DDRN4me

DDRN4me

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  1. I want to go back to school?!

    DDRN4me replied to RNdonut's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently working 5 days a week while in my last semester of my MSN in Nursing Education. Yes, it is a huge time commitment. Plan to study at least 4 hours per credit hour per week. That said,...

  2. Brian Short News

    DDRN4me replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So sad and tragic. He will be missed by all of us who spoke to him online, he seemed like such a kind and caring person. Prayers to his family and

  3. Quizlet or Study Blue?

    DDRN4me replied to Vtachy1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My Students use quizlet for vocab testing and do enjoy it more than traditional flash cards or other study aides. I have never heard of Study Blue but will look into it

  4. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

    DDRN4me replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am considering Aspen, as well as Regis and a brick and mortar. I currently teach in an LPN program, and love it! I would love to hear feedback from aspen graduates, both pro & con.

  5. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

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

    I once had a CFO (who, for some unkown reason was in charge of the nursing department) tell me that we were "a draining, bleeding wound in the budget. " i thanked her and reminded her kindly that...

  6. How many hours do you work?

    DDRN4me replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    give it a try... iwork >45 hours a week and get soo bummed that i dont have much time for anything. oh how i miss shopping in the middle of the week; or going out to lunch...or spending a rainy day...

  7. Patients who are my age who blush or dart questions due to embarrassment...

    DDRN4me replied to justanewcomer's topic in General Nursing

    I have always used humor to attempt to relax the patient a little. most will respond to that. "Sorry I have to ask this bit dont worry i have been a nurse for a long time and not much surprises me...

  8. Asthma - teaching a 30month old to use a spacer

    DDRN4me replied to gecks's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely not put anything in the spacer. not only is it an infection risk it is also a choking hazared. the "catch the cloud" idea is a good one. I usually just demonstrate taking a "big...

  9. Seriously, does my office look like a wal-mart???

    DDRN4me replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    It is not the supplies that are the issue. Again; these are not NURSING issues. I know my staff has enough to do caring for the sick kids ..and if it is a medical issue, then by all means come to us....

  10. When a difficult friend becomes a difficult patient.. (long) help!

    DDRN4me replied to chapsticknurse's topic in General Nursing

    have to agree with ericsolon... tread slowly and lightly with this friend. 8 weeks is ridiculous for a d&c. sounds like this person needs some mh counseling. she is overwhelmed and scared. you...

  11. Are there any others who don't 'love' nursing school?

    DDRN4me replied to Hotdharma2011's topic in General Students

    All i can say to you after many years of experience is learn patience. You are not just learning how to make beds and do peri care etc... you are learning PATIENT care and compassion. if those are...

  12. Nursing Spectrum Events

    DDRN4me replied to gogatsby's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been to a couple for the ceus... there were several representatives from companies i would have considered working for if i didnt have a job; a couple of them did call me after i signed their...

  13. Seriously, does my office look like a wal-mart???

    DDRN4me replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    oh, it could have been me writing this. Kids are not an issue ..staff are !! they want everything from cough drops to safety pins to spatulas...hello we are not your personal

  14. Update from Syracuse

    DDRN4me replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Funny, I am leaving for Syracuse in the am..my nana lives just outside the city and is turning 100 on monday!!:redpinkheif you are looking for a decent place to go there is an Irish pub called...

  15. Contaminated Scrubs..do you wear scrubs to the stores

    DDRN4me replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in General Nursing

    my great grandma used to say you eat a peck of dirt before you die!! i would rather i wear my scrubs to the store than the person who cleans the floors.....or the

  16. Hospice and Fund Raising

    DDRN4me replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i think what our local hospice does is ask the families to consider donations to hospice in the pts memory. I personally am not offended; hospice is a vital service that is difficult to completely...

  17. 10 years or longer in nursing?

    DDRN4me replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Nursing

    Gradutated the first time with an lpn in 1981...2000 with ADn; 2007 with BSN.... still love being a nurse; it is who i am not just what i do. Dealing with extraneous bull excrement happens with every...

  18. Inspiring Quotes

    DDRN4me replied to lillian20's topic in General Nursing

    as my siggy line says...God Grant me the serenity to change the things i can; accept the things I cannot; and the wisdom to know the

  19. My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    DDRN4me replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    so sorry for your loss and the tragic

  20. I tried so hard.

    DDRN4me replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Hang in there,,, the first test is always the most difficult as you have no idea what to expect from the instructor. if you were within 2 points of the class average, then you ae fine. Use the...

  21. The Trauma after the Trauma

    DDRN4me replied to ScrappyED's topic in General Nursing

    wow.. overwhelming. you did a great job...dont think i could ever do

  22. What do you do when a child passes?

    DDRN4me replied to jstradley's topic in Pediatric

    I have been a pedi nurse for over 25 yrs; most of it with kids with developmental and medical issues. I have had many of my patients die; some i was closer to than others; but each one touched my...

  23. I don't want surgery!

    DDRN4me replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    if you want relief from symptioms temporarily; then you can do some of the "home remedies" while you think. But i know several people like Patty who didnt know they had a problem unitl the gb flared...

  24. Would like some advice on assaultive client

    DDRN4me replied to 2batty2care's topic in General Nursing

    WoW and what are the reasons that they need to put him back on your unit? Seems to me that if he is a direct threat to you it creates a hostile work environment and they should not put him there it is...

  25. Juvenile sexual offenders

    DDRN4me replied to marilynmom's topic in Psychiatric

    we have many perpetrators in our facility..some as young as 5. first and foremost; just as in PICU, these are children first. Many of their lives have been horror stories worse than you could ever...