Sadala ADN, RN

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    Why I Refuse Flu Shot

    Sadala replied to Steve123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Anecdotal evidence for or against the flu shot is just that - anecdotal. As in, not scientific. We get flu shots (and other immunizations) because scientific data backs up the conclusion that it...
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    Mandatory flu shots????

    Sadala replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We're about thirteen years past the 90's. It's pretty simple. You can choose not to get the shot, and facilities can choose not to hire your or to have you in their facility for your clinicals....
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    Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

    Sadala replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Say whaaa? Expediency trumps intelligence with management. Every
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    HIPAA question...

    Sadala replied to AngelfireRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Putting down the NAME of your employer (unless its a professional work related account that represents the employer) IS just asking for trouble. Sharing details or evincing anything other than a...
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    Is your Hospital requiring a copy of your diploma or transcripts?

    Sadala replied to floridaboundrn's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I don't see this as a big deal. And if it weeds people out, so much the better. Improved pt safety and a better profile for nurses who legitimately hold the title. I'm working very hard...
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    Is your Hospital requiring a copy of your diploma or transcripts?

    Sadala replied to floridaboundrn's topic in General Nursing

    They charged me about five bucks. I had to get a copy of my bachelor's degree to attend nursing school and obtain credit for my prereqs (and it is VERY old. And yes, they could still find it). Its...
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    Stop complaining about your job - It could be worse.

    Sadala replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Everything's relative. Sure, it can always be worse (for anyone in any situation). That doesn't mean that people's feelings about their current situation are invalid. On the other hand... If you are...
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    "Difficult" Patients

    Sadala replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That really is the crux of it. Pt/family/whomever feels they have no control. I never really know how to handle these. I don't usually have control of the things about which they are
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    Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    Sadala replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm a Christian but I have to say that conversations like these leave me feeling a bit unsettled. I want to ask, "Why does it matter?" Are the "Christian" nurses (or those who self identify in that...
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    Bite Release Pressure Point

    Sadala replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I was working inpatient
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    Do nurses get fired often?

    Sadala replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why would it be any of your business? Just out of curiosity. She's not asking YOU to sleep with the guy. Interesting as well that it is the nurse you'd try to "get fired." You never said a thing...
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    Bite Release Pressure Point

    Sadala replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry OP! A psych pt once bit me on the forearm and it was a good ten minutes before we could get her to release. I had a perfect set of teeth in the form of a scar on my arm for over two years....
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    Nursing student lied about me to my manager, and I cannot prove it.

    Sadala replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sort of confused (as per usual...). As a current student, I report off to both the CI AND to the nurse assigned to the pt with whom I am assigned. I also keep them both abreast of ANYTHING that...
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    Teaching, in nursing process

    Sadala replied to Kimynurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Teaching is an intervention. Interventions fall under
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    I am a nervous wreck!!!

    Sadala replied to beautyrn16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok. I give up. What's the "good pop up?" I mean... no
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    aspergers

    Sadala replied to jose2010's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Asperger's is officially about to fall from the books of the upcoming DSM V. Just an FYI. But really, in respect to any field you should look at your strengths and weaknesses and then decide if that...
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    Getting into nursing school with a mental illness? Is it going to be possible?

    Sadala replied to lntm2925's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Your school requires seven years of medical history? That's a little extreme... My school required a physical that said I was healthy enough to attend. Period. Also, I turned in one month of...
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    Getting into nursing school with a mental illness? Is it going to be possible?

    Sadala replied to lntm2925's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm confused. Why didn't the doctor who was following your epilepsy keep you on the medication if that was the case? I wouldn't let one physician dc a med another physician was giving me just...
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    Nicknames unprofessional?

    Sadala replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    People always shorten my name and I'm fine with that. I use my full name in business correspondence. Otherwise, I shorten it as well. No
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    Sadala replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think it appears particularly professional.
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    Nurse Calling In Scripts to Pharmacy Illegally

    Sadala replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse here got her license grabbed up asap due to calling in meds for a family member in the name of the physician for whom she worked - antibiotics I believe. It wasn't the first time she'd done...
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    For extroverts...please don't ask me

    Sadala replied to hazyblue's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Now the OP is responsible for the feelings of other people?
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    Nurses can't be punished for violating HIPAA

    Sadala replied to MikeyBSN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Umm, just the first two things listed are enough to scare
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    How far would you commute to an OB job?

    Sadala replied to Guest694054's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It really depends upon how much a commute would bother you. I have only had very short stints of time where I didn't commute 45 min to 1 1/2 h to get to work. Now I'm in school, AGAIN, and I commute...
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    1st 6 Months

    Sadala replied to doubleA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll bet THIS is popular with employers. It may (possibly, dependent upon the integrity of the state agency following up - wait, did I just say integrity and state in the same sentence?) save your...