Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

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

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  1. North Carolina Roll Call

    Sabby_NC replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello to the lastest NC posters.. Great to see so many of you. Kimmers best wishes on your birth and new little life. I do pray all goes well for you. Do let us know if you are up too it at some stage...

  2. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    Sabby_NC replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    hiker-done (hydrocodone) I AM STILL giggling at that

  3. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    Sabby_NC replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons::balloons: :balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons: Yay Steph that is awesome news.....

  4. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    Sabby_NC replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    Funny post.. To some of my dear patients I am the Nurse from Hostage LOL

  5. How Many New Cna"s Are Older?

    Sabby_NC replied to Irene joy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good morning to you. Hubby had a very long tiring day yesterday but enjoyed it non the less. He has got all his classes sorted out with folders to match. He is studying well already. I know he is...

  6. I just don't know what to do......

    Sabby_NC replied to Lamissa21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yayyyyyyy Lamissa that is wonderful news and you sound VERY happy. I wish you much success in your nursing career no matter where you work! You did

  7. Care at the Time of Death

    Sabby_NC replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi Michael, I thought that they were billed the same? Palliative care the patient can still go for active treatment but require assistance in Hospice home, other institution or home. They do not need...

  8. How Many New Cna"s Are Older?

    Sabby_NC replied to Irene joy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Called to help I wish you well in your endeavors. Enjoy the course and enjoy your

  9. Care at the Time of Death

    Sabby_NC replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for the link I shall have a read when I am home from another day in Hospice. Blessings to you

  10. Tired of impaired nurses

    Sabby_NC replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    What is the update on this situation? I would certainly take it to the next step if your NM is not addressing this behavior. I am shocked that pain meds as not signed out by two people. Or is this not...

  11. ALL Nurses should have to be a REAL patient

    Sabby_NC replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Ouchies I hope you are well on the way to a full recovery.

  12. Charting Time of Death

    Sabby_NC replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed- In Hospice it is when WE assess for no signs of life. It is sometimes hard for family members to get around this as they will always state the time their loved one died in front of them. I...

  13. Thoughts/Experiences working in a V.A. hospital?

    Sabby_NC replied to teenycar's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a VA hospital back in Tasmania Aust and it was a great experience for me. I was there 5 years and thoroughly enjoyed looking after the returned vets. I worked OR, ICU and Surg

  14. I just don't know what to do......

    Sabby_NC replied to Lamissa21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sometimes you gotta start crawling before you can walk. If your passion is L&D go for the night position and pray that your day position comes to fruition really soon. If you do not like cardiac...

  15. Help for my 19-year old daughter!

    Sabby_NC replied to Mz. Mother's topic in General Nursing

    I do hope your daughter is now on the road to recovery. Sometimes little collections of fluid do occur after gut surgery. Hang in there as it sounds like she is doing rather well despite the low grade...

  16. Oops! I showed up on my day off!

    Sabby_NC replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL This post made me giggle. MANY years ago I worked a split shift. It was summer and still VERY light when I finished at 7PM. I lived in the Nurses Home at the time and went to bed for a snooze. I...

  17. Is everyone ready for school to start!!

    Sabby_NC replied to 2bRnKim's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Yup hubster is ready for Monday. I just need to iron his whites, gawd he looks yummy in those. Oops I digress LOL I am impressed with his studying so far. Has not started and he has already read the...

  18. Getting Fat in school

    Sabby_NC replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hubby was told on his orientation day that they would put on weight if they are not disciplined to do excercise daily. He has got in the routine of getting on the treadmill daily. Good practices to...

  19. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    Sabby_NC replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Heck yeah if you don't you may never know eh? Coffee and a yack some where sounds a nice way to start! Keep us in the loop ok? NO photos though LOL Crapola I should have read ALL the posts. Ummm he...

  20. Hospital wants pts restained rather than pay for sitters

    Sabby_NC replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Well said and written

  21. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

    Sabby_NC replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    All boils down to personal choice but my hubby and I always wore our helmets. Mind you it is law in NC to wear a helmet while riding. He is our pride and joy that we recently

  22. Preceptor alienating PCT staff...how to handle??!

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

    Actually I am concerned that your preceptor is pulling back and reading a book. She really SHOULD be with you and assisting you where ever necessary. I do all the precepting at my place of employment...

  23. This is what i did to pass the NCLEX RN , Took it 2 times !

    Sabby_NC replied to 1hotrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance: Yayyyyyyyyy congratulations good result. Good encouragement for others still to sit. You made a good point.. STUDY STUDY AND STUDY is a must....

  24. WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    Sabby_NC replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised the Nurse Manager could not do this and present it to the Doctors!! She, of all people, would know exactly what you all have to do!! Ya poor thing like you have the time LOL Oh yeah...

  25. First day without preceptor and first error

    Sabby_NC replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Awwwwwwwww hang in there. Crapola happens but learn from this and move on. Sounds like you had an extremely busy night and did good to get through. Sounds like this was not passed on to you in the...