rubynrse ADN, RN

rubynrse has 40 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Hospice, Geriatrics.

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   Has anybody else switched from an RN job to a CNA job?

   rubynrse replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

   I understand that. Not sure what accountability would be held against me while working behind the desk. I guess the ground rules would have to be set ahead of time assuming they would hire an RN for that position. For example I would ask to not re...
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   Has anybody else switched from an RN job to a CNA job?

   rubynrse replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

   I have thought about this also. There were times when I was just so tired of being responsible. Tired of being given jobs without the right tools and then chastised for not getting it done. I don't think I'd go so far as being a CNA, bless their h...
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   Would you report this error?

   rubynrse replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Safety

   Unfortunately throughout my long career as a nurse in many different venues and through many decades I've found that management, especially middle management, want things to run smoothly. This includes keeping the employees with a more high-strung p...
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   Breakroom refrigerator theft

   rubynrse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Forget the food and items stolen. These are the people we work with. What does that say about those people? If they steal food and items, or if they let food rot in the fridge, what in heaven's name do they do other places? What do their homes lo...
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   Burned Out & Bummed Out - Can't find my nursing "niche"

   rubynrse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I had 3 jobs my first 3 years after school. I found what I was good at and learned to love it as I had success after success and took lots of classes, seminars, in-services to hone my skills. Then, after having 31 years of nursing under my belt, I ...
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   If you could speak your mind...

   rubynrse replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Relations

   I got it right awaySororAKS, ADN, RN. That word sums it up. Says it all. It IS a complete sentence within itself.
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   I Don't Want to Stick a Patient

   rubynrse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I didn't either. When I was a brand new nurse I even hit the iliac crest giving IM PCN. I wanted to crawl under the linoleum. I got better. But even now, after some 40 odd years of nursing I still hate hurting people. I apologize ahead of time a...
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   If you could speak your mind...

   rubynrse replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Relations

   Doesn't matter who said what when, but I would love my answers to be: "Shut up" "No" "Go away, let me do my job" "You do it" "Are you stupid?" "I give up" "What's the matter with you?" "Speak English" "Never mind, do what you want - you will anyway" ...
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   Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

   rubynrse replied to jk2185's topic in Relations

   What a relief to finally hear someone describe out loud how I feel and who I am. I smiled reading this. Thanks.
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    Help! Scared. Is this really happening?!

    rubynrse replied to Remy Ox's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely not take the shift. It is unsafe for patients and for you and your license. This is a disaster waiting to happen and you will feel the wheels of the bus in no time flat. As they say in drug classes for kids - Just Say No!
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    What was your first Nursing job?

    rubynrse replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I love Geriatrics, especially working with memory impaired. They are not predictable and there are always seminars, CEUs, in-services that are teaching new and updated information. Neuro will always be on the cutting edge of finding out new things....
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    What was your first Nursing job?

    rubynrse replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Yay for Diploma graduates!!!!! Spent my first year in psych, then went to Med-Surg Charge Nurse second year. Had 4 year grads working for me!
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    Leaving Bedside Nursing

    rubynrse replied to Deebuzz's topic in Career Support

    I'm glad you're away from the bedside, DeeBuzz. Maybe you should find a different career altogether. You are really jaded and cynical. I'm hoping it's just a response to incidents and you will be able to have a happier and more gentle personality ...
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    Work declining vacation request?

    rubynrse replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think from what I've read is that it's legal to record someone as long as there is at least one person in the room who knows that a recording is happening. JMHO
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    Work declining vacation request?

    rubynrse replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am not submitting a quote from your post as I would have to quote all of it. It has been my experience (nursing 40+ years) that every where I've worked the atmosphere is the same. The "good" nurses - the ones who come in early, stay late, cross t...