poppycat ADN, BSN

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    Stooopid

    poppycat replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Me
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    poppycat replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    This was in the days before
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    poppycat replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    The operative word here is "should". I was not referred by my boss. I went on my own because there was family stuff going on that had nothing to do with work or my job performance. The next thing I...
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    Any working nurses with BKA out there?

    poppycat replied to julz68's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I had an instructor in nursing school (1977) who had bilateral BKA & used prostheses. She had both legs amputated as a child, went through nursing school in the early 1960's, & worked ortho...
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    Need Advice on TRACH LTV 1150

    poppycat replied to bdbrdb's topic in Home Health

    If you have no trach or vent experience, it would be a very bad idea for you to take this patient. In the home, you are the only one who can troubleshoot problems & if you don't know how you have...
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    Having trouble staying on point

    poppycat replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This reminds me a lot of people I hear in meetings talking about how strong their recovery is & they don't think they need meetings any more. Those are usually the people who need meetings the...
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    poppycat replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Everything I talked about in the 1 session I went to was put in my personnel file. I didn't go back for the 2nd session after I found that out. My problems also had nothing to do with work; just...
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    Looking the proverbial horse in the mouth

    poppycat replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hear what you're saying. I also take Cymbalta but, fortunately, have no side effects from it. I actually get a second benefit from it which is that it helps with some of my chronic pain. I'm also...
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    ect nurses

    poppycat replied to 302queen's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks, Topaz, I'd never heard of that
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    Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

    poppycat replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to wear shoes, though, because you never know what's on the hospital
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    Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

    poppycat replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse 35 years & have always done bedside. That's what I went to school for. I knew way back then that all I ever wanted to do was direct patient
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    Multiple physicians with the same name, spelled the same way.

    poppycat replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

    On the other end of the spectrum is patients with the same name. I used to go to a doctor whose practice had 25 patients with my exact name, including middle name! They called us by our birthdates...
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    Total knee replacement.

    poppycat replied to TBlase's topic in Orthopedic

    Great information! I'm scheduled for right knee replacement 10/28. I love watching surgery & would love to stay awake & watch mine but they won't let me! I'm having the minimally invasive...
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    Question about CEs for license renewal

    poppycat replied to HeartNursing3's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like ScottE misunderstood the question. If everyone in your state renews in August, anything you do before Sept. 1 will not count for 2015 renewal. Anything after 9/1/2013 will count for...
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    Expiration date on RN license

    poppycat replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    In Illinois all RNs renew 5/31 of even years. I believe (but am not sure) the LPNs renew on the same date in odd
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    ect nurses

    poppycat replied to 302queen's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not a psych nurse but I was just wondering what TMS is. I've never heard that
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    NNP 24 hour coverage

    poppycat replied to mybooboo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked in a very large level 3 NICU with 24-hour NNP coverage. They rarely got more than an hour of sleep at night because there were too many things going
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    NCLEX Rules - Please Follow Them!

    poppycat replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sure am glad I took "boards" on paper & didn't have to worry about all the electronic
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    Is night shift healthier for some people?

    poppycat replied to s0ad's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working nights for almost 38 years. When I got married 6 years ago, I took a day job so my hubby & I would work the same hours. Big mistake for me! I could not sleep at night, wanted...
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    My major mistake This thread is about a mistake i made nearly a year ago.

    poppycat replied to mhospRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are NOT a bad nurse. You realized your mistake, admitted it, & took steps to ensure the patient's well-being. Your coworkers are right: everyone makes mistakes. Nurses who say they've never...
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    poppycat replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    The only hospital where I used EAP it was limited to 2 sessions & then you had to go to someone in private practice. It also was NOT kept confidential. Be
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    Odd ER visit

    poppycat replied to inshallamiami's topic in Emergency

    I sure wouldn't be gentle in the satisfaction survey. That kind of behavior needs to be addressed & stopped. If they do it to one patient, they are probably that way with all
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    That awkward moment when....

    poppycat replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    They probably have FLP syndrome! (Funny Looking
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    Ultimate Nursing Bag

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

    Hi, avaloncar, I've been using my Ultimate Bag (pink plaid) for almost 5 years & I love it. It has lots of pockets inside & the main compartment is really roomy. It's a big bag but not...
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    New Nursing Career: 90 days - UM suggests I voluntarily resign

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

    I have to agree, Michael, that this whole thing sounds like a setup. It sounds like they just didn't want a new grad on their floor & did whatever they could to make sure you failed. It's not...