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  1. Rent or Buy?👎�

    saskrn replied to Moenine9's topic in General Students

    I kept some of my school books for a few years without using them, and then finally donated them to some (very happy) nursing students. When I started working, I purchased a new drug handbook every...

  2. Nurse wives

    saskrn replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I met my husband when we were still in nursing school long ago, and we've been happily working together side by side for years. It's

  3. Inane scripting

    saskrn replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

  4. Would it be Wrong?

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

    It would be wrong in every conceivable way.

  5. Made a big med error as a student... i'm devastated.

    saskrn replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    The great thing about errors - any errors - is that they're learning moments. If you're anything like me you will never forget this, and you won't make the same error a second

  6. New nurse, need advice

    saskrn replied to Love_Nursing17's topic in General Nursing

    You already know what's right and wrong. You could discuss your issue with the state board of nursing, and then convey that conversation to your manager. It would prove that you're correct, but your...

  7. Add your input re ANA's strategic goals for 2017–2020 ?

    saskrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurse to patient ratios should always be a priority, IMHO. The issue is nothing but a positive one, and increases safety and quality of care. This would also portray nurses in a positive and...

  8. Best Small Cities/Towns Nurse Salary/Cost of Living Ratio

    saskrn replied to stnurse2016's topic in General Nursing

    I'm familiar with Chico, and I think Wenatchee, WA might be somewhat similar. I really like Boise, ID, also, but it's a bit bigger. Eagle, ID is essentially a subdivision, and it used to be a...

  9. When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    saskrn replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    2009.

  10. I am not proud of my track record.

    saskrn replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    Your behavior seems impulsive/compulsive to some degree, and I would explore psychological and/or medical assessment and possible treatment, before providing future patient

  11. Brian Short News

    saskrn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I read this news earlier this evening. May they all

  12. Looking for creative mock code ideas.

    saskrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been in charge of mock codes for years and it's always the same old thing. I really want to try new things and was wondering what you guys might find interesting, fun, or just draw you into the...

  13. I would love any advice here!

    saskrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm an RN of 15 years doing a variety of things - ER, cardiac, neuro, stepdown, yada, yada, yada. Anyways, I haven't worked for several years due to health reasons but have constantly been keeping up...

  14. I would love any advice here!

    saskrn replied to saskrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is a good idea, but I don't think I can do it this time. When I was a travel nurse I used to call the units and ask a lot of questions. It was always helpful. Thanks for the suggestion! Oh, and...

  15. I would love any advice here!

    saskrn replied to saskrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you, it's much appreciated!

  16. I would love any advice here!

    saskrn replied to saskrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much for the reply! This really dies help me as I have NO idea what ratios and staffing matrixes are life in this type of facility. Do they usually have CNAs to help on nights as well?...

  17. RN Pay rates in Seattle and area

    saskrn posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi all, I am considering moving to Seattle in the fall, and have been lurking to see which hospital may be best. I was wondering if anyone could give me a general idea of what the pay might be for an...

  18. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    saskrn replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen Munchausen

  19. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    saskrn replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    My DH had a cross between Steven-Johnson's Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. It was horrible and almost killed him. Also took care of a patient they suspected had Mad Cow disease (the actual...

  20. Student Loans

    saskrn replied to saskrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. :) After a little more investigating, I think I'm going to probably have to apply for loans in Canada. I'm hoping that will

  21. Student Loans

    saskrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a Canadian living in the US and want to further my education in the New Year. I'm going to need some kind of financial assistance to do this, but have no idea how student loans work in the US....

  22. Provincial Wages?

    saskrn posted a topic in International Nursing

    Can anyone give me an idea about what wages are like in any of the provinces? Realistically, how do they compare to your cost of living? I've tried to google, but came up short. All responses would...

  23. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    saskrn replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I give up. I am a horrible nurse, with a huge ego. Is everyone happy now? I was only stating what I have experienced. If I am going to be condemned for it, I will not make the mistake of...

  24. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    saskrn replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    If you were a manager, I'd hope you wouldn't judge your staff or call them names like "ridiculous". Just because you don't like or agree with what I posted, the fact of the matter is that these...

  25. Patients Who Are Prisoners

    saskrn replied to Cameelrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think the most problem I've had with prisoners is in the ER, when I'm drawing BAT's. Of course, they're not sober