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syckRN

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  1. Can they do this?

    syckRN replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with "telling it like one sees it" and the post by Sissykim was an honest response. Just not supportive. Not that that is a requirement. Personally, I would like to see more support and less...

  2. Can they do this?

    syckRN replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear traumagyl, You can call the BRN and find out if any complaint has been filed or is pending. Remember this...YOU HAVE RIGHTS! The BRN cannot trample them without good cause. At least talk to an...

  3. Can they do this?

    syckRN replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear Sissykim, Are YOU for real? Whether the person who wrote the original post is addicted or not, there are certain rights and courtesies that are part of the code of ethics for nurses. One of these...

  4. I lost everything

    syckRN replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been there and done that. It's so hard. I recognize though that the person who refused to let me work impaired on February 11, 2005 did me and many many of my "would be" patients...and my...

  5. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

    syckRN replied to Harmony4All's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    NO! NO! NO! Take it from a bipolar nurse. Stigma is alive and well in nursing schools and BRNs. The next thing that will happen for you if you tell is that they will want to know if your are abusing...

  6. What would you do?

    syckRN replied to Hystericka RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you are getting some support and some grilling here. I have a couple of comments. First...you could have applied for workers comp...depression due to stress. That would shut them ALL up. I have...

  7. Can they do this?

    syckRN replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From a Peer in Recovery (me, SyckRN) In many states, NC for sure, any test that is done "for cause" automatically goes to the Board and they WILL investigate. If you haven't diverted or if any...

  8. alternative program to DMU...

    syckRN replied to sunset2010's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi There, I have a similar program in that I left NC's voluntary program when I moved to CA, where I already had an active license. NC was not happy and I am not welcome to work in that state....

  9. Night Shift!!! How do YOU stay awake?

    syckRN replied to khampl's topic in General Nursing

    Get the best sleep you possibly can during the day. I did this by investing in black-out curtains for my windows and earplugs when my kids were going to be home while I slept. Also...turn off the...

  10. Need help with what a nurse-initiated intervention does. Can someone help me please.

    syckRN replied to ptrico's topic in General Students

    I agree with all of the above. I wonder though if a standing protocol...like for mso4 for a palliative pain patient or other, could be a "nurse-initiated" intervention.

  11. A nurse in recovery....long story

    syckRN replied to ruhurtinohio's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks. Life is not easy after experiences like this. It has gotten a lot better since

  12. Letter to the Offended

    syckRN replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    You may be right. I am a newbie to this

  13. Letter to the Offended

    syckRN replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    It is in learning to embrace our differences that we can come together. I am OK with people wanting to form subgroups based on their age, gender, race, creed...that is how the world works. However, I...

  14. nurse certified coder

    syckRN replied to nljac000's topic in General Nursing

    I started doing some coding in my last job. More and more hospitals (and even the government) are looking for RNs to do this. There are training programs. I hear also that it is something that can be...

  15. Your Worst Mistake

    syckRN replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I had been a nurse for about a year. I had two chest pain patients in the ED and both were so unstable that I was literally standing between their stretchers so I could watch them both. Both of their...

  16. Help me and Please tell me if I am doing it right way.

    syckRN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Look for a coach. I know student who failed three times...she got a coach (googled her or something) and passed. Another idea, take practice exams, and lots of them! Finally, a review seminar is not a...

  17. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

    syckRN replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do it Do it Do it. If it is in your heart that you are meant to be a nurse...you owe it to yourself to do it.

  18. was i wrong?

    syckRN replied to goldc8's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. The only thing to think about when someone is diaphoretic and non-responsive is their blood sugar. However, it sounds like that wasn't the issue. If you have altered loc, no...

  19. A quick story to share

    syckRN replied to Bumashes's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like a night to remember. I have had a few of these. It is good that you can remember both things. That will be key in keeping you from succumbing to "hardening."

  20. Need help with malpractice and accountability.

    syckRN replied to EricNY's topic in General Nursing

    Try checking out your state's Nurse Practice Act...most of these use a lot of malpractice and accountability lingo. Also, check out the Nurses Code of Ethics on the ANA website, especially the...

  21. CSUS Spring 2011 hopeful

    syckRN replied to roxy922's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I am a grad student in nursing, but I know about getting in to nursing school and Sac State is one of the hardest because they have SO MANY applicants. If...and I genuinely pray that you do get in...

  22. What do I do?

    syckRN replied to AnonyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at a few hospitals. I think that you will find that you can not allow the personalities of the other nurses to determine where you work. As long as you understand that the newbie is the...

  23. Really scared Nursing Hopeful

    syckRN replied to VannVann2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I decided to become a nurse after I got a BA in psych. I had to start all over. Nothing I had done in the psych program overlapped with any RN program (except English...ha ha). Anyway, I had to WANT...

  24. Pregnancy: best during nursing school or as a new hire?

    syckRN replied to science in flowers's topic in General Nursing

    I had a two year-old and a newborn when I started nursing school. Then, after I had been a nurse for two years I had my third child. Having lived this issue from both sides, I would say having a child...

  25. RN's in Diversion

    syckRN replied to Grandma Mouse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was able to practice, doing direct patient care at about one year (California Diversion