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saskrn

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  1. Working with a racist

    saskrn replied to xmaxiex's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't talk to her, ignore her, don't respond. Then maybe she'll leave you

  2. Insoles?

    saskrn replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Birkenstock all the way!

  3. That annoying nursing shoe problem...

    saskrn replied to Mommy2Katiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    I have multiple arch issues and am recovering from multiple foot fractures, brusing etc, and Lord know what else is going on in my foot! Anyways, I have learned the hard way that the ONLY shoes I can...

  4. Nurses and Defibrillation

    saskrn replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've travelled to many different facilities, not only were we allowed to defibrillate, but it was expected! With alot of the nurses, it seemed to depend on what their comfort level was with that...

  5. motorcycle accidents

    saskrn replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    The motorcycle accidents that I remember most are.... 1) my sister was riding her Shadow, had a collision, and lost her baby. The doctor had told her just a couple of days before that she wasn't...

  6. Sexual harrasment paper...need help

    saskrn replied to luvnsg's topic in General Nursing

    DH, who is also an RN, was sexually harrassed about 7 years ago. I think my reaction was stronger than his! Maybe it's a guy

  7. How did you find out about allnurses?

    saskrn replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea...it was years

  8. Help! - problems with travel contract

    saskrn replied to ColdFusion's topic in General Nursing

    I have travelled for years, and I am sorry, but you are incorrect. It has happened to me personally twice, and it has also happened to others I know, as well as others I've heard of. IMHO, blanket...

  9. Last tear...is it physical or emotional?

    saskrn replied to Scarlette's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's a tough one! I guess the only people who can really answer that question, aren't here to answer. I'm sorry for the loss of your

  10. Help! - problems with travel contract

    saskrn replied to ColdFusion's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, when you give them permission to deposit, you also give them permission to fix "errors" or whatever you want to call them, and these companies are VERY well know for going into your...

  11. Help! - problems with travel contract

    saskrn replied to ColdFusion's topic in General Nursing

    Many travelers do that. It sometimes works depending on how you have your accounts set up. For example, if they are two accounts within the same bank, or if there are fees to transfer to one bank...

  12. Help! - problems with travel contract

    saskrn replied to ColdFusion's topic in General Nursing

    They can go into your account and remove money they have deposited. I hate travel

  13. What does your spouse do?

    saskrn replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    My DH is a SICU RN. The first time I saw him was at RN school years ago, and I knew I would marry him someday. He also does ALL the cooking, and helps with cleaning and everything else. I love him to...

  14. Working Holidays

    saskrn replied to Fun2's topic in General Nursing

    Why should it matter whether or not a person has kids? I think the same rules should apply to

  15. Advice for GN

    saskrn replied to Bridge's topic in Emergency

    Be assertive. Don't let the "new grad" title dictate your actions and knowledge base, if you know what I mean. We've all been there, and you will do

  16. How many nurses here have their license currently suspended?

    saskrn replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I would clarify with the BON EXACTLY what your work parameters are. Then I would see if the facility really had grounds for termination. And finally, I would still speak with an...

  17. Merry Christmas!

    saskrn replied to fence's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Merry Christmas to you, as well! I wish you peace and safety through the holidays and New Year!

  18. My Sister Has CHF

    saskrn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I wish I had some good suggestions, but unfortunately it comes down to meds, etc. On a more positive note, my sister was diagnosed with CHF and A fib at the age...

  19. Dr. Phil made nice...

    saskrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today on Dr, Phil, he made a statement about how nice nurses, teachers and single parents were. He also read a letter from his 2 sisters that are nurses. I guess that was his

  20. Help! - problems with travel contract

    saskrn replied to ColdFusion's topic in General Nursing

    I have travelled for 8 years, and unfortunately, I have been in your position before. IMO, you very well may be terminated. Also, when I went through this, my recruiter lied to me for days, telling...

  21. Do nurses really eat their young?

    saskrn replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    Do "nurses eat their young"? Yes, mostly, I think they do. How should I deal with this situation?????? Do your job, show them that you are intelligent, competent and strong, and don't let them push...

  22. Your help is much appreciated on this poll.

    saskrn replied to Jetman's topic in Emergency

    I used to travel nurse, and have never seen an ER diff either. The only differential I ever saw for a specialty was $3.50, and it was for ICU. It should have been higher...they treated their nurses...

  23. I Passed! I Passed!! I PASSED!!!

    saskrn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you!

  24. Nursing Job Titles in Triage

    saskrn replied to nancywelch's topic in Telephone Triage

    Nurse

  25. Please Help Me!

    saskrn replied to Desperate_2_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Call the nursing school and BON. After all, they are the ones you have to answer