danissa LPN, LVN

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  1. danissa

    So I'm fired. Again.

    danissa replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue..we are ALL flawed individuals babe! You have support here, in this terrible situation you are in! Just keep being who you are...you are a good person and good things will return to you! Dont let...
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    I got a job!At an abortion clinic?

    danissa replied to rrandle02's topic in General Nursing

    If you have strong feelings against abortion...then DONT take the job. But FACT of life, abortion is the only option for some women, for a multitude of situations, and in that, they need sensitive...
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    nurse lost baby to SIDS

    danissa replied to ANG_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Ang, I'm so sorry about the loss of your precious wee baby. thinking of you and your family, hope you find comfort from each other
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    Why. Why, oh Why?

    danissa replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh Fran...you made me laugh out loud honey! This is soooo funny am printing it off now to stick in our wee girls room at work. Hilarious observations...and so
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    So I'm fired. Again.

    danissa replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:...exactly! Sue, hope you are havin a more chilled Saturday, and that your chocolate something made you feel a wee bit better babe! Just keep believing in yourself..as we all on here believe...
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    So I'm fired. Again.

    danissa replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue..what did you do that you got fired babe???? Hugs to you at this rotten
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    Anyone from scotland

    danissa replied to rashmi's topic in International Nursing

    Rashmi...get back to us...maybe we can offer some help to your pal in her move...Wherever in Scotland she's
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    Anyone from scotland

    danissa replied to rashmi's topic in International Nursing

    Hi rashmi..I'm here in Scotland, born and raised true blue scottish! Where is your friend going..cant think of a place called EVERGREEN????? Most of Scotland IS evergreen...gods own
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    danissa replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=RN mom of 2;. I heard that young kids (before they know to be frightened) leave their bodies and kind of hover around. This sounds weird, but I have memories of hanging out in the corner near...
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    Showers

    danissa replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Guys, I guess its the same situation the world over. Here , (scotland), in our hospital, post partum women are mostly sharing showers, toilets and bidets between four. Used to be between six,...
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    Working Moms

    danissa replied to mymomisanurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    HOLY BEJESUS!!! 5 Wee Girls!! no wonder you are worn out Babe! Both you and your hubby need great big medals for the time you put in working to keep your babies...and I'm sure you keep them well!...
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    mrsa swabbing

    danissa replied to Sun*shine's topic in International Nursing

    wow, i think I only remember one time, around 3 years ago, when we had a major outbreak and staff were swabbed. other than that, no, never. Parents in our NICU are never swabbed
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    going to work in post-partum

    danissa replied to bailey10's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you could not feel that "cricket ball" hard uterus under your hand post delivery, then you would suspect abnormal. Its very distinctive, and normally so easy to feel.Suspect then.. Maybe retained...
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    Why is.....

    danissa replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is this a leg pulling question? cant really be
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    Need ideas-perks for patients

    danissa replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeahthat: totally agree...the "perk" is the baby!!! God, world gone mad or what!!!!:uhoh3: Well said
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    How can I show my appreciation to my preceptors? Any ideas?

    danissa replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2::lol2:
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    How can I show my appreciation to my preceptors? Any ideas?

    danissa replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...CHOCOLATE!!:lol2: No, honestly, you dont have to spend money to show how much you appreciate their help. Can you make each one a card, dont buy it, make it? Stick a wee flower on the front,or...
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    Do you compliment your co-workers?

    danissa replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    truern..what a great idea that is! Think I may start such a book in our unit, as often when things are hitting the fan,and people are stressed, telling your co-workers how well they have done is the...
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    Do you compliment your co-workers?

    danissa replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I always thank my co-workers for help given, but probably dont compliment them enough. Im nearly always a mentor to student midwives in our unit though, and at the end of each shift, I always thank...
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    called in sick 2 days in a row

    danissa replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Take good care of yourself babe, hope you feel better soon! Just a wee question to all, what does PCP stand for, im guessing its your family doctor? (im in Scotland, our family doctor is our GP,...
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    What would you change about your scrubs?

    danissa replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Suesquatch... Cleavage.. Over
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    any weak stomachs?

    danissa replied to Shooting4RN's topic in General Nursing

    Guess thats why its so great working with neonates. Stuff that you do for them, from poop change to ET/OP suction never feels offensive to your senses, well maybe not NEVER, but not like with adults....
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    What would you change about your scrubs?

    danissa replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Kerrigan..how heavy is your scrub top to carry around??? You seem a very well equipped and organised nurse! Me, well in my pocket is a pen and a calculator, anything heavier and I'd be displaying my...
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    Neonatal Death - what does your unit do?

    danissa replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We ask other parents to leave for a while if a wee baby is dying, also during a code, its better that other parents are not present. i guess our intensive care area is like yours, we also have to use...
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    my classmates HATE me

    danissa replied to hpynurs2b's topic in General Nursing