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  1. Ever have a "V8" moment?

    catnip replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had one of those moments the other night, a resident come up to me and asked if he could have a tylenol, when i asked him why he said he had a tooth ache. I asked him to show me which tooth and...

  2. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    catnip replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've found with liquid meds, esp the nasty ones the phrase "over the lips, past the gums, look out tummy, here it comes," atleast gets a chuckle before the

  3. My sister is on life support

    catnip replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    You are all in my

  4. Fibromyalgia

    catnip replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    All i can say is OMG!!!!!! I have never seen so many nasty, rude, and short sighted posts in my life, sadly they far outweigh the post of those who are caring and compassionate and actually seem to...

  5. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    catnip replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Gee, let me think, um

  6. It's long, dangerous, but worth typing, to me!

    catnip replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    Dont feel bad about your feelings, thats what makes us who we are, its how we act that makes the difference. Perhaps a different area is what you need. The reasons you posted are why i work in LTC....

  7. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    catnip replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see colors, i see people and attitudes. I don't care who you are or what you do, I will treat you with the utmost respect no matter what attitude you choose to use with me. I am white but...

  8. Male ED nurses in the GYn room

    catnip replied to CatintheER's topic in Emergency

    No offense, but that was a touch immature. Perhaps explaining why it was unprofessional and and insult instead of just insulting the person would get your comment taken a tad more

  9. Does anybody know Genesis Healthcare system?

    catnip replied to Faby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I currently work for Genesis. I have found that in the month + that i have worked for the facility that i am at, the higher ups have been wonderful with answering questions and helping me to get my...

  10. transferring pts. from ED to floor

    catnip replied to LCR_RN's topic in Emergency

    My only problem is when the ER is told the nurse cannot take report, brings the pt up anyway, then stands there sighing, tapping thier feet, and acting all put out that they had to bring this pt up...

  11. How long did it take for you to get your RN?...

    catnip replied to Butterfly23's topic in General Nursing

    Took me about 5 years, from fall of 02 to spring of 07, prereq's and all, but i also had to work full

  12. Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    catnip replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Odd as this may sound, i want to say thank you to everyone who posted here. I passed my state RN boards a week ago and all through school worked in a hospital b/c it was close to school and more able...

  13. What to do when on the hit list????

    catnip replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    Do your job the best you can, do what you know to be right, and let karma deal with the

  14. Graduation Day!

    catnip replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS!!!!!!! I just survived my own graduation tonight with my ADN. Words of advice, wear comfertable clothes and shoes, and designate a meeting place afterwards or you'll spend half an hour...

  15. PreRn NLN Test???

    catnip replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Im in PA and also had to take the NLN exam, the study guide is definatly worth it. There will be things on the test that you havent seen since high school or middle school. Its not so much about what...

  16. Competitiveness Among Interviewing Students

    catnip replied to peds4now's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have the opposite problem, i have worked full time as a aide at the same hospital for well over 6 years and wont start looking for a job until i pass my boards, i figure why mess with what works for...

  17. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    catnip replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i think the true question is, who

  18. You know you work nights when.......

    catnip replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol_hitti OMG i love these, i have to say im lucky, i come from a nocturnal family, dad was a night security gaurd, mom's a nurse, husband works 2nd and is up till i get home, and all sibs run on...

  19. Rounds - hourly or q 2 hours?

    catnip replied to pbrown921's topic in General Nursing

    Its not mandated where i work, but its always a good idead to check on your patients every 1-2 hours, if i had a dime for every pt i have caught either half way out of bed or having a problem that...

  20. ready to quit school, almost

    catnip posted a topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire I have almost hit my breaking point with school, i am set to graduate in the spring of 2007, but my class mates and i have encountered a problem. In the middle of our two year program ( we...

  21. ready to quit school, almost

    catnip replied to catnip's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to say thank you to everyone who has posted a reply, you have all made great points and helped me to look at my situation from other points of view. I know how hospitals love to throw...

  22. Calling All CNA's!

    catnip replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, ive been a aide for over 6 years and will hopefully be graduating with my ADN in May. I love my job and my co-workers but as a warning to all who will be starting school soon, the summer before...