diamondmeadows BSN, RN

diamondmeadows has 8 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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1. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

   diamondmeadows replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   From this CDC paper: "Human breast milk has been implicated in perinatal transmission of HIV, and HBsAg has been found in the milk of mothers infected with HBV (10,13). However, occupational exposure...

2. FNP programs from Brevard County?

   diamondmeadows replied to diamondmeadows's topic in Florida Nursing

   Thanks. I am definitely planning to apply to UCF. Have you heard anything about

3. FNP programs from Brevard County?

   diamondmeadows posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   Hello! I have recently moved near Melbourne from out of state. I have had a goal of completing an MSN FNP program for a number of years, but it seems like a challenge to find a good program from here....

4. Time off before grad school?

   diamondmeadows replied to diamondmeadows's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thanks for your thoughts. Benefits are not a problem for me because we are on my husband's insurance. I would be happy to work in a primary care setting and will keep my eye out, but I'm not counting...

5. Time off before grad school?

   diamondmeadows posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi everyone. I have been an RN in a hospital for about five years. I currently work in a very specialized area that is mostly focused on patient education. Frankly, I'm kind of tired of it and feeling...

6. New grad nurses- what did you do to get hired?

   diamondmeadows replied to bornthisway's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I agree with Bobbkat. You must network. Think of anyone you can who might be able to help you, and contact them. If you really can't think of any contact (professor, preceptor, friend, classmate,...

7. Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

   diamondmeadows replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not even going to pretend like I use nursing diagnoses in my practice, because I don't. I haven't even thought about them since school, to be honest. I also definitely think that when you look at...

8. Okay, who *loves* their job, and why?

   diamondmeadows replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

   I love my job! I work on a very busy mother/baby unit. I have only been there six months, but even on bad days, I am still so happy to work there. It is very interesting, and I feel like I am...

9. add future employer on facebook?

   diamondmeadows replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with everyone else. Bad idea. I understand your desperation though. It sounds like you've done everything you can at this point, and it's so hard to just wait. I really hope you get the job....

10. Fired. Will I ever work again?

    diamondmeadows replied to Jack43's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like things are really rough for you right now. You seem very sad. I hope things get better

11. Interview outfit--is this ok?

    diamondmeadows replied to SydneyJo1's topic in General Nursing

    I mean this in the most respectful way possible. :no: and more . On every level. OP, good luck at your interview! It sounds like you're on the right track. I hope you get the job! Please let us...

12. Student caught stealing....

    diamondmeadows replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't a matter of people deciding how someone should live and learn. The student broke the law, and the OP has the right to press charges. It's not cruel or unreasonable. It's our justice system....

13. "Don't get stuck in LTC"

    diamondmeadows replied to Jw1724's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love this! So sweet. This person must have cooked a LOT of Thanksgiving dinners in her day. OP: Good for you! Your patients are fortunate to have a nurse who cares about them and is so passionate...

14. New grad being laid off :/

    diamondmeadows replied to Ace587RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :ancong!: Sounds wonderful! Is it an ER

15. PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    diamondmeadows replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    If possible, it may benefit you to set up a shadowing experience with a CNA. That will give you a better idea of what the work is like and how well it suits your abilities. I'm sorry to hear that you...