danarooo

danarooo BSN, RN

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  1. Difficult family member

    danarooo replied to darkbeauty's topic in Private Duty

    I would call my supervisor and list, again, what the daughter is doing and your concerns. I would then inform the supervisor you feel that since this problem has not been resolved you feel your only...

  2. Anyone work as PDN in Charleston, SC?

    danarooo replied to danarooo's topic in Private Duty

    No Im not there yet. I still have over 2 months before we move. I'm already working to that end but thanks! Good advice! I've been looking at what's open in that area, but that doesn't really give...

  3. Anyone work as PDN in Charleston, SC?

    danarooo posted a topic in Private Duty

    I am currently working as a PDN (RN) and will be moving to Charleston, SC in 2.5 months. I work for a company that starts with a "P" and ends with an "A" and am wondering what the pay is for PDN in...

  4. CHARLESTON NURSES

    danarooo replied to georgianurse2's topic in General Nursing

    I moving to Charleston in Feb., and concerned about employment opportunities in this area. When I initially graduated as an RN it was REALLY hard finding a job, and with Private Duty Nursing as my...

  5. Where do I get guidance?

    danarooo replied to ardeasnest's topic in Private Duty

    I would use your BON regs. You could always contact them and ask that specific question and see if they can point you in the right direction. Also, doctors orders are your guidepost as well. If...

  6. Trying not to step on toes

    danarooo replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Private Duty

    You know, being a PDN is like trying to be a nurse with one hand tied behind your back. Regardless of setting, you are a nurse and are still responsible for acting in the MANDATED way of being...A...

  7. Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    danarooo replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    Also, document and date all details! Who you spoke to, when, what they told you etc... As far as new grads being in PDN, if you are intelligent and you don't do anything your unsure of with/on your...

  8. Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    danarooo replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    I I I would at least get all the correct information from your board of nursing, labor department and Medicaid so that if you leave and they do retaliate you have already spoken to them about it and...

  9. How to's on private duty nursing in Oklahoma (lpn and RN)

    danarooo replied to idealnursey's topic in Private Duty

    Check with the nursing agencies in OK. I'm from OKC but haven't lived there since late 2007 and wasn't a nurse just yet either! Some agencies you could check with are PSA Healthcare and continuum. I...

  10. NURS Research

    danarooo replied to twindad85's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    This class is a PAIN. I'm in it right now. I was group leader this last week and I am not doing that again, took my turn and I'm all good now! I don't have time to read all the chapters, notes and...

  11. Pediatric patients...parents are KILLING me!

    danarooo replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    I understand completely how you feel. I am all for giving parents a break, but if this is DAILY then that is not a break and they are taking advantage. WE ALL need respite from stress of one kind or...

  12. UTA College Algebra: A Freaken Rant

    danarooo posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I planned on taking the college algebra at the local community college but was not able to due to time constraints (I work A LOT). So I had to take it at UTA, I'm in week two. On top of working...

  13. UTA College Algebra: A Freaken Rant

    danarooo replied to danarooo's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    ceebeejay and LadyD123, thanks for the support! And LadyD123 that is a good question, how in the heck did some of the others get through this stinken class. I know algebra is work, but this class is...

  14. Vulnerable Populations.... 5/19

    danarooo replied to CaptKris's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    That class was interesting but the data gathering for the paper was horrific. It took so very much more time then it seemed it should. I had to jump from site to site to gather the data on all the...

  15. UTA College Algebra: A Freaken Rant

    danarooo replied to danarooo's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I figured complaining may not get me anywhere, but maybe if enough of us did and wouldn't go away then they would consider changing things? My job is such that right now I'm the only nurse on this...

  16. UTA online RN to BSN

    danarooo replied to Vbergeron's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I am currently in the program with two classes left after I finish the one I'm in (college algebra). I would say the hardest classes I have taken so far have been: Holistic health assessment - this...

  17. Applying for graduation

    danarooo replied to focusport's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I would call the school of nursing, they should be able to point you in the right direction. I'd also e-mail the advisor and 'cc the office you turned in your graduation paperwork to. If that...

  18. UTA Online RN-BSN---how do the clinicals work?

    danarooo replied to heddi's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Nida 007 - many university RN to BSN programs do not offer clinical. This is because we are already RN's, we did our RN clinical in nursing school and we are working as RN's currently. The RN to BSN...

  19. College Algebra 08/19

    danarooo replied to twindad85's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Has anyone registered complaints with UTA over the requirement to take college algebra with the RN to BSN program? I'm just wondering if we all banded together and worked on getting this dropped if we...

  20. Texas government at UTA

    danarooo replied to Determined621's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I rented the book, and used it some. I used the lecture and blackboard notes more. That class was alright, boring at times but that can be said for a lot of

  21. Nurses aren't maids!

    danarooo replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    I respect the parents/family, and I respect their home and rules. BUT, there is a line here and for me it's deviating from the POC. When parents ask me to do things or not do things that compromises...

  22. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    danarooo replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Mine are about 7'ish pages also. I condensed as much stuff as I could, short and to the point while trying to include names of tests

  23. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    danarooo replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Ok just finished my genogram. I just made it in word on the assignment it's self. I just put a blue box for male, and a red circle for female which I got out of the insert tab, then shapes, then...

  24. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    danarooo replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    If you get a crappy grade after 90 pages of effort then it's not you, it's

  25. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    danarooo replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I hate this class. I know I'm being fussy but this is so dumb. I was hoping that after nursing school the professors making things harder then they need to be would have been over. I feel like I...