Guttercat ASN, RN

Guttercat has 33 years experience as a ASN, RN.

Latest Activity

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   Dad Fell Again

   Guttercat replied to Linda Yuhas's topic in General Nursing

   Fantastic article! Thank you,
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   Greetings, Younglings, from a Crusty Old Bat

   Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing
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   Greetings, Younglings, from a Crusty Old Bat

   Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for the insight, subee. The grass is not necessarily greener, as it is said. Sounds a lot like my gig. Yes, I loved what I did, but it was a love/hate thing. Many hours on-call, and...
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   Greetings, Younglings, from a Crusty Old Bat

   Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing
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   Greetings, Younglings, from a Crusty Old Bat

   Guttercat posted a topic in General Nursing

   Back in my Day: Reflections from a Crusty Old Bat Thirty-one years ago, I graduated as a baby-nurse and sat my boards. This was back when a graduate nurse actually sat boards with two or three...
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   Increasing number of dialysis catheters

   Guttercat replied to scootersuz's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   There might be a correlation to a possible causation (which shall be unnamed). Maybe create a hypothesis based on observation, and do a little digging and data collection? Could be an...
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   AV Fistula Recirculation?

   Guttercat replied to GginaGG's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   First, is this an AV graft? Or an actual fistula? Where is it located, and what vessels are involved? Second, have you referred to your facility's policy regarding needle spacing
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   Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

   Guttercat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   A few years back I gave the wrong med to the wrong patient. Thankfully there was no horrendous outcome, but there just as easily could have been. It was all on me, because even though I can cite...
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   dialysis nurse question

   Guttercat replied to ISTJ nurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   To be an effective and trusted leader on the floor, you must be proficient in not only "sticking" patients, but you must also understand all the physiology behind what can go wrong with the myriad...
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    COVID Shots Added to Vax Schedule for Kids and Adults: What Do You Think?

    Guttercat replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation
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    COVID Shots Added to Vax Schedule for Kids and Adults: What Do You Think?

    Guttercat replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The "hot stove" topic. I am not surprised no one has replied yet; most especially as a 'forced retiree' (we are many). I have many thoughts regarding vaccination against a coronavirus in the...
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    Denmark becomes first EU country to lift all Covid-19 restrictions

    Guttercat replied to chare's topic in Disaster Preparation

    UK is hot on their heels. About
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    Vaccination Mandating

    Guttercat replied to Ariemay82's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Dr. Dhand is no
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    Vaccination Mandating

    Guttercat replied to Ariemay82's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sciencedude, I am glad that you are looking at all sides. Cooler heads prevail. You are not
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    Vaccination Mandating

    Guttercat replied to Ariemay82's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The level of disdain and utter lack of professional civility in your response to reasoned concerns with bona-fide references (not solely a Youtube video) tells me all I need to