I love my cat!

I love my cat! has 18 years experience and specializes in ER, PACU, Med-Surg, Hospice, LTC.

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1. Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

   I love my cat! replied to Drgnfy13's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so sorry you experienced such a toxic workplace. You did exactly what that workplace wanted---you quit. Then, they owe you nothing. Mind you, in an at-will state, you can be fired for just about...

2. I don't like pediatric patients, am I normal?

   I love my cat! replied to Wonder RN's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely hated dealing with any person under the age of 18. I found that I was not only caring for the young patients, but hand-holding and caring for every adult in their life, too. I found it...

3. Staying Positive in Nursing

   I love my cat! replied to SarahEAW's topic in General Nursing

   Knowing that the hours I have been assigned will be the ACTUAL hours that I will work. I absolutely hate being asked to stay late. I don't care what the reason is. But, I hate it even more when my...

4. To tell or not to tell!

   I love my cat! replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   OP, I totally understand your frustrations. Nurses have always been taught to be patient advocates. In the real world of Nursing, it's not quite that simple. I say, unless you think you will never be...

5. I feel uncomfortable doing this

   I love my cat! replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Definitely respond as soon as possible and tell her no. Be honest with her! Tell her you don't know her well enough to write an honest reference letter. If she's mature, she will totally understand....

6. Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

   I love my cat! replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Today I learned that I am a gluttonous pig. Why? Because I can (and do) polish a box of Kraft mac 'n 'cheese by myself at least once a week. Oh, and I always use real butter and whole milk....

7. FLAME ON!

   I love my cat! replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

   I LOVE it when someone states in a thread, "I hate to _____" or "I really dislike dealing with patients who _____" and then the thread is flooded with replies along the lines of: --"Wow! Sure glad...

8. Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

   I love my cat! replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Nasal cannulas and linens come to mind.

9. Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

   I love my cat! replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

   Sonographer. I was accepted to the program, but turned it down and entered Nursing. Almost two decades later and I still regret it. I would have also absolutely loved becoming a

10. Can an employer ask you what medications you are taking?

    I love my cat! replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Every place I've ever worked has asked for my list of current medications and has also required a mandatory drug test. Thankfully, the facilities where I have worked have always allowed Nurses taking...

11. My favorite med:

    I love my cat! replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Dilauded push. In the PACU it is the difference between a patient screaming with 10/10 pain and a peaceful

12. Best lotion for dry hands?

    I love my cat! replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love Carmex lotion. It can be a bit tough to find, but it's amazing

13. What area do you work? and do you change clothes before you leave your workplace?

    I love my cat! replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Hospital and I change into street clothes prior to leaving. My facility provides scrubs, so I never arrive/come home in work

14. Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    I love my cat! replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry! I didn't mean for my post to come off as trying to "romanticize" my mother's and my Aunt's Nursing education. Their training was brutal. Their education was not inexpensive.....it was free!...

15. Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    I love my cat! replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    This is how my mom and my Aunt received their education and became RNs. This style of training is an excellent way to get the hands on skills that are so needed to be a confident and independent Nurse...