Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

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

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  1. Is this a HIPPA violation?

    Sabby_NC replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that was a big fat no

  2. Week from Hell

    Sabby_NC replied to Kattabba's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Learn from this but please don't be so hard on yourself.

  3. Thinking of starting in the ICU

    Sabby_NC replied to helloworld's topic in MICU, SICU

    You are so keen and I love that. I personally would go, if you are able too, straight into ICU. You will gain your knowledge and skills while working and being preceptored there. My Daughter went from...

  4. If you don't mind me asking....

    Sabby_NC replied to shortlane's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    lol yup straight out of matriculation college and right into nursing. i wanted to be a nurse since i was knee high to a grass hopper!! lol i was hospital trained, i annoyed them so much they took me...

  5. This just infuriates me!

    Sabby_NC replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    Our organization lists all the holidays and you put your preferences numbered 1- 10 or how ever many there are. If you had Christmas off last year well you KNOW you will be working on call this year....

  6. Is there a state rule on how to count narcotics?

    Sabby_NC replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked in the hospital it was two checking. The previous shift with the oncoming shift. Both meds and book were looked at by both RN's. No med container was taped, every thing was counted

  7. How can I start my own biz?

    Sabby_NC replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Do all your research first to find out if there is a certificate of need. Best do your ground work first before investing money into this idea. I wish you well in your

  8. I am so tired of being stressed out over NCLEX RN

    Sabby_NC replied to BGmedsestra's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good heavens my dear.. STEP BACK take a deep breath and relax before you give me ulcers. LOL You did your best and that is all you can possibly do now wait patiently for your results....

  9. Backbiting at work

    Sabby_NC replied to CainRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    *Sighs* I get upset when I hear this. If I hear negativity at work I deal with it right then in a very polite and professional manner. Just glad I have not had to do it much at all. Nothing brings a...

  10. If you don't mind me asking....

    Sabby_NC replied to shortlane's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was only 21 yrs old when I became an RN. That was in 1977. WOW seems funny writing that now

  11. Discussing grades with classmates?

    Sabby_NC replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Students

    My Hubby does not feel it important to share his grades with anyone. He prefers to keep it to himself. He is well above the class average but this guy works his tail off big time. I am so proud of...

  12. A Father's Tears

    Sabby_NC replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That was the most beautifully written story. Thank YOU so very much for sharing a very sad but poignant time with this young couple and a dear life cut all too

  13. 17-lb Russian baby

    Sabby_NC replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok Dawn you made me snort coffee outta my nose

  14. I'm Back....

    Sabby_NC replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    NikNik I wish you well in following your heart and your dreams

  15. Lack of solidarity in nursing

    Sabby_NC replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked back in Australia our unions were great but now I wonder if they are slipping as they are here! I am one that is quite happy to voice my opinion and stand up to what I believe. I cannot...

  16. Hospice and Home Care Peeps LOL

    Sabby_NC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in your mileage. What is your organizations protocol in regards to the mileage? As in how far from your office do you travel one way? Do you have a protocol in place that says- 60 mins...

  17. I passed

    Sabby_NC replied to nclexwarrior's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Yayyyyyyyy RN Go forth into the world of nursing

  18. NO Nursing home for me

    Sabby_NC replied to nurz2be's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good golly miss molly sign me up

  19. Please Pray

    Sabby_NC replied to Medicine Eagle's topic in General Nursing

    Oh you have my prayers and love at this most difficult time for you and Catie. Your daughter has amazing strength to have been through all that she has. Bless your child and may reach her dreams....

  20. I left a patient's home crying today

    Sabby_NC replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi it is ok to cry. I think you have a healthy balance and know that you can get close to patients without getting too emotionally entangled. It is wonderful that you made such an impact on this...

  21. Do you attend funerals?

    Sabby_NC replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh Suanna I appreciate your thoughts but I disagree with your comment that having a nurse at the funeral is a painful reminder of a difficult time. In Hospice we start right from admission of the...

  22. Nurse Stabbed

    Sabby_NC replied to BRAGGY's topic in International Nursing

    I pray she heals both physically and

  23. How opposite are you and your mate?

    Sabby_NC replied to wooosp's topic in General Nursing

    We are very opposite... He is da man and I am da woman!! LOL I am hysterically tired tonight and not much will make sense coming out of my mouth tonight or from the end of my finger tips hahahahha We...

  24. Did you work as a CNA before RN?

    Sabby_NC replied to doglover1's topic in General Nursing

    Well said and I wholeheartedly agree. Our CNA's rock and we could not function without them. They are truly the backbone of our organization.

  25. PICC lines in the U.S.A. and the World

    Sabby_NC replied to AZMSNnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I work in Hospice and it is funny that you should ask about PICC lines as I was making the comment to our Patient Care Coordinator that the use of PICCS, CVC'S and Portacaths has gone through the...