Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

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

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  1. Can I get a situation review from experienced nurses?

    Hon you did exactly what the family requested. Good for you
  2. Hello

    :welcome: Enfermera1 check out Brian's video that will assist you in working your way around this great site
  3. Paid for precepting?

    Yes I get paid to do the precepting at work and I am more than happy to do it. I love a challenge and my biggest goal is getting our staff to do their computer notes in the patients home and not back...
  4. Do you compliment your co-workers?

    Yes I do and I always make sure I send an inter-office email if someone is having a tough time.. Makes for more smiles than frowns
  5. Banner Hospitals to go to Uniforms

    The hospital I worked in back in Tasmania had a great uniform that they provided for us. It was colored coded but we had a vast array of choices. We could wear long shorts, cullotes, skirts, dresses,...
  6. nurses who don't want students

    Hi Crimson Not all nurses are like that AT ALL. You are going to find the 'huffy' ones but trust me most of us are ever so willing to assist and impart knowledge. I am presently taking out 3 students...
  7. Can parents be forced...

    Oh dear that is so sad and I suppose you did not hear the
  8. WOW Congratulations and I wish you all good things with your career. How good you must feel
  9. I always thought nurses offered holistic care. Wiping away BM is part of your job. I would never consider myself above doing ANYTHING for my patients to assess them and make them as comfortable as...
  10. "Do you miss the ER?"

    Yes it is funny how we find our areas of comfort and skill eh? Now if you put me back in the ER now or even ICU I think I would have a kaniption fit
  11. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    Hmmmmmm patient had vibrator stuck in his rectum... Ummm his wife was massaging his back and SLIPPED!! Yeah right and I am the Queen's mother
  12. Help! Nclex Rn Tuesday

    I found it was not really that bad as long as I felt as prepared as I could be. The night before I just chilled did NOT look at a study book, question. Go in there with the attitude you will do the...
  13. theft of my scope

    Not a one I am so protective of my Littman.. I got one that was bright pink years ago so the ICU Docs would leave me and mine alone!! LOL For some reason grown adult male doctors had problems with...
  14. How is it like to be an RN in Vegas?

    Just remember what ever you do in Vegas stays in Vegas unless you are OJ!! Sorry bout that I just could NOT help myself this morning
  15. "Do you miss the ER?"

    I was one person that never EVER enjoyed working in the ER. I only did what time was necessary on that part of my rotation and then I was outta there faster than a speeding bullet. LOL Hmmm reminds me...
  16. North Carolina Roll Call

    Just popped in to wave at all the NC nurses... Yayyyyy nice to see how many are around me.
  17. ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    Where I worked in ICU back in Tasmania, we certainly did the personal care of our patients. Part of their holistic care and I loved it. By the end of my shift I always felt I did my best to cater to...
  18. I must be an idiot

    In my view, until I get taught something different, Pain to the pt is what they say it is.. How can we decide that? You gave the pt pain medication and that is exactly what you needed to do.
  19. 12 hours post NCLEX... ahhh!

    Yahoooooooooo that is awesome but I knew you had it in
  20. Took NCLEX today- 75 q's, i am so scared!

    Congratulations Hollyberry I knew you had done it
  21. the long wait is over... I passed nclex

    Congratulations and well done it is indeed a great
  22. 12 hours post NCLEX... ahhh!

    Walk in there with the attitude you are giving it your best shot. I think we can all say we never felt prepared for the NCLEX but we did it AND you can too.
  23. curious on how to be an Irish nurse

    Why Ireland? Have you contacted the BON over
  24. Multiple Sclerosis

    Now that got me giggling. I think the smoking emoticon did it! LOL Love your sense of humor. I have nothing to add about retirement planning etc but I just wanted to say you are a gutsy lady and I...
  25. BSN online

    Thanks Tweety and no you did not confuse me. I appreciate your imput.