Cat_RN ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Cat_RN

    Have you seen this in migraine patients before?

    Cat_RN replied to jmqphd's topic in General Nursing

    This is not something I've seen before. I don't know if anyone mentioned this yet but I should think your migraines would be CAUSED by that high of a BP! Or do the migraines come first? Do you take...
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    Compassion required???

    Cat_RN replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the most disheartening posts I've read in a while. Please never think of coming into nursing again. Judging from what you say, you will hate every minute of it, I promise. And would...
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    Nurses getting fired left and right...

    Cat_RN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    YUP. This is exactly the situation at my place of work right now and I think about how appalling it is every day. Since when did we become so disposable?? The DON is FINDING reasons to fire people,...
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    Just a quick question regarding applications..

    Cat_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Which do you think could land better luck in landing a job: Applying online to a job posted online and risk your app and resume getting lost in 'the sea', or going in to apply and possibly getting...
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    Just a quick question regarding applications..

    Cat_RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, should I go in with letters of reference in hand or wait? I haven't told my boss I am thinking of leaving
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    Just a quick question regarding applications..

    Cat_RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! This is exactly what I was thinking. My resume doesn't look good on paper having had no acute care experience other than clinicals. However at my SNF we have acute patients, have lots of...
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    Patient hygiene-How far is too far?

    Cat_RN replied to derikajames's topic in General Nursing

    If not for procedure prep, why would you be shaving their pubic
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    offended co worker

    Cat_RN replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    What a baby! I'd have forgotten that comment in less than 5 seconds flat. NO big deal. What is he on is
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    what color is your ink?

    Cat_RN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, everything is used in black. Other colors aren't allowed for any
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    True ER stories

    Cat_RN replied to Kel Cardaras's topic in Nursing Humor

    MOVING ON with the
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    True ER stories

    Cat_RN replied to Kel Cardaras's topic in Nursing Humor

    There is harm when it's misinterpreted and
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    True ER stories

    Cat_RN replied to Kel Cardaras's topic in Nursing Humor

    There are far worse things in this world to be concerned with right now than this thread. No one's making you read
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    With-holding resuscitation on pt in the absense of a signed DNR order form? What?!

    Cat_RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so confused. I was always taught, (and always thought), that it was negligent to withhold CPR on a pt without that signed yellow form. And also that the DNRO isn't valid if it's not yellow. What...
  14. Cat_RN

    Watch your manners please..

    Cat_RN replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know, I can totally see this type of humor happening in the ER (not that I think it's funny), and think that he probably did say that. TURD. PLEASE report it. You know the nurse's name right?...
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    Any suggestions for white scrub pants? (That aren't see through?)

    Cat_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    New work uniform and I am having trouble with people seeing my underwear through my pants! I am light skinned. I like the flared type of pants. Any suggestions to feel a little more modest? I honestly...
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    Can RNs pull Picc Lines

    Cat_RN replied to Chan285's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN and I can pull PICC lines. In my state an LPN can as long as they have their certification for IVT and their policy allows
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    Other thread that got me thinking..

    Cat_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if Adderal (amphetamine salts) is something that's generally prohibited in a drug test for employment? I am prescribed 15mg ER daily but I only take it a few times a week. The...
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    Call Bell Requests

    Cat_RN replied to pomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh, this goes along with the request for 'fresh aloe' and Pelligrino with honey and lemon... from a totally A/O
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    Call Bell Requests

    Cat_RN replied to pomRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. toileting 2. pain pill 3. cold water 4. cant sleep 5. dropped the remote/bed control Most recent ridiculous request during NOC: Phonebook at 1:15am. Why? "I need to call the mayor!"
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    Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    Cat_RN replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. People get lost in connotation; logic is lost and common sense isn't all that common. Inferior means below or the opposite of superior. The feet are inferior to the knee. Are the feet offended...
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    Starting Nursing salaries by State?

    Cat_RN replied to ncaru01's topic in General Nursing

    LPN in Tampa hosp $15-16 :( LPN in Tampa LTC
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    How to tell the family the patient has died

    Cat_RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Per our facility policy, we HAVE to 'code' anybody we find without a pulse/not breathing if they are not a DNR. Doesn't matter if they are stone cold, technically we have to call 911 and provide...
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    Contact precaution question

    Cat_RN replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say gown up any time going in the room. In Tthe places I've been, this is the policy that has been enforced -stringently-, as well. You never know what you're going to run into once you're in...
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    Failed the stupid CNA test again...for what???

    Cat_RN replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Guys, this thread is over 6 years old The OP is probably already graduated from RN school
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    Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    Cat_RN replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    I'm disappointed that this thread became an RN vs. LPN battle. No where in the OP is any resentment or jealousy implied towards the new RN from any LPN- the problem is that a BRAND NEW nurse is expect...