Guttercat ASN, RN

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    Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    Guttercat replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I've never met that sort of new nurse. They always look they're about to be dipped in a vat of boiling
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    Is it what you thought?

    Guttercat replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    This is a tough question to answer, because the work is so fluid. I have had great years, and years where the word "nurse" was a dirty word to my ears. Much of what it boils down to is politics,...
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    Why do you love Dialysis?

    Guttercat replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Best wishes, Jason. I've worked in a few different specialties--and as aggravating as it can be--I keep coming back to renal. Right up there with ED, which I also loved. There will be good days,...
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    Struggling with being my own dads Hospice Nurse

    Guttercat replied to foudini's topic in General Nursing

    These are images that will be burned into your mind's eye forever. I know. I know. "I killed my dad." Almost six years later and I still feel like that. I stuffed morphine into his dear body until it...
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    About That Avatar...

    Guttercat replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just happy when people use unique avatars, rather than the oft-used vanilla flavors. I often "recognize" posters by their avatars. When several posters in one forum use the same avatar, I get...
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    Confused/decisions

    Guttercat replied to dina11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd say grab the position if this clinic seems to be a good fit. Did you get a positive impression of the work environment? It could be a frying pan into the fire situation if the docs, managers, and...
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    PSA to our colleagues conducting research on Allnurses

    Guttercat posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of the most difficult surveys to conduct are online surveys, because it takes people willing to actively stop what they're doing, and take personal time out of their day to follow the stinking...
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    Preceptor fired

    Guttercat replied to knopod's topic in General Nursing

    It will get sorted out if you realize the ball is in your court. In other words, it's up to you to make sure things progress. A bump in the road, yes, but not a wall. Like others have said, just start...
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    PSA to our colleagues conducting research on Allnurses

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    (I also want to extend a note of personal gratitude to the mods and Admins of AN for responding, and also allowing this little thread to fly and be free.) Tough topics are tough. I am the better for...
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    PSA to our colleagues conducting research on Allnurses

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    OK. I'll admit that I enjoy the "articles" on AN-- in the same way that I might flip through a Reader's Digest in a waiting room. I think there is definitely room for that here. As some have said (or...
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    PSA to our colleagues conducting research on Allnurses

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^This. All of it. ^^^ Thanks so much for keeping that bar
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    ANA links to a study that says "times are good" for new grads!

    Guttercat posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD]"Survey: 89% of nursing school graduates get job offers within 6 months "[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] (bait and switch...great sounding title, eh? :) ) Anyone else get these ANA...
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    Why is there so much drama in a field where we help people?

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

    Sometimes I wish we could get our frustrations out like they did in the old west: punch each other in the nose and then go have a
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    PSA to our colleagues conducting research on Allnurses

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    When I get to that point in my studies (master's research) I'm going to bug you for assistance, because you're the sort of person who will call B.S., and challenge an individual to reach higher...
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    Tired of discrimination

    Guttercat replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm tired of being shamed for being a White American. Guess I need to visit the tanning beds and fix this birth defect of
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    PSA to our colleagues conducting research on Allnurses

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are making great points. I have to agree that the "research" done by online polling is probably inaccurate. Is it any less accurate than phone polls? Probably, because of respondent...
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    Dialysis Nurse Survey-MSN Capstone

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

    Interesting that the OP hasn't responded. At all. Not even a "thanks." Only two posts total. No wonder the AN regulars don't respond to these polls very much. This ticks me off, because I will need...
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    RN - $14.75/hr?!?

    Guttercat replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I made more than that as a new grad RN 22 years ago in one of the lowest paid states in the
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    RN - $14.75/hr?!?

    Guttercat replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Of course they'll fill the position. There are a lot of unemployed RN's (including but not limited to new grads) and they know it. They can find a hungry, young (read that: " looks pretty in a...
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Guttercat replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    The variables in this thread are wild. At first glance, it would seem our colleagues in the midwest and deep south are fairing far worse for equal years of experience, qualifications, certifications,...
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    RN - $14.75/hr?!?

    Guttercat replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Dayumm. Seriously, Esme? HS diploma is the minimum educational requirement, but must be an "RN?" How does that work? And "young?" Interesting, though, that they knew enough to know there is no...
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    Nursing Nightmares

    Guttercat replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Worst one was when I dreamed the forest was burning down around my house, and all I had was a garden hose. The house caught on fire, my pets were burning alive, and I was panicking trying to get a...
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    What do Dialysis Nurses exactly do?

    Guttercat replied to jadabraxton96's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I LOL'd!! :) I kept nodding yup, yup, and yup as I read through. Don't forget when the connector breaks free from the water source and you get drenched from head to toe.
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    Seeking advice regarding Ultrafiltration rates

    Guttercat replied to Foleynurse2008's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I wish there was a magic wand we could wave over patients' heads that would make them understand what shape their heart will be in after a year of high IDWG's. It never fails. One day, they'll walk...
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    Random thoughts after a loved ones admission

    Guttercat replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope your dad is better, Pepper the Cat! When my dad was in the hospital (I worked at the same), it was surreal and frightening. Not at all a pleasant experience, except the nurses, CNA's,...