poppycat ADN, BSN

poppycat has 43 years experience as a ADN, BSN and specializes in pediatrics; PICU; NICU.

poppycat's Latest Activity

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   Blast from the past!

   poppycat replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Recovery

   I finished my program in 2009 & recently shredded al the documents, too.
2. 

   Aveanna Takeover of Maxim

   poppycat replied to River&MountainRN's topic in Private Duty

   I work for Aveanna & today was informed that I’m getting a raise to$28/hour effective 11/1.
3. 

   What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

   poppycat replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in Nursing

   This came from the family of my private duty patient: nurses are the heart of our home.
4. 

   Business + Marketing for NursePreneurs

   poppycat replied to catieh99's topic in Entrepreneurs

   There's already a separate forum for this.
5. 

   Fairly new RN with newly diagnosed RA

   poppycat replied to lilpsychRN2017's topic in Disabilities

   I was diagnosed with RA just over 6 years ago at the age of 54. The rheumatologist first put me on methotrexate but I had bad side effects from it so I was taken off it after only 3 weeks. At that point she put me on Plaquenil & Enbrel. Currently I take Plaquenil & Orencia as well as Meloxicam. My best advice is to listen to your body. I still have a lot of fatigue so I rest when I need to & don't push myself to try to get everything done at once like I used to.
6. 

   Autonomous Jobs out there?

   poppycat replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in Nursing

   Private duty home care. You're the only nurse there for the whole shift.
7. 

   Here's a new one I've not considered until today...

   poppycat replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Recovery

   I know a product that can help your kitty. It's called Calming Collar. It's an aroma therapy collar for the cat. They work wonders for my scaredy cat.
8. 

   Alabama nurse killed...

   poppycat replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Headlines

   According to one article I read, the hospital did have metal detectors & they haven't figured out how the person got the gun into the hospital.
9. 

   Did you contract anything from a patient?

   poppycat replied to RNrhythm's topic in Nursing

   I played several games of "Cootie" with my grandson this weekend!
10. 

    Did you contract anything from a patient?

    poppycat replied to RNrhythm's topic in Nursing

    I got influenza A from my patient in January.
11. 

    Working nights w/ barking/needy dogs that probably wouldn't let me sleep during the day

    poppycat replied to lmb93's topic in Nursing

    My dog loves our life. I work nights & my husband works days so there's always someone for the dog to sleep with.
12. 

    Well on My WAY!!!!

    poppycat replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in Nursing

    I'm not going to argue when you have your facts wrong. Good luck with your schooling.
13. 

    Well on My WAY!!!!

    poppycat replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in Nursing

    Associate degree in nursing is an AAS. I know this for a fact because that was my basic nursing education.
14. 

    Well on My WAY!!!!

    poppycat replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in Nursing

    AAS & ADN are the same thing.
15. 

    Healthcare insurance

    poppycat replied to Colleenj19's topic in Nursing

    My husband's employer doesn't deduct anything for our insurance & we pay almost nothing for doctor visits & $0 for meds. The benefits of being in the Teamsters Union.
16. 

    Crusty Old Bats Will Remember... (part deux)

    poppycat replied to Davey Do's topic in Humor

    Who sent you my graduation photo?