DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. I hate NEC

    DDRN4me replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ((((sweeper)))) and hugs to all of you who work in NICU... used to be my dream job; but never pursued it. Had several kiddos who were former preemies ... some who had lost twins so i understand where...

  2. Nursing is not always recession-proof

    DDRN4me replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Commuter, you make several good points. I was hired for my first job as an LPN in 1981 immediately after graduation to answer a strike that occurred due to short staffing and high ratios at that...

  3. Moving to Syracuse

    DDRN4me replied to newgrad_syracuse's topic in New York Nursing

    Although I live in MA i was born and brought up in the Syracuse suburbs. Before you worry that the pay is low look at the cost of living. I know real estate there is much cheaper than many areas of...

  4. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    DDRN4me replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    October Bride; I have to agree with the others. another thing to remember is traffic around here... as you know the slightest rain or snow and it doubles. so your one hour commute easily becomes at...

  5. Student getting a hip replacement - worried!

    DDRN4me replied to xoyw01's topic in General Students

    My dd had her hip replaced 2 years ago at age 24..she had acetabular protrusio and had several surgeries to correct it but it kept recurring and getting worse. She had a wonderful surgeon at NE...

  6. Nicu at Boston Childrens

    DDRN4me replied to lccougar02's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have never worked there but they have an awesome reputation; and you would get the opportunity to care for children from all over. when my nephew had heart surgery and my dd had ortho surgeries we...

  7. This just fries me!!!!

    DDRN4me replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like she is one of those people who cant figure out life without written instructions and someone to read them to her. the next time she brings it up, i would gently tell her that it is not...

  8. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    DDRN4me replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I do have to agree with pp that your best options are probably outside of the city. try some of the many hospitals north of boston . an added benefit is that you will be commuting against the...

  9. Crushing meds individually?

    DDRN4me replied to hummingbird11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Learning the correct way during school is best. all meds should be crushed individually and flushed in between. taking shortcuts in the real world does sometimes

  10. Need advice, about husband/school

    DDRN4me replied to Tysmommy's topic in General Students

    (((Tysmommy)) I think you have received some valuable advice. I went to school most of my kids lives, one class at a time. I do agree that the hardest place in the world to study is the living room....

  11. What wakes you up in the morning?

    DDRN4me replied to redtshirt's topic in General Students

    Definitely coffee; breakfast; a shower and AN...after i take puppy

  12. Why would people choose to go to a NURSE PRACTITIONER as opposed to a physician?

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

    I find that NPs have much more skill in listening and interpreting symptoms; because they take the time to do so!! Their productivity is not as closely scrutinized as a physician's (acccording to my...

  13. Med error need guidence

    DDRN4me replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Was the NP aware of the other meds?? she wrote the script.... dont beat yourself up. you still caught it and thats good. you wont let it happen

  14. Why do you love being a pediatric nurse?

    DDRN4me replied to lolale's topic in Pediatric

    What do I love about pedi? that no matter what has happened to a child both physically and emotionally we can still care for them and make them smile:) they are never malicious.. they are able to...

  15. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    DDRN4me replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I swear by A&D... if it is a bad rash I will mix it with plain zinc oxide. I dont use wipes with a rash, only a clean face cloth that i can bleach larer. If I think it has a yeast component...

  16. Pediatric LTC

    DDRN4me replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    If it is the facility I am thinking of (in Billerica) I started there as an LPN many many years ago; and got some of the best experiences of nursing and caring as a human being that one can get. I...

  17. Changing out trach tubes

    DDRN4me replied to flodo's topic in Home Health

    I have done many trach changes on home care pts. I do agree with pp it is nice to do it when there is someone to bag while you change; the extra set of hands helps. reasons for changing it does get a...

  18. DON Offer

    DDRN4me replied to mercy1975's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    just my:twocents://why only 37/57 beds filled? what happens if the noc nurse calls out? will you be expected to cover> sounds good initially just make sure you have all your ducks in a row ..what...

  19. Loved one soon to be passing

    DDRN4me replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    (((((Elizabeth))))) glad to hear she is doing so well. prayers to both of you!! My Nana is 99, and heading down that slippery slope; but i think she is more prepared than any of

  20. endometrial ablasion

    DDRN4me replied to Laurab14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had one years ago; when they were still considered experimental for relief from severe endometriotic bleeding. was told then it Might effect fertility but no guarantees. it is not a permanent...

  21. Health care reform and mental health

    DDRN4me replied to Sharon411's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a facility for children with mental health issues. What we see most is the agencies that fund this care (Insurance, usually funded by the state) and DCF think that we can "fix" a child in a...

  22. Refusing prenatal ultrasound

    DDRN4me replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have to agree that us is a valuable diagnostic tool for those "hidden" defects..I have a nephew who is now an 18y.o cardiac kid... his issues are tntc for here; but suffice it to say had my sis in...

  23. update: jerk fiancee

    DDRN4me replied to s_le2006's topic in General Nursing

    :bow:you are a strong woman... thanks for updating us; prayers will continue for you and your little

  24. Bringing diseases home to your kids from work?

    DDRN4me replied to abbabask's topic in General Nursing

    Delaying or omitting vaccines may seem like a good idea at the time but as others have said the exposure may not happen with this job. Yes you might be at a slightly higher risk of contracting...

  25. "oh, by the way..."

    DDRN4me replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a job that you really want then follow your resume up with a nice "just checking in on the process" phone call after a week or two. sometimes that human to human contact is enough to get...