DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. home health aides knowing patient diagnosis

    DDRN4me replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

    our HHAs are given a copy of the 485 during orientation to each case...along with the HHA care plan listing specific intervention and precautions for each patient. I asked my sil who works for another...

  2. We lost a mom

    DDRN4me replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    (((((LauraLou))))))) so sorry you had to go through this, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your co workers and the woman's

  3. New nurse scared to death r/t high bp....help!

    DDRN4me replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Rose, you are very young to have all of these untreated issues. I cnat tell you to go to the er tonoc. because ia mnot there with you...if you are going to have an anxiety attack thinking about it...

  4. First Death Experience

    DDRN4me replied to DenaInWyo's topic in General Students

    (((((Dena)))) may God bless you with insight during this difficult time. I have been a nurse for almost 25 yrs, and it never gets easier for me, just different. Many times we "know" this is best for...

  5. Rather odd question

    DDRN4me replied to FrostyLight's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hmm...though there may be some people who would enjoy the fact that you dont wear any underwear:D Both you and most others would find it a little embarrassing (no pun inteneded) if it was discovered!...

  6. I Passed! I'm a Nurse!!!

    DDRN4me replied to Aneroo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  7. My sister has colon ca; need experienced advice

    DDRN4me replied to fairiestar's topic in Oncology

    I am also not an oncology nurse but have had a couple of relatives who survived colon cancer after colectomies...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your

  8. Questionable practice

    DDRN4me replied to JaimeeG's topic in General Nursing

    Even if it means going in every 5 minutes, THATS OUR JOB!!!! i have dealt with many of the patients others feel are "not worth it" and found that you get what you give...that goes for both scorn and...

  9. Oncology ? Hysterectomy->Surrogate ???

    DDRN4me replied to zambezi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    zambesi, i am so sorry to hear about your situation. can the md do a hysteroscopy to look deeper for any more suspicious areas? i dont have any experience with surrogates so i wont go there. prayers...

  10. CPR Question

    DDRN4me replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    To clarify: AHA guidlines : 15:2 for all adults (over age 8) 5:1 for infants and children (0-8) . A CNA may ventilate if trained. And Chad, ALL of your staff should be trained!!!!! Perhaps this...

  11. nurses getting involved with patient,right or wrong?

    DDRN4me replied to CLadybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Working in pedi homecare it is very difficult not to get enmeshed with families, you are in their home caring for thi=eir child and often have to interact with extended family as well. I find the...

  12. Any nurses with plantar fasciitis?

    DDRN4me replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Nursing

    I, too have pf..(we sound like a 12 `step group!) went to the podiatrist finally when i couldnt bear the pain at night or during the day...did the water bottle thing, heat and ibuprofen...am...

  13. NO Lunch-- Ever?!!

    DDRN4me replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in several offices, and this is a common complaint. I agree with the poster whos suggested you tell the doc you are taking a lunch, and then go...give him a report on what is going on,so...

  14. Nurses Day Gifts - Suggestions?

    DDRN4me replied to ebrooks's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that a card to her and a letter to her supervisor is wonderful. i still have some that were given t o me many years ago, and when i am in "career crisis" or feeling like i dont make a...

  15. Step-down trach at school?

    DDRN4me replied to tleigh7097's topic in School

    I would have the procedure be to call 911 while someone attempts to insert the step down sized trach, better to have them on their way if need be than not have the trach and have to just wait

  16. Hysterectomy question

    DDRN4me replied to nurse34's topic in General Nursing

    i had a vag hyst in 200o, 3 weeks after my graduation from ADN program and 3 days after i passed my boards. was back to work in 3 weeks .My life has been so much better , no more pain or being cooped...

  17. enteral tube feeding extension, looking for

    DDRN4me replied to elcaminoman42's topic in Gastroenterology

    what kind of button does it go in to ? Ross makes one that i know of , MicKey the other. you might check with the manufacturer

  18. Northeastern Nurse Practitioner program???

    DDRN4me replied to smittyballz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    there are several programs in this area, check out Mass General 's program, heard that was good too. I have a friend who graduated from Northeastern and loved it, but that was about 10 years

  19. Nurses Day...are you forgotten ?

    DDRN4me replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    if i remind my boss (who is a nurse and should know better) she will get a little token gift for the nurses. if i dont say anything its another day at the bottom of the food

  20. 8th grade nursing presentation ideas

    DDRN4me replied to nay537's topic in General Nursing

    i love the idea of using the stethoscopes, penlights, etc....it will engage them and get their attention. call your state nurses association to ask for freebies to give out. either that or some stress...

  21. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    DDRN4me replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    even if the "truth" comes out, tell them you were on your break and trying to keep everyone awake!!! I remember doing fun things to keep us all going when i worked nocs. no harm done

  22. Down Syndrome and Menstruation

    DDRN4me replied to mmarc57's topic in Pediatric

    Many children with disabilities seem to have very different behaviors when pms and menstruating. i have seen increased seizure activity, exacerbated behaviors, general malaise and many other "odd...

  23. I am confused, please help!

    DDRN4me replied to studyingstudent's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Welcome to allnurses!! i understand your eagerness to pursue an nP, however, it sounds like you are in school right now for an undergrad degree. I would suggest that you try to get some experience...

  24. Need online pathophysiology class

    DDRN4me replied to DDRN4me's topic in General Students

    Hmmm..some sage advice, i will definitely look into the requirements before i jump into it..i really wanted to be finished by December but dont want to destroy my GPA! Thanks! To those who gave me...

  25. How do I tell my bosses (brothers) I'm leaving LTC to return to School Nursing?

    DDRN4me replied to NE_Chris's topic in School

    HI Chris, I think you said why you were leaving very eloquently here...your brothers are family first, business second, i hope, and they should understand that this is a decision that is best for you...