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  1. Breach of Confidentiality?

    nurse.sandi replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had to go to the ER in the hospital you worked at? And they put you in the hall? A lot of people walking by know you...they say hi. That is not breach of confidentiality. This is the...

  2. How long to stay at a job you don't like?

    nurse.sandi replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    My coworker and friend passed a half an hour after he got home at 8a. after a hard night shift. My coworker did not feel well and was worried about his attendance policy. Needless to say...that was a...

  3. How long to stay at a job you don't like?

    nurse.sandi replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I have been out for two years and no one has said anything. I think the answer is whatever is best for

  4. Traveling Nursing jobs

    nurse.sandi replied to fery632's topic in Travel

    I worked as a traveler. The best thing is you make really good money and they usually put you in a nice place. Some agencies can place you in a dog friendly apartment if you want to take your pet....

  5. Cali Nursing School Admissions: Standardizing Prereqs

    nurse.sandi replied to carolc415's topic in General Nursing

    I am not from California, but yes you think it should be this way. Also, a national nurses license would be nice

  6. Some advice for a new Student Nurse!!!!

    nurse.sandi replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations. You will eat, sleep, and live nursing. Best of

  7. Delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel (long...)

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

    I want to start by saying I think it is very nice that you are concerned about your mom. I think your mom already knows the answers to these questions. A registered nurse is responsible for the...

  8. post-interview anxiety!

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

    My last hospital job took them five months to bring me in. Try to keep the faith, but I would still send some resumes out..just to be on the safe side. Good

  9. I think I made a mistake

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

    Large hospital? Small hospital? 12 admissions per one nurse? Something is wrong with this

  10. I think I made a mistake

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

    My question exactly. New to the hospital too? Well, give it some time. It should be a littier quieter on midnights. Good luck. Slow down and

  11. Paying for fingerprint?

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Update: Have an interview Monday afternoon with a different company. Will give details when I get back as to what they are requesting. Thanks for the posts. I viewed it the same way you posters did....

  12. Paying for fingerprint?

    nurse.sandi posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    HI. There is a home health agency interested in hiring me. I phone interviewed and the person who now wants me to go get fingerprinted and bring all my documentation to the office. I have been...

  13. What to do for this patient simulation????

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

    What is abnormal? I see one thing that stands right out real

  14. blood exposure question

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

    When working as a nurse one has to pay attention and be extemely careful. Can not imagine something like this happening before I even got out of school. Seek medical care like previous poster

  15. Job offer...finally!

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

    Good for you.

  16. ADN vs BSN

    nurse.sandi replied to Jenni811's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an ADN with a MS. I also have completed 10 classes in my doctorate class. So, my educated guess would say that the difference between ADN and BSN is lots more bookwork and community nursing...

  17. Grad student to RN

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

    When you pass the NCLEX you will be called a RN. You should be treated with respect regardless of your standing as a student or a nurse. It is important to remember your roles as you transition...

  18. Foley Bag hooks on Stryker S3 beds

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

    This is a good question. Probably need to empty it.

  19. Anyone leave nursing for a different profession and come back?

    nurse.sandi replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Tried but did not get far. It is what I

  20. New RN, already making mistakes

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

    I would of passed this information on in my change of shift report. Also, I am old schooled...back in the day we never ever gave a stroke patient a straw even if they were on thin liquids. At my last...

  21. Paying for fingerprint?

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. I heard some nurses were getting credit check and that is another oh come on. For petes sake we are in MI!! LOL. What do they think...we are really doing that great anyway. I am...

  22. Paying for fingerprint?

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for the response. The thing is I have not even applied. They just saw my ad. She could of looked my license up that is public info. I think they are trying to be cheap. She started with the...

  23. Paying for fingerprint?

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I thought the same thing. Thanks for the

  24. what color is your ink?

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

    I was taught black only and never a felt

  25. Injured on the job-very sad

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you. I get a call every day, but from jobs I just can not do. I can not stand on my legs for 12 hours if I had to. I can not lift over a certain amt. and it is not a lot. I can not bend and...