DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. spooky spooky spooky

    DDRN4me replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    when my Dad was receiving treatemtn for his heart condition in Boston, I was the only one who he would allow to drive him and stay in the office with him while the doctor spoke to him..he also wouldnt...

  2. Slimeball enema Urgent

    DDRN4me replied to sarahbeesushi's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm...would it be the old fashioned milk & molasses enemas i learned about back in the dark ages when i was an

  3. When "do no harm" meets parental denial

    DDRN4me replied to BlueYYsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WOW quite a thread...especially at 6 am. I work with the "after the hospital" end of this question..."my kids" are the ones with these horror stories. Many of them have great lives, but then there...

  4. what do you use: notebooks/binders/other??

    DDRN4me replied to Maycee's topic in General Students

    Ok, please don't laugh at my ocd like my dds do. Each class ( I take 2 a semester ) has its own backpack (in case i'm in a hurry) In the backpack is pens and pencils, highliter, the class text, a 1...

  5. Meet the Fockers

    DDRN4me replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    saw it last nite with a friend..both of us loved it..its not the kind of movie you go to for mental stimulation....more for "fockerization"!:rotfl: One woman stated as she left the theater.."i'm...

  6. Vaccinations

    DDRN4me replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pediatric

    I agree that the child may not have had a seizure..most kids i know that had a vaccine`reaction had a grand mal seizure within hours of the vaccine, and not all of them showed any other sign. The...

  7. Pediatric Services of America??????????

    DDRN4me replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Home Health

    if you are near an office, try Gentiva..national company, some minor benefits but really good training (ww.Gentiva.com)for

  8. What does your spouse do?

    DDRN4me replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is an electromechanical technician..builds machines called ion implanters for hi-tech industry..currently on his way to Taiwan...lots of travel, love the "breaks' and the ff

  9. Concerned about this and other sites

    DDRN4me replied to Kikumaru's topic in General Nursing

    guess I'm lucky, i'm not on there...but will keep checking ot make sure...i know i am on the state board

  10. Cheapest place to find scrubs?

    DDRN4me replied to studentnurse74's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I look for cheapies at Lydias.com, and TaffordOutlet.com..both have web specials and clearance items at a reasonable cost...Many of them are cute prints, which i

  11. LPN to RN

    DDRN4me replied to Cam'sMom's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i graduated from Northern Essex CC n Lawrence...great program, and new LPNs get to move into nursing 2 or 3, depending on other credits..not far from Billerica, either...also checck out Rivier in...

  12. Remembering patients who die (how?)Nursing grief issue

    DDRN4me replied to Ladybug45RN's topic in Pediatric

    how about a collage of pictures in a large frame? or in an album? i work in dd and we have lost several of our special kids, it helps us to remember the good times when we look at their pictures. you...

  13. Complaining nurses

    DDRN4me replied to kevinsnurse's topic in School

    whew!!! lots of tension here on all sides...everyone take a deep breath..I agree that we all need to look at both sides of this kind of discussion! Kevin, I know that as a family member some of these...

  14. New to DD Nursing

    DDRN4me replied to jleski's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi Jleski..welcome to one of the most rewarding careers you'll ever have!! I subscribe to "Exceptional Parent" (eparent.com)and "Nursing 2004".the EP gives such details and insight into many...

  15. Milk or No Milk-that is the question

    DDRN4me replied to LuvPerNrsng's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I work in a school for students with autism and pdd and behavior disorders. although some of the students are lactose intolerant, there are only a couple who have profound difficulty with milk...how...

  16. School nursing right after nursing school??

    DDRN4me replied to monnelise's topic in School

    I had many years of experience before coming into this position, but if you have some good mentors you'll be fine...the kids are the

  17. Hand moisturizers for Nurses recommendation

    DDRN4me replied to fallenangel76's topic in General Nursing

    I love the Bath n Body works antibacterial products..use the hand soap at home and in my office, and keep a tube of the hand lotion with me at home, work and in my purse. it comes in a variety of...

  18. Why can nurses be so mean?

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

    I agree that killing them with kindness usually at least stops the bithcin long enough to look at you like youre nuts!!! Many nurses are so stressed out they cant even realize what its done to them! I...

  19. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    DDRN4me replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Ether...we need to remember to rely on our skills and not so much on machinery and technology!! Biggie for me ..this patient (for me its pedi) Is a PERSON (CHILD) first and

  20. Nurse Emptied Sharps Container!!!!

    DDRN4me replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    sounds to me more like stupidity than suspicion...:uhoh21: Some people are extremely intelligent with just no common sense!!! There definitely needs to be an inservice on proper disposal of meds...

  21. A day in the life of a developmental disability nurse...

    DDRN4me replied to Louisepug's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    There is really no such thing as a "typical 'day! it really depends on what kind of job you have in DD...school,classroom,private duty or facility! the possibilities are endless, and so are the...

  22. I need a consult and advice

    DDRN4me replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm..I have Raynaud's myself and it doesnt only affect one finger, usually..it also usually turns red, then white...my nailbeds are blue most of the time..and it also affects my toes.........but no...

  23. I Passed! I Passed!! I PASSED!!!

    DDRN4me replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons:

  24. prothrombin time...help

    DDRN4me replied to mollie's topic in Home Health

    Mollie, not wsur how long it will last..i would call the lab first thing this morning., and see what they say. you certainly had a good reason to be distracted!!! my thoughts and prayers are with you...

  25. does anyone get to wear fun scrubs

    DDRN4me replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    I am a school nurse,so I always have seasonal print scrub jackets..the kids and teachers look to see what I'm wearing. I buy cheap (old navy or walmart) tees to wear with them, sometimes wear scrub...