I love my cat!

I love my cat!

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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...

  16. Do you think your work place should support healthy eating?

    I love my cat! replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    We have junk food vending machines and healthy food in the cafeteria (although any healthy food offered can be made unhealthy, lol). I absolutely looove junk food. I especially love it when I can sink...

  17. First Year of Nursing Do's and Donts

    I love my cat! replied to loyolae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    -Keep a journal. At the end of the day, write down all of the things that you questioned, situations you encountered and the things that other people said or did (good and bad!). I found a journal...

  18. Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    I love my cat! replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally disagree with places which have a policy which requires Nurses to reveal the reason for their sick call. If they call, they call. It's nobody's business why,

  19. Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    I love my cat! replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I LOVE this post. Well said-thank

  20. Whistleblower, Briana Aguirre

    I love my cat! replied to Lisa111980's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hope she keeps a very detailed journal because if there is a fall out, she can write a

  21. Newbies Who Want to Pay ZERO Dues Schedule-Wise

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

    We alternate Holidays. Doesn't matter if you are a new grad or working with 25+ seniority. It seems to work because we are free to give-up, trade or pick-up other shifts. We work it out amongst...

  22. Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    I love my cat! replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We're Nurses. We were trained to feel guilty (jk). I don't feel guilty. Well, I use to when I first started Nursing, but I learned to get over that. Do certain people at work try to make...

  23. Miss Manners for Nurses

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

    It would absolutely be 'B' for me. A smile and a very polite no thank you. Never in a million years would I eat anything that someone made in their

  24. Charge nurse unnecessary comments

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

    Flattery often helps....a lot! She says, "What am I going to do with you!" and you reply, "Hopefully keep me around because I'm learning so much from you and become a better Nurse". When she says...

  25. Work ALLOWS Patient Favoritism

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

    Worked in various hospitals in Los Angeles and I saw this ALL OF THE TIME! We would be forced to hold Mr/Mrs Poornobody in the PACU for hours, but have the ability to whisk away Mr/Mrs Richimportant...