danissa LPN, LVN

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  1. danissa

    "I want him extubated NOW...I dont care if he's not ready"

    danissa replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds as if one or two wee screws are loose up top!!!!! What a pain in the rear to deal with, my thoughts go out to those who deal with these kind of people..you must be...
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    Nurses as sole breadwinners

    danissa replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    We could not do this right now, as our mortgage is ginormous, as are our outgoings, basically with three teens, we keep five adults going. However, I work with some women who do manage this, they are...
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    I'm giving up beer and wine for a year or maybe forever

    danissa replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    jls, I think it's a great idea to quit while you are ahead. To quit when you can see the habit forming, before it becomes a daily habit! Good luck in achieving your goal
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    Why I want NICU-good reasons? (long)

    danissa replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    rae..your reasons for wanting to nurse in the NICU are all valid, but this one statement is a bit off course! If ONLY I ever had only two patients! This week, we had four staff come on to 19 babies,...
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    unruley teens

    danissa replied to proud2b1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Steph, we were just having the same conversation the other night at work..how much we miss being mothers in varying degrees> It ranges from mine, who all live at home, and are dependant, to thirty...
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    unruley teens

    danissa replied to proud2b1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yep Sabby...can we send them all for a boot camp type thingy hon????? Boys, where do they come from, and why , oh why, did we induldge them so much in the early days? I hold my hands up, entirely,...
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    unruley teens

    danissa replied to proud2b1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    :DDo you think WE ever were teens?????? OMG...I was an absolute nightmare! I did everything from mind altering substances, to joining the Mormons..all for effect! All whilst staying true to my Gothic...
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    unruley teens

    danissa replied to proud2b1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sabby..you are a doll, volunteering to take teens like ma boy!!!! I have 2 girlies, aged 20 & 18, never had a minutes bad stuff from them. They are spirited lassies, but always wee angels!...
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    NG/OG tube placement

    danissa replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I dont do adult NG/OG tubes, never have, only neonates, so I might be going from a different perspective. A vigorous neonate may require a few tubes to be passed in a day..they wrap their wee...
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    who the heck are you...

    danissa replied to loaparker's topic in General Nursing

    We are the same, the swinging badge gets in the way, and never faces the right way anyhow! Sometimes, the photo on it is best kept in your pocket!...I know mines is! It's years old, I was growing my...
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    Jealous Wife!!!

    danissa replied to MurseHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Mursehopeful...previous posters have given some great points. All I can say is, why are you talking to us about this and not your dear wife? You obviously care deeply about her feelings, so dont waste...
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    was i wrong to call in sick?

    danissa replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    kaeky, now you have explained that you did have infection, then yes you were right to call in sick. That along with the bronchitis you have, I'm sure its best for your patient population that you...
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    was i wrong to call in sick?

    danissa replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible to work if you have laryngitis and no other symptoms of fever etc. I've done so, hve seen co-workers do the same, rather than leave the shift short. If that was the only thing I had...
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    Special Support thread for Cariad and her dh

    danissa replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    (((((Cariad))))), sending wishes for better things! Love to you and your dear husband.
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    My name is Tweety and I'm an Alcoholic

    danissa replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Tweety. I got in touch with my friend who is going to take Dad to a meeting at AA and see what happens from there. Long journey ahead though I imagine. All good luck to those who are...
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

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

    Steve, like the Dad we had, who felt it his "duty" to hold the baby at the breast whilst she fed. He felt it his duty to make sure she was latched on, ok, its great to see Dads involved...but...
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    My name is Tweety and I'm an Alcoholic

    danissa replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Tweety, your words here have finally guided me to the realisation of a Father who is an alcoholic. My Darling Dad has been sick for a few months, vomiting, unable to get on with his once active life....
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    racist comment

    danissa replied to XXl-cool's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :uhoh21: Why does a man being a gentleman, soppy poetry and what you call your scanties degrade women????? Things like this dont make women lesser beings than men, neither does reading a magazine....
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    Just need to talk (long and sad)

    danissa replied to Silkiebyrd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gompers...your post babe, well, that was one of the most soul touching posts I have ever read! Hugs to you for it!
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    Fellow RN died this morning.

    danissa replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    Zoe, where I work certainly, the unpaid break thing is a bit of an urban legend. You know, one of these things thats spoken of, and exaggerated a little, but doesn't seem to happen!! :icon_roll Even...
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    "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    danissa replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Like kidsRnstill, I have a co-worker who is late for every shift. She works 8 hrs, while near on the rest of us work 12 hrs. She is mid 40's, not married, no kiddos, just cant turn up for work on...
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    Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    danissa replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    No,not funny, just
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    Fellow RN died this morning.

    danissa replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    Ali, I'm so sorry over the loss of your friend. Sorry that her family have lost their dear mother and Grandmother. Hope we all take a few more minutes to hug our loved ones, and tell them what they...
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    NICU parent as a NICU nurse good or bad?

    danissa replied to jenj1928's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On the whole, I think it would be a good thing. What you would have to be careful of, is relating everything back to your own experiences, and as human beings, thats a hard thing not to do. But, that...
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    The Nurses Belive that I'm here to Help

    danissa replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go SUE!!!!!!! :yeah: Its great that you are finding hapiness at this job and doing well! Its YOUR time to have something to brag about hon! So happy for