Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

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

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  1. husband begrudgingly supportive

    Agreed.. Hope it all works out for YOU.
  2. My thoughts on NCLEX

    Awwww you hang in there and see how you did on the
  3. first med error and feeling burned out

    Well said and I totally agree. Hang in there do not beat yourself up, learn and move on in your RN career. I am sure you will do just fine. Run that bubble bath and CHILL.
  4. AIDS patients

    Thank you Leslie I appreciate your input and YES he is very complex with many major issues. I totally agree with the team effort. I can only do my best in observering any changes and act on them...
  5. AIDS patients

    Ok that did it to me... :bluecry1::bluecry1: Thank
  6. AIDS patients

    Oh Don thank you so much for your sweet reply. You brought tears to my eyes. Oh if only I could tell you of my day but I am afraid it would take a few pages. I think we are all blessed to do what we...
  7. NLCEX RN EXAM today

    Sounds like you are happy with the exam and now NEED to wait for the results so relax and let the NCLEX GO. You did it Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy now go run a bubble bath and chill. Nurse...
  8. Care at the Time of Death

    Hi Sheri I basically fell into Hospice Nursing and really have found my niche. I have found it is ok to cry with your families if you are moved to tears. For the most part I can do what is necessary...
  9. Please Pray

    That is awesome wonderful news about Catie. I am so pleased that her dreams are about to be realized. Bless you all
  10. Do you attend funerals?

    Thank you so much for this post. Your comments reassured what I do and why I do it.
  11. Thanks Sharona, Where you been hiding woman? LOL Weekend was good. I lazed around Saturday morning watching movies and balling my eyes out! Sunday was busy but a good day none the less. You be good ya...
  12. Do you attend funerals?

    Yeah I understand what you are saying for sure. I know when I had patients die in hospital I never attended the funeral. I never thought of doing that nor anyone else I worked
  13. y'all ain't going to believe this one!!

    :lol2::lol2::lol2: I am speechless (miracle in itself)
  14. holistic/ alternative medicine and remedies?

    Good thread. I agree that natural remedies work well with modern medicine. Just need to ensure that the meds/ remedies are compatible.
  15. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm is there more to this story than just the poor woman's
  16. Ok I am still learning what some of these initials stand for. I have never heard of an LVN. Please tell me what those letters stand for. Licensed ?
  17. If your job went from 8 hour to 12 hour shifts...

    I have never worked a 12 hour shift and for me that sounds awfully long. I admire you all that work that long shift ewwwww. I don't mind my 8-5 for 5 days a week because ( if I am lucky) and finish my...
  18. Comfort care med protocol??

    Comfort measure covers a wide range of medical and non medical interventions for a patient nearing death. If you were uncomfortable in giving the dosages ordered, discuss them with the Doc. You can...
  19. How to deal with coworker during report?

    Good heavens I worked with her in Tasmania. Always interrupted me to know when the next medication was due. I kept my voice at an even tone, continued on with my report. This happened several times...
  20. Totally agree with the above... You did
  21. How do you keep from burning out?

    Sqeeze in a little 'me' time. Even a bubble bath, a little vino etc is enough to recharge your battery and get you through the next week or so. You have to take a wee time out for you to recoup or...
  22. That test was impossible...

    I am sure most of us felt like that after taking the NCLEX.. Gotta play the wait and see game now... You sat the NCLEX so that was good. Now let us see the results..
  23. Please Pray

    You also amaze me with your strength as well. I pray that you are able to realize Catie's dream soon and see that big ol' smile on her face. She is a special child and one that has touched many a...
  24. Do you report other nurses often?

    Depending on your reason to report what ever error or unprofessional behaviour you have witnessed. Remember Nursing is a profession and we are governed by laws. Reports are in a sense QA tools. We...
  25. Refusing "Hospital Protocal"

    I wonder what her reasons were to refuse all