dbsn00

dbsn00

LTC, sub-acute, urology, gastro

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  1. I love nursing but I'm too busy to:

    dbsn00 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I love nursing but I'm too busy to help you hang room darkening blinds in Dad's room... too busy to change your channel AGAIN with the remote you're holding...too busy to fix your pillow while I'm...

  2. anatomy,physcicology?

    dbsn00 replied to kathynursing's topic in General Nursing

    Serum is like plasma except fibrinogen & other clotting factors are no longer present...hope that

  3. My First Shot!!!

    dbsn00 replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Way to

  4. And what is with the wacky interview questions?

    dbsn00 replied to princess99's topic in General Nursing

    I've been asked how I would handle certain situations or how I would prioritize duties but those are definately WEIRD questions...especially the "addicted to a positive personality" - what's that...

  5. People Are Big Babies Anymore

    dbsn00 replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

  6. Woo Hoo I'am Cancer Free!!!

    dbsn00 replied to soniblvn's topic in General Nursing

    Fantastic news!!!

  7. 1950s nursing

    dbsn00 replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    WOW...#8 would get a lot of people canned now, huh? I'm so glad it's not

  8. We have this med order

    dbsn00 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse manager/DON should be informed & call the doc for the reason he won't D/C the med, the social worker should call the husband & schedule a family care plan meeting ASAP. If the...

  9. Is it normal to take 4 Tries and Catheters to finally get it right?

    dbsn00 replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like it should be easy right? A lot of nurses often don't get it on the first try so please don't be too hard on yourself! Plus, you're just learning! Tell your instructor you want to do...

  10. Kidney Stones.......AGAIN!!

    dbsn00 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're in so much pain...I've had 2 in the past (much smaller than yours) & it was no picnic Good luck...

  11. Preparing to be an RN?

    dbsn00 replied to ilovemymarine's topic in General Nursing

    You could start to study anatomy & physiology (A&P), maybe nursing fundamentals (nice jump start!). I don't know if you're of legal age to work yet or if your schedule will allow it but maybe...

  12. What Paramedics do, and how you can help

    dbsn00 replied to nyccemt-p's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how anyone could NOT have repsect for EMS or Paramedics - I could NEVER do that job, way too stressful (although the EMTs I know LOVE their jobs, also know a few nurses/EMTs that...

  13. Is this normal for a Dr.?

    dbsn00 replied to hotnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Inappropriate &

  14. Nursing School Interview and a Portfolio

    dbsn00 replied to FocusRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Are you actually meeting with the instructors? I would put something together with your CEU certs in case it comes up; I remeber one of my instructors having us write a short essay on why we were...

  15. Charge nurse trouble - need to vent!

    dbsn00 replied to dbsn00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, my unit manager did not come in today until 1:30PM so it was a very quick meeting (charge nurse would not come in to talk "I'm too busy now")...we told her we wanted written job descriptions...

  16. Plans Made for You, but Not Discussed with You First

    dbsn00 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Fran - I feel for you. I too would never want to be placed in LTC even if I didn't have full mental capacity...as the above poster said, this is something we're all going to face one day, but I'm so...

  17. LTC nurse depression cure

    dbsn00 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For every one that does value their staff there are ten that don't - sorry but that's the way it seems from my experience. It's all about the

  18. more education for CNA's?

    dbsn00 replied to germain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since the question is about expanding the education requirement then YES, it should be

  19. Question about LPN Exam in NYC

    dbsn00 replied to SuzyinNY's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used Mosby's & Lippincott's NCLEX review books & mainly reviewed the areas that I needed to (by now you know what your weaknesses are). By the time graduation had rolled around I was broke...

  20. Charge nurse trouble - need to vent!

    dbsn00 replied to dbsn00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We are supposed to sit down Monday (tomorrow :angryfire ) to talk so we'll see what happens. My co-worker & I are going to ask for an outline of our job descriptions including the charge nurse's...

  21. What weekends do you work?

    dbsn00 replied to TLC RN's topic in General Nursing

    We work every other weekend at my facility (Sat & Sun) - if you call in on the weekend then you're supposed to make it up the following

  22. ANYTHING good about LTC?

    dbsn00 replied to germain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow... I hope you're not currently in LTC - you sound very bored/uninspired, which is something LTC does not need - STICK WITH ICU & MED SURGE

  23. Any good meds to stop anxiety?

    dbsn00 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do believe that Namenda is recommended for the first stages of Alzheimer's - it's supposed to slow down the process. (and yes, alprazolam & Xanax are the

  24. New gal interested in LPN career!

    dbsn00 replied to Tina338's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We had an extrance exam to assess reading/verbal & math skills but nothing related to nursing. Our program was 9 months full time & 18 months part time. Good

  25. PleaseWriteToMeAboutAnythingThatCanHelp!ImGoingHop eICanGetSomthingBeforeIGo!(( 9:00

    dbsn00 replied to Ilonatizzi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Um...I don't get