luvkitties

luvkitties has 9 years experience and specializes in geri, med/surg, neuro critical care.

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1. May I speak to Dr. so&so?

   luvkitties replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

   I would be willing to bet there isn't a single sporting goods store on the planet that would carry a cup to fit the massive set she grew that night... Way to go! :bowingpur

2. Is this common practice or was I in the wrong??

   luvkitties replied to Sassylil14u's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats on the interview...good luck!

3. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   luvkitties replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I don't want to identify myself as a nurse; my family, however, isn't so bashful

4. Someone's Family member almost died today.

   luvkitties replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

   That was beautiful, Mara...did you write it?

5. Will I get fired?

   luvkitties replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

   :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

6. Will I get fired?

   luvkitties replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

   You just don't get it...this has NOTHING to do with that nurse...this has EVERYTHING to do with your poor attitude and your lack of responsibility. Nobody gives a flying fig about what that nurse does or doesn't do in her spare time...and it's no one...

7. Have you helped/saved anyone while off duty?

   luvkitties replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

   LOL...I would have been like "umm...YOU'RE WELCOME!"

8. Nursing candy bars

   luvkitties posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone want a KitKatacholamine? How about a Diuresis Peanut Butter cup? Or perhaps diaphoresis pieces? Maybe a 100 Grand Mal Seizure? Milky Wenkebach?

9. What would you have done?

   luvkitties replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   Reading your post, I'm reminded of a similar situation that occurred when I was an aide. I had a lady who was a feeder and was also frequently incontinent. One evening after helping her with supper, I checked her undergarment--sure enough, she needed...

10. Can Anyone Tell Me WHY.......

    luvkitties replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Finding dried blood on the glucometer after you've already touched it :barf01:

11. Blood splatter

    luvkitties replied to Beijos's topic in General Nursing

12. Feeling unappreciated?

    luvkitties replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    You must really go above and beyond the call of duty :chuckle:roll:roll:chuckle

13. Do you know the right answer?

    luvkitties replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

14. positive drug test help

    luvkitties replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I've taken a drug test, I've always had an opportunity to list the medications (prescription or otherwise) that I have taken so they know ahead of time in case it shows up in my sample. Did they not ask you the same thing?

15. First Contaminated Needlestick

    luvkitties replied to Nurs0706's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you...although I haven't stuck myself with a contaminated needle, I was exposed to a pt's blood, and it came in contact with an open sore I had on my thumb. Getting tested was definitely scary; I went through the typical em...