DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    DDRN4me replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    my dds are Kimberly Sue and Kaityln Rose...both were fairly uncommon 23 and 21 yrs ago,,. and now, kaitlyn especially is popular. I also liked Mariah and Celina but no one else did. If I had boys...

  2. Don't think I want this job anymore.

    DDRN4me replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Home Health

    motorcycle mama; you need to sit down and evaluate what you like about this job and what you dont. if it is the travel and the mileage, that will probably not change. if it is the wacky don:gandalf:...

  3. HIPPA question

    DDRN4me replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    you dont have to tell them WHO has scabies. you can say that the house has been exposed and that they may want to have themselves checked by thier primary md. has the other individual been treated?...

  4. How would you have handled this?

    DDRN4me replied to radoncrn's topic in School

    As a former school nurse, I would NEVER put a child on a bus to anywhere after the heimlich unless the parents were contacted and approved. she may not have thought the whole process thru as i am sure...

  5. I'm so devastated. I honestly don't know how to do this....

    DDRN4me replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((Emma)))))) you are certainly being tested. Just remember that all these things will make you a stronger person and more compassionate nurse. We are all praying for you and your mom. dont forget...

  6. How do you know?

    DDRN4me replied to Typhoid Mary's topic in General Nursing

    when i get up in the morning and dread going to work and read more want ads than school books, i know something is wrong. I also tend to start finding fault with little things that normally wouldnt...

  7. How to deal with a tough clinical instructor

    DDRN4me replied to luvmypatients's topic in General Students

    I think we have all had at least one instructor from u know where :angryfire Even as an RN with an AD i had one in the bsn program...and i finally learned that the only one who can make me feel...

  8. Finished Nursing School on Friday...marriage is toast

    DDRN4me replied to Gaelic's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school and working full time (or even alot of part time hours)does take a toll on the marriage. He has learned to live a life without you, not by his choice but by necessity. Now that you have...

  9. Fired by St Joes

    DDRN4me replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    ((((((Kay))))) it certainly sounds like you are being tested...remember the saying "When God closes a door he opens a window"..wishing you the best as always.

  10. Introducing Tweety & Trauma Nursing

    DDRN4me replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats, Tweety..:balloons: a well deserved

  11. One nurse, no time off.

    DDRN4me replied to Limik's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    the doc needs to understand that you are human and need the occaisional day off..how about a temp agency or finding a nurse from the hosp that you could train to fill in?? I have been in your...

  12. new grad er positions??

    DDRN4me replied to snk's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Depending on where you live in Ma there are many hospitals now offering internships to new

  13. Possible move to Mass

    DDRN4me replied to Pam RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Pam, the Danvers area is nice, as is the more inland areas near the nh line..the further from the city, the less the housing costs..I am about 30 miles north and have the beaches within 1 hour and the...

  14. My first lost patient

    DDRN4me replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ((((Elizabells))))) it is never easy to lose a child.....especially when you are not there when it happens. Give yourself time to grieve, it is only

  15. My Sweet Little Angel Patient Passed Away Today

    DDRN4me replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Briat, my love and prayres to you...I know what you mean about a special angel; but i agree with the previous poster...she has a special place in your heart forever, and you are a better nurse for...

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

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

    Great post!! I love it when people say..ohhh you are sooo special to do such work! NOOOO I am the lucky one to have the PRIVILEDGE to CARE for these

  17. secret surgery

    DDRN4me replied to bay bay's topic in Medical-Surgical

    how about " iam having female issues" most people wont even go

  18. Stethoscopes

    DDRN4me replied to intothemoon's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have to go with the Littman group..have had several different kinds over the years, the Littman cardiology II was my favorite, till it grew legs and an rT (know it but cant prove it) decided she...

  19. Community College Instructor's Qualifications?

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

    Here in MA, you need a minimum of a bachelors degree with several years experience in your nursing specialty, and to be enrolled in a Masters progaram to become adjunct faculty. As far as I am...

  20. pay rate in Ma.

    DDRN4me replied to TamaraG's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Most LPNs in MA work in long term care..rates vary accordidng to shift and experience, etc..as well as area. There are a few hospitals and some (rare ) hhas that will hire experienced lpns. if you...

  21. Anybody know if Norther Essex Community College has a good nursing program?

    DDRN4me replied to dawnivany's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you are thinking about going to NECCO in the fall you still have time to do your A&P and Micro..it will be alot of work but will be worth it when you are in the actual nursing program, as it is...

  22. New Homecare job VENT for LPN

    DDRN4me replied to caboose's topic in General Nursing

    Place a call o your staff development person on staff at the agency. He/She should be able to connect you wit h the homecare co that supplies the vent for your patient. If not, the Case Mgr should....

  23. OBOY!....did I date myself today!!!!!

    DDRN4me replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have the small plastic twist togehter kind...but like the mortar and pestle best! ..although i have resorted to the ziploock and hammer method

  24. Teaching CPR ??

    DDRN4me replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I teach AHA CPR and First Aid to all of our stafff. I have also "taken it on the road" to several day cares in my area...and may further expand my contacts soon. I would like to take ACLS and PALS at...

  25. Male Nurse Calender

    DDRN4me replied to DapperRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I , for one, have many nurse friends who are male, :nurse:and some are gay and some are not. Never really mattered to me...they are nurses first in my mind...but I would love the calendar..it is for a...