Cattitude

Cattitude

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  1. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    Cattitude replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. I don't think anyone is picking on twenty year olds here. We all know cases where older nurses as well have been inappropriate in the workplace as well. However as you stated, overall it...

  2. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    Cattitude replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. ICU is not for the faint of heart. Myrtle needs to figure out if she's going to be able to cut it there and quick. The PATIENTS need her to figure it out. You know I also blame the manager...

  3. Want to quit smoking!!

    Cattitude replied to creature's topic in General Nursing

    I took Chantix and have been smoke free for almost 4 months now. Nausea was the only S/E that I had. It would last for about 20 minutes after I took my dose and taking it with food did help. I...

  4. Charting at time of visit?

    Cattitude replied to twinengines's topic in Home Health

    Up until now, I had not really been charting in the home but saving it until later and making notes as I talked to my pt. I felt like you did, when I tried charting on my laptop, I was looking at the...

  5. Intimidation and Threats in Nursing School

    Cattitude replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    I understand why you would hesitate to have him kicked out now. But please be careful for the next 11 weeks, watch your back and come on back to NY when you graduate. You'll have 1 nurse friend...

  6. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    Cattitude replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a "direct communicator". Some like it and some don't but you never have to guess what's on my mind! Myrtle is wrong. She may have won this battle but it will come back to bite her and hard....

  7. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    Cattitude replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    I edited your post just for length. While I do agree with the main premise of what you are trying to accomplish, I still do view LPN's as nurses. I believe education is extremely important. It is...

  8. I am so mad !!! We are going per visit !!!

    Cattitude replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Oh you agency will learn a LOT of things. Especially when your 90 min per visit nurses suddenly start getting them done in 30-40! It's amazing how fast those admissions will get done too. Just be...

  9. What software application is used in your HHA?

    Cattitude replied to tnava's topic in Home Health

    We use MISYS. We are a hospital based agency so have our own help desk and IS people as

  10. help...I am drowning

    Cattitude replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

    Let me add my 2 cents. Yes you need to document your teahing and instruction. Just remember that most of these people are on home care for a reason. If they could do it themselves properly, they...

  11. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    Cattitude replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    Any real nurse would know right away that the person driving that car is not a nurse because real nurse's never

  12. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    Cattitude replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's not that I want to skip the long posts and it's actually not the length that gets me either. The huge block of sentences with no breaks gives me a headache. I need a little break between that...

  13. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    Cattitude replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, but WHY do they do it? Just strange if you ask me. It is more work to type too. Oh you hit the nail on the head with this one. I usually skip these LONG, drawn out posts and probably many...

  14. I am so mad !!! We are going per visit !!!

    Cattitude replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I WOULD ask but I am a PITA. Now I understand your frustration. I know you have posted before that you are usually done with visits by early afternoon and then have time to chart. Now will you...

  15. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    Cattitude replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    Using LIBERRY instead of LIBRARY. Using AXE instead of

  16. new grad wage vs experienced wage

    Cattitude replied to 1776patriot's topic in General Nursing

    but at my (union) hospital, when the starting salary increases, we get that increase as well. so we always make more than a dollar or so more than a new

  17. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    Cattitude replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    Look at next quote. I'll check the code first. You're willing to write an email for NY ? I know you live in the south right? Thanks, I'm going to check

  18. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    Cattitude replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly you're right! I misread it the first time I went and viewed the Nurse practice act. It states you can't call yourself by a professional title if you don't hold one but does not specifically use...

  19. Teenage Obesity (long)

    Cattitude replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I lost 95 lbs and counting on Weight Watchers. It's a simple concept and cheap. You don't have to buy special foods either just normal, healthy stuff. I bet if you ask the Dr. they will give the ok...

  20. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    Cattitude replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    I do. Absolutely 100% do. I have worked with some incredible LPNs over the years. And heck, isn't that what the "N" stands for? Licensed Practical NURSE???? You guys are great and we are all on the...

  21. **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    Cattitude replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Again I agree with you and am disappointed that the ones yelling about being eaten are not addressing your posts. Why on earth can't people just stick up for themselves? Don't be a victim for goodnes...

  22. Ethical Dilemma Concerning Commitment to Work

    Cattitude replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your welcome! I'm glad my post went through as I was typing it with the problems last night. I hit "submit" and the screen went blank. I thought it didn't even post! Hey we all need to hear the...

  23. **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    Cattitude replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice. Too many times people just want to run to the managers and cry foul without looking at themselves and maybe seeing what they could change within. Maybe "they" are not the problem!...

  24. Ethical Dilemma Concerning Commitment to Work

    Cattitude replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok this is exactly why we get the shaft all the time. You tell him now what YOU expect or you will go get another job immediately. Please be prepared to do this and do not be wishy washy. There...

  25. **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    Cattitude replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I think you make a good point. Some (note I said some) may need the coddling, and when their expectations are not met, cry foul. Now this is certainly NOT true of everyone, and their are a few bad...