Ruas61 BSN, RN

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    Nurse opinions on "Birth Rape"

    Ruas61 replied to EKUGRAD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Truth!
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

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

    I have a more open mind for funeral and catastrophic illness or injury fund requests. A lot of the world is struggling and needs help. One can just cruise on by such items without getting
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    Nursing Arrogance

    Ruas61 replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is dark humor that may or may not be appreciated/ condoned by folks. Everything is 'interneted' now so scrutiny is going to come positive and
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

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

    Perhaps you should get another employment
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    Calling off on two week notice?

    Ruas61 replied to Kalypso22's topic in General Nursing

    Not all, large now defunct LTC chain wouldn't pay out unless it is mandated by
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    Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

    Ruas61 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel sadness for your words. There is something profoundly humane missing from them. You get it but you
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    Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

    Ruas61 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Historically, people have always made bad choices. It's the human condition. I think a lot of the current health issues have been exacerbated by the manipulation of our natural world and consumption...
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    Oh no! Prohibited to Practice Letter

    Ruas61 replied to Nurse Nanobot's topic in General Nursing

    I would not go to work on a Sunday waving a letter that told me not to practice. I would rather take the hit of a call off gossip than advertising the do not practice letter to regular staff. This...
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    Oh no! Prohibited to Practice Letter

    Ruas61 replied to Nurse Nanobot's topic in General Nursing

    Call off for the morning. Call the board Monday when the phones go
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    Preventing call-ins

    Ruas61 replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are times in the human condition that someone needs to be gone from work for non-illness. What flies for one person may not for the next. A habitual calling off person is way different from the...
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    should I go into nursing?

    Ruas61 replied to faith729's topic in General Nursing

    Why not check with a vocational
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    Ruas61 replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a day or two when I was mentally in a place where the thought of going to work that day was beyond my ability. I called
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    Toxic floor morale

    Ruas61 replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    I have a real problem with discussing one's absences and reason for such in a mass email. That should be shut down real
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    Flu Shot or Mask?

    Ruas61 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    You and your words lose any creditability when you start calling everyone
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    Ruas61 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am tired of 'that being said' being
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    Do mandated reporter laws cross state lines?

    Ruas61 replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse and location aside- just being a human being should be enough to
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    "Observed" urine drug screen

    Ruas61 replied to thisgirldrums's topic in General Nursing

    Ick. Just ick. I am sorry that you endured
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    Certification

    Ruas61 replied to Melissamds17's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The membership to AANAC is worthwhile for the information, resources and networking opportunities. The certification is 'preferred' to be had by a number of employers. It's kind of like a positive add...
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    Gun Owning Nurses

    Ruas61 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Who cares if they are legal to own and are responsible in ownership. I am always flummoxed that because someone is a nurse it somehow puts them at odds with ordinary things that people do or have as...
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    RACISM IN NURSING

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

    I can't really say if it was racist or not based on the information. I think your brother would be the best barometer to say since it was his experience. Tampering with anyone's food or drink is...
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    Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    Ruas61 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone who has an occasional, or even every day glass of wine or an ounce or two of liquor, is not an alcoholic. They are not going to go into DT's. You might want to look into alcohol and...
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    Veterinary Nurse

    Ruas61 replied to enc123's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to call yourself a nurse for animals, have at
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    Is this ethical?

    Ruas61 replied to pumpkinspice's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I think it is
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    Jobs in nursing in social justice

    Ruas61 replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to get arrested for a cause to be a catalyst for change. As a nurse there are many avenues to take your skill set out into the world to have an impact. There are organizations, causes,...
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

    Ruas61 replied to KHVILLE's topic in General Nursing

    You just shot yourself in the foot,