Mas Catoer

Mas Catoer

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  1. Funny things patients say !

    Mas Catoer replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Many years back when I still worked as a staff nurse in VIP room, a man with expensive suit was accompanying his mother that being readmitted for having urination dificulty. I saw him very familiar...

  2. RN's forced to do CNA work

    Mas Catoer replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As long as it is not part of bullying a new comer then I may consider it as temporary and situational assignment. Yes all patient basic needs are the responsibility of every nurse that assigned to the...

  3. 16 interesting facts about nursing around the world!

    Mas Catoer replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting Facts to know. Thanks for sharing. Btw. I'm curious with the fact no 11 mentioning neglected 4 hour of about 12 hour shift in Saudi Arabia Hospital. I've work there for 3 full year service...

  4. The Little Things....

    Mas Catoer replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    That little nice thing is also actually an example to any of us to always have time backing up each other and show some appraisal in any available

  5. Doctors disrespect Male nurses.

    Mas Catoer replied to Jimmyjuice's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi Jimmy. I've been a male nurse for 32 years now. If you show up working in normal to full scale nursing competencies. Not only doctors, everyone around will respect you. A bit strange to me if you...

  6. Ethical/Personal Dilemma - What would you do?

    Mas Catoer replied to EMEddie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes it is a dilemma. For one there were never any safest way to solve this kind. Any choice made always has negative consequence(s) on the other side. What we must understand is minimizing and/or...

  7. What are you really good at?

    Mas Catoer replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was good at no pain direct IV shot. That was what made me busy by IV request in the past. Out of nursing I was good at troubleshooting PC system and program. Got call for help at almost everyday...

  8. does anyone regret this career?

    Mas Catoer replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I did regret it within my first 5 years serving. Struggling to be nice to most patients and their family around. Tried to find another job by learning as many things as I felt I could, including...

  9. Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

    Mas Catoer replied to PacoUSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nice thought there. In nursing we most learned about an assertive communication technique. A good way to show to the "Jerks" of being one and are required to cooperate in more respectful way though it...

  10. Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

    Mas Catoer replied to PacoUSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being a Male nurse for 30 years. But never call them jerks or what refers to it. See it as a matter of habit. If we allow ourselves once calling them jerks there is strong probability we will let...

  11. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Mas Catoer replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Avip My experience in Early 90s Yes, they hire male as a new grad. You can have your spouse and 2 children with free tickets after completing 1 year contract with clean performance. They should stay...

  12. Nurse as a patient...

    Mas Catoer replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Here is what I have in mind about nurses as demanding patients. As a nurse, I have also been hospitalized few times. I took it as my chance to have a good observation in how nursing care is being...

  13. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Mas Catoer replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Hi.. I have my experiences working in two different mental hospital as staff nurse and EEG operator, A year in Riyadh and couple more years in Thaif. One thing that I learned that once you decide...

  14. ANGRY...venting

    Mas Catoer replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Put aside all negative energy, do your best, give your best performance, then see what happens. Take sometime to check out with your own values, then Pick what battle that suit your need... Things...

  15. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    Mas Catoer replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All I can think from having nursing in my 29 year of service, is that, Nurses, just like other profession, always try to earn recognition for what we do (no matter how we conducted the work)....

  16. Skin Prep- waste of time?

    Mas Catoer replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    On bedridden patient I had proved that changing position Q2H is already solving things. I had one in the past, a patient with Parkinson's disease with body stiffness 24-7, for three full years. It was...

  17. Any good websites that summarize the Nursing Theorists?

    Mas Catoer replied to pippylockstocking's topic in General Nursing

    Mostly not for free. All reliable nursing web resources require me to pay... though some of it are fairly cheap.

  18. Write it down!

    Mas Catoer replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    That is an accountable

  19. Doors to patient rooms: open or closed?

    Mas Catoer replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Our tropical climate leave us with choices. Wards with 4-8 bed capacity have the door fully opened to ensure mobility unless it's too windy. Most private rooms with AC mostly have the door fully...

  20. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Mas Catoer replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I might suggest that we stop debating. Some already say do not judge or tell other to BF or not to. It's individual, as long as one comes into decision with sufficient knowledge, support, and totally...

  21. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Mas Catoer replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My wife and me got 4 children. The 1st was totally given formula as never been satisfied with breast. The rest were breast fed. Two of them graduated from college. So far I havent got any conclusion...

  22. My Preceptor Hates Me (need advice)

    Mas Catoer replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Preceptor carry so many things in her world of doing. Have to be more knowledgeable, experienced, know how to teach n couch, be supportive to others, always works with update. Means when one is...

  23. What is up with sexist doctors?

    Mas Catoer replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    ~ Try to be a friend is the best way. (warmer climate might be achieved) ~ Try to be firm at any of his irrelevant behavior is second to the best. (mostly formal) ~ Kick him by means of chains of...

  24. To aspirate or not to aspirate?!

    Mas Catoer replied to RNStephNicole's topic in General Nursing

    Most organization or medical authority provide no complete support on eliminating aspiration on vaccines inj. So, I undoubtly agree that we follow available local policy. :) I also agree that the...

  25. To aspirate or not to aspirate?!

    Mas Catoer replied to RNStephNicole's topic in General Nursing

    Well then. We should smartly combine the evidence based theory, experience, the circumstances, and ultimately the local policy. When things are supported by strong reasoning, it should be able to...