My oldest sister, first-born, is an RN. My middle sister is an alcoholic. Separated by several years, along came me. I was a part-time caregiver to our alcoholic father. This is a fascinating
DeLana, Thanks for taking time to write a thoughtful reply. This is great information for anyone considering becoming a dialysis nurse. Should I decide to go forward with this, I will definitely ask...
I am lookng for a new job and am considering applying for a position as a dialysis nurse. I am wondering, what qualities make a good dialysis nurse? A little bit about me. I graduated in Dec 05 and...
Room2Move replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Pediatric
I have to laugh as I read this thread. I started working in Peds about a month ago. My children are in their late teens now, and I keep thinking to myself, "I'm so glad my children are grown, I would...
Room2Move replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
At the bottom of the article, here's what the hospital says is potential HIPPA violoation: ORMC said Mejia is requesting information on if there were other patients or someone on her floor with the...
Grace, Best of luck to you, although I don't think you'll need it. It sounds like you have what it takes to be a fantastic pedi nurse. When I tell people that I'm going to do pediatric nursing, many...
Beth, I'm afraid I don't follow the meaning of your comment. Are you talking about problems caused by language barriers, or by cultural differences? Perhaps you could provide an
Thanks for starting this thread. I graduate in December and start my dream job working in a children's hospital in January (surgical unit). I am very excited, but also nervous because I want to do my...
Thank you for your replies. Coopergrrl, what is INH? I haven't been out of the US and always tested negative. We have to be retested every year for nursing school. All I can think of is that I was...
I had my annual TB skin test two days ago. There is an approx. 6 cm red bump on my arm where the PPD was injected. My doctor looked at it today and ordered a retest for my other arm. He said if I have...
Room2Move replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC
You're right, this is a great place to ask questions and vent your thoughts. I think that by writing down the cold, hard facts of the situation, you now clearly see the correct path to follow. Put...