sunnyskies9

sunnyskies9 has 7 years experience.

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   Holiday Bonus

   sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

   My first year in nursing back in 2011, I got a nominal $500 bonus. But it at least showed that they cared. It made me feel just a bit more valued. Since then, the only thing I've received is some...
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   Holiday Bonus

   sunnyskies9 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone here get a holiday bonus from their company? Or are those a thing of the
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   HIPAA violation?

   sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I'm going to clarify a few things. MunoRN seems to understand. My inpatient role is strictly education on their diagnosis, treatment, activity restrictions and our program. It does not involve direct...
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   HIPAA violation?

   sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   We were consulted by her cardiologist to start her in our program. She is not technically a family member,
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   HIPAA violation?

   sunnyskies9 posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I received a text from a family member that my husband's aunt had been admitted to the hospital where I work. It just so happens that my department received an order for an inpatient consult. So I got...
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   Can nurses live a luxurious life?

   sunnyskies9 replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

   I do. But I'm also married to an engineer, childless, and debt-free. It is possible if you play your cards
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   Need Help Memorizing Pressors?

   sunnyskies9 replied to Lauren RN's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for posting! I'm in the beginning stages of studying for the CV-BC exam, and I'm sure a lot of these drugs will be on the exam. Will definitely be following on
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   Should I quit nursing school?

   sunnyskies9 replied to Guest1005095's topic in General Students

   Unrelated, but if you are wanting a job that pays well and good job security, you need to get into some sort of engineering or other science field working for the
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   Fell asleep during clinical.

   sunnyskies9 replied to lolplayingnurse's topic in General Students

   I don't have any advice on how to deal with your instructors and your director as far as you digging yourself out of this situation, but I came here to say that it is imperative you work on your...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    sunnyskies9 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    After 10 years of jumping from diet to diet, I finally just said screw it to diets in May last year. I have never felt better and have never felt so free from the constant worry about what or when I...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    sunnyskies9 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of the fitness competitors you know, do they REALLY enjoy it? Or do they feel stuck because that's what they've known for so long? I don't admire fitness competitors, because I know the level...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    sunnyskies9 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    This topic is a dead horse continually being beaten, and frankly, I'm so sick of reading articles like this. Why can't we first focus on loving ourselves, on being self-compassionate and forgiving of...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you chimed in because I've wondered if the work environment is better in CA because of the unions. I am totally pro-union, especially when it comes to our profession where we constantly and...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. I don't need extra monetary compensation or gifts. I want respect, and it would be nice that my employer has my back and cares about each person. I want to be able to place my full...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    Upstanding employers are not unheard of, though. Look at Huffington Post, for example. They are very focused on their employees' wellness and see value in keeping happy, healthy employees, as it...