GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. Need Advice Failed a Course

    GingerSue replied to BS Nursing Student's topic in Nursing Career

    I do wish you the best with this - pursue this with those who are higher-up, surely there is something that can be worked out for you to bring up you mark. At one of my universities, one prof always...

  2. new nurse, but no experience! help

    GingerSue replied to t hardy's topic in General Nursing

    I have found in the past that when I go in person and then fill out job applications, if they're hiring, they will call and arrange an interview. That's how I got my first job in nursing - just go in...

  3. Help! - problems with travel contract

    GingerSue replied to ColdFusion's topic in General Nursing

    What can they do to a person's bank

  4. Skin problems: whiteheads on face

    GingerSue replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in General Nursing

    this is an skin-care recipe I noticed but never yet tried: - use mashed strawberries and a little bit of honey mixed together for a mask that helps acne and leaves skin

  5. I can't believe this....

    GingerSue replied to redshiloh's topic in General Nursing

    those must have been some

  6. the Denver II Developmental Screening Test

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks. Yes I am doing re-entry, so that makes me a student again. The textbook only has a description of the purpose of the test, and the manual has a chart but no instructions. I'm searching...

  7. I Did It!!!!!!!!!!!

    GingerSue replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Well Done! :rotfl: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :rotfl:

  8. drug abuse,confidentiality

    GingerSue replied to desperate's topic in General Nursing

    The above are good suggestions. You can get through this. Thank goodness you are recovering and have the determination and strength to tackle these challenges. Keep us informed of your discoveries....

  9. Why should i consider nursing?

    GingerSue replied to donnajo10's topic in General Nursing

    Could you work part-time in order to have some $ - that's what I'm doing. The reason I know that I can work some evenings while also studying during the daytime, is because that's what I did when I...

  10. about the DDST?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, this is what I have right now - the textbook with a description of the purpose of the test, and in the lab manual a chart and a list of items - but no explanation of how to administer the...

  11. about the DDST?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know it's a repeat question - but does anyone know how to administer the Denver II Developmental Screening Test? I've also asked on the DD forum. Thanks if anyone

  12. hairstyles on nurses....your opinion

    GingerSue replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I used to wear my hair in a braid, but when I worked in psych, unfortunately several people would come up from behind me and pull the braid - I figured that some people (patients and staff) just can't...

  13. certification question

    GingerSue replied to infantstoddlers's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Does anyone know where to find instructions about how to use the Denver II Developmental Screening Test for children?

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

    GingerSue replied to Louisepug's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I'm checking all over - does anyone know where to find instructions about how to use the Denver II Developmental Screening Test?

  15. New to DD Nursing

    GingerSue replied to jleski's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Does anyone know where to find instructions about how to do the Denver II Developmental Screening Test? My textbook has a description of the test, and the manual has a chart and a page with a list of...

  16. I was punched

    GingerSue replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Please be careful. In my experience working in psych, I remember an adult male placed in his room, I saw the door splitting as he was kicking it. It took about 5 or 6 male attendants to hold the guy...

  17. Withholding food and fluid in a dying patient

    GingerSue replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes - "diet as

  18. I was punched

    GingerSue replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear - I've just read of jrussole's feeling like being treated as a mule. I worked in nursing for about 18 years and never felt like a mule, and I was never treated like a mule. I worked in...

  19. What career would you suggest

    GingerSue replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    What about being a vet? Or a dentist? Or a financial consultant? Or a Child & Youth Worker? Or a teacher? Or a lawyer? Or a chef? I met a very happy hairdresser recently. Or a travel...

  20. How much time did you take off for a death of loved one?

    GingerSue replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So sorry to hear about your losses. When I lost my brother - it was a Friday - the day was spent with family members. The next day, Saturday I went to work and this was, for me a good thing because...

  21. Long night/week HELP!!!!!

    GingerSue replied to shearernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Shearernurse - you are

  22. Terminated, but never worked for them

    GingerSue replied to RE Agent's topic in General Nursing

    start asking questions, keep track of names, document everything, keep a file, and just persist until you get things straightened out accurately. good

  23. Questionable Dr. Ethics

    GingerSue replied to can'twait2B1's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's an eye-opener for the doctor - to see some of the realities and to interact respectfully and effectively with other staff. Because you are caring for all those patients, you would...

  24. Advice please re: evil clinical instructor

    GingerSue replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody makes mistakes. You've got to get through your program. Can you find out from her about what she wants from you as students or what she wants changed? Do your best! And realize that...

  25. Graduation Everyone??

    GingerSue replied to jamieSN's topic in General Nursing

    Almost there - best to