sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Scared about a positive marijuana test

    sissiesmama replied to scaredandconfused's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OP, u say u think it's crazy that other nurses stole patients meds and shot up, and u don't want to be lumped in with them. I hate to break it to u but more than likely that's exactly what will happen...
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    Scared about a positive marijuana test

    sissiesmama replied to scaredandconfused's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi. I'm not sure about what state you live in - I am in La - it is better here if u aelf report. Are u working as a nurse right now? Our state contacts nurses sooner than months later - is it...
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    Have you made a mistake as s nurse?

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

    Hi OP. in 1991, I had just passed my LPN boards and got a job on a busyness surg unit. I was working 3 to 11pm and 1 of my ptsc/o insomnia. She asked me to call the MD and I did. He gave me an...
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    Waiting room

    sissiesmama replied to Marci4's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    IMO, the drains need to be wherever the patient and MD have discussed - if they have talked about it. I have seen JPs taped or pinned in a loop in different areas as to not pull on the drain or undue...
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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    sissiesmama replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    I knew if I had said something about the nurses "borrowing" from the Pyxis that I would be on the chopping block. I talked to dh about the situation and I decided not to say anything - some of the...
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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    sissiesmama replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    At my very first nursing job I worked on a busy med surg unit. One nurse had a "stockpile" in her locker. If a patient was d/ced or meds changed and some of them were meds that they have a lot, it...
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    tucking scrub pants in shoes

    sissiesmama replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    What???? I'm a little curious too. Anne,
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    really need help guys.

    sissiesmama replied to kimmy2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi - I live in Louisiana too and like PP a friend took that. Helped a great deal. Anne,
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    What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    sissiesmama replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Bahahahaha!!
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    Need help

    sissiesmama replied to skjbc75's topic in Patient Medications

    From what u have posted, definetly get a lawyer!!! That place sounds crazy - I would not want to work for people like that. Good luck to u in dealing with them - FOR SURE speak with a lawyer, there...
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    New RN ? About 2nd RN position

    sissiesmama replied to BSNtraumaqueenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good point, llg! I didn't think to mention that. OP, it is imperative to establish your self in the nsg community and have a good base of nsg experience - you don't want to "burn out" early in your...
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    New RN ? About 2nd RN position

    sissiesmama replied to BSNtraumaqueenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hi - not sure if it is different depending on where u live but my dh and I have both done it in the past. We live in Louisiana and the only way there would be a conflict here is if u worked for a...
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    Is There Something Wrong With This Report?

    sissiesmama replied to AnnaLNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's my thought! :) Anne,
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    Friend tells me she is diverting

    sissiesmama replied to Flennigan's topic in General Nursing

    Right, jade! And the friend doesn't really seem to be cherishing your friendship, surely she knows you would have the duty to report. And since she does have an apartment, there really shouldn't be...
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    Friend tells me she is diverting

    sissiesmama replied to Flennigan's topic in General Nursing

    Most don't. I've been a nurse almost 25 years and I've NEVER worked at a facility that would not notice this amount of narcotics come up missing- unless they suspect and are trying to gather...
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    Friend tells me she is diverting

    sissiesmama replied to Flennigan's topic in General Nursing

    If this a real post, - if u work with or even have the knowledge of the crimes she is committing, u need to be prepared for the fact that this secret may come back to bite u in the butt when she is...
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    Stooopid

    sissiesmama replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

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    Tegaderm and tape dressing on VERY diaphoretic patient

    sissiesmama replied to Beanyamean's topic in General Nursing

    That 's my thought too. Anne,
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    Stooopid

    sissiesmama replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Bahahaha!! Makes me think and want to say "if that kind of stuff is what's bothering u, are u really sick enough to be in the hospital??" And no, I would NOT say something like that at any time to...
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    ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    sissiesmama replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow! My coworkers would have a field day if we didn't call report. Dh and I live in Louisiana too. I ought have to read up. Thanks OP - glad to hear from a fellow La nurse. Anne,
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    Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    sissiesmama replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    Our hospital killed two birds with one stone when they hired me - ugly and mean! Anne,
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    Narcotic Diversion in Illinois

    sissiesmama replied to jacobs33's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Jacobs! Wanted to say hi, and welcome to the recovering forum! I am an addict, diverted meds at work. I got terminated from my job at work, but didn't face legal trouble since I self reported....
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    TPAPN nurse, positive drug test-

    sissiesmama replied to Mcrntx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know, Blessed! OP, how are things going now?? Anne,
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    of all the nurses on this site, i guess i'm

    sissiesmama replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Virgo - I am SO sorry you're having such a hard time. I don't have a criminal history but my dh and I have recovery issues. When I got out of treatment, it was the hardest thing trying y To find a...
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    Getting an ICU position as first job

    sissiesmama replied to seconddegreebsn1's topic in Critical Care