Katnip RN

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    Sexual Harassment?

    Katnip replied to diane227's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with all of the above. My cell phone bills always itemize the calls. It wouldn't be difficult to ask the wife for her records. That way it would be easy to tell who initiated the contact. Even...
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    10 Reasons Why Nurses are the Best Dates and Mates

    Katnip replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good ones, Fran. Leave it to
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    Nurse Survey Shows Deficiencies in Hospital Swine Flu Readiness

    Katnip replied to Laidback Al's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Indigo, I think I found one reason why hospitals are struggling. You said Pregnant women and HCWs are priority. At our regional tabletop exercise Tuesday, we were told pregnant women and children...
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    What's the best way to resign?

    Katnip replied to southlandrn's topic in General Nursing

    The standard is whatever is in the employee handbook. Some hospitals require a
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    I can't even believe that this recall even made the news....

    Katnip replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    This does not surprise me. We have to have warnings on blow dryers to not use them in the shower. We have warnings saying coffee is hot. There should be a statement not to drive with hot drinks...
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    Lapsed LiscenseHello fellow Nurses

    Katnip replied to nana23's topic in General Nursing

    Utlitmately it's the nurse's license and the nurse's responsibility to know when it expires. Yes, facilities are responsible for making sure that all nurses are current in their license. However, slip...
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    Why can't I sleep?

    Katnip replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    I was the same way. If I got 4 hours sleep, I felt lucky. Some people just can't sleep during the day. I insisted on days because of two incidents in the same week. I was driving home and woke up to...
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    Enough is Enough

    Katnip replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree, Tweety with what you're saying. When I worked ED, I always tried to do those little things for patients and their families as often as I could. The tea and warm blanket for the shivering...
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    More Vaccine News

    Katnip replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They did not specify. I'm not sure they know exactly yet since it will be the federal government that buys and distrbutes the
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    Apparently we LOVE night duty?!

    Katnip replied to taeran's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen night shift differentials/penalties as low as 5% with evenings 3-11 about half
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    More Vaccine News

    Katnip replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was at a conference today about H1N1. They gave us a list of global manufacturers of the vaccine. Glaxo SmithKline (UK) and Novartis (Switzerland) will have MF59, the novel flu vaccine adjuvant in...
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    China-Made Swine Flu Vaccine Protects After One Shot (Update1)

    Katnip replied to nurse2009's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was going to say the same thing when I saw the first post. Honestly. Baby formula, pet food, etc. And we're supposed to trust their
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    Journal subscriptions

    Katnip replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

    I've had this same problem with journals I've gotten from Associations. I can't figure out why they do
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    Insurance for Licenses? Similar to malpractice?

    Katnip replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure to check the policy before buying to ensure they do cover all that. A few do
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    Talking about co-worker in a rehab program, ethical?

    Katnip replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    New hire or not, you have the right to ask them to stop, telling them you are uncomfortable with this talk. If you don't feel ok doing that, then go to your manager or HR and tell them you are feeling...
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    An interpretation of healthcare reform bill

    Katnip replied to KneKno's topic in General Nursing

    I am a huge proponent of doctors discussing advanced directive options with patients. Too many just prefer to avoid the issue, and will continue to do so if not told to. How many patients have you...
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    FACT CHECK: Distortions rife in health care debate

    Katnip replied to Agrippa's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is the same as ther government plan. You will be given a list of providers who participate in the plan, just as in your
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    Is there more demand for Physician's Assistants than for nurses?

    Katnip replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    I would say there are a lot more RNs out there than PAs. Two totally different roles. A better comparison would be Nurse Practitioner to PA. Each state and each school has different requirements to...
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    can the family reverse a patient's decision?

    Katnip replied to DNM-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I truly hate it when a person's wishes are overridden because the doc won't advocate for the patient. On the bright side, I can't remember exactly when but it was within the past year, I read about a...
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    I Finally Did it...I Wrote to Oprah!

    Katnip replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in General Nursing

    I'm having the same problem. I don't have as much bedside experience as you, but I get the same old song and dance. What gets me is that they'll interview, then tell you that. Why waste everyone's...
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    Need help with suspension

    Katnip replied to nomiddlename's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give legal advice. The best thing to do is hire a lawyer. Your liablity insurance may help cover
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    Katnip replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Those are Canadian dollars, not US. Plus you aren't taking the difference in cost of living into
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    Nurses Are Professionals? Oh Really?

    Katnip replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, and is there liability when you lie and say "Dr. Slaughterer" is excellent and he butchers the poor patient? Will they come back and sue because you were forced into lying? I'm sure some lawyer...
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    letter of resignation advice

    Katnip replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

    Dear _____ I am resigning my position of ______________ effective (date). I am giving the required two weeks notice and my last day of work will be (date). I appreciate all the opportunities given to...
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    Enough is Enough

    Katnip replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that's great, Tweety, because your hospital has people to do this. The problem arises when admins expect nursing staff to do all the customer service things, like your example, wearing silly...