Ruas61 BSN, RN

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    Should I tell my employer about a public reprimand

    Ruas61 replied to Snellpaced's topic in General Nursing

    It might depend on what kind of situation caused you to be reported. I am not asking about your 'report' but missing charting vs. abuse vs. poor assessment skills may weigh in on the decisions to...
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    Can a Manager limit how may days off in a row you can take?

    Ruas61 replied to wasabiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they
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    Exclusion List

    Ruas61 replied to Kitty300's topic in General Nursing

    You need to get lawyered up and see what can be done. Anything else is just speculation, torture or
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    What would you do?

    Ruas61 replied to jimmyjohn1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    JACHO?
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    How to know if nursing is the career for me?

    Ruas61 replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    Have you consulted with a vocational counselor? Contact with someone in the real world might serve you better than essentially cyber strangers. Have you shadowed a nurse? Volunteered in a
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    What to do if family refuses to accept responsibility for deceased's body....

    Ruas61 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was not directly involved in this adventure but the whole thing got me to wondering if anyone else has experienced this and how they (or their facility) handled it. This weekend we had a resident...
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    Best bra for nurses

    Ruas61 replied to iamalagirl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get fitted professionally as a
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    Cna incident investigation

    Ruas61 replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    My point was we are all on the same path, some a little further down the road than others. The limitations we have because of age or physical status doesn't define your existence or worth
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    Cna incident investigation

    Ruas61 replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    The "end' begun for everyone of us with our first
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    Cna incident investigation

    Ruas61 replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen charges filed even with 'less extreme' situations but in the same genre. I don't know if he gave a crap or not but I suspect panic and a poor choices all rolled up with it
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    Cna incident investigation

    Ruas61 replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    In this case, I would agree but see the article below. I am not talking out of my hat when I say some CNA/NAR in my state have been charged and tried criminally for falls. Nursing home employee...
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    Cna incident investigation

    Ruas61 replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    Minnesota
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    Cna incident investigation

    Ruas61 replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, I have seen CNAs be disciplined with removal of licensure and criminal charges filed in some cases. You get a ding of great magnitude it impacts your ability to pursue other licensures....
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    Assisted living turned nightmare

    Ruas61 replied to danij040866's topic in Nursing Career

    Call out sick and find another
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    Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    Ruas61 replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Might be a problem in
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    falling asleep during nightshift

    Ruas61 replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    If you are paid to be awake, you should be awake. If you have sleep problems address them, call out or deal with them. You are an
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    Should I run from this job??

    Ruas61 replied to Statdotcom's topic in General Nursing

    You already know what you need to do. It is time to slide on
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    Critical question, please advise ASAP

    Ruas61 replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    A complaint to DHS may be in
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Ruas61 replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    She started a discussion on a public site. It isn't hers alone
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    Utilization Review Nurse: Making It Clear

    Ruas61 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    UR nurses in my place of employment review for DME, nursing home stays, LTAC, AIR stays along with home health visits and services. We have LPNs, RNs from diploma, AD, BSN and 1 year LVN
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Ruas61 replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    It'll be okay and you will figure it out. You are entering into the adult world of navigating many things. Your spiritual advisor gave you counsel in line with your religion. Perhaps there is a forum...
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    California or Phoenix??

    Ruas61 replied to neurogirl77's topic in General Nursing

    I would consider your personal life and social needs
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    REPORTED TO BOARD

    Ruas61 replied to Dxn49750's topic in General Nursing

    Really, get a
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    Need Input

    Ruas61 replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well, if you believe you were discriminated against or unjustly termed, speak with the union representatives and see your
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    Need Input

    Ruas61 replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Not answering is different from not hearing. Unless you are union or under contract, they can let you go as at