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    Weather Policy

    Guttercat replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm disgusted by the number of "I'm up here on my golden pedestal" posts. As if those that express concern or frustration (and even fear) are inherently worthy of shaming, and should self-flagellate...
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    Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Guttercat posted a topic in General Nursing

    After this weekend's Superbowl smackdown of the Denver Broncos, a lot of coaches, teams, team owners and team managers around the country are sitting around flabbergasted, with their thumbs up their...
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    Need advice, situation getting bad

    Guttercat replied to GaylordFockerMurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Why delete? This is relevant information. My best advice is move. Whatever it takes. Do you have friends/family you can bunk with to get your feet underneath? For what it's worth, when I graduated...
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    Nursing Shortage Expiration A Myth!

    Guttercat replied to Curiousdog's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that was around the same percentage from 20+ years ago. That's the funny thing with statistics--a simple survey asking people how long they "plan" to stay in a profession, well, we all know...
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    Nursing Shortage Expiration A Myth!

    Guttercat replied to Curiousdog's topic in Nursing Career

    Spot on. Spot. On. Edit to add: I recently had to take remedial algebra at a CC (completing my BSN). I mean, I hadn't seen algebra since 1985, so I get a pass on the dumb-O'-meter, right?
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    Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. A good humbling (I've been there, done that) can be used to drive people to better performance. But, an occasional "humbling" is far different from punitive fear mongering. I've seen it...
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    New Grad offered OR job...thoughts

    Guttercat replied to NursingGirl9's topic in Operating Room

    OR call means you need to be there in the time frame. Period. I've spent a lot of time on call...and let me tell you the night is sleepless if you live 30 minutes away. Keep in mind you will need a...
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    Fired for posting on face book

    Guttercat replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have to say that if I was an employer, I would come down like Thor's Hammer if an employee "bashed" my company on social media. I might give them a stern talking-to first, but that would be the...
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    Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the Superbowl was fantastic for the reasons mentioned: a bunch of free agent and un-drafted/low draft pick "pedestrians," each with their own unique strengths, were brought together and the...
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    Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    CapeCod, That's a whole 'nuther topic (and yet a valid one). Nurses will never make a pro sports salary. By "pro sports" I mean the big ones: football, basketball, hockey, soccer, golf, baseball....
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    Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Holy cow. That "F" turned into a big fat "A." Wilson and Company are tight, fast, relentless, and each player plays the position he thrives best in. A bunch of "nobody wanted's" ended up World...
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    Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Esme. Yes, that was exactly how I was trying to format. Thank you! If AN has recently changed its posting format options, I can't seem to make it work. Could be my browser.... I'm glad to hear...
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    Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    My apologies for the big, long paragraph. That is not how I typed it out, and I have tried every which way to edit/reformat. No
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    Frustration...

    Guttercat replied to Miss PsychNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh c'mon. Serious? I don't believe anyone would actually say that (especially the "mutt" comment) in a professional meeting. On a side note, it can be very difficult for mixed race children--they...
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    Frustration...

    Guttercat replied to Miss PsychNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am inclined to agree but for one thing: His Royal Highness knows exactly what the deal is. He knows full well he dropped the ball, and the ball was picked up and saved by a "lowly NP." What a d*ck....
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    Hallway beds on the floor/overcrowding

    Guttercat replied to cardinalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone else read this post and think, "Really?
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    Guttercat replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Obamacare seeks to (politically speaking) "float the boat" of a demographic that legitimately needs help. However (in my limited, anecdotal observances over time), it is sinking the boat of many...
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

    Guttercat replied to alby_dangle's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm all about acute (hospital) dialysis. It's a different kind of stress. It can heaven or hell, depending on how the system is set up. Stress is relative. I've known some nurses that hate acute...
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    Has anyone ever look down on you because you are a nurse

    Guttercat replied to dulcet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know what is really silly? Back in my late teens and early twenties, I was a competitive athlete. People were googly eyed and ready to roll out the red carpet wherever I went. When I passed the...
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    Unique jobs?

    Guttercat replied to aachavez's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been interested in aesthetics nursing for a long time. I know it's not "real" medicine, but... ... I'm good with my hands, and after 20+ years as an RN, I'd like to know what it's like to have...
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    So discouraged - a male RN working in a woman's world

    Guttercat replied to forgop's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And how! I know this first hand. Pretty shocking, actually. What it boils down to, is people are people. And as my Great Uncle used to tell my mother, "M. People are just no damn
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    Space Nursing

    Guttercat replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Nursing Career

    The thought popped into my head about bedpans in space. It wasn't
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    Reflect on this! IMPORTANT!!

    Guttercat replied to WeAreOfPeace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This post is like the Richard Sherman of AN. (Go hawks! :)
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    Ethical Dilemma and Worry

    Guttercat replied to 32MedicRN's topic in General Nursing

    The scenario you described makes me wonder if that "IJ" really went in the "IJ." Regardless, what a cluster. I'm sorry. That sounds like the night from heII for everyone involved, including the...
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    Davita recruiters

    Guttercat replied to ffliper27's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Asking the obvious here, but, have you left a voicemail? You've had two interviews, and were asked back for a third. I'm assuming that these interviews were at the actual facility, with the actual FA....