DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. ...I'm about to cry

    DDRN4me replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    (((((mary...not much advice but thought you could use a

  2. Is it too late? Any advise?

    DDRN4me replied to Fionasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    there has been much good advice here. i got my lpn at 20, and my rn at 40. there is not a time limit on education. my children grew up with me in school and working and my husband traveling for the...

  3. Job Hopper??

    DDRN4me replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    when i find that a job is not a good fit, i do look for something that seems to utilize more of my skills. in today's job market , especially in nursing, it is rare that people stay in the same...

  4. Prayer for my son

    DDRN4me replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    so hard when we know what it "could be"... prayers that it is just a swollen gland in response to something

  5. Where were u 9/11/01?

    DDRN4me replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    How true that it is a day that no one will forget. I was at work in an elementary school...the cafeteria ladies had a radio on and came out crying...told us what they had heard. we couldnt keep a tv...

  6. My patient, my hope!

    DDRN4me replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: great story...too often we are forced to treat the disease and the symptoms, NOT the PATIENT!!! Bravo for wading thru the maze that is healthcare to help the

  7. I don't know what to do...

    DDRN4me replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in General Nursing

    huggy, many of the posters offer the same great advice and rationale for his actions. I know my dh had a hard time when i needed to return for my BSN..what i have done is make sure there is time for...

  8. How do veteran nurses react to...

    DDRN4me replied to Asklepios's topic in General Nursing

    i graduated from an LPN program at 20, and my AS RN program at 9..and am still going for my BSN...what i found is that the nurses and patients had more confidence in my ablility because i was older...

  9. Group study or not??

    DDRN4me replied to MySimplePlan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It really depends on the class. I always studied myself, but joined a study group for the fundamentals and tougher classes. we were very organized ...met without fail at the same time each week,...

  10. Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

    DDRN4me replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also worked full time while in school. I had 2 teenagers and a husband who travelled extensively...BUT we were all committed to me finishing school. we all sacrificed time together, but found new...

  11. How to deal with death of toddler death on picu..

    DDRN4me replied to nd deb's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    nd deb, my condolences on such a sudden and tragic loss. I have worked with several children who have died. most of whom had many physical and developmental disabilities. I deal with it by imagining...

  12. Never understood nursing

    DDRN4me replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    Although i am not an Er nurse, i have worked with both PAs and NPs in office situations in the past. I have to question the OP if he came into the ERs with an attitude,and in return, was treated...

  13. Needing a day off (kinda long)

    DDRN4me replied to PhillyKidRN's topic in General Nursing

    GO to the wedding. your family comes first. you told them as soon as you knew. missing a computer class should not be such a big deal. if it makes you feel better, offer to go in on a day off to make...

  14. Burned Out: any suggestions welcome

    DDRN4me replied to momdebo's topic in General Nursing

    Momdebo; I hear you loud and clear...I have been a nurse for 25 yrs (started as anLPN at 20) now RN, almost BSN...and have, a few times , decided that the "Extraneous BS " that goes along with...

  15. Was I doing my job, or was I too attached?

    DDRN4me replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    One of the big differences between EMTs and nurses is that we spend LOTS more time getting to know our patients, and how you acted is perfectly fine given the amount of time you spent with this woman....

  16. A mom feeling guilty...

    DDRN4me replied to reese19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Reeese, this site is wonderful because you can get so many valuable ideas. whati i think is the best advice is to follow your heart. there is no rule about how long it should take you t o complete...

  17. RN pay rate without benefit

    DDRN4me replied to bbpp's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    there is a red cross office in Melrose sorry i do not have the number...but you could google american red cross boston and get some #s...i am sure they could give you a list of instructors. I could do...

  18. Does this sound right?

    DDRN4me replied to maledi's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    For a new grad that is good. I am a veteran (LPN for 18 yrs , ADN for 6) and have been offered similar or less pay outside a hospital

  19. I've Been Afflicted With Yet Another Virus

    DDRN4me replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :roll :roll :roll Fran, you brighten our days sooo

  20. Leaving the NICU - where to go?

    DDRN4me replied to kate1114's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is there a nursing agency nearby that does private duty nursing??? you would be a godsend to a child at home on a

  21. One week into camp and campers still without "consent to treat" forms...??

    DDRN4me replied to carachel2's topic in Camp

    :yeahthat: Thats when I start calling parents for EVERYTHING..and say.."sorry to bother you but I dont have signed consent" and then proceed to send one home..they come back fairly quickly then!!...

  22. Rivier College

    DDRN4me replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently one class away from my BSN at riv....RN-BSN program my only complaint is that the classes are very limited in when they are offered...like the only time i can take pathophys is on...

  23. Is anybody hiring out there????

    DDRN4me replied to maledi's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My best advice is to make some phone calls to follow up ...also try looking on bostonworks.com and/or craigslist...both of those have smaller hospital positions. you dont bsay where you are in ma; but...

  24. Poll: How many of you have been fired from nursing jobs?

    DDRN4me replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    (((((Weetzie))))) this was the best thing for you and they will soon relaize that....it is thier great loss . I do not fit in the corporate world, either...and i have a very hard time accepting that...

  25. Hi everyone! Does anyone want to help with a student survey...must be an RN! :)

    DDRN4me replied to pcflnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    pm me and i will be happy to