sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Hey is anyones life as a nurse like greys amatomy?

    sissiesmama replied to francoml's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yep, the only one I remember by name is Olivia, and that's because she gave George the "syph" Anne,
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    Getting an ICU position as first job

    sissiesmama replied to seconddegreebsn1's topic in Critical Care

    I agree, Biff. I learned more in the first year I worked as a nurse than I did in all my years of school it felt like. JMO. Anne,
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    On Call

    sissiesmama replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this used to drive me crazy!! I was working at a HCA facility and you had no choice about being "on call". For a 12 hour shift, they could even call you in at the 11th hour and make you come in...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    sissiesmama replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I really hope she didn't eat more than one shower ring! Those things are HUGE!! I cant imagine pooping one out! OUCH!!!! Anne,
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    TPAPN nurse, positive drug test-

    sissiesmama replied to Mcrntx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's just crazy!! Let us know how it goes - good luck! I'll be praying for
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    Duck Dynasty Fever ?

    sissiesmama replied to ISeeYou3100's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh yes! And we live in the same town with them. Everywhere, gas stations, everywhere u look DD shirts, DD flashlights, DD cups, ect - it's everywhere. But, Jase is pretty hot! Anne,
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    sissiesmama replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh no - I am so sorry to hear that. Hoping that the little boy yall lost today will be the last for a little while. I know it's the nature of the job caring for the sickest wee babies, but u guys...
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    Are you kidding? benedryl???

    sissiesmama replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know! It is crazy! My now hubby and I were in our state's program together. He requested permission to take Benadryl prn for allergies. His CM said no due to the sedative effects. I was taking...
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    What is your Achilles heel?

    sissiesmama replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Oh - that would kill me!! I could NOT handle
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    What is your Achilles heel?

    sissiesmama replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    What gets me is someone with n/v when they are gagging. I can handle emesis - even if it's a SBO and smells poopy. Seeing the look on their face, cheeks like a chipmunk - makes me want to gag with...
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    How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    sissiesmama replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I graduated from LPN school at age 21 Graduated from my AD RN program at
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    Mother of RN addict

    sissiesmama replied to JacobsStory's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In reading your post, I can feel some of your pain and despair. You want to save the life of your daughter and of course the life of your grandson. I am SO sorry that you and your family is going...
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    TPAPN nurse, positive drug test-

    sissiesmama replied to Mcrntx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree!! That is a nightmare! Definetly talk to an attorney and hopefully a hair follicle test can be of use. I finished our state's monitoring program in 2001 and didn't have a similar...
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    plastic gloves and sweating hands

    sissiesmama replied to faithfl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi - are u talking about the type of gloves used when patients have a latex allergy? Those make my hands sweat big time! Seems like those used to come in our female cath kits too. I hate them!...
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    Shockingly Humbled

    sissiesmama replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Definetly ready for the next chapter. My popcorn is popping already! Anne,
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    sissiesmama replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi - I know I haven't met u on AN yet, but as far as your comments about Bortaz - he is quite the opposite. Kind of out of line, not to sound ugly. Bortaz has such compassion for his patients and...
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    sissiesmama replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Bortaz, my friend, I am SO sorry! That is such a hard time to have to work thru. Sending u hugs - I hope it gets better soon. It's hard to lose an ICU patient after bonding with pt and their...
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    Reported to the board, don't know what to expect, help!

    sissiesmama replied to arothfuss's topic in Nurses Recovery

    LAWYER UP!! As soon as possible - you need someone there looking out for your best interests and that wont be the state board. Good luck! Anne,
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    AA meeting and addicts

    sissiesmama replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Some people can definetly be harsh when we say we're addicts. One meeting I attended that was "AA" I was actually put out - told me to get out- and they said "my kind" wasnt welcome there. "My...
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    How many work and go to nursing school?

    sissiesmama replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    Hi - I am an RN - I worked full time while going to LPN school and then worked full time as an LPN while in RN school. Wasn't the most fun but it can be done. There were quite a few nights where I...
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    Renewal of RN license with a ticket in another state

    sissiesmama replied to SWRNUSA's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OP, I agree with Dave above. I live in Louisiana and this happened to one of my coworkers. She had gotten a ticket in another state and forgotten to take care of it. When she realized, she was...
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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

    Glad I could help! :) After I was terminated from my job, I made the call to self report to the board. When I did this, they sent me a packet in the mail with a lot of info, what was expected of...
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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

    OP, been there done that - when I got fired from my hospital after diverting. When that happened, I lost my health insurance too. I had NO idea what to do. My church helped a little - they gave me...
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    Faculty positions for nurses in recovery

    sissiesmama replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Sober! I live in Louisiana, and I know when I was in our RNP we could not. Things may have changed since 1999. I'm sure some states are different. Good luck and let us know what u find out!...
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    I was fired today (I think??)

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

    I'm a little steamed too, just reading about what happened. To have this kind of meeting in the hall?? Wrong on SO many levels. Anne,