DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    DDRN4me replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    working weekends is nothing new; and your argument has been around for many years.:deadhorse...as long as I have been a nurse and probably longer. It is part of the package at most places. and the...

  2. Just one persons opinion

    DDRN4me replied to dauschundlover's topic in General Nursing

    good for you! see above

  3. Who is in charge of my pt

    DDRN4me replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    first you need to stop beating yourself up! you were following a surgeon's direction..did the ER doc not call in the trauma surgeon???? I am sure that you did what you thought was the best for this...

  4. Would this offend you?

    DDRN4me replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Congratulations on your baby! I think that the baby who didnt get adopted will be better off. I see too many kids with mental illness due to their parents issues and their upbringing (or lack of...

  5. what about these sign on bonuses???

    DDRN4me replied to rnnursesandy's topic in General Nursing

    I would be wary...why cant they get

  6. under the influence at work/sleeping on the job

    DDRN4me replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    I would make sure that I have backup from other staff; such as the PA..can you get her to write something up? there must be someone else who is tired of her stuff. also, see if you can meet again with...

  7. If You Had To Do It All Again Would You Go Straight For RN Instead?!

    DDRN4me replied to Batman24's topic in LPN to RN

    I was an LPN for almost 18 yrs before I finally graduated (top 10 of my class) with my ADN in 2000. I learned sooo much and was able to handle myself in clinicals much better than my peers who had no...

  8. Wish me luck!

    DDRN4me replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Glas it went well, Elizabells!... thank God for nurses like you who can care for those frail little ones...my nephew was a serious little cardiac baby 18 yrs

  9. thermometer & ice bags

    DDRN4me replied to lilia123's topic in School

    I did the frozen sponge thing for years..told them I didnt want to see it back till after school... most of the time I would get them myself from the teachers after school. I worked with dd kids who...

  10. Please interpret this med order

    DDRN4me replied to Jennabugs's topic in Patient Medications

    I would not accept an order like this . I would ask that the MD write for a clear dose at a clear time. Ie; give 5 mg at 12 noon and may repeat x2 ; not to exceed 15 mg q 3

  11. 17 teens make pregnancy pact

    DDRN4me replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are many different stories on this issue... the school actually had a great pregnancy prevention program that was not allowed to give out certain types of birth control... as a matter of fact...

  12. Meds in Tube Feed bags

    DDRN4me replied to dorie43rn's topic in Pediatric

    rbs..I dont think anyone here is criticizing your friend the OP..however; she did ask for advice and you wont get much better than AN!!! i have worked in peds and pedi rehab for more than 20 yrs and...

  13. To be or not to be......bilingual

    DDRN4me replied to JettaDP's topic in Nursing Career

    In this area it would be extremely valuable. I understand alot more than i speak Spanish but even that helps with admissions,

  14. Friends little daughter passed away tonight

    DDRN4me replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    (((MCkenzie and her loving family and friends))) my prayers are with all of you. not much else will help at this time, im afraid. Please check in and let us know how you are

  15. bonus's

    DDRN4me replied to roesseba's topic in General Nursing

    would that include the time off to enjoy

  16. The weird part of hh

    DDRN4me replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    what i have found is that these folks are frightened of losing their independance and of having a "stranger" let into their homes to provide quite intimate care. I usually explain at the onset of the...

  17. Drinking while breastfeeding?

    DDRN4me replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    dd's physician told her that she should feed the baby then have a drink .. by the time the baby needs to be fed again the alcohol will have metabolized and it is perfectly fine. Not necessarily a NEED...

  18. Do nurses get mad when..

    DDRN4me replied to ProLogic's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the large families are what the patient needs/wants...but when grandma is reprimanding the screaming running children from her hospital bed...or the room is so fulll that you cant...

  19. Wish us Luck!

    DDRN4me replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :heartbeat:ancong!: Joe B and Mrs. and welcome to

  20. Some MD's can be a bit thick

    DDRN4me replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for understanding!! one of my little "personal

  21. Some MD's can be a bit thick

    DDRN4me replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are frustrated and angry but calling someone "retarded" in that manner is really demeaning to those who suffer from developmental disabilities... they cant help

  22. Death work and talking to the dead

    DDRN4me replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    I do. I think that there is still a "human connection" and respect that. I also say goodbye to deceased family and friends at their wakes . Maybe its because i believe that they hear and know what I...

  23. Mom having surgery tomorrow... AGAIN!

    DDRN4me replied to JustaGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    sending healing thoughts and prayers to your

  24. Fellow RN killed this morning

    DDRN4me replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    prayers to you; your co workers family and your family of co

  25. Thank You Allnurses!!

    DDRN4me replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta love our