catlover314

catlover314 specializes in NICU, Educ, IC, CM, EOC.

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1. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

   catlover314 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

   I am going to assume that the snarky tone I read was not intended. I know that to many people manager = evil idiot. I just don't think that the tone of this thread is to help managers manage better;...

2. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

   catlover314 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

   Just wondering...why is this discussion in the nursing management section of AN? The point seems to be to complain about management, which seems like a different issue

3. 8 weeks of orientation as a new grad and let go

   catlover314 replied to Magsrnursing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Another idea: check the facility's educational classes section on their web site when considering your options. Do they have preceptor classes for their nurses? And do they have unit based...

4. Score one for standardized scrub colors

   catlover314 replied to MN-Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   When I am on another floor, I like being able to tell who is who...whether that is by a big title attached to my name tag or by scrub color...either one works. Our hospital has big tags that hang a...

5. 8 weeks of orientation as a new grad and let go

   catlover314 replied to Magsrnursing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Agree with above that your current unit doesn't sound new grad focused, but a word of caution as you look for a new place...there is also some unspoken sense that you were doing them a favor...'moving...

6. SMART goals

   catlover314 replied to ksreuter's topic in Nurse Management

   "Will attend more staff meetings." versus "I will attend at least 50% of staff meetings (Specific), as evidenced by signed attendance sheet (measureable), prior to my next evaluation (time-measured)....

7. I am about to quit with no notice and no warning

   catlover314 replied to okkennk28's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Agree with other comments...give notice and don't burn bridges. Reason for leaving? Family reasons. As in, "my family wants me sane and happy." Ok, I wouldn't say that last part out loud, but find...

8. south dakota?

   catlover314 replied to cawkazn's topic in General Nursing

   And no state income tax, and much lower cost of living than

9. Information for contract work in Pinehill Reservation

   catlover314 replied to sonyat01's topic in General Nursing

   Reservation hospitals are run by the Indian Health Service, try googling that for more information. I think you are probably looking for Pine Ridge reservation, not Pinehill. Best

10. Why Do People Look at me Like I'm Crazy?

    catlover314 replied to Shiner50's topic in Nurse Management

    Going into management isn't typically in the minds of new nurses, so maybe that's some of the "why do people look at me like I'm crazy?" you refer to in the title of this thread. Not saying there's...

11. Expired Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

    catlover314 replied to NocLaborRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our HR dept has a housewide policy on mandatories, like BLS and NRP as well as licensure, and it clearly outlines the process for expired mandatories. Check your nursing or HR

12. Mystery Baby

    catlover314 replied to xfitrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Have all inborn errors of metabolism been ruled out? Some states' metabolic testing doesn't catch the less common things that can create symptoms like you describe...though cardiac seems a more likely...

13. A month into my first assignment...how it's going so far.

    catlover314 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    OP: Off topic a bit, but my teenagers loved the Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale. And northern Arizona has a lot of facinating things to do and see. When it gets nice, you should take them to...

14. Las Vegas NV travel assignment

    catlover314 replied to IblandonRN's topic in Travel

    No experience with UMC, but did work at another Vegas hospital as a traveler. It was a long time ago, and since it was a different place and time, my experience is probably not helpful. But, of...

15. Breast milk storage in NICU

    catlover314 replied to catlover314's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Many thanks for all the responses. I am looking at all options, including what regulations need to be met, but I appreciate more feedback and ideas. What you like, what you don't...that kind of...