poppycat ADN, BSN

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    When to say "When"?

    poppycat replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How frustrating for you! I would have cried, too. I hope they come up with a plan that will help with the pain. I agree that I wouldn't want narcotics and "just live with it" is not a
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    Student Nurse with a poop problem

    poppycat replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    It does get better with time but once in a while things still get to me. I've been a Peds nurse for 36 years so I've changed many poopy diapers. However, a few weeks ago I was babysitting my...
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    When to say "When"?

    poppycat replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Wow! Are you glowing yet?! Lol I hope they find an answer for you. At least when you know what you're dealing with, you get some more hope of things improving. Keep us
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    Is the NP schedule flexible enough to be a mother?

    poppycat replied to ramseyer's topic in Nursing Career

    It seems like all the responders missed the part about the OP wanting to be a NEONATAL NP. NNP's usually don't work outside the hospital. They work in NICU. They take 24 hour call so during that...
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    What age of patient's are the most difficult for you?

    poppycat replied to ddane94's topic in Patient Education

    Anyone over the age of 16. Hence, the reason I went straight into Peds out of
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    Topic Discussion

    poppycat replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wonderful topic! Congrats on your 35 (now 36, I think) days! Sobriety is hard, you're right. I have over 25 years sober & sometimes it still seems like every day is a struggle. I don't think...
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    Patients who want to be admitted for minor things

    poppycat replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I live in a 2 story condo with the only bathroom upstairs & the kitchen downstairs. I'm over 55 & my husband is gone from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for work. In the past 6 months I've had both...
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    Someone like me...

    poppycat replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ((Hugs)). That was a really ignorant thing for her to say. I also think you should let her know you're not comfortable being treated by someone who's so judgmental of others. She needs to get some...
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    Med passing question from a student

    poppycat replied to MsPebbles's topic in Patient Medications

    If I was the patient, I wouldn't be happy having to take each of my pills individually. I take about 10 pills every morning & they all go down at the same
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    Honesty & heart

    poppycat replied to brenda1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    My first thought after reading this post is that if you don't like patient care it's probably apparent to your patients & their
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    What experience level is competitive?

    poppycat replied to amzyRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Keep in mind that a lot of agencies have non-compete clauses. That means you might not be able to take a staff position somewhere you've worked through the agency for a set period of
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    Role call!

    poppycat replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sobriety date: 1/2/1989 Still go to 3-4 AA meetings a week. Lately I've been attending more. Having a rough time the past few weeks because we just passed the 1 year anniversary of my dad's death....
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    I want to go back to school

    poppycat replied to simmaplease's topic in Nurses Recovery

    All the MSN programs I researched stated that you have to have an unencumbered license to
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    When to say "When"?

    poppycat replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was on SSDI from 1994-2004. My disability was due to agoraphobia. I was unable to leave my home at all for more than 3 years. When I applied, I did not have a lawyer but I did get approved on my...
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    Mice on unit

    poppycat replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school we did some of our clinicals at a county facility that was mostly used as a nursing home. One morning my patient asked me to get her purse out of the bedside table for...
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    Reporting Neglect in Home Health

    poppycat replied to Sherriblu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have a 2 year old grandson & know for a fact that I can't even turn around in a circle without him getting into something! He watches everything everyone does & learns very quickly how to...
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    Every weekend jobs

    poppycat replied to jessmurph's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know about other areas of the country but in my area weekend programs are not open to new grads because there is less support on weekends. How would you get proper orientation to prepare you...
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    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    poppycat replied to h113's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I definitely feel for you! I'm 57 & just got diagnosed with RA 2 1/2 years ago after more than 30 years of joint pain. I've been on Plaquenil & Enbrel since I was diagnosed and they've...
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    Med Calcuations

    poppycat replied to newgradpedsnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you need to use pen & paper for your calculations then that's what you should do. Just tell your preceptor you want to do it that way to be sure you have the right dosage. With time &...
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    transfering VA LN to VA LVN-misdemeanor

    poppycat replied to griffeyamy1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    How did the BON find out you had omitted this information? i agree that you need to consult an attorney about
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    Diagnosis--not so easy to come by....

    poppycat replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was diagnosed with RA just over 2 years ago, at the age of 54, after having pain in many joints for more than 25 years. The rheumatologist I went to did all the blood tests needed for diagnosis....
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    poppycat replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is something that has me worried. My medical coverage is through my husband's employer & they are trying to do away with spouse coverage. He belongs to the teamsters & they are...
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    friendship with patient after discharge?

    poppycat replied to silkysteph's topic in United Kingdom

    I would be having a talk with the office manager about the fact that the secretary gave out personal information to a
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    I'm done!

    poppycat replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Now make sure you delete that number from your phone. That is the best
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    Good Excuses for Missing Work

    poppycat replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just 3 days ago I called in because I had a car accident on my way in for my shift. Some guy decided to make a right turn from the left lane 10 feet in front of me. He also thought it wise to leave...