DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Thank you letter post interview

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Jenni- I did not get this impression at all from tvccrn's post. She was simply providing feedback. I did not take that as a personal attack whatsoever. At any rate, I wish you all the best. Please...
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    Dealing with people's negative comments about nurses.

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ledzepfan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a hospice nurse, and I really clench my teeth when someone (not my patients or their families), refers to me as an "angel of death." As if I the one that gives the "dreaded" morphine that...
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    Fellow 'B' Students...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to lilyteen's topic in General Students

    Congrats. I'm sure many folks would be happy with just Bs. Keep up the good
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    Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ToughLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm surprised anyone has time for this kind of nonsense behavior in the workplace. I consider myself fortunate if I have time to eat and pee during my
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    Non-verbal signs of pain

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ShayRN's topic in Pain Management

    I struggle when the occasional hospice pt says "I've hurt a lot of people, I deserve
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    Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hospice.... I worked in an inpatient hospice unit. Young man (40-ish) with end-stage ALS, actively dying. His wife slept next to him the whole night, holding him, until he died. It was one of the...
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    What do you do about MA, GNA, etc calling themselves nurses?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to flymomrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Jess- my sentiments exactly. How's this icon?
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    Dilemma: Unsafe Nursing student.

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NENE RN's topic in General Students

    It's up to the RN at the hospital and the nursing instructor to deal with it, not you. You have much bigger fish to fry... NS is no walk in the park. Take this as a learning experience and move
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    Do you like the uniforms they give you for your school?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    Dang, Mi, I forgot all about that... thanks for the heads
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    Anyone else feel like they don't know anything?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ornurse25's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty good with "knowing what I DON'T know.." if that makes
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    Do experienced students (cna, emt) do better in nursing programs than non-exp???

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Aka Mommy's topic in General Students

    Define
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    Just let me go!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of what we feel is right, we must respect our patient's autonomy. I am a hospice RN and have seen my share pts ofwho are "full codes", while they are on hospice services. Most of them have...
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    Should I be worried about back problems?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to austriancrystal's topic in General Nursing

    Besides proper body mechanics, exercise can help strengthen your 'core' muscles. All the best,
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    Do RN's seem just as happy in their careers as Respiratory Therapist?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how to define "happy".. However, Once in a while I'm jealous of an RT, when he/she says to pt: "Hang on, I'll get your nurse....":D But 99% of the time I like the variety of positions...
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    Do you like the uniforms they give you for your school?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    Should the words "nursing" and "sexy uniform" be
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    Do you like the uniforms they give you for your school?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    Seriously??? Or are you
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    Taking pictures of yourself in the hospital in uniform.

    DLS_PMHNP replied to gonnabegood's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    why in the world would you want to do this? Seems like a waste of hospital supplies of you ask me. It also doesn't project a positive or professional image. If I was a pt and saw a student/nurse...
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    Which job for a new grad sounds more appealing?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    100% agree with
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    Help with a poor nurse manager

    DLS_PMHNP replied to INparrothead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Parrot, I think you're pretty darn important. You are certainly NOT a "lowly" LPN. You are a nurse and a darn good one! All the best,
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    Strep - Call in or go anyways?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't go in. You need to rest up. I'm sure your co-workers will be happy to not to share your cooties. Get well
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    dissecting cats

    DLS_PMHNP replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many heart-felt, sensitive and well written posts by caring people who advocate for animal rights. They are very passionate about it. The OP was asking us for help on how to get through the...
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    dissecting cats

    DLS_PMHNP replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for your post, Melanie, and welcome to
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    Where did you hear that?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

    At a pt's home (for hospice visit): There's a cat batting around something on the floor, having a good time.... Me: "What's your cat playing with? She's having fun!" Pt's wife: "It's her favorite...
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    Did getting into nursing school seem like a life altering event?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    It didn't seem like a big deal.... it WAS a big
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    Nurses with nose piercings?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the older generation (and younger, too, I'm sure) may find it offensive and/or distracting. Why wear something questionable that may cause your patients to doubt your credibility or...