Katie5

Katie5

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  1. How to advance to middle management in nursing

    Katie5 replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    If it's that bad, why are you still in

  2. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    Katie5 replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Unfortunately, we may not always be able to predict the future, but you can take what skills you have and fine-tune them to such an extent that it makes you valid. The future is eons away, think and...

  3. so.... what would YOU say?

    Katie5 replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing. Just smiled- you put her( and her elk of hospital nursing) on the defensive and she only came back at you. Nothing to it. Go

  4. Calling residents affectionate names?

    Katie5 replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, that irritates

  5. Calling residents affectionate names?

    Katie5 replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

  6. Is it just me (perhaps), or does disrespect by an attending ruffle feathers?

    Katie5 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    And I love them for it-it makes for an easier work place without nit-picking. To be sure, I'm against the sexist-workplace ideas but I also love it when people choose not to be drawn into percieved...

  7. Is it just me (perhaps), or does disrespect by an attending ruffle feathers?

    Katie5 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes these slights which we choose to take so seriously are ever so unconsciously done. I bet most of us, have habits/traits we would aggressively deny not having. Like your colleague said, he's...

  8. New RN - Wants to know when to wake up the doc

    Katie5 replied to suzem's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is controlled(seemingly). No other abnormals.then what do you want to wake the doc. up for?PS- If the pt is crashing, no one will tell you when, you will

  9. Using BSN when you have not earned it

    Katie5 replied to sportsmom84's topic in General Nursing

    My response to this would be

  10. Nurse's aides are running the the floor.

    Katie5 replied to sprout2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All that is needed, in

  11. giving report

    Katie5 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Give as good as you get:), and the attitude will change, he might not exactly like you, but he sure will respect you. Eleanor Roosevelt- "No one can make you feel inferior without your

  12. Fed up with the "rules"

    Katie5 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Renegade:D. Change what rules? The dress code or the safety

  13. Fed up with the "rules"

    Katie5 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    If there's a dress code- follow it. Why would you want to have your water container at the desk either. We're all nurses, that doesn't mean everyone is sanitary or follows universal

  14. I can't beleive this!

    Katie5 replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    Slow down.Lawyer up?Already? Not sure there was real intent to slander. What would you suggest if the situation was more grievous? LOL, patients learn from somewhere, no wonder they want to sue the...

  15. I can't beleive this!

    Katie5 replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    Objective Facts 1. A mistake was made. 2. Clarification was recieved from attending. 3. Patient was not harmed. 4. Patient was not harmed. Subjective Facts 1. Hearsay- Coworker told you what attending...

  16. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    Katie5 replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the clarification:). It was facebook? Anybody can type anything online. The much harder one is saying it in person. Then one would need to take a

  17. Orientation Nightmare!

    Katie5 replied to Lamesz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's just two weeks. Yeah it sucks, but hey you're still there. Sometimes, we let what people think get in the way of what we should be doing. So people think, yup they do? But hey, what does it...

  18. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    Katie5 replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who is this person to you?What conversation were you having for this to have come up? I'm sorry but I find it a tad incredible, to accept this without more info. Especially, the "you might think high...

  19. Switching to night shift?

    Katie5 replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please cut the crap. This is how it starts, what's with the "good" vs "bad" nurses. She just wrote a nice testimony. Let's thanks her for it and not bring in labels. Ps- Gotta have my

  20. Staffed during orientation????

    Katie5 replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a dollar for all the times someone said

  21. Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    Katie5 replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    Truth be told, when you're ill,a bath does go a long way in helping you feel better. But when you can't do it, you can't do it. It is a hope that the next shift would be able to get it. Otherwise it...

  22. Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    Katie5 replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    Well done. This just about sums up the reason why nursing is the way it is.Predominantly filled with females which equals competition. You have to literally fight for everything. Someone gets mad at...

  23. Hidden Cameras in Nursing Homes/ALF

    Katie5 replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously their families don't love you(or won't love you back when something happens). Listen to

  24. Lazy Charge Nurse

    Katie5 replied to JoeyGirlRNNYC's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful with your gripe.Sounds like you're projecting your job description on her.Besides your input is very biased because of your apparent dislike of her. Just because, your crew on the floor are...

  25. What was the moment you knew you wanted to become a nurse?

    Katie5 replied to bsn_bound13's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding