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  1. Curious about Hospice Nursing

    AlliecatRN11 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this site and a new graduate. I work on an orthopedic unit but I've had experience in nursing homes and geriatrics. I have always been interested in hospice but am not...

  2. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    AlliecatRN11 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I knew which areas of nursing I preferred when I graduated, but we were recommended to get general med/surg experience before going into a very specific area. Some nurses I graduated took that...

  3. are nurses satisfied?

    AlliecatRN11 replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The routine can bring you down after a while--that's why it's always nice to have a few days off to yourself every month (if you can swing it, that is). Breaks up the routine and keeps working fresh....

  4. What's Your Stress Reliever?

    AlliecatRN11 replied to ibinezz's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been doing yoga and meditating. Both have really helped me to be calmer in general. Sometimes I feel lazy and don't feel like doing it but afterwards I feel refreshed. When I am a couch potato,...

  5. Curious about Hospice Nursing

    AlliecatRN11 replied to AlliecatRN11's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks! I will definitely look into volunteering-that's a great idea. Once I get a bit more med/surg experience hopefully I can start branching out

  6. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    AlliecatRN11 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. McCrackin--back

  7. Night shift sleep schedule

    AlliecatRN11 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7p-7a and get home around 8:30. I relax, eat some breakfast and sleep from 9ish to around 4:30pm. On my days off I sleep a lot to catch up on the hours I may have missed during the week. Like...

  8. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    AlliecatRN11 replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey volunteer pioneer-- I know it seems like things will always be this hectic and crazy, but don't worry--it will get better!! I'm reaching the end of my first year, and it is crazy to think of how...

  9. CPM Placement

    AlliecatRN11 replied to pawnotesRN's topic in Orthopedic

    It sounds like you have the right idea, but it's a lot easier with a second person. That way someone can hold the leg for the patient while the other slides the CPM into place. Unless the patient is...

  10. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    AlliecatRN11 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was working as a tech I had a fresh post op patient who called at 3am to ask Patient: Do I have a catheter? Me: Yes Patient: Oooooohhh Another patient called to ask for a foot massage...