Cattitude

Cattitude

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  1. Ever notice this about allnurses?

    Cattitude replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea. I always think that the delivery of one's message has an impact on the response they'll get. A blunt "How do I get into nursing school"? is likely to be met with groans and eyerolls. A...

  2. Tired of impaired nurses

    Cattitude replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    I think she was just trying to make a point about addiction being viewed as a disease like many other diseases. A lot of people do not view it as a disease. Or they "blame" the addict. We addicts...

  3. How Would You Handle This?

    Cattitude replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    me? i'd probably pee on their shoe. hey, ya gotta go, right? and it would get them out of

  4. Co-worker stole my ID

    Cattitude replied to rmelvin's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for sharing your story and your strength. It's all about hope and recovery and moving away from that lost place. I'm glad you found help for your bipolar disorder, it can be...

  5. I left a patient's home crying today

    Cattitude replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh {{{{{{{{{Tazzi}}}}}}}} this is part of Home Health. I can say that for me, it makes me feel like an honored part in the pt's care. I've had a couple of pt's choose to die at home and NOT want to...

  6. No Wonder We Have Sooo Much Shortage Of Nurses

    Cattitude replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to the OP... In this age of "me-ism" and entitlement, it's only going to get worse. Nurses won't stay long in the hospital setting at all. Everyone wants their butt kissed from Admin. to the...

  7. This just infuriates me!

    Cattitude replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I think this is maddening. I don't have kids and have dealt with infertility issues for more than 8-9 years. If my job did the above to me that would be a slap in the face and extremely...

  8. Patients with interesting occupations (or not)

    Cattitude replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't yet a nurse but still a unit clerk when we got a quite infamous murderess on our unit in for a CABG. No names but she was known in my area for killing her married lover, a "diet Dr." in the...

  9. Incompetent nurses

    Cattitude replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not offended at all by the OP's post. I think it says a lot about his story and personal experiences. I know that I take suggestions from others very seriously. Especially when they know more...

  10. Feeling like a loser.....

    Cattitude replied to Arky's topic in General Nursing

    Great tip #1 Great tip #2 And #3 All good advice. I found that nursing tests, including the NCLEX are unlike any other tests I ever took. You just can't "overthink" your answers . Never, ever...

  11. "It jsut water weight........"

    Cattitude replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Another reason for the water weight comments. I work part time for Weight Watchers. In the first week, people usually lose a lot more than any other time. We do say that some of it is fluid. Why?...

  12. "Do you miss the ER?"

    Cattitude replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    tazzi, when i first started hh 4 years ago, i felt like i would never get used to being out of the hospital setting. i felt like i would never feel useful not getting "my hands dirty" so to speak....

  13. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Cattitude replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with Miranda though I do understand what Sara62 is trying to say. However, addiction among nurses is not the issue that is going to bond us, trust me! We do need unity in nursing and I hope...

  14. Sad conversation today

    Cattitude replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is an excellent idea. We had a pt. with a poor prognosis and while his mind was still fairly intact, our social worker went in frequently to visit. She brought in a mini tape recorder and had...

  15. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Cattitude replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Sara, I too am a nurse in recovery. It's been a long road and I've had to go through a lot of emotions and learning to get to where I am today. Sometimes, other nurses can't offer support because...

  16. Sad conversation today

    Cattitude replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your post made me tear up and you are so right. It IS harder on the families. I've had several pt's on homecare with it and seeing the families go through stuff just breaks my heart. Hugs to

  17. It Seems Like It's Student Nurses vs The Nursing Staff

    Cattitude replied to APBT mom's topic in General Nursing

    Whew! I feel like we've been reprimanded by the Miss Manners of Nursing

  18. Lazy doctors/nurses? What is going on?

    Cattitude replied to steffyjane's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, agree totally. I like to think that most MD's have good intentions but are overworked in today's managed care atmosphere. Yes this is true as well. Many patients "tune" us out also! I feel...

  19. "Did you report her?"

    Cattitude replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think tattling serves any purpose. I'm not talking about serious issues such as pt. abuse,diversion, etc. I mean everyday, run of the mill stuff. Things we see posted here I wouldn't run and...

  20. Just a vent.....

    Cattitude replied to Preemienurse23's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. I think it's abslute hogwash when snitchy people do this kind of stuff to one another and one day I'd like to see it cease. I'm a true blue loyal kind of girl and this really gets me...

  21. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    Cattitude replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been stopped quite a few times and gotten off with just warnings. I've got a lead

  22. Please allow me some arrogance!

    Cattitude replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    congrats tweety!!! welcome to to the bsn

  23. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Cattitude replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    First of all congrats om your recovery, one day at a time! Next, you'll be doing the right thing by reporting your suspicions but dn't jump into it further by being the detective and "documenting",...

  24. Hospital based agency

    Cattitude posted a topic in Home Health

    Do any of you work for a hospital based agency? As most of you may know, I do , I've posted it before. It seems I'm the only one that does however. Where I live, there are several hosp. based...

  25. Hey Professors, tell us how it REALLY is!

    Cattitude posted a topic in General Nursing

    Because it seems that we mainly get stories from complaining students here, I thought it might be interesting to call on some of the teachers. So professors, why don't you share some of YOUR horror...