Guttercat ASN, RN

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    Dialysis Nurse Survey-MSN Capstone

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

    Done.
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    "Omg. I just got my CNA license, and I'm giving narcs."

    Guttercat posted a topic in General Nursing

    ...said a friend of mine in a recent email. She's never even been in direct patient care. She was just hired into a large LTC/Rehab/Sub-Acute facility. Perhaps I'm beating a dead horse, but I post...
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    Why more men are needed

    Guttercat replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    My opinion is that any profession thought to be a "feminine profession," and therefore worth less societal respect is the root of the problem. The fact that anyone suggests 'the more men in the...
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    On-Call Duties in Acute HD

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

    Absolutely. We were fortunate in that anything after our regular hours for the day was time and a half. One could make a lot of money, but I preferred to go in feeling fresh and ready, rather than...
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    On-Call Duties in Acute HD

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

    The other staff were hesitant to be on call on off days, but it worked for me. It was worth it, as it was nice to be able to leave at a designated hour and know that I didn't have to sleep with one...
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    You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Supply and demand. I was just offered a postiion at 18% LESS than my last position (same area, same specialty/position/duties). Ain't backwards mobility grand?
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    On-Call Duties in Acute HD

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

    Call is really tough to "schedule," and requirements vary from facility to facility. I think it's the mid-sized programs that have the toughest time. Either it's feast or famine. Not steady enough...
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    Ad on Craiglist for ghostwriter for nursing student

    Guttercat replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    I'd be happy to write those papers and discussion board responses. I could cite The Onion, and
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    YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS

    Guttercat replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Oy. I'd ask them to round up. If they provide results by "point such and such" (as in 92.67%), yet only give an overall grade in whole number percentages, then it follows suit that they should follow...
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    Interviewing for dialysis with no dialysis experience???

    Guttercat replied to bajj78's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    "Sort of bail and give the blood back?" Yeesh. A thinking hemo nurse has at least a rudimentary understanding of the various vasoactive drips, and how to best plan the dialysis treatment around them...
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    I job-shadowed some Hospitalists/MD's/Providers over the last couple of days...

    Guttercat posted a topic in General Nursing

    ...and as an RN of 20 years (I graduated young), I can say my eyes were opened, even if only a little. Here are some rudimentary observations, because I am still soaking it all in: 1.) When the poo...
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    It just has to be said (vent)...

    Guttercat replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    GREAT post. Once in while, all the stars
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    How to cannulate without pain?

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

    Excellent advisement. Three-finger, if done well, works great. I also retract the skin in opposite directions (simultaneously). Retract skin proximally and distally at the same time, and also make...
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    Switching Roles?

    Guttercat replied to DialysisRN34's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If it is a financially lateral move, then at face value it would seem like a no-brainer. However, if you are the only dog in the game, does that mean you are on call 24/7? If a patient has an issue...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    Guttercat replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked ED and loved it, too. I think the culture in a lot of ED's is very different than floor nursing or critical care. I've done all of the above. ED was my favorite (aside from inpatient acute...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    Guttercat replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The medical field is part of who I am. I cannot get away from it. Do I "love" nursing?" Sometimes. Sometimes I'm high as a kite. And sometimes I hate it (for many of the same reasons others have...
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    Worst Medication Error of my life

    Guttercat replied to xaf7232's topic in Cardiac

    You poor thing. It's a horrible feeling. I am glad the patient is OK, and now, take of
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    Unit Secret Santa- I got my boss! Help?

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

    You people are all amateurs. Get her a
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    As the Holidays Approach, Remember the Dialysis Patients!

    Guttercat replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Uh huh. As an acute nurse it can make us a little cranky.
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    As the Holidays Approach, Remember the Dialysis Patients!

    Guttercat replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Cherry picking season is kind of "holiday" around these parts. Everyone looks forward to the first day of harvest. I had a patient that couldn't (wouldn't) resist. He'd buy a bag of cherries, eat it,...
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    Unable to take fluid without cramping????

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

    Diabetes + diabetic vasculopathy + cardiac insufficiency + fluid overload = recipe for mucho problemos. Good luck!
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    Switching Roles?

    Guttercat replied to DialysisRN34's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you've been a unit manager for a few years, I have an inkling of the burnout (lifesucking24/7job) involved in that postion. I've not been involved with HH programs, so I cannot give any...
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    How the Rate of a Chemical Reaction is related to Nursing?

    Guttercat replied to Patrice559's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First, it might help to think about varying types of reactions in general, and then focus on what factors influence the rates of those reactions. Think about entropy, enthalpy, energy change, what it...
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    Ever had your coffee confiscated?

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

    At my old unit, we had our coffee/drinks on a cart in the hallway outside of the RN station, and next to the staff lounge. It worked.
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    starting Acutes dialysis without experience.

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

    Oh dear lord. No. Unless this is a well-backed inpatient program, meaning there are plenty of people to call for help day or night, or you are working alongside other Acutes nurses while you are...