sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    sissiesmama replied to IMABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP - good thread. I couldn't say if this nurse in this situation has a problem or is doing something that would get her in trouble, but I can also vouch for the fact that addiction is indeed sneaky....
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    sissiesmama replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    There is also a difference in what you see when you come in as a family member vs. being a nurse in the ER. Anne,
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    sissiesmama replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    You're right. There is a big difference between a nurse getting pulled/floated to the ER and a nurse working for weeks, months, ect as a regular staff member. Sure if you're in the ER for a small...
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    Online Sponsor?

    sissiesmama replied to Chaz C.'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Chaz! You're right about that!! I just assumed that when I found the recovery forum, that I would be the "Lone Ranger" as far as ER nurses go. Of course, when I started working in nthe ER (I...
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    Online Sponsor?

    sissiesmama replied to Chaz C.'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats on your time, time4time. I'm an ER RN too. Anne,
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    How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

    sissiesmama replied to bigmac018's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My husband and I are both RNC's and work in Louisiana. I am an ER nurse and dh is a nursing supervisor and has been for years. We are both ADN's and there is NO difference here in ADN vs. BSN,...
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    sissiesmama replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubby - I have to agree with you. I'm glad I wasn't the only one. Anne,
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    Online Sponsor?

    sissiesmama replied to Chaz C.'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Chaz - Just wanted to check on you and see how things were going for you. I hope you do have a support system that you can feel comfortable going to. We have such great members here that can be...
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    sissiesmama replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yeah!! I was such an ____ went I went in, I worked everyone's nerves. I had the "halfway pleasant" attitude, if that makes any sense in that I was the model pt IF I was getting what I wanted,...
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    LPNs in OB - do they have them where you work?

    sissiesmama replied to CandyGyrl1985's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At our facility, LPNs only work post partum if they work the unit. When the LPNs leave this facility, they are being replaced by RNs. The LPNs that remain there are pulled quite often throughout...
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    Got Assaulted today

    sissiesmama replied to Jerry99's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow!! Just one of the many reasons why I would never want to work in that area of nursing. And it kind of confuses me, the powers that be can do that if you are injured like that??? I didn't...
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    Scary Old School Surgical Tools

    sissiesmama replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Operating Room

    Ooooohhhh!!! First thought that crossed my mind was the same as you guys "I'm glad I'm not a male!" The the next pic, and ... Well, I can't even explain what I thought then, because it would be...
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    Online Sponsor?

    sissiesmama replied to Chaz C.'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Chaz - Welcome to our recovery thread, and to the world of being in recovery. My name is Anne and I'm an addict. August 15th was my anniversary. I have 10 years of sobriety. Glad you are here...
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    Horrible delivery the other day

    sissiesmama replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OP - I feel for you! I think if you see even just one delivery like that one, it sticks with you FOREVER. I did see one similar to yours, and my experience was back about 97, and it seems like it...
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    sissiesmama replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Lotte - Good point. That is one thing that was really great about the mix of nsg staff that worked on our med-surg unit at one of the first facilities I worked at after passing boards. The hospital...
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    sissiesmama replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie - :yeah:
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    sissiesmama replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Allison, for your post. That was such a touching story - sometimes some of the most difficult patients end up being one of the ones who grab your heart and don't let go. I am also a nurse and...
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    sissiesmama replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    My thought exactly, jules! The hospital where I took care of the patient I was describing was one where they had just closed the CDU, and their nurses were dispersed among the others, and if we...
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    sissiesmama replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I wasn't ugly in my posting earlier about my co worker nurse. If I was, I apologize. That wasn't my intent.
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    need some support

    sissiesmama replied to knightsofni's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OP - that is GREAT news!!!!!! I am glad for you to have done so much, incl. going through so much in your life, and remaining clean, and for passing bosrds. You've come a long way, and I'm happy to...
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    sissiesmama replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, goodness! I haven't even thought about this patient in years, but the main character in the story, was an LPN and a fellow co worker at the LTAC facility where I was working. She had Chrone's and...
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    Please Helppp!

    sissiesmama replied to Happynursing's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Happy.I am not working anymore, but we wore the ceil blue FOREVER, as well as "all white. They are in good condition and not wear. Let me know if u are interested, I had different syles and all....
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    Nursing, is it really that horrible of a job?

    sissiesmama replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Michelle - While reading your post, I could see myself in those words. My husband and I are both RNs. I have been nursing for 19 years, and dh has about 4 years more than I do. When I decided...
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    Working in the hospital before you get into clinicals?

    sissiesmama replied to amandabrown23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Iwent to LPN school instead of straight to RN school to make sure that was the right career for me. While in school, I got a job as a medical records clerk. I worked there for a year and believe it...
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    California Drug Diversion ProgramThe

    sissiesmama replied to CrufflerJJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mag - Wow! My thoughts exactly. Wow! Did I read right, was shooting up at the testing facility?! Anne,