MustangSallie1997

MustangSallie1997

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  1. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    MustangSallie1997 replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hey Fire................. What makes you think we will be working together ? If so, what a small world

  2. hmm.

    MustangSallie1997 replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Well as to what area to go into, it depends on what age of child you want to work with, the newly born, or the older variety. As far as the NYC questions, you may be better off going to the local tab...

  3. What's Louisville like?

    MustangSallie1997 replied to Ranter13's topic in General Nursing

    :welcome::balloons: Congrats on passing THE TEST !! And welcome to Louisville. I know it is much different than where you came from, but I think it is a great place. There is so much diversity and...

  4. I need your opinion

    MustangSallie1997 replied to nightingale99's topic in General Nursing

    You just never know do you ??!!?? I had been with my hospital 10 years and was terminated and reported to the BON which seems like huge over kill when you look at the big picture. Everyone, even...

  5. Can LPN's work in Labor & Delivery Or in the Nursery?

    MustangSallie1997 replied to Ateal17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the past 10+ years I have worked in 2 hospitals within the same company, sister hospitals if you will. At one LPNs could be in L/D, but they could not take care of any laboring patients. This left...

  6. A Father's Tears

    MustangSallie1997 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have never had a loss that was very far along, but working in L/D for 10+ years I have seen a lot. I know how it was for me with my 3rd pregnancy when the bleeding started. The fear, I could not...

  7. stillborn births

    MustangSallie1997 replied to shearernurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In March of 2004, I arrived at work early as usual. Night shift was slammed and they asked me if I would clock in early, I did. There was a G2 P1 previous c/s that came in thinking she was in labor,...

  8. I really want a job in field case management! Help!

    MustangSallie1997 replied to Sunflower3's topic in Case Management

    KEEP TRYING !!!! I really wanted a case management position, but like others had no experience in it. All I had was L/D and Mother Baby experience, over 10 years of it. I just found a company looking...

  9. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

    MustangSallie1997 replied to snowfreeze's topic in Nursing Career

    Momma, This thread was started in 3/06, I'm not sure if these ladies are still following it but I am sure many others are now that it is active again. I have been working in the same area(s)...

  10. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    MustangSallie1997 replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance: HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY !!!!!!! Is this a position you are excited about ???

  11. Attitudes towards RN's and lack of respect

    MustangSallie1997 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

  12. Tired of impaired nurses

    MustangSallie1997 replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Sort of, I was told at the beginning of my shift that this pt called out for 2 percocet. Because the Unit sec. specifically told me which drug was asked for, and how many they wanted, i went to the...

  13. No nurses on floor during report

    MustangSallie1997 replied to bethin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Where I came from we had written report on mother baby unit that we read. The previous shift was required to stick around to answer questions and to tend to the patients until the oncomming shift was...

  14. Tired of impaired nurses

    MustangSallie1997 replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    WHO REALLY KNOWS ?!?! I returned the meds the same day, unopened, and untampered with. At that point they decided to come up with this other "issue" as cause for my termination. The physician of the...

  15. Tired of impaired nurses

    MustangSallie1997 replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire It makes me SOOOOOOOO angry that nurses like this are allowed to continue their path of distruction, and myself who made an honest mistake and took...

  16. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    MustangSallie1997 replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well another day has gone by, and they have not called to take back their job offer, I guess at this point no news IS good news. I keep my fingers crossed everyday that this nightmare is finally over...

  17. Narcotic Theft

    MustangSallie1997 replied to smartass_nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    DOES ANYONE KNOW THE OUTCOME OF THIS FROM 2005 ??? I was terminated and reported to the BON back in April because I fell sick at work and left without returning 2 percocet that were in my work...

  18. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    MustangSallie1997 replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :monkeydance: today has been a good day for me! i received a job offer today ! it is a case manager position that i was really interested in. after a few months i will be able to work from my home...

  19. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    MustangSallie1997 replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Heidisuz, You are so right !! The jobs that I have lost out on were not where I was ment to be right now in my life. I know the right fit will come along, I have 4 potentials out there right now....

  20. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    MustangSallie1997 replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks to everyone. I find it hard to believe that I could be with a company for 10 years, and just 2 months prior to this I received and EXCELLENT on my annual review !! I am kind of down on nursing...

  21. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    MustangSallie1997 replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Heidisuz, I feel your pain, and know what you have been through. My husband, who has been very supportive, is currently working 2 jobs. The BON keeps saying I can work, I have no restrictions at this...

  22. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    MustangSallie1997 replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have had my meeting with the BON, along with my 2 attorneys, it really was not as bad as I expected but who wants to be in that situation to start with ?? After having 2 job offers made to me...

  23. Rule Book On Narcotic Pain Medication

    MustangSallie1997 posted a topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh3:Where is the rule book on giving narcotic pain meds ??? Is it, or is it not OK to give pain meds up to 30 min early if the patient is in need and requests it ?? I have been a nurse with the...

  24. Hello Fellow Nurses, input on giving PRN narcotic pain meds needed !!!!!

    MustangSallie1997 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where is the rule book on giving PRN narcotic pain meds. ?? Any input is

  25. I Need To Know About Ob Nurse

    MustangSallie1997 replied to Mrs. Threadgill's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been in OB for 10 years. I have a 4 year degree, with that degree I did not "specialize" in OB, it is a general BSN degree which will allow you to go in any direction you want. I started in...