Katmae RN

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  1. Bush says limiting lawsuits will save healthcare

    Katmae RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    HMmmmm just wondering how you all feel about that theory. Bush says that lawyers are responsible for healthcare costs. I personally feel patients have the right to sue for malpractice. We've all heard...

  2. Bush says limiting lawsuits will save healthcare

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's an idea...what about a cap on attorneys' fees? No longer one third of whatever, but perhaps no more tha $500,000/ case. I know that one will never happen. Without the potential to extract a...

  3. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    Katmae RN replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO very well said! I love the call security part

  4. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    Katmae RN replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hi candicane..i read your post and immediately thought of University Hospital. It seems when you work at a University hospital the literary genious' have to justify their salaries with added work for...

  5. Bush says limiting lawsuits will save healthcare

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is so sad. Even as a medical person, I have a hard time putting a price on that now brain damaged little one. Accidents happen all the time and no human is perfect. The more I read this thread I...

  6. 11-7 Floor Nurses a Question Please

    Katmae RN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    LOL me complain neverrrr..I love my job. Angie pointed out many things that i just take for granted. Checking orders, diets to the kitchen, calling a sleeping doc for necessary orders, getting meds...

  7. Reducing the Brain, Ignoring the Soul

    Katmae RN replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    I feel that treating a person with depression with medication helps to allow that person to be receptive to counseling. As a person who has suffered pretty severe depression in the past, I can tell...

  8. 11-7 Floor Nurses a Question Please

    Katmae RN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety I work in a small rural hospital 25 beds. Some long term, some skilled pts., few acute ones..sometimes none acute. I don't wake those who are sleeping and don't need vitals. I observe them as...

  9. It's official I FAILED

    Katmae RN replied to lefthander1975's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Aww lefthander I am so sorryy you did not pass the test. I can imagine it must feel awful. Please don't give up. I'm not sure what will help you pass, but if you stay determined I'm sure you will....

  10. Bush says limiting lawsuits will save healthcare

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    That was interesting to read about the McDonalds case thank you for sharing that. It was me who brought that up. Again I wonder about consents people sign for the procedure they are about to undergo....

  11. Bush says limiting lawsuits will save healthcare

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting reading all the opinions on this issue. I think the idea of the plantiff being responsible for the costs of suing, if the case is lost. The two times i was called to jury duty I watched...

  12. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    Katmae RN replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't mistake my post..this was an exception and a proven abuser. I am all for pain meds, and believe no one should have to experience it. There are multitudes of meds available, and in my opinion...

  13. Loopus disease

    Katmae RN replied to ncolvin1's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are suffering from Lupus, Bell. The disease is certainly nothing to laugh about. It was the typo we all got silly about. God knows laughter is the best medicine. Take care and look...

  14. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    Katmae RN replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a small rural hospital within 10 miles of the Interstate. We get migraines, severe neck pain, etc. in the middle of the night to our ER. No insurance and just passing thru the state. A few...

  15. Bush says limiting lawsuits will save healthcare

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno..i can't say i have seen a trial where a doc/patient go to court. Maybe is because they choose juries that are not in the medical field, that the patient wins. Yes it is sad how we practice...

  16. Bush says limiting lawsuits will save healthcare

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    I respect your opinion and you could very well be right about OB/GYN's. But their malpractice insurance is due to litigation. Why are so many juries finding these docs accountable for damages done to...

  17. What about when it's your family?

    Katmae RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had the experience of losing my Dad in 2003. We found out he had cancer on May1. He was in the hospital after beggingg the ER doc to admit him. He couldn't breathe, had diarrhea for 2 months, a sed...

  18. What about when it's your family?

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Blue for your support, I really appreciate all the kind and caring comments. I get a sense of comfort knowing so many nurses out there really care. Have a great day,

  19. Loopus disease

    Katmae RN replied to ncolvin1's topic in General Nursing

    OMG too funny. Rolling on the floor laughing here. Reminded me of a pt. i had named Loupee and my God she was :rotfl:

  20. considering nursing...

    Katmae RN replied to betsyMT2003's topic in Nursing Career

    Betsy congratulations on choosing nursing as a profession. It's a wonderful career. It's difficult with short staffing, but still rewarding. Nothing feels quite as good as making a difference in...

  21. What about when it's your family?

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing Hypnotic Nurse. My Dad was independent and active too. It's so hard to see them when they are helpless and depending on the nurses, and docs and it's just not there. I am so glad...

  22. What about when it's your family?

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Lady Dolphin for your kind words, and sharing your experience. My Dad also had lung cancer with a huge mets to his liver by the time they found out. I am grateful he didn't suffer very long....

  23. What about when it's your family?

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you and (((((((HUGS))))) to you Smiling. It's wonderful to be here with such caring nurses! Take care and have a great day,

  24. What about when it's your family?

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    How wonderful to hear your story Nurturing Angel. That is how it is supposed to be. I also work in a great facility and was considering bringing Dad to it,ever though it was 1200 miles away. I knew he...

  25. What about when it's your family?

    Katmae RN replied to Katmae RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support and yes sometimes I am sure we do things for the patients safety that the family might now view that way. But they knew I was a nurse, and was there to be at my Dad's side....