sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Returning to nursing after 7 year absense

    sissiesmama replied to zachjessmom's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi - I know in our state (Louisiana) u would have to take refresher course(s). I'm not sure how many though. Good luck! Anne,
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    Made a mistake, need some advice...

    sissiesmama replied to <3Psych's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hahahahaha! Me too Cat! Anne,
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    Sooo lost....ready to give up nursing if that's what it takes

    sissiesmama replied to JoJo7737's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi! I am so sorry to read your troubles. I entered our state's RNP in 1999 after diverting. It was a long hard road to get back after the stigma - I honestly don't think I could have made a...
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    Reapplying to a facility you've previously been let go from...

    sissiesmama replied to NurseQT's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No doubt! That's awesome!! Anne,
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    Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

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

    No doubt!! Anne,
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    Reapplying to a facility you've previously been let go from...

    sissiesmama replied to NurseQT's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This! JMO but no way would I chance it. Anne,
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    forgot First Lab call in. California Probation

    sissiesmama replied to onlytimeforme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know in Louisiana the first missed callin would be a STIFF lecture - the second would be another inpatient evaluation. Anne,
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    Interviews....

    sissiesmama replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi! Congrats on 6 months clean and sober! Some posters may disagree but this is what my sponsor (who wasn't a nurse) told me when I started "make 'em fall in love with u" Go in, let them know about...
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    Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    I am in the process of applying for disability. I always loved nursing but had to quit after having both a CVA and MI within 1 1/2 years. I had a lot of CP and by the time they found that I had a...
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    sissiesmama replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Bahahahaha! Anne,
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    Cardiac strips

    sissiesmama replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    No doubt! When I was a new nurse, I loved that one!! Anne,
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    sissiesmama replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I know it!! People talking about waiting 2 or 3 days - I graduated from LPN school in 91 and RN school in 91 and Both times it was a long 7 WEEKS, not days. Seemed like forever!! We took RN boards...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    sissiesmama replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Surely you're joking!! :) I'm wondering how a little weenie like that got married! Ack! Anne,
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    New Grad Nurse! Louisiana or Texas?! HELP!!!!

    sissiesmama replied to Fancy14's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi Fancy! The starting pay there is right about what u said in your earlier post. I have worked on med- surg before I transferred to the ER. Sending u a pm if I can - Anne,
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    New Grad Nurse! Louisiana or Texas?! HELP!!!!

    sissiesmama replied to Fancy14's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi! I live in Monroe also! Have u applied at St. Francis? Anne,
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    LPNs in ICUs titrating drips

    sissiesmama replied to athena55's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our hospitals in north Louisiana don't allow LPNs to work in ICU at all. Anne,
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    What's you're best drug seeker?

    sissiesmama replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Emergency

    Anne,
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    Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    sissiesmama replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Awesome! I love NOLA - although hubby and I don't get down there from north La enough! Anne,
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    Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    sissiesmama replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm a female answering too, maybe it's kind of what you're asking about. My dh and I are both RNs. We met the first time about 1988 or so. He was a night nsg sup and I was a ward clerk and in LPN...
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    What's you're best drug seeker?

    sissiesmama replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Emergency

    Are u serious! Yours were hilarious!!! Anne,
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    Drug Testing for Newly Graduated RN

    sissiesmama replied to ManNurse7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah - gotcha. Sorry about that. Anne,
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    reported a nurse stealing narcs and not giving meds, shes friends with the DON :(

    sissiesmama replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's what I was thinking too jade - the scene she caused at the station - wow! Definetly not too sharp - not at least trying to look like she's doing what she's supposed to. Anne,
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    Drug Testing for Newly Graduated RN

    sissiesmama replied to ManNurse7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where? Louisiana? Dh and I live here and it's not legal here. Anne,
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    reported a nurse stealing narcs and not giving meds, shes friends with the DON :(

    sissiesmama replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My thoughts exactly! If the nurse is diverting (which it sounds like that's going on) and is good friends with the DON, your days there are prob VERY limited. From the sound of things, that's a good...
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    Drug Testing for Newly Graduated RN

    sissiesmama replied to ManNurse7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey OP - I live in Louisiana also. I can tell u from experience that our BON and the RNP program is nutty strict! If you test positive, u will most likely have to do an evaluation at a rehab...