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saskrn

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  1. Crossing Professional Boundaries

    I've had patients give me small gifts before, although I strongly declined. My manager said they were small, so it was ok. Anyways, if a patient asked me out, I would say something like "sorry, I...
  2. Crossing Professional Boundaries

    I've had patients give me small gifts before, although I strongly declined. My manager said they were small, so it was ok. Anyways, if a patient asked me out, I would say something like "sorry, I...
  3. help 4th semester/boards

    I didn't study for the Canadian exam or for the NCLEX, and I didn't have any problems. I finished the NCLEX in 75 questions. And it's not because I'm Einstein either! lol This may sound overly...
  4. help 4th semester/boards

    I didn't study for the Canadian exam or for the NCLEX, and I didn't have any problems. I finished the NCLEX in 75 questions. And it's not because I'm Einstein either! lol This may sound overly...
  5. Starting Psych and OB, any advice?

    I remember both of those rotations, but it was years ago. For what it's worth, in psych all I did was try to use open ended questions when talking with my patients. I felt like an idiot because we...
  6. Starting Psych and OB, any advice?

    I remember both of those rotations, but it was years ago. For what it's worth, in psych all I did was try to use open ended questions when talking with my patients. I felt like an idiot because we...
  7. Resignation the right way

    Can you go to TPTB and just ask for a reduction in hours? Surely they would approve that, since they probably need the
  8. Resignation the right way

    Can you go to TPTB and just ask for a reduction in hours? Surely they would approve that, since they probably need the
  9. Nurses being victims of workplace bullys.

    I think it may be a combination of things - self esteem issues, respect issues, power trip/control issues... I think that nurses get bullied by so many different departments and disciplines, that it...
  10. Nurses being victims of workplace bullys.

    I think it may be a combination of things - self esteem issues, respect issues, power trip/control issues... I think that nurses get bullied by so many different departments and disciplines, that it...
  11. Shocked and angry. Need new job.

    I've worked in several rural hospitals as well, and I agree 100%. I didn't really look at it that
  12. Shocked and angry. Need new job.

    I've worked in several rural hospitals as well, and I agree 100%. I didn't really look at it that
  13. Shocked and angry. Need new job.

    I've done a bit of everything, and I don't really see how a birthing unit would have alot of similarities with ER or ICU. But that's just my perspective. "shining stars"? Oh, give me a
  14. Shocked and angry. Need new job.

    I've done a bit of everything, and I don't really see how a birthing unit would have alot of similarities with ER or ICU. But that's just my perspective. "shining stars"? Oh, give me a
  15. i need help

    I sure can understand your position, and agree wholeheartedly. Alcohol needs to be used responsibly or not at
  16. i need help

    I sure can understand your position, and agree wholeheartedly. Alcohol needs to be used responsibly or not at
  17. i need help

    I think the only way you will know for sure if you will lose your licenses, is to contact the BON's. Ultimately, it is up to them. I'm not sure what you can do with the felony. IF you have a...
  18. i need help

    I think the only way you will know for sure if you will lose your licenses, is to contact the BON's. Ultimately, it is up to them. I'm not sure what you can do with the felony. IF you have a...
  19. Sorry, I forgot to add.... :Melody: :Melody: :hbsmiley: :Melody:
  20. Sorry, I forgot to add.... :Melody: :Melody: :hbsmiley: :Melody:
  21. Concerned about this and other sites

    I was horrified to find me and DH both there. The info was outdated though, and not completely
  22. Concerned about this and other sites

    I was horrified to find me and DH both there. The info was outdated though, and not completely
  23. I'm writing up the CNA at my LTC facility

    Maybe you and the other nurse can write her up "together" - it's the best of both worlds. You're addressing the issue while empowering the other nurse. She needs to learn how to deal with these...
  24. I'm writing up the CNA at my LTC facility

    Maybe you and the other nurse can write her up "together" - it's the best of both worlds. You're addressing the issue while empowering the other nurse. She needs to learn how to deal with these...
  25. HELP!!! with ACLS Drugs!

    In my experience, there is nothing else to do but memorize them and try to understand all of the physiology. IMO, if you understand the physiology, then you'll "understand" what drugs to give. You...