Katie5

Katie5

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  1. Do I chart or do I take care of my patients?

    Katie5 replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it changes- I knew this to mean Keep it short and

  2. What to do about pay?

    Katie5 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Enough! I could tear my hair out in vexation. Where exactly in the post does the OP ask to know what specific amount you're making. Pay depends on what location you are. Was your post supposed to...

  3. What to do about pay?

    Katie5 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the most self-righteous speech, I have heard in a long while. What exactly makes it so wrong, about advocating for a wage increase that had already been agreed upon? No, this is not...

  4. The Family from Hell

    Katie5 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This task doesn't just fall on you.Some families are possibly going to be unhappy regardless of what you do. The key is giving your best as you know how to. Also, this should not just be an admin...

  5. Nursing school is awful in so many ways....

    Katie5 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Lee Ann Womack- "I hope you dance." Don't let some hell bent heart Leave you bitter When you come close to selling out Reconsider Give the heavens above More than just a passing

  6. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

    Katie5 replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are doctor's skivvies.. who cares? They get to work, we do our work. They get paid for services rendered, we get paid for our services. They have their scope of practices, we have ours and...

  7. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

    Katie5 replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    By all means vent- venting does make one feel better at times:). So...did you later school your friend on what nursing is really all

  8. I feel stupid

    Katie5 replied to bandmja's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, take it easy.It's bad but not that bad. All these abuses on yourself? How do you expect to even get better. I understand the one of knocking yourself on the head when you wrong, but lady, you're...

  9. Your Pet Peeves in Nursing..

    Katie5 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should speak to her about the disturbance- she may not even be

  10. Your Pet Peeves in Nursing..

    Katie5 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I should have clarified. It doesn't bother me coming from a patient, but it bothers me coming from other

  11. Nursey things that you'll NEVER say again.

    Katie5 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am both awed and inspired by this thread. Please keep the insights coming. In any way, I can garner more information to better care for my patients, that's so very welcome. I learn something from...

  12. "Good job!"

    Katie5 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seems it's the age that you have a problem with. Would it make more difference it they were

  13. I need your input on a potentially life-altering decision...

    Katie5 replied to Scrubs911's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Hmmm... Oh

  14. Working on a smoke-free campus

    Katie5 replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse smiling, "I'll be right back, I'm going for a quick smoke break". That's okay.First time, second time, third...fourth...fifth...??!!! What??!! Come back and MAN your halls. Yay for the...

  15. Can RNs really make this much?

    Katie5 replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    To make 50dollars or more in an hour and live in a rent-free

  16. CNA, graduated as RN 1 year ago, can't find job, difficult to work with

    Katie5 replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    That's an assumption. No where did the OP state

  17. CNA, graduated as RN 1 year ago, can't find job, difficult to work with

    Katie5 replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Sucks for her. But she applied for a CNA position and as such such stick to her position. If she so chooses to direct and delegate, then she needs to make it formal and take up a job there as an RN. I...

  18. Taking charge of the shift?

    Katie5 replied to coneartist's topic in General Nursing

    Pls do not tell your supervisor anything in writing, about being uncomfortable with the charge position. Talk to her as you must, garner more information and in so doing, you get more confidence. If...

  19. Ed new grads..............this is for you!!!!!!!!!

    Katie5 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    Signed, sealed, delivered!Go

  20. Nobody Likes A Tattle Tail

    Katie5 replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    The reason there are snitches in the nursing profession and will continue to be snitches is because NM or higher authorities condone it. If you don't codone a thing or there are no rewards and...

  21. Strong vs. weak RN

    Katie5 replied to Ariyala's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I wasn't going to comment until I got to this post. If this is a language you use, then it will need changing to get to the position you want. You will need to stop with all the, "Gosh, I...

  22. med error not sure how to feel!

    Katie5 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about that. Makes one feel sad. Was your patient

  23. Student nurses do the darndest things

    Katie5 replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    Got me

  24. I'm working TWO full time jobs, crazy??

    Katie5 replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can't wait to be able to do that. A big yaaaaaaaay for you. Crazy???!!! forget crazy...you're nuts! But I'm loving

  25. NCLEX got canceled Help!

    Katie5 replied to tofu_addict's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What?!! Your NCLEX got cancelled. A BLESSING:) Now some last minute studying or relaxation- the choice is yours. I'm sure you can call them , this is only Sat. something will come up before monday...