DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. Between a rock and a hard place: being taken advantage of

    DDRN4me replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters...and as a friend, you are feeling several mixed emotions..guilt for "betraying' her; frustration at her actions, and worry about what is truly going on. By confronting...

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

    DDRN4me replied to dawnivany's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    :balloons: :balloons: Congratulationd, Ladybugs! PM me if i can help you in any way!!!

  3. New Grandson, need your input please, 33weeks

    DDRN4me replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    first, congratulations on becoming a grandma!! second, remember that you are grandma..its ok to turn the nurse off and be mom/grandma if you need t o. YOu will have the advantage of understanding...

  4. Both my patients died the other night...my first ones

    DDRN4me replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (((((RN in training)))))) what a hard nite!!! I am soo sorry you had such an experience! Yes, I understand what JThorpe said about distancing yourself, but you need to still be able to feel that...

  5. Harmless looking products can kill a child.

    DDRN4me replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for that headsup! I would never have guessed that something that seems so "harmless" ould do t hat!!!:stone God bless your little one, hope he is doing

  6. home health questions

    DDRN4me replied to monkeyman1000's topic in Home Health

    I agree with the other posters...a visit for me can be anything from a 20 minute gt feed to a 2 hour admit (i do get 45 for the admit but 35 for all visit) some wound care pts take a full hour plus...

  7. Head lice policies

    DDRN4me replied to farishtaRN's topic in School

    many districts have a "no nits" policy. Make sure that every parent understands to not only do thier childs head but those of other symptomatic family members and wash all linens., couches, pillows...

  8. Nursery to NICU.... ?

    DDRN4me replied to RainDreamer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Rain, i dont work in NICU, but have read your post regularly...you are a very intelligent young woman, and i bet an excellent nurse....this transition, i think will not be taken lightly by your...

  9. Starting new job on Monday - need advice.

    DDRN4me replied to weetziebat's topic in Home Health

    Weetzie, congratulations on t he new job! I have done home health for years and love it!!... some advice....it depends on your agency whether you wear street clothes or scrubs, most vna nurses i know...

  10. Gentiva/Healthfield Merger

    DDRN4me replied to steffiern's topic in Home Health

    I have worked for Gentiva for years...since they were Olsten Home Health. Like any large for profit corporation, there are benefits and some things that are not so great. I did make decent pay as a...

  11. dialysis nursing

    DDRN4me replied to goldiloxrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi Jnette and all of you dialysis nurses! i feel really dumb asking this but is there any special skill set you would need to do this specialty? i have worked mostly in pedi and vna but have done...

  12. I saved a life today...

    DDRN4me replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats, Adam...a true example of using your nursing intuition with your skillls...the art and science of nursing at its

  13. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    DDRN4me replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    ((((haunted))))) my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son..his dad obviously has no real clue . pray that family aned individual therapy will benefit all of you. mary

  14. DH dying-need prayers

    DDRN4me replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    NurseJoey, Please accept my deepest sympathy and continuing prayres for you and your dd. Dan is at peace at last, after such a hard fight. May our Good Lord Bless and keep you. please stay in touch....

  15. DH dying-need prayers

    DDRN4me replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Joey, dont know how i missed this thread for this long... crying as i read all 20 pages. you are an inspiration of love and faith. Keep up the good fight, Dan knows how hard you are trying for him....

  16. Repeat Visitors to Nurse's Office

    DDRN4me replied to assistantasnurse's topic in School

    does your state have any written guidelines? here in MA we have specific guidelines as to when a child needs to be sent home (temp, vomiting, diarrhea etc.) alot of times i will refer to that when i...

  17. lost my baby

    DDRN4me replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    (((((Kim))))) hugs and prayers to you and your family. Please take the sage advice here and take care of yourselves! We are all here for you if we can do

  18. National Nursing Honor Society?

    DDRN4me replied to maledi's topic in General Nursing

    I am also curious..I havent been approached but do know it is on

  19. I am sick and tired of being asked "Who is watching your kids?"

    DDRN4me replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite reply used to be ..OMG! the kids! forgot all about them??!!!!! raised :uhoh21:a few eyebrows but got my point across. now i just tell them how old they are (i still get asked about my...

  20. Just a vent

    DDRN4me replied to VIRGO NURSE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :yeahthat: i worked in a pedi office for 20 years...people complain incesssantly when they have to wait, but then bring in 3 kids for 1 scheduled appointment!!HELLO! each child takes time, and a good...

  21. Successful nurse contractors

    DDRN4me replied to labornicurn's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have just submitted my paperwork to the state to become an independant contractor. it is being self employed and your own agency, but i know the agency i work for is making $10/hr or more off of my...

  22. Help School Nurses !!!

    DDRN4me replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I work in a special ed school so this is a frequent issue...also some of our kids use inappropriate defecation as a behavior. I supply bleach and water bottles to each classroom for cleanup, and have...

  23. Please help me think of a nursing-related name!!!

    DDRN4me replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    how about "scrub tub" or "off-shift?" sorry, best i can do before 6

  24. Hygiene issues, behavior issues, a much older boyfriend, etc...what would you do?

    DDRN4me replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree that setting up a relationship in your home will end up being very taxing on you. they already abuse the ER, would you want them all in your home on the same basis? next time they...

  25. Did I do the right thing? (long)

    DDRN4me replied to Sapphy's topic in General Nursing

    Even if she is young and a new grad, she needs to learn to pull her weight on the floor,you did what needed to be done, and you cant beat yourself up about the consequences she recieved for her own...