DDRN4me

DDRN4me specializes in pedi, pedi psych,dd, school ,home health.

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1. I want to go back to school?!

   DDRN4me replied to RNdonut's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I am currently working 5 days a week while in my last semester of my MSN in Nursing Education. Yes, it is a huge time commitment. Plan to study at least 4 hours per credit hour per week. That said,...

2. Brian Short News

   DDRN4me replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   So sad and tragic. He will be missed by all of us who spoke to him online, he seemed like such a kind and caring person. Prayers to his family and

3. Quizlet or Study Blue?

   DDRN4me replied to Vtachy1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   My Students use quizlet for vocab testing and do enjoy it more than traditional flash cards or other study aides. I have never heard of Study Blue but will look into it

4. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   DDRN4me replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am considering Aspen, as well as Regis and a brick and mortar. I currently teach in an LPN program, and love it! I would love to hear feedback from aspen graduates, both pro & con.

5. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

   DDRN4me replied to resumecpr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I once had a CFO (who, for some unkown reason was in charge of the nursing department) tell me that we were "a draining, bleeding wound in the budget. " i thanked her and reminded her kindly that...

6. How many hours do you work?

   DDRN4me replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

   give it a try... iwork >45 hours a week and get soo bummed that i dont have much time for anything. oh how i miss shopping in the middle of the week; or going out to lunch...or spending a rainy day...

7. Patients who are my age who blush or dart questions due to embarrassment...

   DDRN4me replied to justanewcomer's topic in General Nursing

   I have always used humor to attempt to relax the patient a little. most will respond to that. "Sorry I have to ask this bit dont worry i have been a nurse for a long time and not much surprises me...

8. Asthma - teaching a 30month old to use a spacer

   DDRN4me replied to gecks's topic in General Nursing

   I would definitely not put anything in the spacer. not only is it an infection risk it is also a choking hazared. the "catch the cloud" idea is a good one. I usually just demonstrate taking a "big...

9. Seriously, does my office look like a wal-mart???

   DDRN4me replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

   It is not the supplies that are the issue. Again; these are not NURSING issues. I know my staff has enough to do caring for the sick kids ..and if it is a medical issue, then by all means come to us....

10. When a difficult friend becomes a difficult patient.. (long) help!

    DDRN4me replied to chapsticknurse's topic in General Nursing

    have to agree with ericsolon... tread slowly and lightly with this friend. 8 weeks is ridiculous for a d&c. sounds like this person needs some mh counseling. she is overwhelmed and scared. you...

11. Are there any others who don't 'love' nursing school?

    DDRN4me replied to Hotdharma2011's topic in General Students

    All i can say to you after many years of experience is learn patience. You are not just learning how to make beds and do peri care etc... you are learning PATIENT care and compassion. if those are...

12. Nursing Spectrum Events

    DDRN4me replied to gogatsby's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been to a couple for the ceus... there were several representatives from companies i would have considered working for if i didnt have a job; a couple of them did call me after i signed their...

13. Seriously, does my office look like a wal-mart???

    DDRN4me replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    oh, it could have been me writing this. Kids are not an issue ..staff are !! they want everything from cough drops to safety pins to spatulas...hello we are not your personal

14. Update from Syracuse

    DDRN4me replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Funny, I am leaving for Syracuse in the am..my nana lives just outside the city and is turning 100 on monday!!:redpinkheif you are looking for a decent place to go there is an Irish pub called...

15. Contaminated Scrubs..do you wear scrubs to the stores

    DDRN4me replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in General Nursing

    my great grandma used to say you eat a peck of dirt before you die!! i would rather i wear my scrubs to the store than the person who cleans the floors.....or the