DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. Shaving cream bed baths?

    DDRN4me replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Students

    hmmm...sounds like a fun thing to try!!! dh is reading this saying

  2. Snow Stinks!!

    DDRN4me replied to Boston-RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i also live in ma..but north near the nh border. i soooo hate the snow, but i grew up with more than we usually get so i just suck it up! looking forward to summer and the

  3. NICU nurse thinking of making the switch

    DDRN4me replied to Tomskatt's topic in Home Health

    Tomskatt, i know i would have loved to have had someone with your experience working for me when i was a manager! good luck, let us know how it

  4. Private duty nursing??

    DDRN4me replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in Private Duty

    Good luck! let us know how it goes!

  5. LPN program at BOCES

    DDRN4me replied to gwiazdaus's topic in General Students

    my cousin went through the BOCES program near Syracuse. she is not a real studier , but did well with some effort. I think all programs are quite intense, it is definitely what you put into it! Goood...

  6. DIC Bleeding???

    DDRN4me replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Renerian, i cant imagine...please accept my sincere condolences, it has to be a hard way to remember your

  7. What should I choose for MSN

    DDRN4me replied to sparkplug's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also interested ; in a similar situation..only have 4 classes to go for my bsn; unsure if i should get my NP or MS in Nursing

  8. medication protocols

    DDRN4me replied to sarahsmommie's topic in School

    We do not give any meds without both an MD and a parent signature. I do give cough drops and otc creams like eucerin, desitin, vaseline, etc without. If i so not have permission slips signed i call...

  9. 14day Aide Supervisory visits

    DDRN4me replied to cynda's topic in Home Health

    How often is the patient seen? I usually try to space the visits about a week apart that way i'm not doing back to back or senseless visits (or worse, unpaid

  10. Seeking Guidance For My Daughter

    DDRN4me replied to Drackman's topic in Nursing Career

    Not sure i can be of much help, i am in Mass, however, if you live in Buffalo, couldnt she live with you when not in school and qualify for in state rates? Many nursing programs are very tough to get...

  11. Mandated reporting question

    DDRN4me replied to therealbird's topic in Pediatric

    In`Mass, any one who is caring for a child is a mandated reporter (teacher, daycare provider, etc. ) I would say if someone doubts it, they should ask their nurse manager or instructor....but it is...

  12. Private duty nursing??

    DDRN4me replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in Private Duty

    Arwen, I have done pedi private duty since the mid 1980's. (Can you tell i love it??) there are some pros and cons as previously mentioned. Biggest pros for me: Flexibility when my girls were young;...

  13. tired of bedside care, options???

    DDRN4me replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    Could you be suffering from depression and not just career dissatisfaction???you say that you are "bored", but havent spent a large amount of time in any one area. ED may be for you but i think you do...

  14. Freeloading Classmates....GRRR!

    DDRN4me replied to hangnon's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, the world is full of slackers and those who feel the need to help them..i have certainly had my share. some of them genuinely dont think they are doing anything wrong! :uhoh21: The last...

  15. Would you have called?

    DDRN4me replied to jeepgirl's topic in Pediatric

    just the fact that he calls back to double check means he's second guessing himself !! as a fellow pedi nurse i would always go with my gut...i would rather take the abuse from him or my co worker...

  16. What do you do with your summer off?

    DDRN4me replied to JulzNDuane's topic in School

    i have a 12 month contract..we run a 6 week summer program for our students (special needs) it is a different pace, but i usually have more students as we get several just for the summer, in addition...

  17. dislodged G-tubes

    DDRN4me replied to safc1111's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have been inserting g-tubes of various types for many years..it depends on your facilitiy's policy. most of the new buttons and Mic-key tubes do not migrate, which is nice. foleys can and do. You...

  18. New Triage system

    DDRN4me replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    as Jeff Foxworthy says..."some people should wear a

  19. Pearls of wisdom needed

    DDRN4me replied to YSADL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with all of the above. I teach Instructional Assistants in my school for special needs kids, and one of the things i stress most is that they have a very important position..they are our kids...

  20. plantar fasciitis

    DDRN4me posted a topic in Orthopedic

    hope i spelled that right! Help!think i have that..extreme pain when i try to walk in the morning and after sitting..sometimes abates during the day but not always...have tried some inserts into shoes...

  21. Tuition and TAx Deductions

    DDRN4me replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    We have used both credits at one time or another.Both of my dds are in school and so am i so we spend beaucoup $$$ on education. I know it made the difference between paying out and a return a couple...

  22. Private Home Health Resume

    DDRN4me replied to FocusRN's topic in Home Health

    I agree with renierian ..you can add it to the resume, because it will show you are familiar with personal care, but you should have other experience that can be validated. Unfortunately, there are...

  23. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    DDRN4me replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

    I am torn about this issue. While i do believe that CNA experience is invaluable to have when becoming a nurse, i feel that having it mandated by LAW is a little strong. I think Nursing programs...

  24. reporting a collegue

    DDRN4me replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    I realize that you feel threatened, tha is EXACTLY what she wants!!!!!! run, do not walk, to the nearest computer and write down EVERYTHING..including your mistake and the threats that she has made to...

  25. help, suspect abuse

    DDRN4me replied to turquoise's topic in General Nursing

    good for you for following your gut! In the future, and starting now, document document document document every thing you think might be suspicious. if the DSS feels there is a case, they will...