sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Being let go during orientation in ICU

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

    Oops! Couldn't edit fast enough! My preceptor told my manager I was a moron and she didn't understand how I passed boards. Thankfully she gave me a another chance with a new preceptor and it made...
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    Being let go during orientation in ICU

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

    [quote=Lev Thank u! U read my mind! OP, like PP said, not u, but just maybe not the right preceptor, right unit, right shift .... I was in a similar situation right out of school. At first my...
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    working while going to rn school, schedule?

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

    I went thru LPN school while working as a ward clerk FT Mon-Fri 3p to 11p Went to RN school working FT as an LPN. Made for some VERY long nights between school/work/preparing for clinicals! Anne,...
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    So exhausted and haven't even started

    sissiesmama replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know it! I don't know what I would do if I hadn't found the recovery forum here at AN. Whether it is talking me down off a ledge, helping with a question or just letting me vent - u guys have...
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    I am angry...

    sissiesmama replied to NightNurse55243993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh wow! This sounds like a nightmare for u. I'm wondering like u - can she do that? Wasn't sure if she was going to try to cover for the guilty party maybe. Definetly good u were off! Good luck -...
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    Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    sissiesmama replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This! :). Awesome advice! Anne,
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    Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    sissiesmama replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would NOT want to be the one on the phone calling - lol! I know quite a few of our MDs (mostly the surgeons that would all but curse us out if we called for something like that late at night. When...
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    How to keep my white scrubs clean?

    sissiesmama replied to dannygurl84's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi! The thing I found that worked best was actually called Iron Out - powder that I get at Wal Mart or a hardware store - it's in the plumbing supply section. It does a really good job keeping...
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    A Day In the Life of a Rehab CNA

    sissiesmama replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow! Good grief - I'm tired just reading about your days. I worked as a CNA before finishing nsg school but it wasn't that kind of pace! Kudos to u for sure! Anne,
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    New Grad with IPN contract

    sissiesmama replied to curr987's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Amen Cat!! I agree - I got shot down when applying for a job - after that I followed Cat's advice and I did get my foot in the door. Good luck! Anne,
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    Length of your monitoring program?

    sissiesmama replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does sound a little strict!
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    Key lanyards around neck

    sissiesmama replied to rickbren.lds's topic in General Nursing

    I know something similar happened at one our local NH - I think it was the C/S keys - the admin made the charge wear the keys on a lanyard and one of the residents grabbed it and ended up pulling the...
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    Length of your monitoring program?

    sissiesmama replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My hubby and I were both in our state's (Louisiana) RNP. First offense for both of us - and hopefully only one for us. We both had gotten the 2 year contract. Generally as a rule (unless a nurse...
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    Have you travelled to Africa is a invasion of privacy?

    sissiesmama replied to IrishIzCPNP's topic in General Nursing

    That's my thought too - just doesn't seem to me that would be a point I would want to raise an issue with. Maybe I would feel differently if I were in their shoes, I'm not sure. I AM sure I would...
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    Should I tell my agencies about each other?

    sissiesmama replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    Hi - when I worked for agencies in the past I didn't tell them. Occasionally both would call me about a shift - I would just tell the second call that I wasn't available but to please keep me in mind...
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    Yippie!

    sissiesmama replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome news! Congratulations on the new job! Anne,
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    My patient dropped her baby!

    sissiesmama replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    [quote. glad it wasn't just me - I wondered that too. Anne,
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    Meetings without being mandated

    sissiesmama replied to nurseyloo2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi loo! Nice to meet you! Are u asking about if u go to a meeting in your area and someone recognizing u - and reporting u to BON for having an alc / drug problem? When I entered our state's...
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    Who punches a cancer patient?

    sissiesmama replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP - I am SO sorry to hear about your father. That kind of behavior is just ridiculous. I hope u and your family are able to have a nice Thanksgiving - I hate that the man that did this won't be...
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    I finished!!!

    sissiesmama replied to carrimarie1010's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome news!! Congrats on finishing - doesn't it feel good when u get that letter in the mail?! Hugs to u! Anne,
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    Good thoughts please!

    sissiesmama replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome! Congrats! Anne,
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    Repeat Monitoring Agreement

    sissiesmama replied to KDCRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think that's how it is here too.
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    Caduceus meeting is SE Michigan

    sissiesmama replied to dtanna's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi! I know when I was going to caduceus meetings in Louisiana they were once a week and it was no charge. Ours was an hour in the evenings after MD office hours - our meeting was in the waiting room...
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    Repeat Monitoring Agreement

    sissiesmama replied to KDCRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just feel so bad for u! That just seems nuts - u do what you're supposed to and then have to start monitoring over because u move? Keep us posted!
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    Repeat Monitoring Agreement

    sissiesmama replied to KDCRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ugh! Thankfully in Louisiana as long as we don't relapse, it doesn't stay on our BON record.