katsanrn

katsanrn specializes in Med-Surg, ER, Hospice.

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1. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

   katsanrn replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

   I have read the post on this subject and I say good job to all you. To the new nurses and the nurses to be, just remember to check the five rights of medication adminastration and don't be afraid to be a patient advocate, that is a BIG part of our jo...

2. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

   katsanrn replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

   A few years ago my husband and I and another couple had been planning on taking a trip to Texas for a fishing tourament. So, I request the time of from work, the powers that be say no (go figure). Anyway I get this bright idea to switch shifts with t...

3. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   katsanrn replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   sdawn, We have all been where you are now and have had similar experiences with the "nice or nasty" nurse. I personally was a late in life student and had varied life experiences that allowed me to toughen up my skin a little. The best advice I can...

4. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   katsanrn replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   This is my first post so here goes. The reason I became a nurse is a interesting story. I first thought of becoming a nurse when I was in my teens, however, life had other plans for me. I became a teen mom and wife so that, for me, took priority. I h...