sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    sissiesmama replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad the patient has someone like you there to help her and try to make her comfortable, or as comfortable as you can. I just can't imagine being in her situation and not have an advocate -...
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    Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    sissiesmama replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Hey - Wow! That's the kind of patient that I HATE to care for, not due to the patient herself, but due to the family members. Usually the patient in this position are very sweet, and appreciate the...
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    Questions about ER-Techs

    sissiesmama replied to MattiesMama's topic in Emergency

    I'm not sure about other facilities, but the ones where I have worked ER the most do require experience in an ER or in the field as EMT, PD, FD, ect. Here, our ER techs do a little bit of everything....
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    Why do I feel so horrible.

    sissiesmama replied to cptluciejensen's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You didn't just turn her in. This may not even be all of what you did. You may have saved her life, if not now, what "if" You may have saved the lives of another, her patients, a stranger she would...
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    5 years today!

    sissiesmama replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SOUTHERNBEE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!! So proud of you for your fifth sobriety birthday. That is great! (Sorry I'm a little late!)...
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    Just had a Consent Agreement go into effect, I feel like I'm hanging in limbo

    sissiesmama replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great idea, Mag!! GoTo - you ought to come to the recovery forum and chat with us there and share some of your insight to us when you feel ready. I'm there and I would love to be able to hear from...
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    The nastiest story that I have EVER heard! It happened to me!

    sissiesmama replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh, that is NASTY!!!!! I've heard about little confused patients doing things like that, but if I had been in your shoes, I would have been blowing cookies! Anne, RNC I think now I'll just...
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    Do you form outside relationships with your patients?

    sissiesmama replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Right - and as many patients as we care for, a psych/mental/impaired hx may not be known. I'f rather just leave them there. Anne,
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    Do you form outside relationships with your patients?

    sissiesmama replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I have enjoyed personalities of some of my patients before, but as a general rule, I have always left work stuff at work. Most of the places where I have worked in the past also have policies against...
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    Anyone works for Oschner's in Baton Rouge, LA

    sissiesmama replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    Man, I am glad I stumbled upon this thread tonight. Dh is also an RN and we have kind of been stressing. I have been having cardiac procedures this year and will be driving from West Monroe to NO...
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    PLEASE HELP~~~My Job took my license~~~

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

    That is what Louisiana has always done in the past -just make a copy for your file, never had someone just keep it. Just sounds a little strange. Anne,
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    What was your inspiration to become a nurse?

    sissiesmama replied to joshindfw's topic in General Nursing

    When I was about 10 or 11 yrs old, I happed to find some old books about Clara Barton and others. Those really started me thinking about the field. I found them at my aunt's house, and we talked...
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    Biting my lip.

    sissiesmama replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    To all the posters on this thread today ... :yeah::yeah: I acould NOT imagine living with this man. Just COULD NOT do it. Anne,
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    Having a hard time with work and TPAPN...Help!!!

    sissiesmama replied to OSoStressed's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey J. Hope you are doing ok with your situation. I am an RN and entered the La. RNP in August of 1999 and just could not imagine all my hard work up in flames. PM me if you can, I noticed you are...
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    new in recovery

    sissiesmama replied to nancynurse0706's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey nancynurse - My name is Anne and I am an addict. (I have almost reached my 10 year sobriety anniversary, and I think that phrase will be permanently etched in my memory!) I feel for you having...
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    Losing Hope for Recovery

    sissiesmama replied to krisssy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    krissy - Just wanted to know I was thinking about you. Please get a good support system - everyone here has given such good advice. Just don't give up. Anne,
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    5 years today!

    sissiesmama replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats!!!! That is WONDERFUL! God willing, I will celebrate 10 years in August, and I never thought I would live to see that! I'm proud for you! Anne
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    Completely panicked and failed to react appropriately to an emergency situation

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

    Calastro - PLEASE don't think you are the first nurse to feel like this, and you for sure won't be the last. It's important to learn from mistakes you make, and learn from it so at least you don't...
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    Frustating shift last night, just venting...

    sissiesmama replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    mama d - I am sorry you and the patient and family are having to go through this. And yall (can u tell I'm from the south?!) are correct - cancer SUCKS!! I had a patient several years ago that thd...
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    This nurse is an unlucky patient!

    sissiesmama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have been in the hospital, or the ER at least, more than I would have liked to in the last 4 years with cardiac and BP dx, ect. The last time I saw my cardiologist, he informed me that my...
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    My life.

    sissiesmama replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, are congratulations in order for the new baby yet??! I am happy for you! It seems like things are going so well for you! Keep on doing the right thing! We are proud of you! You are proof we...
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    False positives??

    sissiesmama posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey - I have a question and was hoping someone may be able to shed some light. One of my stepsons has been in outpatient drug rehab for drinking Vodka in school. He was supposed to graduate today...
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    SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    sissiesmama replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to laugh when reading your post! Like some others said, your 4 year old deserves some ice cream. I would love to have been a fly on the wall there. That was PRICELESS!!! That is one thing...
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    VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    sissiesmama replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought when I read your post was "WHAT?!!!!" I have been a nurse for 18 years, and I did work for a facility that tried to do something similar to that to me. My dh is also an RN and works...
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    How do you feel when you see family members and their Note pads in hand

    sissiesmama replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    That would have to be my evil twin too!! I would LOVE to say that too! With my luck, they would be telepathic and then I'd be in all kinds of trouble! Anne,