Cattnipp

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1. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

   Cattnipp replied to thelittledoe's topic in Stress 101

   The hands-on care is what puts me so behind! while other nurses and techs are willing to ignore pleas to go to the rest room or put the tray closer, etc., I am very attentive to my patients. They ALL say I am the best nurse they ever had and are very...

2. Job Satisfaction/Unsastifaction

   Cattnipp replied to threeholepunch's topic in ADN/BSN

   KelRN215- As a new nurse, I feel it would be better if I stick it out for a year at my present job, if I can survive. Another local hospital only allows their new hires 5 patients each. I feel what my facility is doing is dangerous, not only for the ...

3. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

   Cattnipp replied to thelittledoe's topic in Stress 101

   I was relieved to read your comment, NurseFrustrated. I am also very frustrated. On one hand I don't want to over-burden my PCA/CNA but on the other hand, I don't have enough hands or time to do their job and mine. As a new nurse, this is beyond disc...

4. Job Satisfaction/Unsastifaction

   Cattnipp replied to threeholepunch's topic in ADN/BSN

   I just joined ALLNurses for a similar reason! I need advice from new and seasoned nurses on their experiences and frustrations. I graduated in August, took and passed my boards in September and began employment on a very busy Med/Surg floor the first...

5. Late Decelerations and uteroplacental insufficiency

   Cattnipp posted a topic in General Students

   I hope to get some feedback....I am in my OB rotation now. According to our instructor, the priority nursing action with Late Decelerations of FHR is increase IV fluids. We are also taking ATI exams and ATI says to turn mother to lateral side with la...