CABRN55

CABRN55 specializes in PACU, HIGH RISK OB, EARLY CVTRANSPLANT.

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1. Should I wash my hands before I pee????

   CABRN55 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

   I'm responding now with a mixture of scientific and anecdotal evidence to support my argument to wash BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER VOIDING. I've been an RN for 34+ years and seen a lot of changes in health...

2. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   To Bedpan76, just knowing there are fellow nurses out there who are saying prayers for me and care make a world of difference. As someone who has been carrying this monkey on my back my entire life I...

3. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   As with so many other things, it's not just the verbage, it's the mental picture that is the problem that lies at the core. We have finally dealt with alcoholism (I think mainly because it's...

4. Need to know please help Bipolar and in school

   CABRN55 replied to jt2007's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   JT: This I know about because I've talked at great length with the attorney with the state's board of nursing in my home state and this is what he (the attorney) says Federal Law states plainly...

5. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I believe I may have said this before in the post that was lost, but it boils down to our profession still having the attitude of the general public. The same attitude that leads to us "eating our own...

6. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I can't find my post anywhere. What do I do? Where do I look? I am getting frustrated. It is as if I just disappeared. Liddle Noodnik, you have been here a long time, could you help mw find my...

7. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I would like to ask a question here in this venue if I might. I recently was placed on disability for bipolar disorder type II (major depressive) with generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD. I was...

8. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Hey Laura, Sorry, I've been out of touch for the last couple of days, too. Things here have been wild and not quite fun. We are treading into some territory where I'm not real familiar and...

9. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   That I couldn't say for sure. But it would give you some leeway. If you haven't been given formal termination notice, such in a formal review or interview say for an written warning with it clearly...

10. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It's been said that "discretion, is the better part of valor", but I much prefer our Arkansas saying "let sleeping dogs lie shut up". I've always taken this saying to heart when dealing with a no win...

11. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Actually, ECT is still used quite a bit. It is used in various inpatient & outpatient settings to treat intractable depression. It appears that it's value lies in making the brain...

12. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Laura, No matter what happen to you in this job, remember what you bring to the world around you is of great value. I just met you and I know that. Don't let what happened to me color what is...

13. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My name is Cindy. I'm not sure how we can connect offsite. This is my first day on this website. But yes, I would like to connect to share with you and help anyway I

14. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It is I that should thank you, Laura, You've made me feel much better, too. It's been a while and I'm working on getting back out in the workforce in another part of the state away from where I've...

15. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    CABRN55 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Absolutely, Laura, always follow what your instincts tell you especially about what your meds are. I mean, always take them as you should, BUT if you don't feel right on what you are taking or the...