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  1. Injured on the job-very sad

    nurse.sandi posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was injured on the job several years ago. I am now considered partially disabled. I have a lifting restriction which is holding me back from getting a lot of jobs. Plus now I can not stand on my...

  2. Is there a nursing shortage or not?

    nurse.sandi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am sure many members are tired of this subject, but I am new here. My question is after reading the threads and reviewing the literature on the nursing shortage and future demands. I do not...

  3. Took pre-requisites 17 years ago - should I retake?

    nurse.sandi replied to tealvr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sometimes the sciences do need to be repeated because they are over a certain amount of years old. But I am not an expert..so you need to contact the nursing program you want to go to. Good

  4. Moving to Albany NY or Seratoga Springs

    nurse.sandi replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in New York Nursing

    Guess you are the expert. Thanks for this valuable

  5. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    nurse.sandi replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I corrected my statement. In my opinion it is not up to a nurse to say someone is dependent or addicted. I mentioned the word addicted. Go figure. I guess just to start a debate. Sorry I offended...

  6. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    nurse.sandi replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, well , excuse me...addiction, dependency problem,..either one is not a nurse's

  7. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    nurse.sandi replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital implemented bedside change of shift report to include patient, and family. It was so uncomfortable and we never could get out on time. Also, did not get paid for

  8. My reality of becoming an RN

    nurse.sandi replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am sorry for your bad time. However, I do understand. Good

  9. Degrees That Employers Want

    nurse.sandi replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Who is we? I worked with more ADNs than

  10. Do I ask people to be references for me?

    nurse.sandi replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    I just ask. I have never been told

  11. Applying for new RN position, put down former (bad) supervisor?

    nurse.sandi replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I asked the same question to my peers and they said put down two words...human

  12. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    nurse.sandi replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    allergies can make your eyes glazed...just

  13. literature submission

    nurse.sandi replied to naitata's topic in General Nursing

    I saw something the other day about this topic on this site, but do not know where. Did you google it already? Maybe it is in the student

  14. Thank you gift?

    nurse.sandi replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    I was given an angel pin that I put on my badge, if you are allowed to do that. Now it is in my collection of nursing

  15. Cant get a job! Need help

    nurse.sandi replied to krcmom's topic in Nursing Career

    You did not say you wanted to go get a BSN, but just a thought. Maybe you can get a federal grant or a scholarship. It is worth checking into..if you want to go back to school. Good

  16. Did I doublecross her?

    nurse.sandi replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Nursing Career

    I would feel bad, too. It is ok. You have feelings. You will find a job that is meant for you. Good luck.

  17. now I am in trouble

    nurse.sandi replied to lizbots's topic in Nursing Career

    Bring up the topic of unions with your coworkers and see what they think. or watch em get up and walk

  18. now I am in trouble

    nurse.sandi replied to lizbots's topic in Nursing Career

    Three floors..three aides. Hm. I would of argued that point with my supervisor. Seems like a huge safety issue with those numbers. But maybe there is different rules for your unit versus the other...

  19. Do you do venipunctures as a nurse?

    nurse.sandi replied to CassB's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school..they made it a point to let us know it was their job to prepare us for

  20. I think I made a mistake

    nurse.sandi replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    After working a high aquity unit..I think med surge is easier but more documentation because of a higher case load. But thats my

  21. I think I made a mistake

    nurse.sandi replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    Great

  22. Tell me about continuing education credits

    nurse.sandi replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    The state I live in requires one ceu of pain management. The other 24 are our

  23. Tell me about continuing education credits

    nurse.sandi replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    You need to vist your

  24. Lot's Of RN Jobs, Experience Not Required

    nurse.sandi replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Its really cold there in the

  25. Lot's Of RN Jobs, Experience Not Required

    nurse.sandi replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Was going to take a job in Minot. But changed my mind after the way the realtor talked down to me. Good luck. Supposedly oil has been found