Pepper The Cat

Pepper The Cat BSN, RN

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  1. For Funniest Nurse Only!

    Pepper The Cat replied to lovingnurses's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I keep going back and watching it again and again. I love

  2. For Funniest Nurse Only!

    Pepper The Cat replied to lovingnurses's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you want funny, check out Dr Grumpy's blog for June

  3. OMG, margaretahlfors, STOP it!

    Pepper The Cat replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    She even showed up in the Canadian Forum! Reported her. i hate these

  4. What hospitals don't take "call" and how does it work?

    Pepper The Cat replied to rnsara09's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want to be " on call " , don't accept a jib that requires you to be on

  5. This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    Pepper The Cat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    A new nurse today learned you never say the "Q" word. We were sitting around chatting, a very rare occurance and she said " this has been a nice..." And 3 of us said "don't say it!" And stopped her...

  6. This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    Pepper The Cat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    yes to the menopause. But it was losing a parent, not

  7. This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    Pepper The Cat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That menopause really really sucks. No periods from August to April. Then 3 within 5 weeks. This stinks. That losing a parent hurts no matter what your age. (OK, that was in the past month, but...

  8. My boss is a jerk, and other related gripes.

    Pepper The Cat replied to mccarrank's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So you were late to work. Boss says " Sorry not acceptable" and boss is a jerk? No, Boss is looking out for the good of the unit. What if you were 4 hours late? I think being a volunteer fire...

  9. Liking members at AN

    Pepper The Cat replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have anyone blocked. There are several people I really admire and enjoy reading. I don't post much but that's mainly because I find the world of nursing in the US is much different than in...

  10. Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    Pepper The Cat replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    I have access to all kinds of narcotics and other drugs, but can't get toilet paper without going through

  11. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    Pepper The Cat replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    Wait. So you want to stick something very sticky to my ho-ha, have me pee in a plastic bag and then rip it off my ho-ha (without spilling any urine). Um, NO! I would never pee again if this was my...

  12. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    Pepper The Cat replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    As the Op referred to fractured hips, not replaced hips, I assumed this was pre-surgical, not

  13. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    Pepper The Cat replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    if a person has this many injuries, then you should be inserting a catheter. As for poise pads vs bedpans, well the next time you need pee, use a diaper instead of a toilet and let us know the

  14. Need Nurses Survey for my Class

    Pepper The Cat replied to Gurukang's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where's Grn Tea when we need her? OP - you have no idea who is responding to your survey. They might be a real nurse, they might

  15. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    Pepper The Cat replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It was and still is

  16. our sweet elders

    Pepper The Cat replied to mvm2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or it could be caregiver burn out. Caring for someone with dementia 24/7 is exhausting. There are few breaks, very little " me"

  17. English (Career) Assignment

    Pepper The Cat replied to AshleyC2015's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's the thing. Just as you don't know that anyone here is a real nurse, we have no way to verify that you are a real nursing student i could give you my real name, real workplace and real phone...

  18. Black Humour

    Pepper The Cat replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    When my Mother passed, it was her wish to be crimated and not have a viewing. We gave the Funeral Director a favourite outfit of hers and a private viewing - just my brother and I. She looked very...

  19. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Pepper The Cat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers and good thoughts for Esme! Hope your nurses are taking good care of

  20. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Pepper The Cat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Hope you are OK

  21. Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    Pepper The Cat replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    But,but but...the nurses on Greys Anatomy don't clean up pts! Or lift them! They just hand the doctor the chart. And then the bot doctor takes them out for long lunches! That is the nursing I signed...

  22. When group bullying expands from classmates to teachers and administration

    Pepper The Cat replied to who knows's topic in General Students

    Thank you! I thought it ws just

  23. hard of hearing

    Pepper The Cat replied to shana0's topic in General Nursing

    I second Jules. Get the hearing aids. Communication is key in nursing. You need to be able to hear what people are saying, hear alarms, announcements etc. I worked with someone who wouldn't wear her...

  24. Easter??

    Pepper The Cat replied to breane3's topic in General Nursing

    Good Friday is time and a half in

  25. Am I in violation of code of ethics?

    Pepper The Cat replied to Nursey916's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This has the potential to snowball into a huge problem, For example: the woman you let stay the weekend goes out and tells 3 other women about how "nice" you are. Suddenly there's a line up at your...