pussycat66

pussycat66

Cardiology (ITU), Acute Renal/Dialysis

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  1. got yelled at today- for volunteering

    pussycat66 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    isnt that the point of volunteering? surely you realise that most volunteers want paidwork but need to make contacts first? why are you so surprised that this person witheventually want a paid

  2. Taking patient's blood pressure

    pussycat66 replied to Linj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They're great resources to have, thank you!:redbeathe I will utilise these when mentoring students & junior

  3. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    pussycat66 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

  4. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    pussycat66 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    believe me it is very true! maybe you're looking at it from the different side of the coin, but bullying & humiliation are a daily occurance in the nursing

  5. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    pussycat66 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    did i really just read that

  6. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    pussycat66 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    sad but true the kind, reserved amongst us are the target of those who become the managers of tomorrow look after yourself, be determined if its really what you want & you'll survive in a cut...

  7. Late career choice @ 35

    pussycat66 replied to blessed_2Bhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you I will keep you informed:redpinkhe is it worth speaking (anonymously) to my union? I'm just aware that unions these days serve the needs of management as opposed to the workers you're so...

  8. Instructor reamed me even though nurse said I did right thing..what do you think?

    pussycat66 replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    yeah hindsight is a wonderful thing as is saying what we would do in that situation however,having been a student nurse myself - maybe some others were born that way! LOL I think you did well &...

  9. Instructor reamed me even though nurse said I did right thing..what do you think?

    pussycat66 replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Cant believe Ativan was even condidered especially when you can hear a wheeze. and considering all other

  10. Late career choice @ 35

    pussycat66 replied to blessed_2Bhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you so much for that! Atleast I know (and others) that there is apossible way of combating the problem in a good way that will benefit all and hopefully both highlight the problem, the bullies...

  11. Late career choice @ 35

    pussycat66 replied to blessed_2Bhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its great if thats what you want to do - go for it! I really do hope you enjoy your career. However, sorry to be the realist amongst you all but it was the worst thing I ever did! I love to nurse but...

  12. Teaching - can anybody help me????

    pussycat66 replied to fiestaflame's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Sharrie thats really

  13. Nurses as secretaries

    pussycat66 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    yeah we all do that on our ward now on

  14. Teaching - can anybody help me????

    pussycat66 replied to fiestaflame's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm also interested in becoming a Nurse Tutor/Practice teacher.How did you get into your role? Do you need any special permissions? Are you self employed etc etc? Would really love some advice....

  15. I talked to HR

    pussycat66 replied to TwilightRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    well said but god- is this the caring

  16. I talked to HR

    pussycat66 replied to TwilightRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I had the same with my previous"manager" and also now with new manager & her cronies (the click - who by the way the last manager allowed to flourish!). Too right, keep head down, do job,look...

  17. Sick call policy

    pussycat66 replied to goldgram's topic in Nurse Management

    YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! GREAT STUFF Kevin, I applaud you

  18. Just promoted, but coworkers are mean!

    pussycat66 replied to nursechick182's topic in Nurse Management

    i'm happy for you, how did you get another job? how did you decide what to go for? GOOD LUCK!

  19. Taking Lunches, Not Clocking Out

    pussycat66 replied to kelbel's topic in Nurse Management

    words fail

  20. Dialysis Staffing

    pussycat66 replied to CocoaGirl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm also in a uk nhs acute unit where the ratio is 2RNs to 7 patients. We are small & mostly its fine but am sure changes are afoot! NHS is quickly becoming big business orientated and...

  21. Dialysis machine

    pussycat66 replied to kariaini's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes wet feet is a given for us isnt it

  22. foley catheter change

    pussycat66 replied to Kirstie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Terrible -poor

  23. foley catheter change

    pussycat66 replied to Kirstie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    you must be thinking anal

  24. Mentors and preceptors please advise - newly promoted nurse struggling with peers

    pussycat66 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    a) I didnt know you are male until you just said - makes no difference to me - b) sniper = "a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place" - say no more c) "it is the way it is" - does that...

  25. Best. Stress. Relief. EVER.

    pussycat66 replied to Chewie_123's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Being British I find this scary! If I had one of those I think some of my colleagues had better watch