Pepper The Cat

Pepper The Cat BSN, RN

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  1. treatment of student nurses on the floor

    Pepper The Cat replied to teterichko123's topic in General Students

    Dear Students. I'm sorry I'm not all smiles and full of joy to teach you. You see, this is my 5th shift in a row with a very annoying, emotionally draining patient and I am just trying to figure out...

  2. Landing a stable job in Ontario, Toronto?

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

    Come up to Markham Stouffville - we are expanding, opening 100 new beds in 2013. Lots of jobs! In fact, there are currently 5 RN postings on our web

  3. Gasp! An uninsured Nurse (rant)

    Pepper The Cat replied to optimist's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have to admit that as a Canadian I am both shocked and fasinated by this discussion. I can't even imagine being faced with the bills that some people here have mentioned. I have often said that one...

  4. nurses VS doctors

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

    Additional thoughts - it also helps to know the doctor you are calling. We have one doctor that does not like nurses asking for specific orders unless you can really back them up. Example - I called...

  5. nurses VS doctors

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

    Sometimes it is not what you are asking the doctor, but how. Maybe if you had said "I just want to clarify that ordered xx drug for Ms A as she is pregnant?" As for the "mean lady" in admin - just...

  6. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    Pepper The Cat replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    Then why the 5 ml syringe? What did you give? If you only gave 2 mls then you are fine. I must be more tired that I thought because I am still very

  7. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    Pepper The Cat replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    Why the lidocaine? that is what i don't understand. Plus - if I understand correctly, you had been using a 3 ml syringe - how were you giving 5 mls of lido if you only have a 3 ml syringe? In fact -...

  8. Giving blood without an ID bracelet or Consent

    Pepper The Cat replied to nurseryRN14's topic in General Nursing

    I am also still confused. It doesn't matter what the rules are at other hospitals, you are held by the rules at your hospital. Was the pt wearing an ID band or not? You say that the nurse replaced...

  9. Giving blood without an ID bracelet or Consent

    Pepper The Cat replied to nurseryRN14's topic in General Nursing

    Until the OP comes back, we'll never know. I've never heard of blood bands until this thread. I am curious. Do you get a new band for each unit? If a pt where to 2 unit of PRC plus some FFP would you...

  10. Giving blood without an ID bracelet or Consent

    Pepper The Cat replied to nurseryRN14's topic in General Nursing

    I"m sorry - I'm confused. did you give the blood or not? If you gave the blood without an ID band on, why are you so angry with anyone. If you didn't give the blood did someone else and that is why...

  11. Patient Scenarios/Critical Thinking

    Pepper The Cat replied to vg1003's topic in General Nursing

    Tell us what you think and why. We can then provide you on feedback and help you find the right answer. This is a test of YOUR critical thinking skills, not your ability to post a question on a...

  12. I desperately need some advice

    Pepper The Cat replied to Sensibility's topic in Nursing Career

    I really don't see where anyone is trying to get you fired. You were given feedback about areas that you need to improve on. Did you really think you were going to do a perfect job right out of the...

  13. nursing career without touching people

    Pepper The Cat replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not a Mod, but I really think the time has come to close this thread. The OP has been given several good suggestions. Now people are just bickering with each other. Give it a rest people. Some...

  14. Your most annoying, obnoxious family member stories

    Pepper The Cat replied to JDZ344's topic in Nursing Humor

    Daughter of Pt : I would have been here at 2:00pm to talk to MD but I have to WORK for a living you know. Me: Outside voice: yes - it is so hard to be here when the doctor makes rounds. If you give...

  15. For Laffs - Take The Nurse's Cap Quiz

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

    7/10 - wore a cap for the first year of college - haven't worn one

  16. Only a nurse would say......

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

    Don't you dare fall - I'll be here forever doing the paperwork! Old Lady: The Angel of Death is coming for me! Me: Tell him to come after 15:30 - I don't have the time/energy for all that

  17. How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    Pepper The Cat replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    When you pull up your cat's insulin dose and then look over your shoulder for a co-worker to double check it. Then you realize you live alone, so you show the cat the insulin to double check the dose....

  18. and everyone's... OK with this?

    Pepper The Cat replied to tater.jake's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm stupid but I'm not following you . Of course, I am Canadian and things are a lot different here. What are you upset about? That an experienced nurse makes more than a new grad? Or the...

  19. Ranting!...

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

    Just remember this next time you need extra shifts/money - and all those available shifts go to other

  20. Pet Rat Visiting - Nurses Creeped Out!

    Pepper The Cat posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have a pt on our rehab floor who has been having his pet rat visit daily. (shudder) His father brings it in daily and lets it run around on his bed (shudder) Many of us are totally grossed out and...

  21. Pet Rat Visiting - Nurses Creeped Out!

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

    Well, thanks for all the replies. I still think rats are creepy! But maybe not so bad as I first thought. Still - I'd rather the rat be in his cage before I go into the

  22. Do you hate doctors?

    Pepper The Cat replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    90% of the doctors I deal with are great. They respect me, I respect them. Yes - there are jerks out there. News flash - no matter what profession you choose, you will run into jerks. Question -...

  23. How do I leave it all at work?

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

    Set up a routine that separates work from home. I take the bus and I find the brief walk from the bus stop to home is great to help de-escalate from work to home. If something is really nagging you,...

  24. Is it possible to work in Canada with US license?

    Pepper The Cat replied to Jong.park's topic in International Nursing

    Entry to practise in Ontario for RNs is BScN. And as others have said, no matter what province you want to work in, you will have to pass the licensing test for RNs in that province. Good

  25. I am a Canadian Nurse:

    Pepper The Cat replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I am a Canadian Nurse. I don't have to charge my patients for everything I do/provide for them. If I need 3 catheters to get into the bladder, I don't have to worry about the cost to the patient. If...