Thunderkat

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1. i need some feedback regarding h.s. care.

   Thunderkat replied to melodebbz's topic in General Nursing

   This is kinda on the same subject.... we had a rough draft policy on Pain management in our report book and we were asked to comment on it.... Mind you We are a STATE PSYCH HOSP... i work on the forensic unit.... The crimminally insane...... well, on...

2. What's your families reaction when you discuss nursing condition's???

   Thunderkat replied to askater's topic in General Nursing

   I work in forensic pysch. The crimminally insane who are not crimminally responsible. My hubby is always glad to see me walk thru the door after my day is done, we talk about my job alot, he finds it fascinating, he gets the hebbie geebies when he...

3. Have you ever reported a physician for malpractice or incomptence?

   Thunderkat replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

   I reported a doctor who was treating my husband.... He diagnosed my husband as having anxiety and the prescribed Xanax 2 mg 3 times a day. Wayyyyyyyyy to much........... My husband had crushing back injuries L4 thru S1 from a work injury (he was a ...

4. who is the Boss?

   Thunderkat replied to mdslabod's topic in Activism

   I think you have to deal with it on a case by case basis. I have had some doc who truly appreciated us nurses and then I have some who were just the most miserable %$**$(%$(% on the face of the earth. I had one incident in particular where I was pu...

5. Watches

   Thunderkat replied to Whisper's topic in General Nursing

   I would be lost with out my trusty old friend..timex....waterproof and handy. I tried a lapel watch and it gave me a headache reading it. I think my watch has a lower risk of harming a patient than some of my coworkers with the extreme nails and ri...

6. Holiday gifts for Coworkers....Help!!

   Thunderkat replied to Thunderkat's topic in General Nursing

   Truly inspiring!!!! gotta love the snowman poop!!!! Keep the ideas coming.........I am so glad I have this site to come to and share thoughts and ideas You are all the Best!!!! thanks!!!! Kat

7. Holiday gifts for Coworkers....Help!!

   Thunderkat posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone.... Since the holiday season is coming up I was wondering if we could all share ideas about gift giving in the workplace..... I have ideas like I am giving this hand care thing called silken hands by MaryKay but..... I work with alot of ...

8. HELP my dry hands!!!!

   Thunderkat replied to OneChattyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I had dry cracked painful hands and I started using bag balm and it helped alot.... But then I found This product from of all things Mary kay.... it is silken hands..... It is a three step deal where you use a cleanser and a penetrating moisturiser a...

9. Malpractice Insurance???

   Thunderkat replied to Thunderkat's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I am going to print out all of these replies and bring them to work..... I think it is an important issue. I appreciate it.

10. Malpractice Insurance???

    Thunderkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today at work we had a very heated debate on Malpractice Insurance..... We were arguing about how much, if at all you can count on your hospital or facility to back you up in the event of an incident that turns into a lawsuit . Apparently one of my...

11. In-House Interview Tomorrow

    Thunderkat replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry I am listening to a Steve Miller Band Cd.....but like the song says..... Dress nicely for your interview and shine on..... Some questions that might be asked might be: 1 why did you choose to be a nurse???? 2. What qualities do you feel...

12. Which Shift?

    Thunderkat replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    I love days..... I thrive on the busy fast pace and It makes the 8 hrs seem to fly. I worked nights for a long time and loved it. But then my hubby became a whiner and I went to days to make him happy. Day shift is great for me......and I actually...

13. Need Help!

    Thunderkat replied to Feldner's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to me when I was a brand spanking new nurse and it really had a profound effect on me: I was working on a pediatric med/surg floor. I had a little girl who was very sick. She was a post op ORIF bilat hips. She lost alot of blood duri...

14. Forensic Nursing

    Thunderkat replied to txlvn's topic in Forensic

    I am not sure if it is a state to state thing, but here in WV lpn's can become certified on forensic nursing and etc

15. Attitude Adjustment

    Thunderkat replied to P_RN's topic in Relations

    Carol.... I just read your post and girl... you rock!!!! I have to say that teamwork is the answer. I work in a field where we have to be a team or some one's going to get seriously hurt I just wanted to tell you... Well said, my dear!!!!