HiddencatBSN

HiddencatBSN BSN

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  1. Riots in Minneapolis

    HiddencatBSN replied to TomPaine's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    How many protests have you been to, because I’ve been to MANY over the years and it’s never unclear if it’s peaceful protesters being pepper sprayed, clubbed, kicked, beat or

  2. Riots in Minneapolis

    HiddencatBSN replied to TomPaine's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Oh I definitely have. It’s been my biggest disappointment in nursing as a

  3. Riots in Minneapolis

    HiddencatBSN replied to TomPaine's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    MLK did preach nonviolence (he was also very critical of capitalism and the failings of our system but I don’t see you quoting anything on how capitalism is inherently unjust here) and he was...

  4. Ethical Issues

    HiddencatBSN replied to RN2020scm's topic in General Nursing

    Double post in

  5. Ethical Issues

    HiddencatBSN replied to RN2020scm's topic in General Nursing

    I’m going to give her the credit to know what she likes and wants for herself without being weirdly moralistic and unable to recognize that Weiner’s case is different due to lack of consent

  6. Emotionally drained

    HiddencatBSN replied to em3120's topic in General Nursing

    Trauma Stewardship is also supposed to be an excellent read and is on my book pile right

  7. Interested in L&D/NICU, but should I start in Med-Surg?

    HiddencatBSN replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed with everyone above- there’s certainly no harm in starting in adult med surg and if that’s where you’re able to get a job there’s a lot you can learn there- but that’s true if any...

  8. Emotionally drained

    HiddencatBSN replied to em3120's topic in General Nursing

    How much do you work? Do you take vacation time? What do you do for yourself to feel good on your off days? I couldn’t tell you if you’re burned out and need a break or if you’ve just reached a...

  9. Ethical Issues

    HiddencatBSN replied to RN2020scm's topic in General Nursing

    That’s not why she was fired. She called 911 and accused him of threatening her, and she told him before she called she was going to tell them he was threatening her

  10. What are your views on switching days with people?

    HiddencatBSN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I think management runs staffing as minimal as possible so that when things do come up there’s no wiggle room to adjust. Ensuring the unit is properly staffed is part of their job, and counting on...

  11. Does Trump have Covid?

    HiddencatBSN replied to Emergent's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I agree, and have worked on safe staffing campaigns....that have been torpedoed by massive counter-campaigns run by the American Nurses Association. Whenever anyone mentions that org with reverence I...

  12. Nursing salary vs. tuition repayment

    HiddencatBSN replied to Ngav1206's topic in General Students

    I would just be careful of any financial plan that requires you to work overtime or PRN jobs, especially if you’re working night shift. Some bodies can handle that in the short term or long term but...

  13. Facial coverings effective?

    HiddencatBSN replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So when this all first started and they were talking about making us reuse N95 masks I looked up extended use and wearing an N95 continuously for 8 hours is within specification. Taking it off and...

  14. What are your views on switching days with people?

    HiddencatBSN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Life comes up and sometimes the schedule doesn't work. The place I work currently will take you off the shift is the unit is going to be over par on your shift and there’s a low likelihood we’d...

  15. Teaching and working primary job

    HiddencatBSN replied to Paris2017's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I taught clinicals fo two semesters and don’t plan to again. It was not a ton of extra work but I had very minimal support from the school and had to figure everything out for myself including what...

  16. Blunt Fill Needles for IM injections?

    HiddencatBSN replied to cb57's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve used the straw filters and needle filters, and then we have blunts to draw meds from vials. My current facility doesn't have blunts so we use a regular large gauge safety needle to draw and I...

  17. Blunt Fill Needles for IM injections?

    HiddencatBSN replied to cb57's topic in General Nursing

    BLUNT. Blunt. That means the needle isn’t sharp. they’re also 18g everywhere I’ve used them. Would you want a blunt 18g jammed in to a

  18. Is anyone else holy crap concerned?

    HiddencatBSN replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yup. And our standard of living. Life expectancy. Health care outcomes compared to cost. The impact of systemic racism and inequality on those health

  19. Is anyone else holy crap concerned?

    HiddencatBSN replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    “Leader of the free world?” That’s some deeply seeded cold war nonsense. The United States isn’t the only country with

  20. Best resources for learning Spanish

    HiddencatBSN replied to Tsukemono's topic in General Nursing

    I learned some important phrases and learned some vocabulary that was commonly coming up. Pain, hungry, thirsty, bathroom. Basic medical history vocabulary (allergies, medications, common medical...

  21. Nursing salary vs. tuition repayment

    HiddencatBSN replied to Ngav1206's topic in General Students

    While I agree that sometimes the more expensive option up front can net you more if it accelerates your increase in earning potential, for profit schools are going to be your most expensive option and...

  22. Facial coverings effective?

    HiddencatBSN replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And with FEMA bidding against states and driving up prices, an economy based on profit rather than resource distribution is definitely a hindrance during a global

  23. Should I ignore people who say that every career should have a week dedicated to them?

    HiddencatBSN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I think it’s odd how much jealousy you seem to be encountering towards

  24. Facial coverings effective?

    HiddencatBSN replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do you think this is information that we should know before deciding that recovered covid patients don’t need to wear

  25. Facial coverings effective?

    HiddencatBSN replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    But why is it even a “conversation?” We have evidence that supports mask wearing in public. Our feelings and opinions don’t change that and as nurses, why are so many of us.....not looking to...