Guttercat ASN, RN

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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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    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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    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
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    Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    Guttercat replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I love my job role, I love my coworkers, I love my manager, I love the doctors I work under, and I love my patients. (Sometimes I even love the hospital system I work for. ? ) I've walked into many...
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    Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    Guttercat replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Let's be honest. Newest data in strict testing labs have shown this thing hangs around in the air for up to three hours (burst-test--simulating aeorsolized particles from procedures and or strong...
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    PA-C or NP? What would you do?

    Guttercat posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am an ADN, with many years under my belt in nephrology, ICU, ER, and M/S. In my current role, I function quite independently/autonomously and I'm quite good at it clinically. One thing this role...
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    Saw this post from 2010. New Zealand nursing?

    Guttercat posted a topic in International Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/international-nursing/us-rn-planning-458374-page2.html Are there any expat RN's currently working/living in Auckland or Wellington? What has changed? Good or bad? Would love to...
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    Saw this post from 2010. New Zealand nursing?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in International Nursing

    vyecheverria, thank you. And yes, I am doing some research into the requirements for NZ RN license. Have also requested info from the immigration department. They have a very helpful website as well....
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    Saw this post from 2010. New Zealand nursing?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in International Nursing

    Truly appreciate the info, NZrnsoontobe. Thank you so much for the
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    RFID Implantation and Implementation: A Look Into the Future

    Guttercat replied to David Offenbaker's topic in General Nursing

    Do you really think that you would have a choice in the event RFID becomes the norm? How many employers offer the choice of a paper check vs direct-deposit anymore? How many employers offer the...
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    Advice for family...

    Guttercat replied to Cwalz5's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    TraumaRUs and StarBrownRN have already given great points to consider. The question to ask (at your grandfather's stage) is ...what does he want? It sounds like he is at the tipping point as far as...
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    Seattle Children's Hospital / Living in Seattle

    Guttercat replied to LanaLasch13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Seattle is currently the fastest growing city in the U.S....at it's already enormous. And have you looked at housing? It's outrageous. So is the traffic in the greater Seattle metro area, especially...
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    I need a loan but can't get a cosigner

    Guttercat replied to kendleh's topic in General Students

    What he