Ruas61 BSN, RN

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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    Ruas61 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Cocks head. Bat
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    Ruas61 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I remember waiting the 90 days and calling a special number being on my knees praying that I passed. My AF scholarship and college BSN program would have been toast if I failed. I remember walking...
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    Can't we all just get along??

    Ruas61 replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Meow!
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    Can't we all just get along??

    Ruas61 replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    See?
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    Can't we all just get along??

    Ruas61 replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Compared to some boards I frequent and the comment sections on news sites this place is polite and tame. I think the biggest thing I have come away with in terms of learning to post/interact on this...
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    When patients request NOT to have you as their nurse...

    Ruas61 replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It happens to everyone in their work. It can be hard at first but over time the sting lessens. We can't please everyone. Not everyone is going to like you and vice versa. Unless it is occurring with...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    Ruas61 replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Slippery slope. I can see the logic in it but the potential for abuse scares the crap out of
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    Looking for work

    Ruas61 replied to Millany's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried the career section here? Good
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    Reflect on this! IMPORTANT!!

    Ruas61 replied to WeAreOfPeace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You would have loved the old days when they had 2 day marathons for
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    how much do you disclose

    Ruas61 replied to Vallywillis's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Anything not stellar can blow you out of the water so easy. No need to tell
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    Ruas61 replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    'It could be interpreted as' is the same as 'giving the appearance' to my thinking on the matter. Looking or hearing from the outside in, it could be seen as favoritism or nepotism or currying favor....
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    Ruas61 replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't search the obits specifically but rather leisurely on occasion. I would think browsing public papers is
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    Ruas61 replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My reply to you was polite. I did not imply any of those things about you. I was merely stating my impressions and opinions. You are now calling me immature and creepy for just answering you. Kettle...
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    Ruas61 replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I wasn't going to respond because I am sensing you would be offended by my thoughts. However, I am going to answer because I think it is worth a discussion. I would like to hear how others see it. My...
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    Ruas61 replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Your school let you be part of a delivery with your father? Is that
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    Regret

    Ruas61 replied to cpatobsn's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had some vocational counseling? You sound like you're really timid about this decision. Not good. Good
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

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

    Well, you digging out a quote from a thread a year out and needing to inform me and the rest of AN about your thoughts on my comments say a lot about you. I bet you could find yourself a solo show on...
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    Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

    Ruas61 replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC is not what it was even 10 years ago. We are doing things that would never have been entertained in a LTC not so long ago or at the start of my working days as a new
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    Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    Ruas61 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Just think, you could run over a dead horse while dodging bullets in a blinding snow storm and get in an accident and get diagnosed as a sociopath. What a
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    nurses and spelling

    Ruas61 replied to Bormio's topic in General Nursing

    Do you realize this thread is almost 4 years out from
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    Hanging It Up

    Ruas61 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Surveyor? Yummy! I would like to do this
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    Working the holidays

    Ruas61 replied to Karebear29's topic in General Nursing

    I worked days Thanksgiving and had DH buy some nice sweet rolls from the local bakery (small town!) for me to bring in. There was a nice assortment and everyone was able to find something they liked....
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    Coumadin protocol

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

    Most of ours are done through a Coumadin clinic or by the individual
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    How do you know when it's time to move on?

    Ruas61 replied to NYNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you hear how arrogant you
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    Health insurance?

    Ruas61 replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your health department or social services in the state you