poppycat ADN, BSN

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    meds - confused

    poppycat replied to nurs15's topic in Patient Medications

    i think EN is "enrolled nurse" which is a title in
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    Recovery Anniversary

    poppycat posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    As of today, I have been sober twice as long as I spent drinking. Today is my 26th sobriety anniversary (as well as my birthday)! It's amazing to me how much I've learned & changed over those...
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    poppycat replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    You & I must be twins! I knew before I entered nursing school I wanted nothing to do with adults. They are big, whiny
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    Fear of vomiting and vomit?

    poppycat replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I have almost 37 years of experience & I'm still not completely comfortable when I'm in the same room with someone who's vomiting. It used to be I'd have to leave the room or I'd vomit, too. Now...
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    Ending the old and starting a new

    poppycat replied to nowim clean's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! Good luck with your RN to
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    night shift and health

    poppycat replied to yoginurse29's topic in General Nursing

    I have RA & type 2 diabetes. Working nights hasn't made my conditions worse but the constant exhaustion that comes with RA makes working very
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    Best lotion for dry hands?

    poppycat replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My new favorite is something I mix myself. It's 1 part each of Vaseline & vitamin E cream and 2 parts baby lotion. You mix them to the consistency of frosting. It healed my cracked hands in...
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    I finished!!!

    poppycat replied to carrimarie1010's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats! One of the best feelings in the world is when you delete the number for the lab from your
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    How to prevent falls

    poppycat replied to Karolyte's topic in Orthopedic

    I would not have allowed a bed alarm, either. When I fell after having my knee replacement, I was using a walker. However, when your knee buckles there's really nothing you can do to save yourself...
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    Repeat Monitoring Agreement

    poppycat replied to KDCRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's probably the most ridiculous thing I've heard yet. I know it's a lot of money for the attorney but it would be your best chance at getting a license without having to have monitoring
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    How to prevent falls

    poppycat replied to Karolyte's topic in Orthopedic

    When I had knee replacement last February, I had the femoral block. I was kept in an immobilizer the whole time I was in the hospital. Unfortunately, one morning the CNA was walking me to the...
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    Recent changes to allnurses

    poppycat replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    On my iPad, if I have notifications, a little red square appears next to my username at the top of the
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    Exercise for night shift.

    poppycat replied to jar312's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I belonged to Curves, I went straight from work because they opened at 6:30 am. I could do my circuit and go home to relax. However, I didn't get to sleep until about 9:30 doing that. It...
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    Recent changes to allnurses

    poppycat replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I mainly look at allnurses on my iPad. There is a quote button in every post on my iPad. I guess I'm lucky I'm not having some of the problems others are
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    Finding A Job with a Misdemeanor Battery Conviction

    poppycat replied to chicagornstudent's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You might want to contact the BON in the state where you live. In some states a battery conviction means you can't get licensed. Also you need to look into whether clinical sites for the school...
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    Recent changes to allnurses

    poppycat replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    My avatar never changed from square. I'm glad it
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    Recent changes to allnurses

    poppycat replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Thank you, Pixie. I'm using my iPad now & just tried; it does work on the
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    Recent changes to allnurses

    poppycat replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    What do the little colored dots next to user names
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    Impaired nurse - where to go?

    poppycat replied to ocean.baby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did exactly the right thing reporting everyone involved. Be very proud of
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    poppycat replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Will you mention this on your
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    Impaired nurse - where to go?

    poppycat replied to ocean.baby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the DON needs to be reported for covering this up,
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    poppycat replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Sending some healing (((hugs))) your way, Esme! Feel better
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    Impaired nurse - where to go?

    poppycat replied to ocean.baby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe that the "duty to report" means reporting to the BON. This nurse needs to not be
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    escaping hprp

    poppycat replied to brayrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with you completely, SmilingBluEyes. The one & only time I went to EAP, everything I talked about went straight back to my manager & that's how I ended up in HPRP. I will never trust...
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    What's the highest blood pressure you ever recorded?

    poppycat replied to Andythepiano's topic in General Nursing

    My personal best was 260/140 when I had my last stroke. I was impressed with that & never want to see it