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Threatened by employer

Sassy-RN replied to wengee's topic in General Nursing

Get out NOW
Red flag?

Sassy-RN replied to Flylik3abr1's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

Yikes.... I don’t like the sound of it. Especially if your gut feeling was that negative from the very
Nursing instructor gave a Warning for being late to first day of clinicals despite emailing her? What should I do?

Sassy-RN replied to faithandfood's topic in General Students

Getting your sister to school is not an emergency. You were wrong. Nursing instructors are tough for a reason. They are teaching responsibility and accountability. Don’t let it happen
Starting ICU tomorrow but Really Wanted Nursery. Should I tell my manager?

Sassy-RN replied to Goldenrod's topic in General Nursing

No. Zip it and get some
Tattoos - Yes or No?

Sassy-RN replied to TiffanyE88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

You look fabulous! Most schools will require them to be covered for clinicals. Each hospital will have it’s own policy to follow. Personally, I would keep them covered until you have a secure job....
I took NCLEX today!!! PVT?

Sassy-RN replied to pthomas89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Congrats!
Seriously?!?

Sassy-RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

I’ve heard some real dozzies! This one is sounds pretty standard to me… But depending on the day - any little thing could make us reach our limit! Feel free to continue venting, that’s what...
On call pay

Sassy-RN replied to Cmb82's topic in General Nursing

$5.50 then time and a half when called
Name certifications/specialties newly licensed nurses can earn quickly

Sassy-RN replied to Evolving_Nurse's topic in General Specialties

All legit specialty certs usually require at least 2 years experience. You are a new nurse, just get some experience under your belt and then worry about specialty certifications
Choosing an Operating Room Specialty

Sassy-RN replied to ORJulez's topic in Operating Room

Ortho is my favorite! Gerneral next...gyno and urology my least
Should I feel guilty?

Sassy-RN replied to RNOrtho's topic in General Nursing

Don’t Answer and Dont feel
Why red seal broken with coude cath?

Sassy-RN replied to Nurseali24's topic in General Nursing

Do you mean to where it attaches to the tubing? Foley Cath kits with the drainage system have the red seal. Coudes are separate, so when needed, the seal is broken and the tubing/drainage system is...
At what point should I be worried?

Sassy-RN replied to takethisanduseitwell's topic in General Nursing

It can take a long time unfortunately.... I personally would not have quit until I knew for sure I had a new gig. Bills need to be
I Don't Know What to DO

Sassy-RN replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

You got this! Do what you have to do get this done! Best of luck to you! 15 years ago when I was in nursing school (with 3 babies at home) I bartended until 2am and was at clinicals at 6am. My gas...
'My Patient died' Facebook post

Sassy-RN replied to miladaniels's topic in HIPAA Challenges

Whether it’s HIPAA or not, posting that is not appropriate for social media. All that does is give a shout out from you looking for attention. If it’s something you need to talk about, then...
How do you decompress?

Sassy-RN replied to BarrelOfMonkeys's topic in General Nursing

Walks in the woods, gardening, soduko, puzzles and
Would this shirt get me into trouble in class?

Sassy-RN replied to FloridaLPN19's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

The fact that you are asking the question proves you that you know it’s not a good
Time to move on?

Sassy-RN replied to Aspiringnurse22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

First off, The first year nursing is always hard! You should be proud of yourself for getting through it.... But,Ummm....let me get this straight... 1) you have been yelled and stomped at by...
Sleeping IM

Sassy-RN replied to chillywil's topic in General Nursing

Not "okay" at all! I'm interested in what the official order is. I'm guessing it's a PRN For something? Not only is this ethically wrong, she/he is not following proper
Nights vs. Days

Sassy-RN replied to nurseontheway's topic in Medical-Surgical

No! I've had way more horrible shifts on over nights then on Days. Mostly because you don't have as many resources. Also sweet little old people with dementia turn into gremlins after
not smart enough

Sassy-RN replied to amynursing's topic in General Students

@tiffanyB12 I didn't state that it was. I said their is MORE to nursing than just good
not smart enough

Sassy-RN replied to amynursing's topic in General Students

Nursing school is very hard! You should be proud of yourself that you're halfway there. After school is done, and boards are passed, there is way more to nursing being "smart." I have seen 4.0...
3 Years In ER, now Critical Care

Sassy-RN replied to Amem92730's topic in Critical Care

First off... you say Graduating in 2015 ? You are new to nursing! You have time to figure out where you feel most comfortable. Many nurses work in various areas before they find their "home." You...
Advice-Getting Hired as a New Grad

Sassy-RN replied to hopefulone25's topic in Operating Room

Take a certified Peri-Op 101
NCLEX-RN

Sassy-RN replied to jadecastanos's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

First off - take the Nclex where you planning on practicing. Then you don't have to worry if there is any transferring of licenses from state to state. But the licensing exams or across the United...

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