poppycat ADN, BSN

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    Bumped from NICU?

    poppycat replied to Lady_Leijing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It sounds like they set you up to fail. I had almost 30 years of Peds & PICU experience before going to NICU and they gave me the same amount of orientation as the new grads. What they gave you...
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    What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    poppycat replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    A stadium blanket with the company logo. Now I have a set of
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    Any 2017 PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE HOPEFULS?

    poppycat replied to pinkSCRUBS22's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just want to wish you all the best. I graduated from Prairie State 39 years ago this week. It's a great
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    April is Autism Awareness Month

    poppycat replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is on the spectrum & is finishing her last 3 classes for a Master's in addiction
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    Blood Test Predicts Response to Antidepressants

    poppycat replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Psychiatric

    My psychiatrist was very happy when I brought in the results. He said he sometimes orders it for patients who are having a hard time getting the right
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    Blood Test Predicts Response to Antidepressants

    poppycat replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Psychiatric

    I actually got it done free as part of a research program so I don't know what the cost
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    Blood Test Predicts Response to Antidepressants

    poppycat replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Psychiatric

    I actually had this done last summer &, because of this test, I am finally on a medication that has my bipolar
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    Not just seen on TV!

    poppycat replied to datalore's topic in Nursing Humor

    My family doctor, who recently retired, was well known for helping feed residents in the nursing home when he was making rounds. He was wonderful & we really miss
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    Is this right?

    poppycat replied to Finneyhart2's topic in Home Health

    I was in this situation years ago & my agency told the mom we were not there to watch the other kids. That's a huge liability if anything happens to the baby or to your patient. If the agency...
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    Stelara and Other Immunosuppressants

    poppycat replied to thenicelady's topic in Patient Medications

    I take a biologic for rheumatoid arthritis & have never been told I can't work as a
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    Potty Training Schedule and Night Shift

    poppycat replied to jmikayla's topic in General Nursing

    We adopted a 5 year old dog last July. The shelter said he wasn't completely house trained & had been returned 3 times because of this. All he really needed was time to adjust to his new...
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    TPAPN missed check in

    poppycat replied to TexasNurse2014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I was in the monitoring program, I set an alarm on my phone to remind me to call every day. I don't think I ever missed a call in that
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    What Do You Love About Nursing?

    poppycat replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do did a wonderful job of explaining the feeling I get from nursing. It's an honor and a privilege to be with someone as they enter or leave the world. Even if you're not a religious or...
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    What Do You Love About Nursing?

    poppycat replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Allison007, and welcome! I've been a nurse for close to 39 years and can honestly say I don't think I've ever had a job I hated. I had a strong dislike for 1 hospital I worked at but I loved my...
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    Monitoring board as a mental health roadbump.

    poppycat replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I completely understand what you're saying. The BON thinks it knows what we need better than our doctors. I went through the same thing when I was in monitoring. Hopefully the next 6 months will go...
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    Undocumented Patients

    poppycat replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    If you read the other post this person started, you'll see a disgruntled
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    Husband Wants Elderly Dad to Move In

    poppycat replied to Laurus Nobilis's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Please be very careful with using EAP. I used it at a former employer when I was dealing with issues concerning my elderly father who lived 3 hours away from me. My reason for going to EAP was to...
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    What are you like as a patient/the sick one?

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

    I'm the same way. If I feel miserable, just leave me alone with my misery. Even when I had my knees replaced, I didn't want a lot of fussing from anyone. I knew when I was discharged I would be at...
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    Certified addict nurse able to report nurse patient?

    poppycat replied to Daisy321's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm confused by your last statement. Do you mean if you're not required to take a test, you won't stay clean? I don't intend to sound mean, I just don't get this statement. As far as I know, yes she...
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    poppycat replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I thought you were going to say we were all in these contraptions from kicking a** all these
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    poppycat replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm one of those "older" nurses, too. I'll be 60 on Jan. 2 but I sure don't feel that old (not that 60 is old because it's not!). I'm in good enough shape that I could still work acute care if I...
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    License suspension/going to school

    poppycat replied to Athomason8587's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't understand how, if your LPN license is on probation, you can continue in the RN program. However, even if the school allows you to go on, you most likely will not get an RN license unless you...
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    what to do now

    poppycat replied to FreakedRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you surrendered your AZ license it's very likely the BON in Iowa will find out. I think most states require you to report if you've been disciplined in another
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    How to cope with Hand Psoriasis

    poppycat replied to Chicklet2's topic in Health, Stress Management

    One thing that has helped my hand excema is slathering Bag Balm all over my hands before I go to bed & wearing gloves while I sleep. It's really messy but helps
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    Nurses with Dui, Probation, Support

    poppycat replied to tralnurse4support's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wish we had something like this in