DianeS

DianeS RN

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  1. ghosts...

    Too weird. Strange things do happen on night shift, especially during a full
  2. "you don't have to wear scrubs, just uniform"

    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

    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!

    Welcome from the US!! Good luck in school. Smiles and hugs.
  5. new member from uk, hello all!

    Welcome from the
  6. Germany?

    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...

    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!!!

    Welcome
  9. frustrated...bad 2 days

    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

    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???

    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????

    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....

    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?

    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

    Welcome!!
  16. What does 170 Questions mean?

    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!

    Keep up the positive attitude. Sounds like you will be a wonderful
  18. Good luck!! Hugs to you.
  19. A Begening

    Best wishes in whatever you decide to do.
  20. Story from Male Nurse Friend of Mine..Funny!

    Way too funny. Although there are some doctors who do deserve that name.
  21. Whew...1st chemistry test done!

    Congrats! :yelclap: Keep up the good work.
  22. I PASSED! the NCLEX #2

    Congratulations!!
  23. 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

    I know the feeling. HUGS to you.
  25. 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...