sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Do nurses get fired often?

    sissiesmama replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh yeah! Been there done that! I never really mastered the skill of brown
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    sissiesmama replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THIS!! And I could not believe it when they called her out on it - then retracted it. Guess they'll blame her dog
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    What's your go-to for stress relief?

    sissiesmama replied to Brian's topic in Emergency

    This!! My Glock 19 is this Mama's little
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    sissiesmama replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This!!
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    Monitoring nurse rounds??

    sissiesmama replied to TeneshaO'Neal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh yes! Worked at a few hospitals where we had to wear them. They even kept track of of how often we went to the
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    sissiesmama replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I thought I had read that too about the pets. Earlier this afternoon I read where our AG was attempting to block the incinerated Ebola pt's belongings from being disposed of here in
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    Had to code my best friends husband

    sissiesmama replied to wannabeagreatRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Oh that is such a nightmare! I'm sorry u had to go through that. I just can't imagine the pain - not only losing him as a patient but losing a friend. Sending
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    My Apology

    sissiesmama replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I'm so sorry! I didn't see it either - sending hugs. Definetly have a coke and let yourself off the
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    Miss Manners for Nurses

    sissiesmama replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here the same thing with my hubby - total silence - and while waiting for a response I can almost hear the second hand on a clock "tick tick tick".
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    Other side of the bed...

    sissiesmama replied to LLC10's topic in Patient Medications

    LLC - wow! I'm so sorry you've had to go thru all that! We sound like we have some things in common. I just turned 44 and have been in the ER and inpatient for more than just a couple of...
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    Discovered a possible diversion of meds, now what?

    sissiesmama replied to msnurse123's topic in Patient Medications

    Wow!! And u quite possibly kept something negative from happening to a patient or someone
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    Can RNs w/ restrictions work at Flu shot clinics?

    sissiesmama replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Louisiana we wouldn't be able to do
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    Low self-esteem ....HELP!

    sissiesmama replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear this! Maybe if u can feel more positive about things u can
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    Low self-esteem ....HELP!

    sissiesmama replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    Sweetie, one thing I learned pretty early in nsg school - some of those people who seem so confident and sure of themselves have some level of anxiety too - I was SO freaked out even getting up before...
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    Nurse manager who yells at people

    sissiesmama replied to happygrandma3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This. Saw it happen and the only nurses that were left were the ones that acted just like her. They had to restart the whole unit - including her. Let's just say she wasn't in charge of ANYONE...
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    Need help please - Should I self report?

    sissiesmama replied to dcdvs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Right. It's probably a good idea to at least consultant an attorney if u can. When I got caught diverting at work I was terminated and lost my insurance. I had no idea how to pay for my treatment...
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    on Getting Fired

    sissiesmama replied to Julie Reyes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh yes!! I was lucky enough to get fired from a few at least- and once time I felt like I won the lottery. In an hour drive from our house, there were 2 RN schools. School A was a lot closer and had...
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    Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    sissiesmama replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    Right - there was one instructor at my LPN and also one at our college that did this
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    best i quit or fired story

    sissiesmama replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bahahaha!!!
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    Recovery continues...

    sissiesmama replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So glad to hear from u!! Happy to hear that all is well - I am jealous - I've never learned to snow ski!! Keep on keeping on and hope to hear from u again soon! Love u
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    Need help please - Should I self report?

    sissiesmama replied to dcdvs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi - I live in Louisiana - I know here the employers report that kind of thing pretty quickly. Our BON seems to go a little easier on the nurse if u self report. Here even if it isn't a case of...
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    Frustrated with angry, demeaning doctors

    sissiesmama replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! That's just
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    Oxygen in dying patients.

    sissiesmama replied to nurseintraining1o1's topic in Patient Medications

    This!
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    Oct 1, 2014 NCLEX

    sissiesmama replied to mymichael2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just be glad u aren't having to wait 6 or 7 weeks like we
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    Frustrated with angry, demeaning doctors

    sissiesmama replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Really, I can only remember one MD that got under my skin. I had been pulled to a new medical unit - I had to call a doc right after 7am shift change because the night nurse screwed up some orders....