DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. Nurse Manager Interview

    DDRN4me replied to DecafMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hope it helps! good

  2. I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

    DDRN4me replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    sorry it didnt go as well as expected. lack of sleep does that to me too! sending postive thoughts your

  3. rant:really in a bad spot!!Need Support!!HELP

    DDRN4me replied to jmilyn's topic in General Students

    whooaaa! stop; take a deep breath and let yourself relax. it is very difficult to juggle all that you have on your plate right now; however; it would be worse if you had to work 60 hours a week to...

  4. Changing from adult to ped nursing??

    DDRN4me replied to ACRN06's topic in Pediatric

    sounds like you have already given this a good deal of thought. You are absolutely right that kids are not just little adults ' pedi is definitely a specialty. that said; you do have a great...

  5. Bad at retaining info

    DDRN4me replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in General Students

    I too listened to audio tapes of each lecture. I also re-wrote my notes into outline form; and used that along with my text for a study guide; sometimes i also made flash cards. I took my notes...

  6. need to vent about my husband...sorry long.

    DDRN4me replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    no advice...prayers for both of you..oh, and no flames...just gentle hugs

  7. Does this sound strange to anyone else?

    DDRN4me replied to smalltownnurse2506's topic in General Nursing

    locolorenzo is right. as are many of the other posters. telling the hospital is to keep peace between the two entities; even though it is not a transfer. If you are worried about repurcusions just...

  8. Need some info from fellow nurses

    DDRN4me replied to Nursingangel's topic in Oncology

    He probably already knows something is up. Be honest; dont sugar coat but dont give him a deathbed speech either. Let him make the choice about going with you. I had a similar scare recently and no...

  9. To Get A Masters or NOT

    DDRN4me replied to Grammel's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have also been debating; you could teach; get your concentration in psych and prescribe and counsel; or go the NP track. i am not quite sure what i want to do when i grow up so i am not advancing my...

  10. relocating to boston

    DDRN4me replied to RNAMY's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Lawrence General hospital (978-683-4000) is usually hiring especially er and critical care. it is on the northern border near new hampshire. ER is brand new and a regional trauma center. not sure...

  11. Psych patient on the acute care unit

    DDRN4me replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    sometimes people with issues such as hers need to know how you will respond to them in case of an emergency so they will test you and test you to see if you are consistent. once they see that you...

  12. Would this have happened to a boy?

    DDRN4me replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    never have had an appendix issue; but the ovarian cyst i had that ruptured hurt more than labor. was out of work for a week d/t pain, nausea and general illness from it. I would ask the gyn for a...

  13. Pediatric G-tube

    DDRN4me replied to PedsPDN's topic in Pediatric

    There should be an order, such as "hold feeds for residual of greater than 60cc" if not call the doc and request. I would always check residuals anyway as good nursing

  14. Nurse considering Insulin Pump???

    DDRN4me replied to coffeeluvr's topic in General Nursing

    i am currently training for a pump with one of the kids i care for. from what her CDE tells me. they are a great options. One of our clin specs has one and he says it was the best thing that he did. I...

  15. So im allergic to latex AND non-latex (vynl) gloves

    DDRN4me replied to naide88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    definitely go to an allergist; you do not want to end up in the er with anaphylaxis... i would also try glove liners in the

  16. Northern Essex Community College (NECC)

    DDRN4me replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good luck to those that are trying to get in!! If you still have classes to take i would recommend signing up for those that are mostly for nursing students; you can make a nice network of study...

  17. What is my instructor talking about???

    DDRN4me replied to cupid09's topic in General Students

    I used to look at the questions and study outline at the end of each chapter. then go back thru the text of the chapter and look up anything i didnt understand. the highlights in each paragraph are...

  18. How to Gain Respect in the Workplace

    DDRN4me replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Wearing a Tinkerbell scrub top (as long as it is on properly) should not make a difference in how professionally one is treated. However, this person giving report is a pompous jerk from what i have...

  19. Auditory Processing vs. ADD ?

    DDRN4me replied to amnesia's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    First of all; stop blaming yourself!!! Often kids with processing disorders do get along fine until increased demands show up...and by taking him to be tested by the neurologist you have done what is...

  20. Anyone from Regis College?

    DDRN4me replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Can you explain why? I am considering their traditional MSN

  21. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    DDRN4me replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Continued prayers and hugs for you both. glad she was able to disclose what happened to you. it is the first step in her healing emotionally. bless you for all youre doing.

  22. PEG Tubes: when is a "bolus" not a bolus?

    DDRN4me replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    You can also run a feeding very quickly through a pump.. just put the rate very fast...ie 480cc/hr (that way the 240cc can would go in in 1/2 hour) and you dont have to stand there holding a syringe...

  23. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    DDRN4me replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    (((Southernyankee))) prayers and hugs for a speedy surgical recovery for your little girl; and a thorough and healing emotional recovery. will keep you both in my prayers ,

  24. The Ones that Pull at Our Heartstrings....

    DDRN4me replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    My faith is what I rely on when dealing with children who are ill and dying. some are and always will be in my heart. I console myself by knowing that i tried to make their brief life a little better...

  25. Any recommendations for a good winter hand cream?

    DDRN4me replied to Elektra6's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I like the bath n body works antibacterial creams and moisturizing hand soaps. l use both in the winter and only have a little problem around my rings (eczema from way back) and i use either eucerin...