Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

ICU, SDU, OR, RR, Ortho, Hospice RN

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  1. Do you now wish that you chose another career?

    Never no not once!! Have I ever felt like walking away from nursing. To me, apart from the valuable experience gained after 30 yrs, it is the small things that warm my heart and make me realize this...
  2. Low census policy at your hospital?

    ? This only reconfirms my decision to never work in a hospital again. After 26 yrs of Hospital 'time' I am relieved to be out in the field. I know what I would be doing in this particular hospital......
  3. A nurse only 3 months and allready trouble?

    Be yourself and report exactly what your day was like. Sounds like you do not have to worry my dear. Be honest and sincere. Some one else is trying to cover their own tooshie! Do let us know how...
  4. Awwwww Taz you are going through a very special journey with these patients. I agree this will make you search your own feelings. You will meet this in HH and have that opportunity to speak with your...
  5. I'm so excited!

    That is just wonderful and a huge big congrats to you. Persistence pays off doesn't it? You sound very excited and obviously love children. God Bless you.
  6. Problem removing male cath

    LOL Not Fair Bubbly you made NO mention of said Coumadin!
  7. What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    Hmmmm I WANNA be the dirty ol' lady that pinches all the male
  8. thanks to fellow nurses

    Awww such a beautiful post... You have been through the mill by the sounds of it. If I can help in anyway do let me know.
  9. Problem removing male cath

    Got it.. Grab the catheter... Swing said patient around then using a whipping action it SHOULD come out!!! RIGHT :lol2: If it won't come out after trying several attempts I would get Super Doc to the...
  10. Hospital Administrator Fired for doing jury duty!

    Wow they really appreciated her time working there didn't
  11. North Carolina Roll Call

    Hi Kaliee I am not too far from you. I hope your assignment in Charlotte works out for you. You will be approx 1 1/2- 2 hours from me. I wish you all the best with your job.
  12. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    :lol2:Thanks for the giggles Woody
  13. theft of my scope

    You sure can my dear. I never did in ICU told them I did not know where their ears had been LOL:lol2: So back of buddy.. hahahahha most brought their own
  14. Age is just a number

    Take the bull by the horns and do it... Hubster is 51yrs of age and in his first year of the Nursing Program. HE IS LOVING IT... Wishing you all the best of success future nurse
  15. first pedi code

    It shows you are a compassionate person and will do well in nursing. You are going to see so much that will tear at your heart but in time I am sure you will develop more coping mechanisms. Life is...
  16. Need your input before we all quit.......

    Oh dear you sound like a very caring and loving person. Ask yourself how can you honestly care for this many people and give them all the care that they need. We manage up to 12 for full time Case...
  17. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    My hubster and I had this very discussion just recently. I do use honey sometimes but only if it is a situation that I need to be extra sensitive and gentle. Most of the time I use the person's name...
  18. How many got only 75 questions?

    These posts just warm my heart... Proud of you all
  19. From memory a Groshong catheter has a valve system allowing for aspiration, infusion and when not in use the valve is in a neutral position. You do not need to coagulate this line because the closed...
  20. Cheers and Geers from our Peers !!

    Cheers are working for the best Hospice Organization and nursie maties. Loving my man, life and all we have achieved so far. I have nothing to complain about because my patients make me realize we are...
  21. touched inappropriately by patient

    I had a hospice patient smack my backside once. He was a dirty ol' boy but I did not accept this behavior. I told him never to touch me again. The next day he smacked my backside that hard it made me...
  22. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    Pt with Munchausen's syndrome, was very interesting to see and read all about. This woman fascinated me!! Another was a young man with
  23. I need your advice ASAP

    5 Days orientation!!! Is that all? Big red flag is flying here hon... Did you accept the job knowing you would only have those 5 days of orientation? I would meet with them again and voice your...
  24. I'm getting a student!

    In my area there is not a lot of hands on for the students. This is more part of their clinical rotation to observe the different areas of Nursing. I take 3 students with me Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I...
  25. I got the job!!

    Congratulations on your official word... Very pleased for you.