Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

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

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  1. Passed nclex rn in 75 questions; what I would like to clarify!!!!!

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

    Congratulations.. Go forth RN Biafra and Ako

  2. Dont you just love them

    Sabby_NC replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I often wonder what goes on in their life to slide down that slippery slope and get hooked on all this stuff. While I understand some have addictive behaviors In the long run most of the time the...

  3. Turned in notice

    Sabby_NC replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Busy Bee You did yourself proud by not giving in to the shrew that was yelling at you. OUCH she needs an attitude adjustment or at least someone needs to find out what is going on in her life to...

  4. 75 questions this time...did I fail?

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

    Ahhh BG there is no way to predict. I think you are unnecessarily making yourself feel way too bad. You do not have to get all the questions right ok? Hang in there, take a deep breath, go do...

  5. I about cried for a classmate today....

    Sabby_NC replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have seen I do not think a good GPA score is the be all to getting through nursing. Yes you need to concentrate and have a good brain to absorb all the information. But do not rest on a...

  6. I'm now an RN!

    Sabby_NC replied to Scoobiedoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations RN Scoobiedoo... You are going to need one LONNNNGGGG name tag there LOL... Go spoil yourself now

  7. Do you attend funerals?

    Sabby_NC replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If I can at least get to the viewing or the funeral I do try. Sometimes it is not possible though. Our organization sends a heart shaped pillow made of white satin with a posy of red roses on it. I...

  8. Balancing being a nurse and a wife

    Sabby_NC replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    No worries like you said it all boils down to balance and priorities eh? My man is my life. My job is the reason I get up of a morning. Kind of a win win situation

  9. Let's dialyze the actively dying pt....

    Sabby_NC replied to nrcnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    They are grasping at straws to keep their loved one with them. Maybe a family meeting with the Social Worker and Pre Bereavement is in order? It is hard when things get 'down to the wire' for some...

  10. Hospice On Call Compensation Structure

    Sabby_NC replied to Katillac's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In our organization we get an hourly rate for call. If we get called out we get the mileage and visit. We get so up to $-- for a 2 hour visit up to $-- for a 3 hour visit, up to $-- for a 3 hour visit...

  11. The Aging Process

    Sabby_NC replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :lol2::lol2: I am NOT going to say I can relate to any of those

  12. Is it easy to get re-hired into acute care???

    Sabby_NC replied to Fiesta Red's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see it as a problem with the preceptorships that are available. I wish you well your change of position.

  13. I think I failed.

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

    I think you just need to get over the weekend and check again on Tuesday. I wish you well

  14. Depression, burnout, etc

    Sabby_NC replied to Piglet08's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug: Oh hon a lot of what you mentioned could be about me. YOU are doing the right thing by getting others to back off. I found out a long time ago it is ok to say NO to family members. PM me...

  15. Incompetent nurses

    Sabby_NC replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: Maybe we are the competent ones and got the subliminal message

  16. Ladies, Can you wear your hair down at work?

    Sabby_NC replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    Awwww I can send you some! :) Oh and thanks I smell all fishy

  17. I got a job with Home Care!

    Sabby_NC replied to COOPERSMOMMY's topic in Home Health

    That is awesome. Going into patients homes is awesome and a different kind of nursing. You have more autonomy with your patients I feel. Enjoy enjoy and enjoy. I did home health for a couple of years...

  18. I'm On My Way...Finally!

    Sabby_NC replied to IA_MEDIC2bRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations and I wish you all the best in your Nursing Program

  19. Incompetent nurses

    Sabby_NC replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

    Heck I read that topic as Impotent nurses!:trout::trout::trout::trout:

  20. Ladies, Can you wear your hair down at work?

    Sabby_NC replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting post. I always wore my hair up and away from my face when I worked in the clinical setting. Now I am in Hospice Care I wear my hair up in the summer time as I get too hot other wise. When...

  21. What are your thoughts on giving cards/gifts to pts.?

    Sabby_NC replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is a very fine line that we walk isn't it? I always get so close to my hospice patients. The longer you have them the harder it is. I work with a team of very skillful and gifted staff members. If...

  22. It's official!

    Sabby_NC replied to LaxNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations that is a great weight lifted off your shoulders eh? Wooooooo Hooooooo Partayyyyyy time

  23. called in sick 2 days in a row

    Sabby_NC replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Oh not good get some good rest and I hope you feeling better soon

  24. Why so many NCLEX failures????

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

    I have seen just as many stating that they sat the exam and have come back with their passes too... I really think it equates out... The ones that have failed post for assistance in ways to better...

  25. Hospice Charting and Recertifications

    Sabby_NC replied to abcwood's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If there is no obvious or steady decline and that patient does not meet the medicare guidelines or LCD's then they need to be discharged and readmitted when there is a steady 6 month or less...