Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

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

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  1. Hospice Team Leader

    Sabby_NC replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi Saribeth I have not heard of this term Team leader. The Structure in our organization does not include a team leader unless it is a position in regards to IDT meetings to have some one lead the...

  2. I need a pep talk!

    Sabby_NC replied to Jado0114's topic in General Students

    Awwww Jado I feel you are stressing just a wee bit too much. It is hard not to set ourselves standards that may be highter but nursing is a different kettle of fish. Do the best you can, study hard...

  3. Last Q NCLEX-RN

    Sabby_NC replied to jess2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AWWWWWWW hang in there and have faith in your own ability. No matter what you can do the NCLEX again or smile and move on with your RN experience and career.

  4. "let loose the nurses of war"

    Sabby_NC replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting that I got a good giggle this morning hahahahhaha Hmmm me thinks I love the Angry Pharmacist! Reminds me of one I know right now

  5. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Sabby_NC replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Wow this has been an interesting thread to read. I have only ever been in contact with one brain dead person waiting on organ harvesting and I remember I was speaking to her as I was attending to the...

  6. How many got only 75 questions?

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

    Hey I know of others that had 75 questions and failed so you really cannot go by that on its own.. Hang in there

  7. How many got only 75 questions?

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

    Yayyyyyyy cindib.. awesome feeling Woooo Hooooooooo Heck I READ the rest of the posts and CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NEW NURSES WAY TO GO...Proud of you all now get out there and make a name for...

  8. Nervous waiting for NCLEX results

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

    Thank goodness I cry when a grown man cries hahahaha CONGRATULATIONS. :pumpiron::pumpiron::pumpiron::pumpiron::pumpiron: A huge weight been lifted

  9. IV help

    Sabby_NC replied to zacarias's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Zach do you not have a preceptor you can go to and ask for guidance with

  10. How come Docs don't have to wear scrubs?

    Sabby_NC replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    A little off track here but I was working with a Doc (some years ago now) who asked me to get the pen out of his pocket. I should have been more aware of what was going on really!! I dove my hand in...

  11. What would you do...

    Sabby_NC replied to oliveralways's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Remember you are the patient's advocate. You did what you had to do to maintain patient safety and care. Congrats on stepping up to the plate and voicing your opinion. Better that than complaining...

  12. It's moon flower season!!!!!

    Sabby_NC replied to FlyingScot's topic in Emergency

    Good heavens what makes them want to ingest crap like

  13. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

    Sabby_NC replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There truly are many great resources out there to read. All that has been recommended is awesome. It is great to lay your hands on anything regarding Hospice and EOLC. A big wave to all Hospice...

  14. Cgfns

    Sabby_NC replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Cariad Don't even get me started on the CGFNS. *sigh* I had such a time it was not even funny. Mind you my story was about the same as most others when it FINALLY became time for me to sit the...

  15. Nervous waiting for NCLEX results

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

    Wow I never realized you had such a long wait for the NCLEX results in CA. Not sure how I would cope with the stress but finding myself knee deep in something would surely have taken my mind of the...

  16. My 4 yr old son is newly dx with Leukemia ALL

    Sabby_NC replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to let you know Aidan, you and your family are in my prayers. I pray you remain strong to the core. You already show such grit in getting through this. Aiden is an inspiration and will...

  17. What is a compounding pharmacy?

    Sabby_NC replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Compounding Pharmacies are worth their weight in gold, especially when it comes to Hospice care. We use suppositories that are compounded with 4 medications. Benefits the patient without having to...

  18. Back-to-back 12 hour shifts

    Sabby_NC replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Good heavens none ewwwwwww ewwwwwwwwww and ewwwwwwwwwww. I admire all of you that work 12 hour shifts. Never have and don't plan to start now. Get plenty of rest when you

  19. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    Sabby_NC replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know I had to come back to this post after replying. I wonder what is going on at home. Does she live in an abusive setting. Hubby would not get out of the truck to assist her etc? No one knows...

  20. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    Sabby_NC replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is so hard in our role as caregivers NOT to try to fix the woes of the world. Sounds to me you did a great job in teaching and got resources into the team to assist her. You never know but you just...

  21. WOUND CARE for end of life/hospice/palliative care

    Sabby_NC replied to nurselearner's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    We treat decubitus as best we can depending on the stage and dressing required. If they need debriding we do this purely to keep the odor down. Obviously patient comfort is paramount so we change...

  22. Docs yelling at nurses....

    Sabby_NC replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    OMGosh that had me giggling. I bet he had the deer in the headlight look after that? LOL I had a Doc who got VERY hot under the collar in ICU over something that was not done as he requested, so he...

  23. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    Sabby_NC replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    I only heard this one yesterday and I am still chucking.. I met some one that was Lact-i-louse intolerant!!

  24. About to Kick the Hubby to the Curb

    Sabby_NC replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Agreed... Here is a huge hug for you hon.. Hang in

  25. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

    Sabby_NC replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I miss that this is the bike we recently sold... Maybe once Hubby is out of the Nursing Program we will have