DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. Wish me luck! LOL!

    DDRN4me replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    hope it works out for

  2. Pathophysiology, A & P, Microbiology, Fluid & Electrolyte Resources

    DDRN4me replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks to everyone for the great links.. I am sure they will be helpful. I am already studying my patho, class starts this

  3. Need a Moment to Vent!!

    DDRN4me replied to Wgbem's topic in Home Health

    I have heard of the small agencies closing like that ... sorry to hear that it affected you. use this time to find another position..maybe something that you have always wanted to do. Or, start...

  4. i feel a rant coming on... things that make me mad!!

    DDRN4me replied to goats'r'us's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Kellie, tat and RNmom... thanks for your posts... I never cease to learn from parents of the kids i care for.. one of the reasons i am good at what i do (not tooting my own horn, i have been told and...

  5. University of Massachusetts Lowell

    DDRN4me replied to my3kids's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    my 3 kids... i have not had good experiences with the nsg program at uml...i am taking my last class at rivier now for my bsn...although they are a tad expensive they do have good financial aid and...

  6. Holy Family Hospital

    DDRN4me replied to mom2diva's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Sera, I have not worked there for many years...they are part of the Caritas Christie network now. I know a friend who used to work in the ER more recently and her friends love it. Care is good...

  7. How did you find the area of nursing that you love (or at least like)?

    DDRN4me replied to pumpkin's topic in General Nursing

    when I was unsure i took an agency job and did a variety of different places....and learned what i didnt care for. I then "fell" into a great job and career focus by networking with other...

  8. I'm quitting nursing

    DDRN4me replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

    The OP has obviously spent a lot of time and money obtaining her masters degree. I understand that being overworked and underpaid when you have worked so hard is extremely frustrating!! Have you gone...

  9. Fake Nails on Nurses, Yay or Nay?

    DDRN4me replied to Patience's topic in General Nursing

    depends on where you work.. i do not work in a hospital and wear gloves for all direct care so i have em and love em.. clean with etoh daily if not more so i do not harbor germies any more than...

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

    DDRN4me replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    not a formal complaint... but one co worker went to HR because I moved her desk . She also convinced my boss that I am too clinical and do not do enough administrative and training work (she just...

  11. Need advice... probably switching jobs (again!)

    DDRN4me replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it might be benficial to start preliminary job searching now; but would not give a confirmed start date... I had a preemie who was a puker and had to give up a full t ime job when i had...

  12. Calling experinced HH nurses with sense of humor...HELP!!!

    DDRN4me replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    that it IS possible to store an entire decade of newspapers in your living room:idea: not all LOLs are adorable... or clean. that having a family member living with someone does not guarantee good...

  13. My daughter's asking me questions I'm not sure how to answer

    DDRN4me replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I usually tell students that they SHOULD do everything right..that is the best way to learn.. i also caution them that the real world is different than school and they will learn to adapt to the...

  14. Kindred Hospital

    DDRN4me replied to extreme's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I have never worked in a Kindred Hospital; however i found it interesting that there are many, many listings for open postiions on the job seekers websites...kinda scared

  15. Shaken Baby

    DDRN4me replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    It is nurses like you who need to be in this profession... you did everything you could for him. Unfortunately, the system ensures that the "family" is maintained as much as possible and without...

  16. Gave my heart away again. (long)

    DDRN4me replied to km5v6r's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I did special needs pedi for 20 yrs..sorry to say that it doesnt get easier but you console yourself that you did your best to make the little guys time on earth better. I love to picture my kids in...

  17. I can't be wrong???

    DDRN4me replied to grannypatches's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN for 18 yrs; and have done a practicum teaching LPN students... It is a wonderful and rewarding profession. It is also a good starting point for those of us who are, shall we say, more...

  18. Help...back from Iraq and miserable

    DDRN4me replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    kmftico- first, THANK YOU for your service... my fsil just came back too... and although he keeps telling me he is fine, i can still see some "issues" floatin afournd in his head! the wonderful thing...

  19. Had a mom flip out on me today...

    DDRN4me replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in Pediatric

    sounds like mom is afraid herself and projecting her fear... leave it alone it is not worth getting all upset about ... you were doing your

  20. Most RN's first borns?

    DDRN4me replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: 1st born, alcoholic father irish italian roman

  21. Salary Or Lack Thereof !!!!!!!!

    DDRN4me replied to manettohillnurse's topic in School

    I understand what you all mean.. i recently left a position because i was overworked , underpaid (45,000 yr for a 44 hr /wk position) and underrespected (not sure if that is a real word) now they are...

  22. PM visits and admissions and safety

    DDRN4me replied to meagansmom's topic in Home Health

    one agency i worked for (in the city) has a part time guard service we could call. they would meet us at the office and follow or drive us to the house and wait outside. If we had an issue we could...

  23. Hygiene

    DDRN4me replied to fantasie's topic in School

    i have had that request before. I bring the girl (or boy) in and discuss how as one ages one needs to take better care of themselves, discuss how they as adolescents perspire more ,etc; i usually kept...

  24. Medication Tech Training

    DDRN4me replied to CharlieTN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Dutch girl. i do agree with you... i do not provide direct care, my job is classified as a nurse consultant, so that is why i can (almost) try to live with the MAP program. I train most of my staff,...

  25. Contraindications for Tube Feeding and certain Medications

    DDRN4me replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    i have also mixed the dilantin with H20, and given with flushes both before and after. if the individual is not on a continuous feed it does help to schedule it when the feed is off. i have also found...