nurse.sandi

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1. Took pre-requisites 17 years ago - should I retake?

   nurse.sandi replied to tealvr's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Sometimes the sciences do need to be repeated because they are over a certain amount of years old. But I am not an expert..so you need to contact the nursing program you want to go to. Good luck.

2. Moving to Albany NY or Seratoga Springs

   nurse.sandi replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in New York

   Guess you are the expert. Thanks for this valuable information.

3. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

   nurse.sandi replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I corrected my statement. In my opinion it is not up to a nurse to say someone is dependent or addicted. I mentioned the word addicted. Go figure. I guess just to start a debate. Sorry I offended anyone. Have a nice nite.

4. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

   nurse.sandi replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, well , excuse me...addiction, dependency problem,..either one is not a nurse's decision.

5. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

   nurse.sandi replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Our hospital implemented bedside change of shift report to include patient, and family. It was so uncomfortable and we never could get out on time. Also, did not get paid for ot.

6. My reality of becoming an RN

   nurse.sandi replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   Wow. I am sorry for your bad time. However, I do understand. Good luck.

7. Degrees That Employers Want

   nurse.sandi replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

   Who is we? I worked with more ADNs than BSNs.

8. Do I ask people to be references for me?

   nurse.sandi replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

   I just ask. I have never been told no.

9. Applying for new RN position, put down former (bad) supervisor?

   nurse.sandi replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   I asked the same question to my peers and they said put down two words...human resources.

10. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    nurse.sandi replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    allergies can make your eyes glazed...just saying.

11. literature submission

    nurse.sandi replied to naitata's topic in General Nursing

    I saw something the other day about this topic on this site, but do not know where. Did you google it already? Maybe it is in the student section.

12. Thank you gift?

    nurse.sandi replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    I was given an angel pin that I put on my badge, if you are allowed to do that. Now it is in my collection of nursing pins.

13. Cant get a job! Need help

    nurse.sandi replied to krcmom's topic in Career Support

    You did not say you wanted to go get a BSN, but just a thought. Maybe you can get a federal grant or a scholarship. It is worth checking into..if you want to go back to school. Good luck.

14. Did I doublecross her?

    nurse.sandi replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Career Support

    I would feel bad, too. It is ok. You have feelings. You will find a job that is meant for you. Good luck. :)

15. now I am in trouble

    nurse.sandi replied to lizbots's topic in Career Support

    Bring up the topic of unions with your coworkers and see what they think. or watch em get up and walk off..