SaderNurse05 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing
When I was in my 20's I was a lot more social with my coworkers. In fact, several of my best frineds are from that group. I think this is pretty rare. In 25 years since then I have had many jobs, had...
If an employee meets the requirements of "reasonable suspicion" they are brought to EHS. We do a drug sceen and a breath ETOH. If they refuse they are put on admin leave and terminated ASAP. If they...
SaderNurse05 replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing
You can do it! I went back at 41 and graduated at 43. I was a much better student this time around. I have thwo children as well, and I agree it was a good example for them to see how important an...
Believe it or not if I feel myself start to goet teary I open the freezer door and stick my head in for 30-60 seconds. It seems to help me stopa as well as keeps my eyes and face from swelling up so...
SaderNurse05 replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing
Does your employer have an EAP (Employee Assistance Program)? They can at the least provide couneling and stress management. Ours helped an employee find care long distance for her father as well. Our...
As an OHN I can say never lie on a physical. For one thing if they do naot have her correct (and complete) medical history including current medications she could die. I have had 2 employees that left...
SaderNurse05 replied to bcollins61's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I just want to say CONGRATS on going back to school. I myself got a GED. It is funny to hear people talk about high school dropouts. I am a high school never went. I am sure there is a learning curve...
SaderNurse05 replied to studentIVlife's topic in General Nursing
Okay, I have been thinking about this 5 minutes and I cannot figure out the spam comments. I have seen it on other threads tonight. Can some please explain this to a tired
SaderNurse05 replied to november17's topic in General Nursing
As an old lab tech I can assure you that you are right. There are several things you can do to mess up labs, from drawing above an IV to putting the blood in the wrong (anticoagulant) tubes. Sounds...
SaderNurse05 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing
Anyone would be overwhelmed with all of that going on! My heart aches for your situation especially with your grandson and your dog, not to mention the job problems. I hope your puppy is okay without...