sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    sissiesmama replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I can remember twice presenting to the ER with pain 10/10. First time was when I had pancreatitis due to a stone lodged in my duct. Second time was when I had a horrible h/a. Ended up in ICU...
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    Quitting after 2 weeks

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

    I definetly agree with the 2 PP - unless it's a BIGGIE, try to stick it out. I only had to do that once, and I only made it 8 hours of a 12 hour shift! It was due to something highly illegal -...
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    Don't do this in clinical..

    sissiesmama replied to ArtClassRN's topic in General Students

    Wow! That would drive me nuts! I know u were glad she wasn't with u that day! Anne,
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    State review/my bad

    sissiesmama replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh wow!! I am SO sorry! That sounds crazy - I can't imagine working thru all that - and state being there! Anne,
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    Role call!

    sissiesmama replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    U got it! Hugs! Anne,
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    I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

    sissiesmama replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My 16 yr old stepson has had double trouble since his dad and I got married 10 yrs ago - we have had full custody of him both of us are RNs. His dad is a little more of a pushover than I am, so he...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    I know!!! I was SO thrilled when I saw the thread! I've wanted to talk about fibro for quite a while but was kind of embarrassed to say anything until I found the thread.
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    Yoga has been a big help to me too.
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    Unbelievable

    sissiesmama replied to FlyingScot's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Makes me wonder what the MD / patient would say if he found out. Anne,
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    What's the best site to get my ceu hours?

    sissiesmama replied to nixx7's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! My hubby and I get ours through Medscape.com - they are all free there, and a lot of them are videos instead of articles. I also use WildIris.com also. Anne,
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    Right! This is SO true! I've had people (including my mom) who didn't know or really understand that just because they couldn't see looking at me that something was wrong. I have had some trouble...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    Hahaha! I did too - I didn't find anything either! It was maybe a month ago - I was disappointed when I didn't find anything. Happened to run across this one :) My fibro symptoms didn't really...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    LTCNS - I have it too, and can really relate to your symptoms. I was diagnosed with it about 3 years ago. The only med I take for it is Lyrica BID. I've been on the lowest possible dose for almost...
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    Interview

    sissiesmama replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome news! Fingers crossed for u ! Anne,
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    Burned Bridges

    sissiesmama replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definetly some good advice! OP, I have also burned my share of bridges - well, I guess I drove a truck full of c4 under my bridges before I struck the match. Anne,
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    Rn to medic

    sissiesmama replied to KCTRN's topic in Emergency

    Pixie, thank u again for your service! U rock! Anne,
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    Rn to medic

    sissiesmama replied to KCTRN's topic in Emergency

    - You're right, Esme. I feel like I learn quite a bit from my AN friends all over - I'm happy to learn from my paramedic friends, and SO very glad that they don't present the same attitudes that...
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    AIDS during the 80s

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

    Grn Tea - I remember your posting in the other thread then - it moved me almost to tears then, and it does now too. Thank u for doing what u did. I just can't imagine the heartache, the just total...
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    CEUs on resume?

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

    Dh and I haven't seen it around here. Anne,
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    Is this risking my license?

    sissiesmama replied to chende's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This!!!!! That's crazy!!! Anne,
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    Role call!

    sissiesmama replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    August 15, 1999. I had a little trouble getting someone to give me a chance after entering the RNP in our state (La) That is what I needed to help get my feet wet in the world of recovery - I...
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    New to sobriety from everything...jumping out of my skin

    sissiesmama replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi! I'm Anne - I have been in recovery since 1999. I can SO relate to what u said, and 2year hit the nail on the head. I got used to numbing almost EVERY emotion with a pill. Mad, take a pill....
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    sissiesmama replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    Bahahahaha! That image is burned into my mind now! Anne,
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    Nursing students on medication

    sissiesmama replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    THIS! U and country momma ROCK!!! Anne,
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    Slanderous rumor mongers in the workplace

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

    Well, doesn't seem like the manager was too far from the truth - sounds like she does a pretty good job at "backstabbing" - I HATE working with people like that! And it's none of her business who...