sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    does this sound extremely unsafe or is this typical??

    sissiesmama replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

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    drug prevention in health care workers

    sissiesmama replied to 1sister1101's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I graduated from LPN school in 91 and RN in 96 and it wasn't covered at all. I wish it had been. Anne,
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    How do Female View Males in the Nursing Profession?

    sissiesmama replied to JUN3UG's topic in General Students

    Well, a lot of the time, a little old man (or little old lady) is a little more receptive to a male nurse. I've had patients treat a male nurse with more respect - And it never hurts to have a male...
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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

    That's CRAZY!!!!!!! Anne,
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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    sissiesmama replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi! I know in Louisiana once u sign the contract it's too late to change anything. Anne,
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    Possibly Caught Diverting Drugs & Tested Positive for Marijuana in GA...Totally Lost!

    sissiesmama replied to GA1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Ga! SO glad to hear from u! Awesome changes going on in your life, sounds like, and it's great you thinking about finding a non nursing job for a while. I think about your story a lot and...
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    Do rural hospitals orientate their nurses?

    sissiesmama replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Rural

    Hi! When I started a new job at a rural hospital after leaving a larger one I took an ER position on nights. It was a very small one - (both shifts were staffed the same) An LPN on the floor, an RN...
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    Hate being an RN

    sissiesmama replied to MILOBRI's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Same here - I've been a nurse for more than 20 years and can count on one hand the times I was treated like crap - and never experienced it to the extent that you described. Is it more prevalent in...
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    Had to report my supervisor today

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

    Oh! Good luck to u! It is SO hard to handle things when situations come up. I am glad that you were able to stand up and protect your patients. It's a hard road to walk . Good luck looking for...
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    Consent Agreement concerns

    sissiesmama replied to AuroRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I live in Louisiana and the way our RNP would get me in this situation (I think!) is the time constraints not specified to you. They tell us we can't use "I didn't know" as an excuse. Anne,
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    New TV Show- Nurse Nation on MTV

    sissiesmama replied to kingofthekicks20's topic in Travel

    Amen, Summit!! It has been ridiculous so far. I've watched 2 episodes so far and it seems like a joke. We got to find out what kind of underwear some of them were wearing, 2 of them violating the...
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    Semi-fower position really helps abdominal pain?

    sissiesmama replied to samiiow's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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    Is this a normal part of an interview? (CNA)

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

    Hi - I live in Louisiana - I know most of the hospitals have "peer interviews" where at a certain point of the interview some of the staff (RNs, CNAs, ect) come into the room with you. They ask...
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    Bad Boys, Bad Boys... How do you handle them?

    sissiesmama replied to valzRN's topic in Correctional

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    New to West Monroe, Help!!!

    sissiesmama replied to mzbanks2001's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi! SO glad to talk to another nurse from West Monroe!! My dh and I are both ADNs - hubby works at SF - he says they are still hiring AD's. have u tried Cornerstone? Good luck - let me know how...
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    Moving from student to nurse

    sissiesmama replied to Certifiable's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree! There is nothing I disliked more than to be assigned to a new nurse that thinks there is nothing left to learn - I've been a nurse since 91 and I learned more my first year out of school...
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    IPN eval to much-walked away. Whats next?

    sissiesmama replied to flsux's topic in Nurses Recovery

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    Re-taking NCLEX-PN after 5 years need help

    sissiesmama replied to chrisestrd's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow - I thought after 5 years some kind of refresher course would be required. Anne,
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    What do you tell them during interview

    sissiesmama replied to tka516's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good luck to u - I live in Louisiana and it was SO hard to find a job while in our state's program. I was always honest - but it was like u could see it in their eyes when I told them about...
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    What are your pet peeves?

    sissiesmama replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    Oh yes! One that gets me every time is "I can't take the blue pill - I am allergic to it, but I have no problem taking Dilaudid and Morphine. The blue pill will kill me though". Have no idea of said...
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    Incorrect documentation co-worker, home care. HELP!!!

    sissiesmama replied to Kirbycrew7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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    Almost 4 years, no luck finding nursing job, life destroyed?!

    sissiesmama replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Shorty! Glad to meet another La nurse on the forum! I got put into our RNP in 1999 and had NO idea how hard it would be to find another nursing job after - it is SO hard to find someone to give u...
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    Nursing students and immaturity

    sissiesmama replied to Melanin's topic in General Students

    Me too! I couldn't have come up with it - love this! Anne,
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    You all are so brave!!! And Great Nurses!!!

    sissiesmama replied to mustang_convt's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome, mustang! Glad you are here with us! I thing we have a pretty great group of AN posters and mods. Everyone is so understanding about what you're going thru. I'm Anne and an addict. I've...
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    Possibly Caught Diverting Drugs & Tested Positive for Marijuana in GA...Totally Lost!

    sissiesmama replied to GA1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey! I am SO glad to hear from u!! I've wondered how u were and if u had found a facility that would work with u regarding payment. I'm proud that you have taken these steps!! That is awesome!...