Ruas61 BSN, RN

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    How will a "General Discharge" from the military affect my chances of employment?

    Ruas61 replied to NationalGuardNurse's topic in Government, Military

    I was USAF myself. Sorry you are offended by my choice of words. I think you might be taking it a bit too much to heart. However, I stand by choice of words. Have a good
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    How will a "General Discharge" from the military affect my chances of employment?

    Ruas61 replied to NationalGuardNurse's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think it is going to matter in the real
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    Nicotine Test for new employment

    Ruas61 replied to hls0810's topic in General Nursing

    If they are checking urine for more than nicotine and you get busted. You can bet your last buck you are going to get called for more issues than dodging
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    Nicotine Test for new employment

    Ruas61 replied to hls0810's topic in General Nursing

    I get that you are talking about cessation products but still this is just not a good thing to do. You get busted? What you are going to say? How are you going to talk to the BON on
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    Any Jewish nurses?

    Ruas61 replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't know that it has to have parameters in this
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    Nicotine Test for new employment

    Ruas61 replied to hls0810's topic in General Nursing

    Conceal someone's urine on your person to pass a test for smoking? Wow, I can't comprehend doing that to try and get a job. You smoke, you deal with the realities of it. Trying to fake out a test...
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    Marijuana and nursing

    Ruas61 replied to swimmer333's topic in General Nursing

    It is still illegal under federal law. That will trump the state laws if they (feds) pursue it. I don't see any board of nursing loosing up on it in the foreseeable future. You can have a script for...
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    Any Jewish nurses?

    Ruas61 replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yeah, I belong to the
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    Interviewing for MDS

    Ruas61 replied to MichelletheRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Honestly, no disrespect, but you are not qualified to be an MDS nurse as you stand right now. You certainly could be trained in to do it. However, you would need support and guidance and feedback...
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    Mice on unit

    Ruas61 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    You win the internet for this week.
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    Narc count

    Ruas61 replied to dubspot's topic in Patient Medications

    If it is their policy that oncoming/off going shifts must count than yeah they
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    manager refusing comp time, and other issues

    Ruas61 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is illegal. One major LTC organization has a major lawsuit in progress for not paying for worked lunches or hours after the shift officially ended. People punching out and coming back to finish...
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    Doctor resigning after explosive incident

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

    I get that loud and clear. Just not from his
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    Slanderous rumor mongers in the workplace

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

    It sounds like you work at Payton Place Hospital E.
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    Doctor resigning after explosive incident

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

    I don't know. I assume he is being humorous, but I don't find the humor here. Maybe I am just dense this morning and am missing it. I just hate when people act like this at work. The patients can be...
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    Doctor resigning after explosive incident

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

    I find your post ridiculous. Do you think you are funny with comments like this?
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    The coveted Monday thru Friday job

    Ruas61 replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I have the M-F gig for years now. I have one weekend half shift about every 6-8 weeks. I have maybe one holiday a year to be in the building. I am fortunate in that I can move my start/end time as...
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    Doctor resigning after explosive incident

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

    I can't fathom how people regardless of their license status can get away with this sort of thing. The guy got what he deserved E, maybe it will be his 'moment of insight' and he will see the need to...
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    vent about work assignment

    Ruas61 replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Did you just ask? Or are they aware of your
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    FRI or No FRI?

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

    What's care
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    Co-workers begging for donated PTO

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

    Amen, DH was on it once and it was a good thing for
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    Missing my partner :*(

    Ruas61 replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Blessings to you
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    Mice on unit

    Ruas61 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Many moons ago, when I was unfamiliar with crickets. I tried to neutralize them with hair spray. I didn't know what else to
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    Co-workers begging for donated PTO

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

    I would say less than 1/3rd of my jobs have offered it over the years. If it is available through work, it's a shame to pass it
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    Mice on unit

    Ruas61 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a nursing home in Sun City West back in the early 1990's on the night shift. Had to call the Sheriff for the cows meandering down the county