DianeS

DianeS RN

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  1. ghosts...

    DianeS replied to lynni's topic in General Nursing

    Too weird. Strange things do happen on night shift, especially during a full

  2. "you don't have to wear scrubs, just uniform"

    DianeS replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know if it is a California thing or not. Where I work in Michigan, scrubs are what we wear and only white shoes, either tennis shoes or clogs, but they must be white. I have a hard time seeing...

  3. newbie here... need a quick advice

    DianeS replied to livvy's topic in International Nursing

    Hello! Don't hide. show your face and be the best you can be. And don't hide under a

  4. newbie here! need ur help!

    DianeS replied to eric1980ph's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome from the US!! Good luck in school. Smiles and hugs.

  5. new member from uk, hello all!

    DianeS replied to beth4's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome from the

  6. Germany?

    DianeS replied to MPwifey's topic in International Nursing

    Hola! My ancestors are from Germany. It is supposed to be really cool, but some make inappropriate jokes about the country. Well, good luck on being or to be a

  7. Was there a full moon this week...

    DianeS replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know the feeling. My Thursday night was like that, and I do believe there is a full moon on Monday. Just gotta love our jobs. Hopefully, your days start to get better. Smiles and hugs.

  8. I'm baaaaack . . . again!!!

    DianeS replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome

  9. frustrated...bad 2 days

    DianeS replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was wondering the same thing as DeLySh. We hate to pass judgement on our patients, but last night I has a very alert and oriented 80 year old lady who, over the course of my 12-hour shift, pulled...

  10. I feel soo bad

    DianeS replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Chicklet2, Oh my. So sorry to hear about all you have been through. They say everything happens for a reason. Maybe somebody upstairs thought you had the compassion to deal with this. Keep your...

  11. what to say???

    DianeS replied to tx2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with suzanne4, sometimes just holding a hand makes all the difference in the world. Sounds like you are very kind and compassionate. Keep it up.

  12. pampering after work????

    DianeS replied to khine2mn80's topic in General Nursing

    Long, hot bubble bath. Check my E-mail. :typing Listen to music. :Melody: Getting sleepy. Finally fall asleep. Get up 5 hours later to pick my kids up from school (I work nights)....

  13. Could really use some input....

    DianeS replied to Hopeful in Ohio's topic in Nursing Career

    If nursing is really something that you want to do, then I say go for it. I did nursing school while working 40+ hours a week as a medical transcriptionist while having 2 young kids at home and a...

  14. Do you wash your hands?

    DianeS replied to heyday's topic in Infectious Disease

    Yes, when arriving at work, before and after each patient, after using the bathroom, before eating, when soiled, etc, etc. No wonder my hands are chapped now that Michigan is getting cold....

  15. I'm a newcomer

    DianeS replied to lashaye87's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome!!

  16. What does 170 Questions mean?

    DianeS replied to cindynet2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome. I don't know about your state. But, in Michigan, the number of questions does not mean a thing. I only had 75 questions. But some of my friends had the whole 265 questions and...

  17. I love this J-O-B!

    DianeS replied to skimamatootsie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep up the positive attitude. Sounds like you will be a wonderful

  18. test on monday 10/03 starting to freak a little

    DianeS replied to thatoneguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck!! Hugs to you.

  19. A Begening

    DianeS replied to Medic2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    Best wishes in whatever you decide to do.

  20. Story from Male Nurse Friend of Mine..Funny!

    DianeS replied to mortiz328's topic in Nursing Humor

    Way too funny. Although there are some doctors who do deserve that name.

  21. Whew...1st chemistry test done!

    DianeS replied to SDNurseWannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! :yelclap: Keep up the good work.

  22. I PASSED! the NCLEX #2

    DianeS replied to kcheng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!

  23. Switching careers to nursing. who has done it?

    DianeS replied to Noodles's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If nursing is something that you are thinking about doing, go for it. It is so rewarding. Best wishes in whatever you decide to

  24. Bad, Bad Day

    DianeS replied to Kristen_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know the feeling. HUGS to you.

  25. Please tell me you've had days like this

    DianeS replied to jillba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You've made it to your last semester of school. That is an awesome accomplishment. Maybe you just had an off day. Don't let it get you down. The next day will get better. Hang in there. We're...