CatDogMomRN

CatDogMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. Agism as New Psych NP?

    CatDogMomRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I am seriously considering starting a 36 month Psych NP program at the age of 54. My projected retirement age is 67. Additionally, if my current employer goes belly up, I would end up...

  2. Agism as New Psych NP?

    CatDogMomRN replied to CatDogMomRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

  3. Agism as New Psych NP?

    CatDogMomRN replied to CatDogMomRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for sharing your

  4. HealthOne hospitals-What are they like

    CatDogMomRN replied to whichone'spink's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Swedish is a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, Health One pays their RNs considerably less per hour than the Exempla or Centura hospital systems or DH. However, they have an excellent benefits package....

  5. Salary for home healthcare nursing

    CatDogMomRN replied to NJRN33's topic in Home Health

    I start with a hospital system-based Home Health company as an RN next week. Training is $30.67 an hour, $.50 per mile reimbursement (but you go on a waiting list to get a company issued Nissan...

  6. Nursing listed as 4th on a list of fun jobs.

    CatDogMomRN replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I was reading this while sipping my morning java and burnt the soft palate of my

  7. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    CatDogMomRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To my CNAs: I'm getting ready to hang blood on Patient A. Patient B has a bed full of poop and needs to have a bed change. Sorry to drag you away from Facebook or YouTube. Please don't argue with me,...

  8. straight A student, but positive i failed!

    CatDogMomRN replied to cayenne06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I actually said a choice four letter word OUT LOUD and they record and videotape you after the first ELEVEN were SATA. I, too, would've bet my home on the belief I'd failed after the...

  9. Real or Fake friendly smile.

    CatDogMomRN replied to Llakisqa's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: Your post really sounds as if you are NOT defensive, almost painfully so. My gut reaction here is that it has something to do with your language. That opinion was reinforced when I read...

  10. Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

    CatDogMomRN replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Eight patients, even at night?? On our Med-Surge floor we complain if we have

  11. But what if I just don't LIKE it?

    CatDogMomRN replied to katygw's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You sound like me. If I had known before nursing school that I would end up working Med-Surge upon graduation, I never would have applied. Had less than zero interest in this kind of nursing. At all....

  12. IVPB Zofran?

    CatDogMomRN replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The dosage is fine (per Epocrates and Micromedex), it's just given more frequently than recommended (which is q8hr). Since she's in end stage cancer and vomiting uncontrollably, the dosing should be...

  13. Only 5 units of insulin per injection site??

    CatDogMomRN replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my patients are diabetic and I've never heard of this. I'd ask your instructor, who should probably in turn speak with the facility's educator. This RN sounds as if she needs to be

  14. shorter time, bigger debt...smaller debt, longer time

    CatDogMomRN replied to i_luv2_care2013's topic in General Nursing

    About 6 months ago, my hospital let go of all of our LPNs. No one was grandfathered, nothing. It was something like a 3 or 4 week warning. All those who were LPNs could stay on as CNA's if they...

  15. very general question...

    CatDogMomRN replied to ender's topic in General Nursing

    What she said. I can't tell you how many times I've received a patient from ED and in report I was told the patient had a foley but "low urine output." I get the patient, fiddle with the tubing and...

  16. I just had to share because I am so excited

    CatDogMomRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hurray!! GOOD for

  17. What field of Nursing has the least, and most math?

    CatDogMomRN replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    What VivaLasViejas said. By the time you're finished with nursing school, you'll be proficient enough at math that it won't really matter. However, as TiffyRN pointed out, at most facilities the...

  18. Criticism

    CatDogMomRN replied to mlcRNBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah, memories! I could have written this post a year ago. I had a nearly identical experience with a nurse on my unit as a new grad. I came to dread getting/giving report from her. This won't be the...

  19. How did you find a job as a new grad?

    CatDogMomRN replied to rn_yogi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd like to hear from those who have actually gotten RN jobs in Hospitals. Hello. Did you have BSN? Yes. previous medical experience? No. Did you have a good contact at the hospital that hired you?...

  20. If I see one more post titled....

    CatDogMomRN replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    BRAVA!!! And please, share your

  21. Has anyone even heard of this school?????

    CatDogMomRN replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    My hospital in Denver just let go of all the LPN's. No grandfathering, nothing. Due to many hospitals going toward Magnet status, there will be fewer and fewer jobs available for LPNs. The cost of...

  22. New nurse nights are days

    CatDogMomRN replied to Rnshar's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on nights a year. Usually, I work 3 nights in a row and have four off and usually revert back to a day schedule with no problem. Here's what I do: on the last morning in which I work, I stay...

  23. IV antibiotics compatible with D5W ?

    CatDogMomRN replied to Mithime's topic in General Nursing

    Always check with your in-hospital pharmacist or whoever your facility designates appropriate for med questions. I'm pretty sure the Joint Commission would have an issue with you asking

  24. BSN recent grad -should i get a CNA???

    CatDogMomRN replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    You will puzzle hiring managers when they review your resume and see that you took the CNA after graduating with a BSN. They will question your judgment. Get NCLEX passed first and focus on your...

  25. Platt college?

    CatDogMomRN replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have been perhaps the most outspoken against Platt on this board. It is now my pleasure to eat humble pie. There are two Platt grads on my floor who are among the best/smartest nurses I know....