sissiesmama ASN, RN

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    Repeat Monitoring Agreement

    sissiesmama replied to KDCRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know it Poppy! I just can't imagine having to go through all that again! Just nuts!
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    Repeat Monitoring Agreement

    sissiesmama replied to KDCRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow! That's nuts!! You would think the new state BON could assess the situation and accept the fact j that u completed your program and have cont to do what u need to do and that would be the end of...
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    strangest question a friend or acquaintance has ever asked you?

    sissiesmama replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in General Students

    Oh no! Not grandma's rear! Couldn't do it! I guess because they were so old when I was born. Anne,
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    Fix me NOW (but on my terms or I'll leave AMA)

    sissiesmama replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I know- most of the time I'm thinking "and if u go now I can pee or squeeze in a few minutes to actually
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    still waiting on that chance

    sissiesmama replied to moving4wrd's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I feel your pain! After I lost my job after getting caught diverting meds, I had NO idea how or where I would find someone willing to give me a chance at nursing again. I had been a nurse at that...
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    Ex-employer

    sissiesmama replied to indigomoonfury's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This! The situation you're in sounds nuts!! I'm sorry you're having to deal with this - your boss sounds like a nightmare - I agree - find another job, and there's a decent chance they are just...
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    When entering orders, please remember....

    sissiesmama replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hahahaha!
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    best way for a nurse to manage cuts on her fingers?

    sissiesmama replied to RNexplorer's topic in General Nursing

    My "go to" fix for hand lacs is
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    Impaired nurse - where to go?

    sissiesmama replied to ocean.baby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I still can't believe her taking the Rx meds and then actually saying they were in her car - but by that time she prob wasn't "firing on all cylinders" I am very glad u were able to get out of that...
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    Impaired nurse - where to go?

    sissiesmama replied to ocean.baby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm proud of u sticking to your beliefs and reported them.
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    sissiesmama replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh yeah - I can't even understand why someone would try that one - it's like saying "bomb" on the plane. Sigh...
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    Anyone Else with Pay/Benefits Cuts?

    sissiesmama replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's happening at the facility in town where hubby works as nsg sup. Last month they sent out packets to 300 of the senior staff members that they would be out of a job December 11th. They have...
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    10 Worst Employee Excuses For Missing Work

    sissiesmama replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oops! Lol!
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    What's your go to outfit after work?

    sissiesmama replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!! And if I'm wearing black to the funeral, I may not even wear it at all. ?
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    The next step...

    sissiesmama replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was wondering too Viva. Kasey, I'm so glad to hear from u. Glad to hear you're doing ok!
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    Husband starting IPN, needing advice

    sissiesmama replied to wifeofarn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It never hurts to consult with an attorney (usually one that spec in nurses and board issues) before signing anything - I wasn't able to when J entered our state's recovery program due to having...
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    Had to code my best friends husband

    sissiesmama replied to wannabeagreatRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP, just want to check on u- u have been on my mind since reading your post - sending positive thoughts your way. Hope you're doing ok. Hugs!
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    Amber Vinson has obtained a high power attorney

    sissiesmama replied to chadrn65's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No doubt! At the very
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    sissiesmama replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    This for
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    What's the highest blood pressure you ever recorded?

    sissiesmama replied to Andythepiano's topic in General Nursing

    The highest (and it was my BP!) that I remember was 260/150. This one was the last reading I took at home before leaving to go to the ER with stoke symptoms.
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    Ebola in the pregnant patient

    sissiesmama replied to obrn23's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hubby and I had thought about it too!! I don't nurse any more, since my CVA but he works at the busiest hospital in out city - and I could see this place trying to get away with the least amount of...
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    What to bring to unfurnished apt

    sissiesmama replied to dutchie's topic in Travel

    That's what we've done before too - the MF helps a lot, and the combo seemed pretty comfortable.
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    Keeping License Active?

    sissiesmama replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    I had thought about the same type of thing, Viva - but I decided not to renew when it came time - after I had my CVA in the spring. I really wasn't for sure, but gave myself that year to see how my...
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    Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center

    sissiesmama replied to DestinedRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh goodness! That's a
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    Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

    sissiesmama replied to luv2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THIS!! That's what I had been wondering