DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. Who pronounces the death?

    DDRN4me replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie is right; in home care and hospice the Rn can (and oftern does) pronounce. but i do believe in other settings it has to be a

  2. Fellow RN died this morning.

    DDRN4me replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Ali and friend and

  3. Husband with Kidney Cancer

    DDRN4me replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    ((((MM))) i think the 5 yr deal is that if they stay cancer free for 5 yrs post op they are considered cancer free? i know my mil was told that after colon ca. please feel free to vent and post to...

  4. The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    DDRN4me replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    ((((Nat)))) sorry that your childhood has affected you so. Perhaps you could simply say... "were here to talk about you not me " with a smile and deflect the questions altogether. many times it is...

  5. To nurse or not to nurse (or just do what you wanna do)?

    DDRN4me replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    Have to agree that it is definitely an individual decision. that said, I have worked way too hard to be the nurse that I am to stay home to feed someone elses ego. I too would hire the maid; and work...

  6. Need advice about changing to Pediatric Nursing

    DDRN4me replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Pediatric

    first, start reading some continuing ed pediatric literature. Kids are not just little adults. there are definitely some differenced in their care! then think about what area of pediatrics you would...

  7. Family members that work your nerves!!!

    DDRN4me replied to BluntForceTrauma's topic in General Nursing

    i think we all need to listen to rn/ writer on this. unless you have been in this horrible position ( yes, those who know my story know that i have been in a similar situation) you shouldnt judge this...

  8. My sister is on life support

    DDRN4me replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    (((( gentle hugs and prayers to you and Claudia's family...her heart may not beat in the same body but a part of her will live on with you forever. :redpinkhe Know that we are all here when you need...

  9. pt's husband and sublte threats

    DDRN4me replied to Em1995's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    as we have said before, " go with your gut" If you, with psych experience , feel threatened, imagine how someone with less experience will feel . prayers that this man gets the help he needs so that...

  10. PLEASE read. I need help!

    DDRN4me replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    Although you did cross some lines. you should not have had the grade reduction...YOU didnt seek this man out; you didnt know he was there or even if it was really him. I think you should ask for...

  11. Doctor won't back up his telephone orders!

    DDRN4me replied to In_Chantress's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that two nurses need to hear and sign. Perhaps a paper trail of incident reports to the cheif of surgery or the administrator of the hospital will put him in his

  12. Movie: "The Business of Being Born."

    DDRN4me replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    i SOOO agree with the fast food society business. I have heard many new moms who say " I will deliver when I am ready not the baby or the doc".. I know some that even plan the day for induction long...

  13. Tidying up the patient's room is important!

    DDRN4me replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also found that tidying up the room gave me some time to talk to the patient... like really talk and not just problem focused...something there is little time for

  14. Yet another new grad to Home Health Question Please Help?

    DDRN4me replied to N51308's topic in Home Health

    dear jdcd; although you have had hospital exposure; it is not nursing experience. even your externship has not given you the opportunity to use your critical thinking skill in an independant setting....

  15. LPN to RN HELP!

    DDRN4me replied to queenb 93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all ,congratulations on taking this big step!! It can be done, i promise.. I was an LPN for 18 yrs before I went back. ( kept taking classes one at a time till my advisor said i had exhasuted...

  16. Would parenting classes help a confused stepmom?!

    DDRN4me replied to sissiesmama's topic in Psychiatric

    Anne.. your entire family does need help. Having him screened for a psych admission is the first step; if he does not qualify for hospitalization there are also "step down" programs which offer...

  17. DIC experience?

    DDRN4me replied to MICKEYnHANNAHsMOM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    have a friend who just delivered at 38 weeks ; her first pregnancy was very complicated and she developed HELLP; no probs with this

  18. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    DDRN4me replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    :w00t:for you for standing up for your decision and your patient!!!! some times our "gut" is the lbest thing to go

  19. Need shoulders to cry on, classmate killed in MVA

    DDRN4me replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So sorry to hear of this tragedy for you and your friends family. Please get back in your car and drive; and try to stay in school. the sooner you go back to studying the less difficult it will be....

  20. Have You Had the "Sortavirus" Yet??

    DDRN4me replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    had it back in November after a strep throat... just kept lingerin on for a couple of weeks; nothing I did made me feel better. all i wanted to do was sleep. even had md do a monospot and thyroid...

  21. Happy New Year

    DDRN4me replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    :balloons:good morning and Happy New Year!!! hope everyone has a happy;healthy

  22. Gastroschisis/fussiness suggestions?

    DDRN4me replied to EricJRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    not a nicu nurse but have dealt with these kiddos on the "outside".. warmed sucrose bottles, a warmed towel on the belly and the snugggly or "kangarooing" all help ...and then the swing when they are...

  23. Lack of Care with my Child

    DDRN4me replied to alotascruggs's topic in General Nursing

    First, let me say that I hope your daughter is doing better. Secondly, I understand that you and dh could not be there all of the time; but as a nurse who has spent many years caring for kids with...

  24. mini unit with many issues

    DDRN4me replied to CCPam's topic in General Nursing

    My sil was recently in a similar unit. we were fortunate that he had no roommate for most of his stay. While the care was absolutely wonderful; the space was an issue. if he had more than one visitor...

  25. Cousin commited suicide..could use some prayers guys

    DDRN4me replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((hugs and sympathy to both of