Pepper The Cat

Pepper The Cat BSN, RN

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  1. When a Confused Patient Smarter than a Doctor

    Pepper The Cat replied to Steve123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes. Impaction. The rectal area may be clear, but there may be more still up in the

  2. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    Pepper The Cat replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Then quit. You are on the first step of a very long difficult journey. If you regret starting the journey, then it is time to stop it. I am also concerned by an earlier statement where you indicated...

  3. leadership

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

    We won't do your homework. Tell us what you think

  4. I've Been A Nurse For 5 Years & Still.....

    Pepper The Cat replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to point out that OR is Not 9 -5. There are often after hours emergency surgeries, and even on weekends and holidays there she may be required to be in-call for emergency

  5. New Nurse and Retirement/Savings?

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

    The sooner you start, the better. I've been investing/saving since age 21. I can retire at 55 if I want to. Of course, it helps that Ontario hospitals have an excellent pension

  6. Didn't do as good as I hoped..

    Pepper The Cat replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    You are correct. This is not a new problem for her. Unfortunately she appears to have a habit of starting posts like this, then never returning, who knows if she listens to the advice provided. I...

  7. I Like It

    Pepper The Cat replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    Age and weight. 2 things I do not like

  8. I Like It

    Pepper The Cat replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    Under "edit settings" there is a place for you birthday. And then you can chose to "hide your birthday". That is what my settings are at and my age is not showing

  9. I Like It

    Pepper The Cat replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    Loving

  10. can an RN be charged with theft based on descrepancy in machine?

    Pepper The Cat replied to tiajuana2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Never getting your waste witnessed is a huge red flag. And how are you getting meds on your

  11. Working around radiation during pregnancy

    Pepper The Cat replied to Violet27's topic in General Nursing

    Did hey give you a lead apron ? I have had to on occasion stay with a pt during X-rays and they have always given me a lead apron to

  12. Call Lights

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

    I don't know., the same way they sit next to a ringing phone and can't answer it. Or stuff more linen into an obviously full linen bag...always the same

  13. Facebook complaints from Patients

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

    How are you seeing his Facebook

  14. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

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

    We have Code Blue buttons in every

  15. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    Pepper The Cat replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My glasses usually cost me close to $300.00. I can't afford to buy a second pair "just in case". And I only get new glasses when my prescription changes. Wearing an old prescription is not safe or...

  16. Are headaches a contrainidcation for 12 hour shifts?

    Pepper The Cat replied to studentnurse9806's topic in General Nursing

    Get your eyes checked. You may need glasses or a change I prescription. If you are on the computer a lot during your shift, you might be straining your

  17. no one wants to talk to me

    Pepper The Cat replied to bargraphix's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If they are telling you to apply online, apply online. By insisting on doing it "your way" ie - in person, you may be sending the signal/giving the impression that you are unable to follow...

  18. Contact with Mrsa, now I'm so afraid?

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

    Agree with the above poster. You probably already have it. MRSA, ESBL, etc is everywhere. There are many people out in public positive for it . You are more likely to come in contact with it from a...

  19. Nurse Tech and first patient fall. Worried about being fired.

    Pepper The Cat replied to guyman123's topic in General Nursing

    Pts fall. It happens. Like loriangel said, if people got fired when a pt fell, there would be no one

  20. Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

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

    The problem is not so much the relationship with the pt you ate doing the extra favours for, but the pt you are not doing the favours for. How does it make someone feel, when you see staff giving one...

  21. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    Pepper The Cat replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Please talk to someone about this. I think you did the best you could, given your experience. You are not the only one who missed things. You said she had been there for 2 days, but her Xanax was not...

  22. What nursing habits do you take home?

    Pepper The Cat replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    The first time I gave my diabetic cat his insulin shot, I looked over my shoulder to find someone to double check the dose! ( I live alone). It was very hard to get used to giving insulin without...

  23. You won't believe.....

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

    I wonder if the student would have replied the same way if the CEO did not say Hello to

  24. Should I Look For Jobs in Ontario?

    Pepper The Cat replied to PurpleDelight's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, you have to,pass the CRNE "even if you passed the NCLEX in the States". Canada is not part of the United States. Also, the entry to practise in Ontario for RNs is the BScN. You did not mention if...

  25. Writing multiple times?

    Pepper The Cat replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very very scary thread. And makes me very very glad that Ontario has a 3 strikes and you are out policy. I agree with the CNO's idea that if you cannot pass after 3 attempts, you will not...