Cattitude

Cattitude

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  1. Why I get the urge to quit nursing sometimes

    Cattitude replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    can i play?? [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]1) short staffed for the past 8 months!!! in a small hh office that's death for the few nurses that need time off. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]2)...

  2. Possible new nurse show/pilot

    Cattitude replied to group_theory's topic in General Nursing

    i love scrubs! it's one of the only sit-coms i watch at all. i do like the prtrayal of nurses as well and even the dr's. they make them look human instead of know it all gods. [color=#483d8b]...

  3. Did you work when going to nursing school?

    Cattitude replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    i worked full time as a unit clerk in a hospital m-f 3-11pm. they also paid for my adn. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]it's tough but do-able. i had a decent boss that was willing to let me come in...

  4. where do old nurses go?

    Cattitude replied to insightful's topic in General Nursing

    i'll be right there with you!!! what a beautiful thought and i adore elephants! i agree with education. i went back for my bsn and plan on going back this fall for my msn. i'm also thinking about...

  5. Ethical dilemma

    Cattitude replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    i also feel perfectly comfortable with giving the pain ,meds. i would not feel comfortable not giving them and then going home and thinking about the poor pt. in discomfort. [color=#483d8b]...

  6. Do Registered nurses really make a Nursing Care plan for their patients?

    Cattitude replied to josepito3's topic in General Nursing

    i'm going to admit i felt like a complete fool reading this entire thread thinking i never saw cp's at my jobs. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]until i read your post. thank you! i now realize that...

  7. Removing needle from syringe

    Cattitude replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    but you can get plenty of real answers regarding transmission on plenty of sites, cdc,who, just to name a couple. they have well documented stats. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]and yes if you post...

  8. My first young-eating experience

    Cattitude replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with tweety. there are so many posts/complaints where people say nothing back to the person being nasty to them. speak up for yourself!! it can be done in a courteous and professional...

  9. LTC to Home Health

    Cattitude replied to cathy54's topic in Home Health

    everything is not for everybody if that makes any sense :wink2: . i too had to get used to being alone but i have the kind of pt's that i can "shoot the breeze" with though it's not the same as...

  10. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Cattitude replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    thank you, those suggestions are great and the thai sauce sounds really good! i love slivered almonds on top of green beans. something about the crunch is very satisfying. tweety you are right....

  11. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    Cattitude replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    those are funny. [color=#483d8b]at our staff meeting yesterday, our supvr. wanted to talk about our pg results. she started off by saying they were good, we all said " we don't even care and we don't...

  12. Removing needle from syringe

    Cattitude replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    tazzi darlin', we're not getting the answers we need to hear. i'm really giving up now. :banghead: :banghead: [color=#483d8b]

  13. Strange visit...will ask for 2 of us to go today

    Cattitude replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    i'd want back up and also want to know from that dr. exactly what the police situation was. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]you have the right to know the prior situation. it could possible reflect...

  14. Removing needle from syringe

    Cattitude replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    I think your friend really blew this whole incident out of proportion. Did he even have a cut or any kind of skin break on his hand at all? Any blood? I'm sure he's fine. I've had a needlestick to an...

  15. Pet Nurse??

    Cattitude replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    this shocked me as well. and fuzzy, maybe you could point me to a vet/animal board where i could ask this? i now have concerns about when i take my cats in for care. [color=#483d8b]...

  16. Thinking about HH and VERY nervous!

    Cattitude replied to saireyRN's topic in Home Health

    Oh honey, my trunk is a disaster! It's almost time for Spring cleaning. See the trunk IS my office, my desk, etc... LOL, you'll get used to it. I find I work much better when my car is clean and...

  17. Smoked cannabis reduces pain caused by HIV-associated neuropathy

    Cattitude replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    i presently have about 10 hiv pt's on my caseload. 2 with advanced neuropathy that have smoked marijuana for pain control. both have said it works better than prescribed opiates. [color=#483d8b]...

  18. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    Cattitude replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    you know something? i was a noc nurse who loved my shift! i also love the ability to shop and do my errands during the week without the crowd. i thought i had the perfect work life. [color=#483d8b]...

  19. So Embarrassed! Forgot to remove the saline lock!

    Cattitude replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    good grief!! a central line!:monkeydance: [color=#483d8b]i had a pt. leave ama once with a saline lock. she wouldn't get on the phone either, some guy kept telling me she wasn't home....

  20. Pet Nurse??

    Cattitude replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    i agree jules. i too have a lot of respect for vet techs. love my pets and want to keep them healthy and cared for by well trained/educated people. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]i also have...

  21. Typical Orientation

    Cattitude replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

    the nurse that lost her job where i am was on orientation for something like four weeks! and she had experience. granted, one full week was on laptop charting only. but still , she had another 3...

  22. Removing needle from syringe

    Cattitude replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    sure does sound like that. there are so many nice,supportive nurses on this forum. a lot nicer than me most days . so willing to help out those with a question or problem. seriously, are these...

  23. Removing needle from syringe

    Cattitude replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    i think i'm completely confused!!!! :uhoh3: :monkeydance:

  24. QA Nurse changing my Oasis answers!!

    Cattitude replied to PCUSheryl's topic in Home Health

    ok, some i agree with and some i don't. i get the incontinent issue. pt. is inc. even if it's stress inc. and it's only occasionally. that seems ok. but an old pacer site is a wound?? really, i don't...

  25. I saw my first patient that died today...

    Cattitude replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    yes and no. and remember, we all react very differently to death, even in our professional capacity. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]for me, deaths in the hospital did get better as my experience...