Sabby_NC

Sabby_NC

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

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  1. I LOVE triaging.....

    LOL 911RN your post had me giggling. Your 3yr old sounds a riot.
  2. forced vaccines

    hmmmmm not sure legally they can insist you do this but others would know if this is so. my work place offer and encourage employees to take the flu vac. i don't after having one and getting very...
  3. Looking to immigrate to NZ

    Adboehnen good luck with your plans to relocate to NZ for continuation of your nursing career. I have nursed in Tasmania Australia, my roots where I was born and now work in NC what a difference but...
  4. Offended by pt- how to react?

    as hard as this is i believe you still have to be the professional. treat everyone as equal with exactly the same good care. i believe this was handled in the best possible way. over the years i have...
  5. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    i do not know how you could give your best if you do not take time out to eat and regroup. no one can work flat out for 12 hours without taking a necessary refueling. i honestly do not know how you...
  6. Question about becoming an RN

    Hi It varies from what I have researched. In NC you have to do the CNA course first then go into the RN program. In VA you didn't have to do the CNA course first. Only know of those two states for...
  7. I Passed!!!

    wooooooooo hooooooooo congratulations to you and all your hard efforts have paid off. i wish you well in what ever area of nursing you go in to. keep yourself refreshed in your job by looking after...
  8. from what i hear it is not necessary these days to consolidate after you finish but personally i would. it may be a tough two years but you learn heaps and are then ready to settle into the field that...
  9. Offended by pt- how to react?

    so sorry that you had to experience this. i think you handled it in the best way possible. this i pray was a one off by a patient not thinking before opening his mouth. smile and know you handled it...
  10. oh maggi i love every part of my job now that after 30yrs of nursing i have found my true nitch. work is definitely what you make it. with such a wide scope of where to practice i pray we all find...
  11. You know you're a male RN when......

    thanks for the night time giggles. i shall head off to sleep smiling about rn nwp... nite guys and gals
  12. My poor co-worker!

    they would have a snow balls chance in hades making me work under those conditions. they are actually opening themselves up to legal issues if they are not going to take the time to give a proper...
  13. mixed emotions about retaking NCLEX

    Good luck to you all that are waiting to sit the NCLEX.. Have the faith and fortitude that you WILL succeed. Best of all good things to you
  14. Is it okay to treat a family member?

    my brother in law asked me to be his hospice nurse. my clinical nurse director did not have a problem with me doing this apart from worrying about how i would cope. we looked after mike in our own...
  15. i agree captain tripps in that standing up for oneself in a strong yet polite manner does work. i had a neurosurgeon 'try' to rip me an new **** if you know what i mean lol and i just requested that...
  16. 2 days before the Exam...HELP!

    good luck and just focus on the question in front of you. i found the nclex not too bad at all. i originally sat my state boards in 1977 in tasmania, australia ( yep i am still young lol ) then once...
  17. I have been nursing now for 30 years this year. In all honesty I have not witnessed a lot of 'mean' nurses. I have always had the opinion it comes from within ourselves to portray a positive outlook...
  18. need help--husband died at home

    :icon_hug: Dear Pam I am just checking in on you. I pray you are able to let go of your doubts etc and were able to speak to someone about your fears/doubts. I wish you strength and love at this sad...
  19. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    Oh that would have been so heart wrenching for you. Bless and thank you for being there for that family. Sounds like you did all you needed to do and were very loving and supporting. That is what I...
  20. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    Lorster I think you need to change your own attitude. I just pray you do not work or speak in the manner that your post was typed. You sound so angry. Yes we can have rotten days but they do go away....
  21. What do you think of Nursing Care Plans?

    Ah as much as we despise them they are the only way a patient gets to have a say in their care whether they are in hospital or nursed at home as in the Hospice Setting etc I am a Hospice RN and we use...
  22. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    I am so sorry to read that this happened to you, I am sure it was an awful experience and I know my stomach would have done a backflip. In todays 'suing' society I would not be without any of my...
  23. You will absolutely love Hospice Nursing. It is by far the best nursing position I have held. I work as a Case Manager with a case load of 12 patients. All I can say follow your heart but let me say...
  24. Looking after Brother in Law

    Hi I am a Hospice Nurse and am looking after my Brother in Law at his request. My DOCS is super helpful and does not have a problem with me doing this. My BIL has been diagnosed with terminal cancer...
  25. Is it always better to die at home?

    hi emptytheboat sorry i did not get to this earlier. i too am a christian from australia living and working in the usa. in my job we look after different cultures who have specific traditions when it...