Katie5

Katie5

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  1. Lots of Snow!

    Katie5 replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    You lucky

  2. Met with supervisor today....

    Katie5 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos TiffyRN, it takes honesty and deep soul-searching to be that truthful and non-jaded about oneself. I always pray to be that way...good or

  3. Air Tight Cliques-Level One Trauma ER Nurses/ Hospitals

    Katie5 replied to webmansx's topic in General Nursing

    -I've got kleenex- she's going to get

  4. Met with supervisor today....

    Katie5 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...regardless of however way she cuts it. It was in fact, a demotion. Takes away credence from what voice you had

  5. Would you work less hours (less $$) for a better shift?

    Katie5 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    It becomes less better

  6. Would you switch to nights for alot more money?

    Katie5 replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    For that much more...when do you want me to

  7. i'm VERY ANXIOUS about my letter

    Katie5 replied to ese1212's topic in General Nursing

    You WILL get in.

  8. "You brought it on yourself"-vent

    Katie5 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call me slow, but I was sitting here wondering what the heck "DH" stood for until Turnleftside( hilarious username by the way:)) said it out.

  9. What is Basic Life Support? BLS

    Katie5 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Pre-nursing student, did you say? Why would you want to overwhelm yourself?It pays to be ahead in the game, but at this moment, all you need right now is CPR. Except I'm wrong. Yup, you would be...

  10. Quit?

    Katie5 replied to Howdie's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, you've been a nurse for five years. That should not deter you. Not meaning to be mean, but what is it that they saw? Because if you have been a nurse for five years, then you understand about...

  11. Comfortable Nursing Shoes

    Katie5 replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Nursing

    While crocs are good, I've heard they are not very safe for the hospital environment. Find you a good pair of trainers( running shoes), that should work fine. I've been wearing those and haven't had...

  12. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    Katie5 replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    To play the devil's advocate here. Customer service, when done in moderation is really not a bad idea. It's simply being polite and showing courtesy to another that one would love to have shown to...

  13. heres one...speaking other languages in front of patients

    Katie5 replied to VM85's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time, people who speak English fluently, who then switch to their native language when they see you coming are either doing one of two things- 1. Yes believe it, they most likely just...

  14. If you've ever cried at work...

    Katie5 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did you feel better

  15. Promoting Team Bonding/Spirit on a Unit/Floor

    Katie5 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know we have several impressive leaders in our midst.So questions to you, how do you create team-bonding on a unit.What are the things you can do, to make your unit/floor appealing to work on? You...

  16. Promoting Team Bonding/Spirit on a Unit/Floor

    Katie5 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Some really helpful suggestions. I especially like the potluck and putting pics up

  17. TO ALL the student Nurses !!!!!

    Katie5 replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    While it's always a plus to be seen taking the initiative, someone one does need to request when help is needed. I was once a nursing student and you do get nervous about making a mistake or...

  18. Who loves their job?

    Katie5 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I love my

  19. No,new grads dont make big bucks !

    Katie5 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm on one hand, she seems naive and on the other seems so positive about finding a job. If she's really into nursing for the love of it, then let leave her be.A lot can happen before she graduates-...

  20. Was fired today......

    Katie5 replied to TrickieTam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @TrickieTam, could you please explain what a charge nurse/baylor weekend does and when you actually start your

  21. was called a liar by another nurse!

    Katie5 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You lost an opportunity to call her to grounds at that instant!Now it's killing you silently.It's never too late. File a complaint.Humans tend to retain the most damaging information. Your manager...

  22. Is This Discrimination?

    Katie5 replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    When you think you have heard it all. No

  23. Need help from new BSN grad

    Katie5 replied to Steve Hatch's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not entirely sure, but I think he means scope of practise. What can BSN do, that an ADN cannot do and why is that so? That's what I gleaned from it, could be

  24. What could have caused this?

    Katie5 replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    (Playing devil's advocate here, LOL). How does that speak of a good caring person/nurse?It's possible the person may only be looking out for his/her license. *end* OP, pls ignore

  25. What is the BEST and WORST nursing fields?

    Katie5 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    You got me smiling on that one. Smaller poop, yes!But stinks like you wouldn't