sarasidnic

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1. I think I just ended someone's career

   sarasidnic replied to Asystole RN's topic in General Nursing

   This question is for anybody. I understand the resentment people feel when it comes to drugs and alcohol. We are all brought up differently, raised with different beliefs. However, there is no room for that if your a healthcare professional. I rememb...

2. I think I just ended someone's career

   sarasidnic replied to Asystole RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm glad to hear you did feel bad doing what you know you had to do and that you made sure she did not get behind the wheel of a car. I'm not happy that it made you cry to see that but i'm happy that your the type of person who feels the whole situat...

3. Violation of privacy

   sarasidnic replied to sissykim's topic in Recovery

   Hi, I don't think mercy is the right word. I think support and understanding is nice. I always try to remind myself that we all think and look at things differently. There are people out there that think we let someone remain in pain while we take...

4. Violation of privacy

   sarasidnic replied to sissykim's topic in Recovery

   Don't forget, the chain of custody protects you as well. If I were you i'd let it go. Most bon will tell you that a nursing license is a privledge not a right. It sucks, look on the bright side, at least you have your license. CAT

5. A Beautiful Nightmare

   sarasidnic replied to acaitan29's topic in General Nursing

   I know exactly how you feel. I took my nursing boards 4 years after I gratuated from college. I was constantly telling myself that I had a better shot of winning the lottery than passing my boards. I finally told myself " the hell with it, whats the ...

6. Suspended and Unsure.

   sarasidnic replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

   Do yourself a favor. After you determine what the complaint is if and if you need a lawyer. Don't answer their questions, if you feel you need outside help,get a lawyer. kYou must protect yourself or they'll serve you up like toast. cat19

7. honest opinions

   sarasidnic posted a topic in Recovery

   :mad:Hi Guys, I have a question. I diverted drugs in 2000. Surrendered for three years, was reinstated with a contract. I listen to everyone when they say " you have a documentated drug history,you will always be suspected and it is an unf...

8. question about narcotic dispensing

   sarasidnic replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric

   Looking at this from a different perspective; I am a nurse in recovery and I was hired to work in a nursing home. I was working on 3-11, most supervisors are gone before 5pm. I of course am responsible for all the narcs, which is fine. However, ther...

9. Very disappointed in treatment by fellow co-workers

   sarasidnic replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric

   It is a very common occurance in my state as well. It's unbelievable, isn't it? I worked is facility that was so horrible I started to carry a little digital recorder and taped report and certain situations and interactions they warranted. I told the...

10. Ugh! Had a Munchausen pt today

    sarasidnic replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    One key word that is missing is "intent"

11. Ugh! Had a Munchausen pt today

    sarasidnic replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    If your a student this is a good lesson in remaining objective. It's not easy. In school they say " if a patient comes in who suffered a domestic assault and she or he is your patient. As a nurse you need to provide the same care towards the abuser i...

12. Have you ever had a pt that you knew in real life?

    sarasidnic replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned that nurses are faced with so many situations,you take them as they come. It's probably why nurses are great improvisers. I look at the level of care and how well I know the person. For example, I had to admit one of my father's friends ...

13. Even nurses do stupid things ....

    sarasidnic replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    I remember one time, i think my daughter was 6. She had to do a 5 day titrated dose of prednisone. It took three days before it occurred to me why my normally sweet little girl was acting like the spawn of Satan. "PREDNISONE"

14. Then shouldn't you know better??????

    sarasidnic replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Guys, Were you absent from nursing school the day your instructor gave the lecture on idiots?? They are everywhere, deal with it! I'm glad I paid attention that day because she wasn't kidding

15. Ascending the ladder. PA?

    sarasidnic replied to phoenix14232's topic in Career Support

    Hello, Your going to require a Bachelor degree in something. I don't know if their are accelerated PA programs that are both. I know they offer nurse practitioner programs. Good Luck!!