CathyRN06

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1. Attempting to Return to Work After Six Years

   CathyRN06 replied to CathyRN06's topic in Disabilities

   Thanks all for responding and I appreciate your comments. Unfortunately, I've had a relapse and will have to start all over again. Guess I'll never learn to accept my limitations! Thanks again!

2. This is why I am an anxious wreck...

   CathyRN06 replied to gorjos's topic in General Nursing

   A wait of 15 to 30 minutes isn't a long time, it's not unheard of and most will do it if you ask - once you have a working relationship with the other units. Granted, it takes time to get that kind of relationship but it can be done. Furthermore, tha...

3. Another Rant About Rudeness/Bullying/Eating

   CathyRN06 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   LOL.......just had to chuckle!

4. This is why I am an anxious wreck...

   CathyRN06 replied to gorjos's topic in General Nursing

   If they do send the patient anyway, then you write an incident report if the relationships have deteriorated that far. Usually there is a space on the incident report for explanation and you can explain your rationale, putting the patients needs over...

5. Attempting to Return to Work After Six Years

   CathyRN06 replied to CathyRN06's topic in Disabilities

   thanks nursecat64! that was my first thought too and to be honest, I don't want anyone to know. I found I either received sympathy or apathy as a response and I want neither. I feel a little dishonest but I read an article once the mentioned that eve...

6. This is why I am an anxious wreck...

   CathyRN06 replied to gorjos's topic in General Nursing

   I'll tell you what I would do. You work with the nurse who has the transfer and inform her of WHEN you can take the patient. You're right, you are responsible and if you can't give safe patient care then you can't accept that patient at that time. Yo...

7. If you had to do it over again would you?

   CathyRN06 replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

   What a hard question to answer, at least without qualifiers. Given the circumstances I was in at the time I went to school, I would definitely do it again. I had always wanted to be an ER nurse but was married right out of high school and it wasn't i...

8. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

   CathyRN06 replied to cpmom's topic in Retired

   Good luck to you! I'm pullin' for ya!

9. Attempting to Return to Work After Six Years

   CathyRN06 posted a topic in Disabilities

   I was severely ill and am happy to report that I am now doing better and am preparing to go back to work. Question: When I interview, I can anticipate the managers will have concerns because of the gap in employment. I look "fine" and do not appear d...

10. Need to Review and Can't Afford a Refresher Course - Please Help

    CathyRN06 replied to CathyRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I've used Medscape for my CEU's for years, a very good site - thanks. I just want something that will increase my confidence and make me feel competent. Right now there are holes in my memory but I'm good at independent study. Thanks so much everyone...

11. Need to Review and Can't Afford a Refresher Course - Please Help

    CathyRN06 replied to CathyRN06's topic in General Nursing

    :) no, I meant dry....as in technical, facts and figures, rationale's, meds. Maybe I should have clarified that statement. I don't want to take the time for fluff!

12. Need to Review and Can't Afford a Refresher Course - Please Help

    CathyRN06 replied to CathyRN06's topic in General Nursing

    dry's what I'm looking for..........glad you mentioned it!

13. Attn: Nurse Managers - Concerns returning to the workforce?

    CathyRN06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had to abbreviate that a bit to make it fit! I'm going to be returning to the workforce after an illness that has lasted over five years. I previously had never applied for a job that I hadn't received an offer for but unfortunately, I don't expect t...

14. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    CathyRN06 replied to cpmom's topic in Retired

    I know this thread was started quite a while ago but I wanted to lend some encouragement to those of you who have failed the test repeatedly. First of all, if you can complete nursing school, you can pass the NCLEX. Remember how many people didn't ma...

15. Need to Review and Can't Afford a Refresher Course - Please Help

    CathyRN06 replied to CathyRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again all! I found this wonderful flash card site. Has almost anything you would want to look up: lMedical Flashcards Great for a review.