true?

    Rodoon replied to CJ NV's topic in Retired Nurses

    You've gotten views but no comments. I'm guessing most readers aren't retired yet. Even though you posted over a month ago, I'll try to offer a tip or two. I retired after almost 30 years, so unlike...

  4. Anyone started an unskilled, private pay home health agency/service/business?

    Rodoon replied to BA.LVN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    OP, I see a real need for this service, but I wasn't clear on one thing. Are you thinking of doing this yourself (as in one woman show) or are you planning on hiring others to work for you?" I think...

  5. Verbal er orders...help me understand this

    Rodoon replied to tiltgirl's topic in Emergency

    Another option I didn't see mentioned, is to ask a colleague to be given the verbal order after you. If another nurse is standing by, what could it hurt? Your best protection isn't a union rep. It's a...

  6. NCLEX Classes: Teaching?

    Rodoon replied to mAGGI315's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I think you guys have great ideas. One of the reason on line programs don't have as much interest is because its self directed learning and well..., life gets in the way at home, and the student...

  7. Nursing Tutor Business

    Rodoon replied to angelrnstat's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    angelrnstat, Wow, what a great idea. You might not attract first time testers with good grades, but for those that don't make it or who have squeaked by in school, I bet that's the first term they'll...

  8. What can nurses do to be more happy in their career?

    Rodoon replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Don't forget after the foot soak > the foot rub.

  9. Nurse bloggers/writers?

    Rodoon replied to BA.LVN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Passionflower: I think your book idea is great especially since it presents entrepreneurial concepts to young girls. I can't count the times my nursing friends and I would toss the idea around. We had...

  10. Nurse bloggers/writers?

    Rodoon replied to BA.LVN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I'd like to second Overtonis's good advice to nurses wanting to blog for a living. I'd like to add a bit of advice for the newbie too, but first let me clarify, my blog is to serve as a platform for...

  11. Taking time away from career-help!

    Rodoon replied to stephljudy's topic in General Nursing

    Taking time off to raise the kids used to be the norm, okay, a very long time ago. PRN is your answer. Work when the husband is at home and don't feel guilty. Guilt never fades I'm sorry to say,...

  12. Resume Help- new graduate

    Rodoon replied to Cayles1102's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Cayles, I'm retired but I wanted to offer a few comments. I'm guessing this is the standard resume your classmates will use too, but this is a dry uninteresting read. Were you voted any honors in...

  13. Can I still be a good nurse when I have anxiety and low self esteem?

    Rodoon replied to sunnyskies2's topic in General Nursing

    I read your post and noted your sign in is sunnyskies2. Sounds like a good outlook to me. The best way to get public speaking experience is to find something you believe in and volunteer. Hand out...

  14. opinions please?

    Rodoon replied to rae-roo76's topic in General Nursing

    I'd pay off the debt or at least tackle half of it first. More school isn't always the answer to debt, but if your heart is in nursing at least promise yourself you will move to an area hiring nurses...

  15. telephone orders

    Rodoon replied to mjmccann's topic in General Nursing

    Non medical facility? This makes no sense. However, most medical facilities have hospital policies to govern this issue. If you have questions, see charge nurse or nurse

  16. should i be concerned? suppose to meet with nm

    Rodoon replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    You're freaking

  17. What field of Nursing has the least, and most math?

    Rodoon replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    There is no field in nursing where you don't do some form of math calculation. Math phobias hold so many people back from a job they can really love. Go straight to the Khan academy and start where...

  18. Terminated and need advice

    Rodoon replied to wecan11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused too. Perhaps you can review your post when you're not so upset? I'm also sorry you lost your job as well. and hope things look up for

  19. The problem with nursing

    Rodoon replied to passionflower's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Lindarn, Amen. I watched opportunities come and go, I never jumped because the money was always an issue. You need to sock away funding so you can handle the "pucker moments" of starting up your own...

  20. The problem with nursing

    Rodoon replied to passionflower's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I'm late to the thread but the title of this one is so true. We want to be independent, but we want it within the walls of institutions. It's like those walls are roadblocks. I came across patients...

  21. How would you respond to this??

    Rodoon replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, her tune will change the minute she's admitted to a hospital. She'll tell everyone not to bother doing the small things like bed baths 'cause her super-sweet D-I-L is an amazing nurse and...

  22. Happier at work than at home?

    Rodoon replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    What you feel is completely normal when you don't have kids tugging at your heart strings. I agree with others to find a hobby that you can enjoy. I joined a bowling team (I know) but we had so much...

  23. too hot in the home

    Rodoon replied to tjmschet's topic in Private Duty

    Ventmommy, Seriously, they can't use the bathroom? I never worked home health and I salute all of you that

  24. Consulting business- Any thoughts?

    Rodoon replied to HealthyNurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    HealthyNurse, I'm glad to see nurses thinking about going independent. It's my chief regret but I'm trying to resurrect a non-nursing career. Make your business plans now while you're working and...

  25. Inside a Surgical Device Kickback Scheme

    Rodoon replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Nursing News

    The gal in the center of it "dies'" driving through a fast food restaurant before her testimony? Guess she lost control of her car, but oh my, the writer in me sees a whole bunch of storylines to...