Cattitude

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  1. Negligence???

    Cattitude replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    People stink! I can't believe that some of these souless ones are nurses. Just amazing. :angryfire That supvr. had no heart to go along with the absence of

  2. computers and quality of life

    Cattitude replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

    And also, what exactly is frustrating you with the computer? Is it the internet and navigating the web? Or trying to type up papers? because i have no problem using the computer for any reason BUT...

  3. Ways to lower cholesterol

    Cattitude replied to daisygurl's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#483d8b]hello daisygurl! i take whatever multivitamin is on sale or cheapest at cvs . seriously, most of them are comparable and the no name ones can be several dollars cheaper....

  4. Concurrent licence from two different states

    Cattitude replied to Nursing4Sure's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you can hold more than 1 license at a time. In fact many travel nurses hold several, they have to. I have a friend that holds a NY and a CT license and also works in both states. It's done all...

  5. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Cattitude replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree! i had let my insurance lapse, just forgot to renew. thanks suesquatch. as soon as i read this thread, i went on to nso's site and put in my insurance request. as of today, i'm covered....

  6. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Cattitude replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    also being that his profile still says student i 'd bet he's still a newb. and no i'm not being snarky but i too loved my job and my profession, my patients, the docs, oh just about everything when i...

  7. Communicating patients medications from hospitals to home care.

    Cattitude replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    on the occasional time that i am there in the home to send the pt. to the hospital, i do send them with a med. list even though i don't have to. see my coordinators fax them to the floor later if the...

  8. Hospice

    Cattitude replied to adriannaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be more concerned with how this affects your nursing license. Did you ever notify your nursing board of the DUI ? Most employers will want to know about any convictions including a DUI....

  9. Pt dies on BSC today

    Cattitude replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    and i had a cna bathing a pt. and then ask me for help with a turn. she had already done the majority of the bath and been with the pt. for at least 10-15 minutes. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]i...

  10. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    Cattitude replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    sing it tweety!!! [color=#483d8b]uh pardon the pun . seriously though great post and you sum up my feelings, i can't add a thing. [color=#483d8b]

  11. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    Cattitude replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    very well said. many of us have times in our careers where we are not taking care of us. how then can we take good care of others? [color=#483d8b]eventually we may become bitter. recognizing this...

  12. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Cattitude replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    hi, there are a couple of nurses in my support groups with felonies, one who just got her license back. she did have to work very hard and it took a while. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]so yes it's...

  13. Looking for opinions here on an *older* RN's habits

    Cattitude replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    you sound like a very smart new nurse. i understand what a sticky situation this puts you in and yet, you feel like you must do something. hmmmm. safety in numbers perhaps? when you feel just a tad...

  14. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    Cattitude replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    oh yes, the martyrs . right now, i am trying desperately to get the nurses in our sattelite office paid time for charting at home on our own time. typically, nurses have always charted on their own...

  15. linoln hospital ,bronx ny, emergency room

    Cattitude replied to fredyjen's topic in Emergency

    it depends on what you are looking for. it's a trauma center (of excellence) which is not surprising considering it's in the deep south bronx. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]i suspect it will be...

  16. Didn't get admit into RN program

    Cattitude replied to 12breakfree's topic in General Nursing

    what about student loans? student loans are one of the best fiancial deals around. have you talked to a financial aid person? [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]i've seen other posters c/o lack of...

  17. Didn't get admit into RN program

    Cattitude replied to 12breakfree's topic in General Nursing

    If you already have all those classes than I'm pretty sure a lot of the credits will transfer. It depends on the school you are transferring to. Each college decides what they allow to tranfer in....

  18. Didn't get admit into RN program

    Cattitude replied to 12breakfree's topic in General Nursing

    i think maybe you mean that particular school is requiring it. the college i went to for my bsn also required you to already be an rn. thta's because it wasn't a 4 year program, it was designed for...

  19. Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    Cattitude replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    i understand everyone's replies. this is a hard topic and a hard choice that some will have to make. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]i have only one mom and 2 other sisters. i know for a fcat that...

  20. what's wrong with Skilled LTC

    Cattitude replied to kodicando's topic in General Nursing

    i'm surprised you're having a hard time finding a job.. new grads can get a job so why can't an exp. nurse??? [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]just crazy! ltc is very valuable nursing experience....

  21. Advice? Disastrous Beginning of Career

    Cattitude replied to nursefood's topic in General Nursing

    this sounds like great advice to the op. definitely sit down with a job coach and work on what's "not right". we all have flaws and this will give you a head start when you go for your next job....

  22. Need Confidence

    Cattitude replied to BEAMRS4's topic in Home Health

    ok, i must be going crazy, i thought i had replied to this already! [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]the paperwork is overwhelming at times. but don't let that scare you away. this is a totally...

  23. The Circumcision Discussion

    Cattitude replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks, i checked it out the first time you posted it, very interesting. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]i also want to say thank you to everyone so far for participating. i have no children yet but...

  24. Thrifty Facilities?

    Cattitude replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    yes, wasteful at times and at certain places. my prior hospital usually had ample supplies of everything but linen. i'm probably guilty of using more chux, wipes, gauze, etc, than i should. but...

  25. Why I get the urge to quit nursing sometimes

    Cattitude replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    except when one of your home care patients of 2 years starts making snide and nasty comments to you. such as " since you think you know as much as the dr., why don't you quit your job and go to...