SororAKS ADN, RN

ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc

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    Just whining. Pretty bummed.

    SororAKS replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So glad to hear you are getting close to departure! I'm so happy for you and your husband, and sincerely wish you both a bon voyage! Enjoy yourselves! You deserve it :) Actually, I'm not surprised...
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    New to PNAP and trying to connect with others! :)

    SororAKS replied to funnurse142's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very nice to meet you
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    Nurses in disciplinary monitoring who have to cont taking Rx'd narcs

    SororAKS replied to bookjunkie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It depends on the state and the particular med taken. Suboxone is not allowed in most states
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    Cute Tiny Blonde Girl

    SororAKS replied to RachealAnne's topic in Correctional

    I agree with those that have said nursing school will give you a bit more of an idea of what might suit you specialty wise. Regarding looks, I've found attitude and demeanor matters far more than...
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    When does a nurse recognize it's time to be put out to pasture.

    SororAKS replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    I think that given adequate training and a supportive atmosphere, anyone can learn computers. Just because we are "older" doesn't mean we aren't capable of learning. We just got a later start. We all...
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    inpatient rehab support

    SororAKS replied to wifeseekinghelp's topic in Nurses Recovery

    *hug* I know this is very tough for you right now. You are not alone. It sounds like you already have a lot of things in mind, and they sound like they'll be helpful. I started with YOU first,...
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    We shall not regret the past ......

    SororAKS replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do keep fighting and moving forward. It's amazing, considering its 12 years
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    SororAKS replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Not necessarilly just the South. Anti unionist sentiment is in pockets everywhere. The union I helped start was in IN, a very fierce pocket of anti union folks there
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    Bernie Sanders gets NNU nod

    SororAKS replied to Farawyn's topic in Nursing News

    Cheers! I was glad to see
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    Mortality rates for cardiac surgery

    SororAKS posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if someone knows a database or databases where I can find information about an individual hospital or programs that do cardiac surgery, in terms of mortality and complication
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    Mortality rates for cardiac surgery

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Muno
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    failed drug test by First Lab

    SororAKS replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    RNDynamic, they use it because they CAN. I didn't realize there even was EtG until I started my monitoring program, and when I started reading up on it I wasn't comforted at all. So I just did the...
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    SororAKS replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Perhaps the higher taxes might not be so noticeable if we don't have to pay high monthly costs for insurance that we do
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    Strange incident

    SororAKS replied to Scarlettz's topic in Psychiatric

    Most definitely NOT
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    Nurse who has an eating disorder

    SororAKS replied to Em31200's topic in Psychiatric

    Go for it, but don't disclose your own issues with clients (and be very selective about disclosing to staff, management, or anyone at work). Good
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    Passed CCRN

    SororAKS replied to futurecrna1's topic in Critical Care

    Nice
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    Hair products

    SororAKS replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I use Organix brand shampoo and conditioner, with Dove Shower Gel. I do color my hair with L'Oreal hair color, and haven't had a positive test. I also use Almay deodorant and Tom's toothpaste instead...
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    Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    SororAKS replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had almost all of these when I left nursing a number of years ago due to substance abuse. Fortunately I'm taking steps towards getting my license reinstated and am now in sustained recovery. The...
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    SororAKS replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yes. And how many nurses do we know in non unionized facilities that are blackballed and OTD (out the door) for things similar to that outlined above with no recourse? Way, way too many. I wish I were...
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    For StillRN

    SororAKS replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hppy you sound like you're a great sponsor
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    Clinical Decision Unit

    SororAKS replied to _LittleMsRN's topic in Emergency

    Good luck on your new
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    career ladder to ER

    SororAKS replied to Guest02/04/2016's topic in Emergency

    Make the move and apply! The resources above are a very good place to start. Additionally, consider BTLS/ATLS certifications and see if you can get ride time with EMS in your orientation to get a feel...
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    Bullying or Not? Rant!

    SororAKS replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    If someone stands there and taps their foot to get me to hurry up, unless the place is on fire or the patient is coding, I'm going to take my time and do it right. You are new, the paperwork is going...
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    SororAKS replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Great news on the biopsy
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    SororAKS replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I helped unionize a facility that was chronically understaffed. We were always told "We're a family", and "My door is always open" by administration but this did not pan out in either appropriate...