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    Casual employee line

    Sassy-RN replied to Nursesm867's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Totally agree! Find a union steward or union rep and get this nonsense
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    Hipaa violation

    Sassy-RN replied to nurse2097482's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    What you have described does not sound like it will end well for you. Huge violations have been made. I've seen people get fired for way
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    Sassy-RN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Don't talk religion or politics with patients or coworkers- problem
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    Any urgent care LPN's?

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

    I worked in Urgent Care as an LPN while going back to school for my RN. I really liked it. I learned a lot saw some interesting stuff. But, I came from a clinic
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    Trying to find work as a new LPN - need your experiences to help me out please

    Sassy-RN replied to greatdanemom2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You might have to take a position a little farther away, or one that may not be what you want, to get some experience. Good luck with your
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    NCLEX RN on 6/28 and think I Failed

    Sassy-RN replied to bostongirl128's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Chill… I guarantee you that you have
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    File this one under "things I think but won't say"...

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

    Oh! I've said this out loud (to friends, family and Co-workers) MANY
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    I cant decide between two jobs

    Sassy-RN replied to Deekay8's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like then bigger hospital / longer term is more desirable. Just be honest with your manager- if she/he is a decent person they will understand. If they don't- better that you
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    Starting nursing school with a 3 year old

    Sassy-RN replied to linzipinzi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I started I had a kindergartner, a 2 1/2 year old and a 6 month old. I'm not going to say it was easy... It was very tuff! But I got my LPN, RN and then BSN in 5 years. My kids were the driving...
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    Checks with no funds

    Sassy-RN replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You have earned your degree and work hard! You shouldn't have to worry if your paycheck will clear or
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    Checks with no funds

    Sassy-RN replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds fishy-
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    Do I need to report to BON?

    Sassy-RN replied to NerdyRN26's topic in General Nursing

    If it's reportable, have no worries- your fomer employee will do that for
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    Is this what nursing is about?

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

    No- this is not what all nurses are like. This is what all catty, immature, "I'm not happy with my life" people are like, and they are everywhere, in all professions. Just your best to not get sucked...
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    You should know better

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

    -The vodkas I need after almost every
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    Disclosing that you cared for a pt??

    Sassy-RN replied to Kamphaus5's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This has happened to me twice. I had posted a happy Birthday message on a friends page and her sister recognized me as being one of her nurses and commented, "thanks for taking great care of me after...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

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

    I had a patient that told me she has ortho static
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    medication question

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

    I would have given it
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    Questions for all Med surg nurses

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

    Nurse to patient ratio can be 3-5 on days 4-5 on evening s and 5-7 on nights ( strictly surgical floor). We do have have phlebotomists but all PICCs, central lines and ports, we draw. It depends on...
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    Timing aspart insulin after blood sugar check

    Sassy-RN replied to AVRN87's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You should check your facilities policy on that. Those times seem a little too spread out. The hospital I work at we give the insulin right after it is
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    Med-Surg & Pharm

    Sassy-RN replied to 2016New's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Down load APPs such as Davis and Saunders etc...and take practices question! The apps are set up so you can focus on specific areas, cardiology, oncology etc.... Do Your practices quizzes and read the...
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    nurses dating nurses?

    Sassy-RN replied to rnski's topic in Nursing Humor

    Why not? It would be nice to vent to someone about work over dinner without grossing them out! ( like I do to my husband of 13 years all the time!)
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    "A Day In the Life of Nurse Eye Roll'

    Sassy-RN replied to bigsick_littlesick's topic in Nursing Humor

    Love it!! Another blog for me to follow! In this line of work, you have to find/enjoy the humor or you will
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    It was just one of those nights

    Sassy-RN replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Nursing Humor

    Been there done that! Haha! My family is now almost trained that after working a 12 hour shift that 1) house WILL be picked up before mom gets home. 2) Either you cook or you starve 3) DO NOT wake me...
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    Continuing Education

    Sassy-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are some website that offer FREE CEU's that are credible? Or, for a small fee for unlimited topics. Not only to earn my needed CEU's, but sometimes I just want a refresher on some
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    RN with restrictions,NC, Needing to network

    Sassy-RN replied to mountaintop12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you considered at Chemical Dependency unit? Your history may actually benefit you in a facility like that. I know it does for