Ruas61 BSN, RN

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    bully

    Ruas61 replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Was anything spelled
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    What Does "New Graduate" Mean?

    Ruas61 replied to kaznurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are no longer a new graduate at this point. I am seeing up to six months out of the program as being a new grad per some posting per google
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    My poor husband

    Ruas61 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Tell him what you found, have him check himself and get an
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    All Men Shift

    Ruas61 replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    You can leave the lid up
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    So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    Ruas61 replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    My thought are pretty simple on the situation. Is this where you draw your line in the sand? Does this take the biscuit? Only you can answer that because no one knows the intimate details of your life...
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    Of Nursing, Nudity and Public Perception

    Ruas61 replied to hagiospneuma's topic in General Nursing

    I can't recall ever looking at a patient/client's genitalia and getting aroused. I did proposition the anesthesiologist when I got a dose of versed prior to a procedure but I was the patient. There...
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    Surrendering an AK license or not?

    Ruas61 replied to backtoCO's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Truthfully? Pay the fine, move on. You may feel like you have won the battle by disregarding their 'remedy' and surrendering you license. However, you will lose the war if it impacts your license...
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    Failing out of a nursing program twice?

    Ruas61 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    If you fail twice, you should be looking into why it is
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    nursing & tattoos

    Ruas61 replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Think wisely about what you choose and where you place it. Your perspective will change with years and
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    Who's using Neudexta in their facilities

    Ruas61 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    One person on it. The excessive behaviors have leveled off
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    Ruas61 replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    Answers are simple when you are looking out at someone else but not so easy when you are looking from the inside out and the things that might be there. Obesity is not over-eating alone. Years and...
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    Is this kind of DON the norm in this profession

    Ruas61 replied to LilyRosas's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It happens from time to time. Staffing adjustments may need to be made to accommodate situations. Sometimes notifying someone of such a change is the last thing on the list when people are...
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    Liberia: Nurses Abandoned Redemption Hospital

    Ruas61 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sing it
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    How to react to certain comments/experiences at work?

    Ruas61 replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always route it to hand shake. I don't like the kissy/huggy
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    Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    Ruas61 replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    I smoked half my life. I quit cold turkey because I came to the wall. So I am not talking a spiel, I have walked the line. You can certainly educate, support etc... on cessation but to get to the...
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    Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    Ruas61 replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    E-Cigs are still a better option than smoking. I won't argue that at all. However, I hear from a lot of people that they use it as a substitute for when they can't have a real cigarette. I am not...
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    Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    Ruas61 replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    E-cigs are not a stop smoking
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    Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    Ruas61 replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    I smoked almost half my life. I have been free of it for near 5 years. I am of the opinion that I would rather not see anyone inhaling anything into their lungs that is not a prescribed medicine. If...
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    Coworker dies unexpectedly.....

    Ruas61 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our workplace became very solemn today. We got news that one of our 'old-timer' coworkers had passed on today quite unexpectedly. She was overall healthy, working just yesterday in her usual style....
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    Tattoos

    Ruas61 replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Cocks head, you win the internet for today.
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    They should be force to retire

    Ruas61 replied to apnurserock's topic in Retired Nurses

    How can someone make a mistake if they are not there anymore? Are the
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    Sentinel Events

    Ruas61 replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is why I rarely advertise being a nurse.
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    Do the CNAs or RNs do personal care

    Ruas61 replied to RNtobe23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Everyone gets a
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    Etiquette on writing a coworker up?

    Ruas61 replied to marvelmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would check your employer's policy and procedure. Management or a charge person usually deal with this. I would check with your
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    Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

    Ruas61 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Easy to say what we'd do till we are in the situation. I can find it probable that someone may have to resort to such extreme measures. There is a lot of violence unleashed on health care