danissa LPN, LVN

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    Clogs or sneakers?

    danissa replied to txRN07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Again, Crocs, they have been a godsend, feel my posture is much better and I have no leg pain, so long as I wear the heel strap in the right position, and not tucked round the front where I'm pushing...
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    Top 10 Reasons To Become A Nurse!

    danissa replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Nursing Humor

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    Doing pre-reqs....And being a new mom!

    danissa replied to Ateal17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ateal, I was also a young mum, aged 18, had my three kiddos by the time I was 23, then went to nursing school. Yes, it's hard, there are times you will beat yourself up for not being at home with your...
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    Parents that make you go MMMMrgh!

    danissa replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Cheers Sue, my sensitivity trait is being stretched to the limit with this family! Am trying so hard to be nice, their baby is also in the iCU, unexpected, and it's all so unfamiliar to them. but if I...
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    Thinking about working in a women's prison?

    danissa replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Correctional

    I have never worked in a womens prison, but we have one in our area, which means our NICU gets the drug withdrawing babies etc, from these Mothers. I know they are locked up for their mistakes, and...
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    ? for those at delivery hospitals

    danissa replied to Imafloat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we have a poor wee guy, no heartbeat until 22 minutes!! but the resus kept going, and he's now got a shunt in his head and an extremely bleak outlook, as you can imagine. My friend at work and I were...
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    Geez...quit having babies already!!

    danissa replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Rain, I can't agree more! we are all moaning now about the lack of babies in our unit, but when we are way busy, with too many babies and too little staff, no breaks etc, we moan then too! Oh, for a...
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    Geez...quit having babies already!!

    danissa replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just not the same in Central Scotland right now! AND, its so weird..where have all the wee preemies
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    Geez...quit having babies already!!

    danissa replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Guys, I'm sorry to say this..(and I may well be sorry FOR saying it out loud!!), we currently have 12 babies in our unit..with five staff on a shift!!! Only two ICU, (which I had) the rest are...
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    Newborn blood glucose sticks

    danissa replied to queenjean's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Tonite, I got a 37 weeker, (yep, Diabetic mum, Para 4!!!) Baby weighed 5660 grammes, over 12 lbs 5 oz! Sugars 2.1mmls, rising to 4.8 mmls, after Dex 10% bolus and infusion, but with evident...
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    "I'll let you talk to Dr Bigego's 'nurse'" (is she really a nurse?)

    danissa replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Dr Bigego!!" :lol2: ..Hey jls, I think i've worked with
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    X Factor!

    danissa posted a topic in International Nursing

    Ok, I posted about this, and got no response in the international forums...guess no-one abroad sees this show! We plugged the telly in the ward and watched the final...must admit, we were all slapped...
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    X Factor!

    danissa replied to danissa's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Markus! Will look out for you in the audition stages of the next X Factor! Watch your songs..(this advice from a non-singer, but music fanatic!!!) Mickey bubble is v Very popular , loads of folks...
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    danissa replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    ..and Thats just a mean
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    X Factor!

    danissa replied to danissa's topic in International Nursing

    Oh, just read back your posts! So you are a singer??? You have to let us know, when you audition, just who you are, so if you get through we can vote for ya babe!!!:w00t: What do you sing btw, and...
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    OG tube

    danissa replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with the last few posters, NG tubes are far better to secure and keep in place. But CPAP makes this impossible. It's my uuurghhh thing, an og tube, swinging in the wind, covered in "yuk" from...
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    Resident with STD

    danissa replied to erika89's topic in General Nursing

    For SOME reason??? You just had to check that particular patients notes out???WHY that patient???? Your question should be with yourself, and your suitability for the job you are doing. If that...
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    dancing with the stars

    danissa replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    cariad, is Mr Ramsays language as bad in the US?? Here, he's on channel 4, where the f word is broadcast, and he says it
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    X Factor!

    danissa replied to danissa's topic in International Nursing

    Rhydian was amazing, wasn't he, we were also surprised that he didn't win. i also read in the paper that he had that deal...and is in talks with Lloyd webber re playing the Phantom on Broadway. Good...
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    Hello

    danissa replied to ladylabor's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    ladylabor, I can't answer you either, as I'm a UK midwife. But also just wanted to wish you luck......welcome to the world of the midwife....be prepared for all the chocolate!!! It will become your...
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    a nurse's medicine cabinet

    danissa replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Basically all the same sort of stuff, but now my kiddos are grown, they laugh looking back at the first aid box of their childhood. For the constant falls, a good wash of the afflicted area, some...
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    I am addicted to this Forum!!!

    danissa replied to Fish O<'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good Luck to your hubby! And yes, it's easy to become addicted to this site, it's full of great stuff!! Nice to meet
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    Vent settings?

    danissa replied to raindrop's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    [quote=panamabrt;2583042 With friends like us...who needs enemas:cheers: !!! :lol2: LOVE That!!! You Clever thing
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    Elitist Attitude?

    danissa replied to Neo_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I never thought about this, until some remarks from a doctor, and from l&d staff. The remarks to my colleague, were that we think we are "elite", and frighten off every visitor. And the remarks...
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    Hey you..with the trashy blonde hair

    danissa replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Emma, what a rude "person", for want of a more appropriate word! Hey , if your Mama thinks your hair isn't "trashy!!!" , then its not! Mothers are the source of truth! She would be the one to tell you...