sallyrnrrt ADN, RN

critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU

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    ADN vs. BSN

    sallyrnrrt replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ........Then I would probably drive you crazy.......after 3&1/3 yr as biology mjr. I went to a diploma nursing school, within 2.5yr I was Supv. of an ER. I have been HN, Adon, Coordinator if...
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    feeling guilty about blood draw

    sallyrnrrt replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    keep on keeping on, we need you
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    Trach dislodgement

    sallyrnrrt replied to MatthewBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    Granny , I am not so quick to judge orther RT, Just responding to Op response, yes it is a shame at load RT carries, an example of some of the rediculousness is in Texas there are very few RT in...
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    Salary for RN's working in Nursing Home

    sallyrnrrt replied to flowerly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LVN ADONs was making 24-25hr in LTCs in Jasper,
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    New Grad & the CMICU

    sallyrnrrt replied to ElizaDoolittle's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    it was my first job directly after graduation, but i had an interest and was able to spend three weeks in clinical leadership rotation in the unit.....if you dont know, respond that is something i...
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    New Grad & the CMICU

    sallyrnrrt replied to ElizaDoolittle's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    sorry i double posted? how, this is a great opportunity, with adequate
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    Trach dislodgement

    sallyrnrrt replied to MatthewBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    i have done both work loads, and since I have a choice, today I do more nursing as a RN, THAN RRT, the work load and # of patients at some hospitals was unbelievable, sometimes the whole...
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    Trach dislodgement

    sallyrnrrt replied to MatthewBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    still when i respond, i am already ther, the teaching i can do prevents, an un necessary call sometimes when i am busy, but I am both a very experienced critical care nurse, an experienced RRT, I do...
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    Trach dislodgement

    sallyrnrrt replied to MatthewBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    grannyRRT, nailed it nursing and respiratory need to work together it might be easier for me to accomplish or see this since I am both. but Granny has some great advice
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    Trach dislodgement

    sallyrnrrt replied to MatthewBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    that is why I wish I had been working with OP, it would have been a wonderful teaching sharing knowledge, and tricks of the trade, we are a team, and when any crisis is delt with calmly, "i have...
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    Salary for RN's working in Nursing Home

    sallyrnrrt replied to flowerly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    30+$ \ SE
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    Help new lvn in ltf

    sallyrnrrt replied to Nurse glam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    bless you, unfortunate three days orrientation is majorrity norm, far too short. i am very proud of you, you must have what it takes. it will get better. best wishes
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    How long did you work med-surg before getting an ICU job?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Lev's topic in MICU, SICU

    zero days, graduated that morning and was charge GN that evening on 3/11(CCU) ofcourse I had spent three weeks leadership clinicals in the same CCU, prior to graduation.......but that was "way back...
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    Help re: PA catheter care

    sallyrnrrt replied to Teddy11's topic in Critical Care

    esme12 & staylost gave you the most accurate and useful information.
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    Is it ok that I just don't like it?!

    sallyrnrrt replied to melme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i went straight to cardiology critical care, and at 42+years i do not like med surg, i respect very much the nurses that can do it......it just is not for me
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    Do you think acute care nursing is becoming less safe?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    my husband feels this position is necessary, and after his post bypass care on step down i would agree, but did feel for those young nurses with a decades experienced wife, i did try to teach rather...
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    My First Night Shift in a Long Time...

    sallyrnrrt replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    yes start practicing stay up all night you can get a ton of things done at home, and sleep during the
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    Getting back into the swing.....

    sallyrnrrt replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    great response, if i was interviewing some one that gave me that answer, it would be a favorable consideration
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    State Calls Floor Nurse at Home?

    sallyrnrrt replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hey blugeegoo2, how are you doing? they have called me at home, fortunately I had a good reputation with state surveyors, and they knew plan of correction would be done if warranted, it does
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    Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    sallyrnrrt replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    thank goodness this is ending better, if you got nearly 30min. interview with me, that would have a very good meaning for both of
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    Trach dislodgement

    sallyrnrrt replied to MatthewBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    as both a RN & RRT, I am ashamed of that resp. professional. i am sorry you experienced this. I wish I had been working when you had the crisis, I would have gladly
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    The use of LPN's in ICU CCU

    sallyrnrrt replied to RNParamedic911's topic in Critical Care

    i have worked with some great LPNs in ICU, CCU, and
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    What do you think of 11 am- 7 pm shift?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Seas's topic in General Nursing

    if i were single , I certainly would love the shift, compared to 12hr
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    I finished!!!

    sallyrnrrt replied to carrimarie1010's topic in Nurses Recovery

    big YIPEEEEEEEE!
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    I need some advice please!

    sallyrnrrt replied to bubblemania's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    narsmaki said it best, give yourself credit for what you have accomplished. I promise it will get better with