DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. Discrimination...You think??!!?!

    DDRN4me replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

    Although i am not agreeing with the method that your move happened, could it be that some of the female pts requested a female on that hall? I have had the situation in our group homes where we have...

  2. Sloooowww dowwwwn, chelli...

    DDRN4me replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    ((((( Chelli)))) hope that things start to look better for you. the idea of a counselor or md appt is a good one. also remeber to be good to yourself..even though money is tight you need to treat...

  3. Horner's Syndrome

    DDRN4me replied to derelys9's topic in General Nursing

    try the nord website (national organization of rare diseases ) i believe it is NORD.org..or google it.

  4. Nursing & website is depressing!!!

    DDRN4me replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    to the op: happy birthday ..belated now!! please do not confuse people's frustration with thier jobs with frustration with nursing!!!! the great thing about being a nurse is that there are many many...

  5. RN's who cover an LPN

    DDRN4me replied to yumaRN1990's topic in General Nursing

    sorry , but does everyone know about their states' nurse practice act????? IT IS OUR JOB as RNs to supervise LPNs!!!! I actually work as a team with the LPN that I work with, and find very little...

  6. Plantar Facitis-Heel Pain, help!

    DDRN4me replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    I found that losing weight and starting a yoga/pilates and stretching routine made more of a difference for me than orthotics or anything else... the ice and nsaids did temporarily remove the pain....

  7. trachealmalasia

    DDRN4me replied to peds77's topic in Pediatric

    i agree that you should have him checked by a PEDI ENT. do you live near a specialty children's hospital? make sure the doc you see is a pedi specialist, kis are not just little adults when it comes...

  8. Pregnant and can't lift?

    DDRN4me replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    i worked right up till 5 hrs before delivery (not something i would do today) I agree t hat no one should jeopardize their health or baby's health; but documentation from the hcp is something they...

  9. How do you get a toddler to take fluids?

    DDRN4me replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    my mom used to always make me warm jello when i was sick!! even the regular jello in small cubes helps. my kids liked sherbet , watermelon and applesauce. not traditional "clear liquids" but it...

  10. Yay! I finally found a job!

    DDRN4me replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    congrats Lena!!!:balloons:

  11. new grad RN BSN - is home health for me?

    DDRN4me replied to badtz143's topic in Home Health

    Home Health is a wonderful field but i would never do it as a new grad ( i have been doing it for 20 yrs) there are always situations that come up that you have to think fast and may not be a ble to...

  12. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    DDRN4me replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    although I have never worked in an ICU; i can certainly call myself anal when i am in a pt room...thats how i organize myself...with such critical patients they just need to have "all thier ducks in a...

  13. Anyone really love where they work?

    DDRN4me replied to jade-athyst's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    have you tried north of boston? there are many good hospitals a little while north, and not as much "competition" over jobs. perhaps the culture at this hospital and you dont mix... not every person...

  14. A day in the life of a developmental disability nurse...

    DDRN4me replied to Louisepug's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    HI gajalama what state are you from? your position sounds very similar to mine, as does your state's care system . Another question,.,, how many here are CDDNs? do you belong to DDNA?

  15. Should I look for another job - advice needed

    DDRN4me replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    wendy, i think you did the right thing, girl!! no one deserves to be treated that way. I would send a letter to HR AND the DON and the Administrator of the Hospital and outline your course of...

  16. Am I Wrong?

    DDRN4me replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Marla, though i do agree that she may have taken many meds over her lifetime and been ok, it is obvious that this is just bad practice and also probably contributing to the womans declining health. Do...

  17. Update Thread for New Grads Looking for Jobs in MA

    DDRN4me replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Is everyone looking only inside the city??? there are advertisements for several hospitals north of boston (lowell, north shore etc?) i know you may not make the big bucks right away but it will still...

  18. Business casual

    DDRN4me replied to LadySugarBug's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OPs idea of Khakis and a conservative shirt are fine, we need to remember, though, that these are normal individuals with mental ILLNESS ...not a group of people to be feared. I loved my...

  19. Nj To Ma

    DDRN4me replied to candyLPN2Be's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are several SNFs and Rehab hospitals in the area that hire LPNs. pay rates are decent, more $$ as you get closer to Boston. There are several good LPN-RN programs in both northeastern MA and...

  20. Medication Tech Training

    DDRN4me replied to CharlieTN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Here in MA, our Nurse Practice Act specifically states that we are NOT liable for errors made by MAP certified personnel . Otherwise there is no way i would do this

  21. Just to say hello

    DDRN4me replied to Mickey53's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi Mark and Mickey; I am currently the Health Services Coordinator for a non profit agency that has 16 group homes, 75 individuals who live independantly with support and another 20 in foster homes....

  22. Medication Tech Training

    DDRN4me replied to CharlieTN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Massachusetts has an state- approved plan ; and has been using it for years. The people passing meds have to go thru a 12 to 16 hour course, and be tested by an independant testing agency. (American...

  23. THIS Is Why I Love Geriatrics

    DDRN4me replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Marla...this post is beautiful. I just applied for a position at an asssited living this morning!!!! Is God leading me to a new path??? Is this a sign??? time will tell! thanks for the

  24. RN as Inpatient, horrible and looong rant

    DDRN4me replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Haunted.... I am sorry you had such a terrible experience. I had a vag hyst after years of issues about 6 yrs ago. I researched everything i could about post op, and talked to several friends. Did not...

  25. Visits per Day

    DDRN4me replied to zenman's topic in School

    it all depends on the day. when i was a school nurse (small school 4 programs , 100 students total.. would often have between 30 and 40 visits in a day ( includes scheduled meds) . I also saw staff...