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  1. Interview anyone?

    DonnaRN posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi everyone, I'm currently pursuing my RN-BSN online and am presently taking a Nursing informatics course. I need to interview an Information Systems director for a short paper, consisting of only...

  2. Warm mist vaporizer or cool mist humidifier?

    DonnaRN replied to austin heart's topic in Pediatric

    Have to agree with the cool mist. If you're having trouble breathing, warm air tends to give a suffocating feeling (firsthand asthma experience speaking here!). The cooler air makes it much easier...

  3. How long is your LPN or RN program?

    DonnaRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends on the area you're in and the degree of the nursing shortage there. For example, our local hospital hires mainly RNs and have tried to eliminate LPNs by attrition - as they leave,...

  4. Dissect a cat?!

    DonnaRN replied to moonbeamsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From what I understand, this is common practice in many nursing schools, including the one I graduated from. We had to dissect in groups, and although I did watch, I never actually touched the cat....

  5. Difference Between a New Nurse and an Old Nurse

    DonnaRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Funny....but true! :roll Saw myself in a lot of those "experienced" nurse descriptions. Kinda' scary! I guess I've been around longer than I thought! Donna

  6. Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    DonnaRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Simply

  7. Sites for free CEUs?

    DonnaRN replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    Medscape usually has a pretty good selection of free CEU's and a CEU tracker so you know what you've got. You can also add CEU's from other sources to get a more accurate total. Hope this helps!...

  8. Worst Night of My Entire Career

    DonnaRN replied to HillNPStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LoveRN, I'm so sorry you had such an awful shift. Sometimes people forget that night shift can be just as awful as day shift in its own ways. Because my shifts (day or night) usually wound up like...

  9. When a baby is born....what does your hospital do?

    DonnaRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree. Having had my newborn daughter die almost an hour after being born, if I had heard that played in the hospital I probably would have wanted to do the same thing. It's been six years...

  10. Working with the kids.

    DonnaRN replied to soon to be nurse's topic in Pediatric

    While it's true kids can be fun, working in a pediatric office for the past 8 months has helped me learn that for the most part, it's really hard work! They don't like having temps taken, being...

  11. *rant* "Nurse" at office answering questions.

    DonnaRN replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sadly, this happens quite frequently. In an office I once worked in, the doctor perpetuated the situation by telling patients to ask "one of the nurses" if they needed anything. I was the ONLY...

  12. Is anyone near or in the path of Katrina?

    DonnaRN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Although I'm not affected directly, my aunt and her family are in the direct path of the hurricane (suburb of N.O.). They've left to go....somewhere....they really don't know where they're going at...

  13. What is the difference in

    DonnaRN replied to ZZTopRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only thing I might add is that JCAHO is a voluntary survey and the facility must pay (quite a bit, from what I understand) for the evaluation. It's kind of a "status symbol" thing in the...

  14. Now I am really questioning nursing

    DonnaRN replied to socalirn's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't have said it better, Sherri! Yes, I've been frustrated with nursing many times, but it has helped me learn and grow so much. Plus, the patients and their families, most of the time, make...

  15. Too freakish for words!!

    DonnaRN replied to tramalady45's topic in Emergency

    ...(Sorry, at a loss for

  16. What did you put in your storage clipboards??

    DonnaRN replied to Mandarella's topic in General Students

    Hi Mandarella, I used one with the calculator on top when I was in Home Health. Found it at Staples. You could try there or maybe Office Depot, etc. Since they cater more to office environments,...

  17. Confused Son Adhd???

    DonnaRN replied to brandy119's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks to everyone who posted their experiences here with ADHD. I'm having some behavior issues with my son in day care (age 4-1/2), and I'm afraid he'll be "labeled" without actually considering...

  18. Laundry HELP for stained lab coat

    DonnaRN replied to Karen's topic in General Nursing

    I've had luck with rubbing alcohol in removing betadine stains before they had been washed/dried/set in. Don't know how it will do, but can't hurt to try! Otherwise, I think it'll have to be pocket...

  19. Real 911 calls.....

    DonnaRN replied to RosesrReder's topic in Nursing Humor

    Very funny! Thanks for bringing a smile/chuckle to my morning! Keep smilin',

  20. nervous

    DonnaRN replied to TaraN80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As posted previously, nervous is VERY normal. You've gotten this far; you'll be able to finish and reach your goals. Believe in yourself and you'll be a nurse before you know it! Best of luck,...

  21. Infant/ Maternal Mortality

    DonnaRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have you tried the CDC web site? (http://www.cdc.gov) Also, the March of Dimes web site has a professionals and researchers section. Maybe you could find some information there. Best of luck in your...

  22. Recall of Infants' Oral Drops

    DonnaRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    I work in a pediatric office where we recommend Tylenol or its generic frequently to help reduce fever, pain, etc. Thought some of you who may do the same might find this article helpful. Perrigo...

  23. Recall of Infants' Oral Drops

    DonnaRN posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work in a pediatric office where we recommend Tylenol or its generic frequently to help reduce fever, pain, etc. Thought some of you who may do the same might find this article helpful. Perrigo...

  24. This is just the best ! and it's true !

    DonnaRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Awesome story! :w00t: Thanks for sharing with the rest of

  25. stipends for Service, is it a good idea? ... and other stuff

    DonnaRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Dream_Nurse, Having worked Human Resources in two hospitals before becoming a nurse, I can tell you how I've seen it done before, though I've never been the recipient of a stipend. Usually, when...