motherofcats ADN

motherofcats has 6 years experience as a ADN and specializes in sub-acute/rehab; acute psych.

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1. RN lacking confidence and assertiveness

   motherofcats replied to jennsrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   This! For me I try to predict what they will ask and have the answers

2. What would you do?

   motherofcats replied to Anonymous44's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Yes PCU will help you. Why would you think it wouldn't? I admire your ambition, but don't set yourself up for failure if you didn't cut it in PEDS. The PCU I worked in briefly was basically an...

3. Renewing CA license 1st time/CEUs

   motherofcats replied to madison_578's topic in General Nursing

   I just renewed in CA, my first time. You are exempt from the CEU requirement because you took the NCLEX. $190 is all you pay and youre

4. ADVICE NEEDED: New Grad going into Post-Acute Rehabilitation Facility

   motherofcats replied to J.O.RN's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats! And welcome to the jungle. You will truly get SO much experience, in prioritization, being flexible, delegating, all that! I am/was a new grad and my first job was post-acute/rehab/SNF...

5. New nurse questioning it all

   motherofcats replied to EmilyR1996's topic in Nursing Career

   Psych! It is a little stressful yes, but a different kind. In my facility, everyone is medically cleared before coming, so its managing symptoms and behaviors mostly or stable medical conditions. I'm...

6. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

   motherofcats replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

   LOL perhaps I should have used proper terminology, mechanical pleurodesis. Thank you and stay safe too

7. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

   motherofcats replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I did. I left before the "wave" hit. I am a new grad, was 2 weeks into orientation on a stepdown unit, so this decision was PAINFUL. However, my history is that 4 or so years ago my lung collapsed out...

8. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

   motherofcats replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Someone shared a piece of wisdom with me and it might apply to your situation. What other people think of you is none of your business. If you are satisfied with your decision and feel confident you...

9. AT A LOSS - COVID High Risk Nurse

   motherofcats replied to motherofcats's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thanks everyone for your feedback. After many tears and hours of deliberation I made the decision not to return to orientation. One, because the facility was already a couple hours from my home and my...

10. AT A LOSS - COVID High Risk Nurse

    motherofcats replied to motherofcats's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Unfortunately they can't hold my position because I'm so new, still on orientation and

11. COVID-19, If a nurse needs quarantined...

    motherofcats replied to Trampledunderfoot's topic in Disaster Preparation

    same at my hospital. they did not want us to call off until a +COVID test.

12. Logical Choices

    motherofcats replied to ReflectiveRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I recently made the decision not to continue orientation on a high acuity unit, due to the obligation I have to myself, to protect myself. I am high risk, and choose not to take the risk. I wish all...

13. Afraid of dying

    motherofcats replied to haveyourbowelsmoved's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm sorry you're feeling so anxious. It seems most people are. Something that can help with future thinking, is to come back to present. Find and focus on 5 things around you, that are tangible and...

14. Abandoning Ship

    motherofcats replied to cin808's topic in Nursing Career

    I am going through a similar situation. Just started an acute care job, on orientation still, but am concerned about my health hx and the impending COVID patients to my unit. The family is pleading...

15. AT A LOSS - COVID High Risk Nurse

    motherofcats posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Friends. I just recently started an acute care job on a high acuity floor. I am on week 2-ish of orientation. This is my first acute care job as an RN. I worked at a SNF right out of nursing school...