Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

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

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  1. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    Good move but if they are not available get the person's name you are speaking with and document this. Let them know you are documenting the conversation so they will MAKE sure they pass your messages...
  2. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    You know I hear what you are saying but cannot see this practice changing anytime soon. Just know who you are and that you are a good RN. Bottom line is we can only be responsible for ourselves. Oh...
  3. How'd you learn bones & muscles?

    Ok am being silly here but it is Sunday and we can relax huh? Try that song.. The kneebone's connected to the leg bone and the leg bone's connected to the hip bone.. hehehehehe Oops maybe it should...
  4. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations it is indeed a great
  5. NCLEX Monday!

    Stay focussed and read each question carefully. I wish you all the best in your
  6. 106.7 which was my step daughter. Not a good experience at the ED either as the nurse totally read her symptoms wrong! She was VERY septic but had a nurse yell for psych consult because Jen was...
  7. Take my NCLEX on July 30...any advice?

    All I can say is practice practice and practice. Do practice questions until you are oozing them. I would do this up until the night before the NCLEX. That night it is best to try and relax, have a...
  8. Racial discrimination in Australia

    Could not have said that any
  9. Nurse offering to sell products to family member

    Yes first step is to speak with her privately and inform her there has been a complaint. Secondly it is very inappropriate to be selling stuff such as this in her place of employment. What she does in...
  10. North Carolina Roll Call

    Hi O8 RN and welcome to AN.com. Always nice to meet new people. All the very best in your nursing
  11. North Carolina Roll Call

    That is awesome and I wish you well in your
  12. Most Embarrassing Moments!

    Ok my most embarassing moment and this IS the truth. I was in a step down unit working with my dearest friend. We had a patient by the name of Romeo (honest) he was a rather good looking Italian. Oops...
  13. Never EVER too late Karen and in my experience the more mature the student the more interested their tutors are in them. Hubby is 51yrs old and starts his NP next month so go for
  14. So confused.......

    Awwww JR do not be so hard on yourself. Just let this strengthen your resolve to study even harder. I worked through everything I could get my hands on. I did review questions from 200 to 300 daily...
  15. How Many New Cna"s Are Older?

    Thanks Kim for your comments as Hubby has finished the CNA Component and starts next month with the Nursing Program. He is trying to get some hands on experience at the moment. I shall pass your...
  16. Embarrassing moment at work

    LOL Ya poor thing but I am sure in time this WILL be mentioned hahaha..Oops did I just laugh! I will try to behave and not make a butt about this situation. :trout: I am sure in time we will all have...
  17. What would you do in this case?

    Just an idea here but if this gentleman is having so much pain why not suggest to the MD to commence this man on a 12 ER medication or Fentanl Pain Patch to give him better long term pain management...
  18. How Many New Cna"s Are Older?

    Well let me say my hubby has had a career change. He has just completed the CNA component of his Nursing Program which he starts next month. He is 51yrs of age. I am very proud that he is following...
  19. I totally
  20. How many got only 75 questions?

    Awww don't get discouraged I know others that had heaps of questions and passed. Step back, take a deep breath and relax
  21. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

    I wish to disagree whole heartedly in your mention of Many people with DRN's do not get a chance to verbalize there wishes. Most I have had dealings with the DNR IS at their request. They are FULLY...
  22. Being Sexually Harrassed

    Good onya Mark. You have got to stand up to your principles and watch your back. No one else is going to do that for you. So she should be gone!! Best wishes in your studies and future nursing...
  23. North Carolina Roll Call

    Correct Private Duty Mayberry it is...So we are not really that far apart... Hope your day is wonderful.
  24. North Carolina Roll Call

    Hi Private Duty You are probably only 2 hours from where we live. ( I think LOL ) We are in Mt Airy NC. I have not heard of Dallas NC.. How far from Charlotte? Nice to meet you.
  25. One nurse to 62 residents!! You are opening yourself up to trouble there my dear. Give your notice immediately and document everything. Watch your back but this agency sounds like they should be shut...