danissa LPN, LVN

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    Why do I seem so SLOW?!

    danissa replied to wearyLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    don't worry about being slower if you are a new nurse. You have to take time to be careful and get things RIGHT! trying to rush through things will just mean mistakes are made. also, being a Good...
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    million dollar babies

    danissa replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Again-- Thank him above or whoever for the Good old NHS in Britain! The preemies and their parents have no worries about bills at the end of the stay, everything is done, no matter what the social...
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    Where can I get good info on respiratory?

    danissa replied to staciebeth's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    SteveRN21--great descriptions of respiratory terminology, especially for newbies! Well Done You! Wish I could explain it to my students so
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    Bed Baths, I dread giving them.

    danissa replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    so different giving incubator baths to tiny babes--I love it! when they have been sick in the incubator for a while, they really give off a smell-- and have CHEESY FEET! -must be horrible for them!...
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    Has anyone thought to take a shift off but...

    danissa replied to amy0123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in Scotland, any day you want to swap has to be arranged between the two staff members and ok'd by the boss. if you want the day off, and there are enough staff to cover, then it WILL be a...
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    Has anyone thought to take a shift off but...

    danissa replied to amy0123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    if you call in to take a shift off, is this counted as a leave day/holiday, or do you swap to another day, bit
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    Inventions for Nurses

    danissa replied to ryanfocker's topic in General Nursing

    something to stop the babies eating your pens!! I'm sure that's what happens every time you lay a pen down and turn back to get it, IT' S GONE:uhoh21: Your colleagues swear they have their own,and...
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    Delaying Children until after nursing school.

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

    Children & studying-- It CAN be done! I had my three children when I started studying, they were all tiny, but we all managed through it! I went back to Uni and studied some more for my NICU...
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    Before I became a nurse...

    danissa replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    :monkeydance:.... I NEVER DRANK WINE BY THE GALLON!!
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    Before I became a nurse...

    danissa replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    how COOL are you? I'm a NICU midwife, couldn't EVER imagine being able to do this! It certainly takes all kinds, thank
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    we're pregnant

    danissa replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gompers ---- I can't find a thread updating on you and your baby! are you all okay, did you have a wee boy or a wee girl, what weight, how did your l&d go.? Congratulations! Hope you are all well!...
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    What have you done besides NICU?

    danissa replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a midwife, worked in a team covering L&D, post&ante-natal, and community, clinics etc. Have been in the NICU for >6 years, would never go back to team midwifery, don't miss L&D at...
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    Fake Nails on Nurses, Yay or Nay?

    danissa replied to Patience's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no, how can you nurse someone without hurting them if you have talons at the end of your fingers? i keep my nails really short for work, no polish allowed! BUT, when I'm off for a stretch I can...
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    we're pregnant

    danissa replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    guys, forgive me, but what IS
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    Patient is a famous star

    danissa replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    :roll Yes we get House over here, and yes I get it! Nope, still doesn't do it for me. Used to watch Hugh Laurie years ago in a comedy called Blackadder, he was a silly,british upper class twit! Can't...
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    Patient is a famous star

    danissa replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh No No No. Hugh Laurie we've seen for years over here in the UK, comedian yes, lustful---oh no no no! Again, go HUGH JACKMAN! check out the arms and abs girlies!!!! Matthew Mconnachay--close...
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    Happily Addicted to allnurses.com

    danissa replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Hi my name is Dee, and I'm an alcoholic! OMG, SORRY WRONG GROUP!!! HONESTLY GUYS THIS IS A JOKE! I'm not, but I AM addicted to this site! I used to look from time to time, but it's FAB,...
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    Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

    danissa replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yesterday, I had my two babies at work, very busy. Parents at one Incubator, Doctor at the other. He was talking about the babe and I sat down backwards on the high stool that I had positioned between...
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    we're pregnant

    danissa replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    that's so not nice, to make a waspy comment over a spelling mistake, low, low
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    Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    danissa replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    that wee bit extra, and you really made a difference in someone's life. what a feeling eh? You really are a great nurse,take pride in yourself and your practice babe! Hope if I ever need looked after,...
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    we're pregnant

    danissa replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yelclap: lots of luck to BOTH of you in getting pregnant, Mammy AND
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    Patient is a famous star

    danissa replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Still second (or third or fourth for the fab Hugh Jackman----where are you ladies-- watch
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    Do you like day or night shift better and why?

    danissa replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    TOTALLY HERE WITH YOU BABE! I alternate between days and nights, busy on BOTH shifts. Just easier to get up for a day shift than a night shift, day shift = normality, night shift = UUUrgh! until you...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    danissa replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    In our old hospital, two nurses were hurrying towards a lift (elevator) with an old man holding it for them. they got in and stood chatting with their backs to him, but as they turned around they...
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    Patient is a famous star

    danissa replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    suzy have you SEEN Hugh Jackman, ( sorry I'm getting a bit obsessive now--RRRGHHHH! WOW!) :monkeydance: , not john cusack babe, but must bow to your personal taste! Am I getting to be a sad Auld...