I love my cat!

I love my cat!

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  1. Unpaid overtime...

    I love my cat! replied to regularRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It is illegal. I know because I use to work at a well-know non-union Hospital that would alter the electronic time cards of those that clocked out late. Nurses reported it to the "higher'-ups" within...

  2. stomach fluuu

    I love my cat! replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ugh! I am so sorry that you are sick. It is truly a horrible feeling. I had the crud last week. Woke up at 8 am vomiting. Vomited and had diarrhea every 50 minutes like clockwork for the entire day...

  3. pay rates in California (pre-and post tax)

    I love my cat! replied to Leilah75_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Everyone is soooo secretive about salaries in our Hospital. I am in Southern CA and I DO know that new grads (RNs!!) in our Hospital were getting about $22 an hour. This was about three years ago. I...

  4. zofran question

    I love my cat! replied to Nurse Lulu's topic in Patient Medications

    HI! It said: gtt, meaning drops? I though Zofran could only be administered IV or IM, but I could be wrong. IV/IM are the only two routes that I have ever administered it. Did you get it figured

  5. LPN's negative attitude is driving me nuts!!

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

    Here is a great article!!!! Dealing With Complainers (excerpt from article) The things we normally do about complainers and why they don't work. There are several strategies people use around...

  6. Fibromyalgia

    I love my cat! replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    interesting about the allergies. allergies, specifically multiple chemical sensitivities (mcs) is common is people with fibromyalgia. i suffer from a lot of allergies. environmental, food,...

  7. Food Addiction?

    I love my cat! replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, people can be cruel. I'M GOING TO TELL MY AUNT ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS! Good for you!!!!! She is going in for a total knee in a month, so swimming is the only exercise she can do, plus, she just...

  8. Patients on Medicaid

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

    That is correct. There are many that can still work (and do), but not enough to support themselves. Although, ever see the average amount a month that a person on Disability receives? Something like...

  9. Patients on Medicaid

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

    Actually, this is partially incorrect. Receiving SSDI and working at the same time has to do with what is considered Substantial Gainful Employment. A person can receive SSDI and still work. They just...

  10. How long did you take off work post cholesystectomy

    I love my cat! replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I was back within 7 days, but no lifting >5 pounds for 2

  11. Fibromyalgia

    I love my cat! replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    Why? I think a difference in opinion makes a good

  12. Hoodia for Weight Loss?

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

    Thanks for your replies! I didn't even know there was a 100% Hoodia. I know I would have bought the cheap one with all of the fillers. I might try it. I'll have to price it first.....I might be too...

  13. Fibromyalgia

    I love my cat! replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    Here is an EXCELLENT article regarding PAIN: PAIN Chronic pain seen altering how brain works By Julie Steenhuysen Tue Feb 5, 5:50 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Brain scans of people in chronic pain...

  14. Delegating to aides: How do you do it?

    I love my cat! replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I treat them with respect and I talk to them the way that I would like to be spoken to. I've never really had any major problems throughout my career, but I have witnessed others that fight all of the...

  15. Hoodia for Weight Loss?

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

    I've been contemplating trying this. For those of you that have taken it, did you have any noticeable adverse side effects? The one I am particularly worried about is if Hoodia causes you to become...

  16. Food Addiction?

    I love my cat! replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for starting this thread. My Aunt is what I would consider 'addicted' to food. All she talks about is food. She is constantly grocery shopping or cooking. All conversations will come back to...

  17. Patients on Medicaid

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

    This is an excellent point!!! I believe there are many people uninformed/misinformed about what the Government considers a Disability. I've posted this before in another thread, but I will post it...

  18. Tired of being asked to work extra...

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

    That is the key right there! Many Nurses need to learn how to say NO and not beat themselves up over it. As a new Nurse, I was a classic example of feeling guilty for saying "NO" or going in on my...

  19. Tired of being asked to work extra...

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

    When I was a new Nurse, I use to go in when work called because I felt, well, obligated to. Funny thing was, when I called in, I was given the third degree when I did return to work. I was a bit taken...

  20. The field of Nursing is wicked to CENAs..the ugly side no one talks about

    I love my cat! replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    And it is CENA.......... CENACompetency Evaluated Nurse Aides CENACompetency Evaluated Nursing

  21. Fibromyalgia

    I love my cat! replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    Here is a very informative website related to pain. Pain management Some excellent information on Fibromyalgia. I like the way they explain what is believed to be the causes the pain. Why it Happens...

  22. Fibromyalgia

    I love my cat! replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    Thank you dld. I am specifically interested in the Medical Journals that NursesMoon14 stated have proven documentation that FM=farce. NM14 said that she "Could pull out dozens of articles showing...

  23. Fibromyalgia

    I love my cat! replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    I would love to have those dozen (or more if you have them) links to Medical Journals talking about this! I find this disease fascinating, especially because the Medical Community seems to be split...

  24. Fibromyalgia

    I love my cat! replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    From my experience, many medical personnel figure every ailment is 'hysteria' if they can't figure it out on the first shot. Go figure. Seeing pain and depression do share the SAME pathways, it would...

  25. Fibromyalgia

    I love my cat! replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    I've seen numerous patients and have read personal accounts on Fibromyalgia Forums by other people that also have a terrible problem with swelling r/t Lyrica. Lyrica is Scheduled...