sallyrnrrt ADN, RN

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    Can I scream now????

    sallyrnrrt replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :nurse:hum.......... sounds like you were describing me "such a great person, so nice, respectful, helpful, and 'ever so energetic" and definitely an active addict, some 20+ years ago.......It did me...
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    Smoking

    sallyrnrrt replied to Rosepetal's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had extremely good luck with Chantix, but it is not for everyone, some significant warnings etc.. fortunately i did not have any of them...... This sounds so "little" but cigarettes have been...
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    Thinking about going back after 13 years!!

    sallyrnrrt replied to Swiss9500's topic in Retired Nurses

    do you still have an active pa. lis???? i thought i saw that you did. if inactive in pa., i would apply for re-activation, which has in most state's bon req. for the refresher course. i would try...
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    Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

    sallyrnrrt replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you do re-locate, come down south, WE NEED
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    Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

    sallyrnrrt replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a different assessment on skills lost etc, while in LTC....I feel my assessment skills have to be on "fine tune" as there is a communication barrier in dementia, LTC etc...... very similar to...
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    I am getting written up on Xmas eve.

    sallyrnrrt replied to mommyX2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ok, i have been a rn since 1972....... i still use "a brain list" it will get better............. come up with a system for taking report, then verrify as much as you can of what you are given, what...
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    scrubs and ironing

    sallyrnrrt replied to CT Pixie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    ............. I usually do iron my scrubs, ..... and yes there is front / back crease...spray starch....... prob. my age showing...
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    An Associates Degree Isn't A Real Nursing Degree...Vent!!

    sallyrnrrt replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

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    Thinking about going back after 13 years!!

    sallyrnrrt replied to Swiss9500's topic in Retired Nurses

    For me PHESonline.com was a God send......... Great Program, clinicals, etc. .... They are mostly out of Houston/Stafford area, but I do know they hold programs all around major cities in Texas like...
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    how do I know if I am a strong RN student to start in ICU

    sallyrnrrt replied to nola04's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I never thought twice about starting in critical care. My school did have a 6week elective where we worked where we wanted (clinical site) and I chose CCU. It was awesome, and I knew critical care was...
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    question about BON--probally silly

    sallyrnrrt replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    the Texas BON, policy is that one can be referred to TPAPN (peer assistance prgram), BON can refer, empployer can, or the nurse can refer herself. After TPAPN tx.plan is completed, successfuly,...
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    Help me...BSN with a BA already?

    sallyrnrrt replied to jen122's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A degree is a degree, is a degree........... if one is able to demonstate their worth.....the advance is granted........:) A hospital I recently worked at the CEO & DON were the same person, she...
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    Where do I start

    sallyrnrrt replied to isabella19's topic in Nurses Recovery

    PS: when the time is right, in the process, after BON grants re-instatement conditions... and appropriate refresher courses etc..... done, I had a little problem, finding suitable sites for clinical...
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    Where do I start

    sallyrnrrt replied to isabella19's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations, I wish I did not have the extensive experience with your BON as I have had, but today it is alright .....21yr/c/s. Anyway TxBNE, requires you to submit formal application, call them...
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    Thinking of becoming inactive for a while. Am I nuts?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Vtachy1's topic in Retired Nurses

    Well look at you :) you go girl...... home health setup varries, sometimes transportation furnished, and sometimes they pay expenses for you to use your car etc. but if you decide to "take off for...
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    A Call for Help. Nuuuuurse!

    sallyrnrrt replied to thmpr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are headed in the right direction, your friend is fortunate. One of the things that comes with some sobriety is a reduction in our self centered orientation. Don't be judgemental, some of us...
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    Recovering RNs reorienting to psych specialty?

    sallyrnrrt replied to WoodchuckRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, the psyc.social route was a interesting "safe" work area for me at 2 years......... I learned a lot, and did not have access as I did in critical care. Re: revealing past history, your DUI...
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    I'm getting tired of taking people to the bathroom, pericare, & empowering cna's!!

    sallyrnrrt replied to ilovetheelderly's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Has anyone else in LTC found this? I work for a facility which is part of an acute care hospital. We have had an unbelievable turnover in management lately. Six DON's, Seven ADON's and Five...
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    I'm getting tired of taking people to the bathroom, pericare, & empowering cna's!!

    sallyrnrrt replied to ilovetheelderly's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is a special place in heaven for nurses, and long-term care nurses get to sit at God's feet, I am convinced. I did your job for ten years as an RN and 7 as a CNA. Your post sounded like a...
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    Welcome to our new pain management forum

    sallyrnrrt replied to Brian's topic in Pain Management

    What a great forum. I work in Rehab nursing and pain is a very real part of most of my patients' day. I have always thought it was sad to say a co-working is "addicted" to Vicoden or some such...
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    Now Ive heard it all!!!

    sallyrnrrt replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency

    I hear you, but as a nurse who works on the floor, please consider the fact that while you all downstairs in the ER are coping with overcrowding and nowhere to go with your patients, the nurses on the...