Ruas61 BSN, RN

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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 bet his career is
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    License at Risk? Put up or shut up,,,

    Ruas61 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    3- 2 for diversion- 1 for falsifying
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    Annoying Employee

    Ruas61 replied to FLorida_624's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In MN an LPN can 'supervise' an RN in a clerical manner but not
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    Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

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

    People can be ridiculous and ignorant. That is one of the great things of being a nurse. You can enter at different levels and go in many directions. They is nothing wrong with being or staying as...
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    Embarrassing question

    Ruas61 replied to SEP3000's topic in General Nursing

    Internet rule #23550 If it exists- someone wants to sleep with
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    Sunday Service and Weekend shift

    Ruas61 replied to gigglebotRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    The Iglesia Ni Cristo claims to be the one true church and the restoration of the original church founded by Jesus, and that all other Christian churches are
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    So long, farewell, adieu

    Ruas61 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Utilization
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    So long, farewell, adieu

    Ruas61 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I tanked on the MDS experience after all these years. I am now a UR nurse. My stress level and pissed off meter have gone to near zero. The worst PO is traffic. The right door will open.
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    "may we contact your previous employer" what is the correct answer?

    Ruas61 replied to EternalFeather's topic in Nursing Career

    I have asked them not to contact to expose that I am job hunting but was able to provide references. I also came from a specialized nursing skillset that it was
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    DNP should be the Minimum Entry Practice

    Ruas61 replied to nqe9650's topic in General Nursing

    Get over yourself. DNP as entry level for
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    Inappropriate CNA behavior?

    Ruas61 replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    In Minnesota, I have seen CNAs' fired, reported to the licensure board and striped of their certification under abuse. Telling someone to eliminate in their diapers is a dignity issue among other...
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    Another 'is it worth it' question for RNs

    Ruas61 replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

    How complicated is your life? If you are responsible only for yourself, there are a multitude of options. You could hunker down and get it done for at least the ADN part if you live frugally and keep...
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    Dating a former patient

    Ruas61 replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

    Being a provider places you in a different role. It is not an equal footing. There is a dynamic there that can be tough to overcome in the reality of
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    Dating a former patient

    Ruas61 replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

    The thing is some conditions put one in a more vulnerable category. A mental illness or psychiatric condition requiring inpatient care/intervention meets that
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    new grad LPN...applying for MDS positions

    Ruas61 replied to Girlswagger's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    LTC or TCU experience are the place to start. An LPN has limitations in what they can do in some of the MDS processes- i.e. signing off on certain sections (not always a big deal as that can be...
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    Calling off :-(

    Ruas61 replied to gaby19's topic in General Nursing

    What if someone calls in dead? Strap them up and push them around? Ridiculous policy. You have to accept a assignment not a schedule for nursing. Home health might be different case but on site
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    new grad LPN...applying for MDS positions

    Ruas61 replied to Girlswagger's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You are not qualified to be an MDS nurse at this point in your career. You need hands on experience beyond
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    Ruas61 replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a
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    Unconventional hair colors

    Ruas61 replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you survive the pain of it
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    Just a question

    Ruas61 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    You never know where life leads. You plan and the life
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    Glutton for Punishment?

    Ruas61 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    This has reincarnated multiple times since I started in 1979. Soon entry level will be
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    ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

    Ruas61 replied to AlmostERnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Don't take up vaping if you stopped
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    Seeking Financial advice

    Ruas61 replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Nursing

    A fun way to penny save is put away all your change daily in a jar. I also put away dollar bills left over daily from my purse in a separate jar. The big thing is you do not touch the money. This is...
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    New grad vs Veteran

    Ruas61 replied to mm7614's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Who can really guess? I can see it going both ways. However, you mentioning her 'hard to get along with' via your husband makes me shake my
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    What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    Ruas61 replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    Found a little old lady dead in her bed with her body was frozen with her sitting up with arms bent as if she was running and the hands half clenched. Her eyes and mouth were opened. I think she had a...