Ruas61 BSN, RN

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    Afraid to quit my job

    Ruas61 replied to nsue's topic in General Nursing

    This is an MDS position. There is a big crisis with keeping people in the job. The scope impacts EVERYTHING for LTC from surveys to public scoring to reimbursement. I left after 17 years in it to go...
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    Experience being an Air Force Nurse

    Ruas61 replied to letsfly's topic in General Nursing

    I was one. It's not only being a nurse. I am from 30 plus years ago though. You might do better with a more recent
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    Workplace Drug Test

    Ruas61 replied to lexca's topic in General Nursing

    I never said I objected to drug testing as a job requirement. I have participated in them pre and post-employment. Never been issue. Never had a problem. I just find it repulsive that an employer...
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    Workplace Drug Test

    Ruas61 replied to lexca's topic in General Nursing

    If you, your daughter or any person seeking an opportunity for whatever is okay with giving up a sample of their hair for a drug test I really don't care. Heck, if the end result was something I was...
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    Workplace Drug Test

    Ruas61 replied to lexca's topic in General Nursing

    I am amazed to think one would be expected to give their hair for a drug test for a job or to keep
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    Thank you gift for unit that hosted my student clinicals

    Ruas61 replied to dura.mater's topic in General Students

    Coffee flavors? Popcorn
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    Just........no.

    Ruas61 replied to roser13's topic in Nursing News

    You can believe whatever you want. You can think whatever you want. You can say (communicate) whatever you want. There's always a consequence. There are more days than less lately that I see ugliness,...
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    Just........no.

    Ruas61 replied to roser13's topic in Nursing News

    Just no what? No, it should be a protected right from the employer or no, they shouldn't have tweeted
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    What Do You Think? Can You Be A Nurse If You Can't Do Bedside Care?

    Ruas61 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is part of the schooling process for the 'nurse'. They should be able to do it in order to pass and thus be eligible to test. It's a standard in the course of nursing education for basic entry...
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    Ethical Dilemma

    Ruas61 replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Good grief. My mind is boggled at the education system in nursing once again. I hope it is a
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    Hidden camera in nursing home, cries for help unanswered

    Ruas61 replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    Nurse Nuckles went into 'freaked look' once the video started to contradict her statements. I hope criminal charges are
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    Why so much Negativity in Nursing?

    Ruas61 replied to lindsayCalifornia's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone's journey is different. I would have chosen a different career path at the start of my adult years if I had been more cognizant of what was out there instead of being focused narrowly....
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    nursing for money

    Ruas61 replied to spark1's topic in General Nursing

    You can be moral and ethical without blowing the religious horn and earn a
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    Is spending $80,000 on a private ABSN school a waste

    Ruas61 replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    Is this school easy to get in with the cash? Are you having issues with other schools because of grades, wait
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    Wanting to work in the plastic surgery or dermatology field

    Ruas61 replied to Katya944's topic in General Nursing

    Call a clinic and ask. Or see if there is a forum or facebook group for that
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    Nurse in drug rehab

    Ruas61 replied to KJRN3113's topic in General Nursing

    In this age of electronics, disciplinary action in one state will be relayed to another eventually. If you are so interested in the 'process', ring up the board and ask. If you are so 'worried' about...
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    Will I have a social life in nursing school

    Ruas61 replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you can. Moderation and prioritizing are key along with how well you study and retain and
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    What a Day!

    Ruas61 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you had a good
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    Non clinical boss wants to sit in on pre-op visit with patients

    Ruas61 replied to erica2117's topic in General Nursing

    Well, this situation as explained violates the spirit of the
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    Non clinical boss wants to sit in on pre-op visit with patients

    Ruas61 replied to erica2117's topic in General Nursing

    This is not QA, this is nosey. I doubt it would stand the true test to the
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    Non clinical boss wants to sit in on pre-op visit with patients

    Ruas61 replied to erica2117's topic in General Nursing

    Non-clinical is the key word. If she is the office manager why does she need to know about your lady
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    Ruas61 replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    Is there even going to be jobs for
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    Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    Ruas61 replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    It wouldn't have gotten sorted out likely. It would have been brushed under the table. This was almost under the radar too till the video went out. How much of this goes unchallenged daily? The years...
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    Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    Ruas61 replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt his career projectile is going anywhere but into flames. I don't see it playing out into that easy of a
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    If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    Ruas61 replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    Pharmacist.