Guttercat ASN, RN

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    Moment of weakness

    Guttercat replied to Stoopkid's topic in General Nursing

    No worries. You're human. Happens to the best. If you're particularly sensitive to certain odors, then yes, one trick is keep a little vial of peppermint or clove oil (the stuff is very strong), and...
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    If You Give a Patient a Cookie

    Guttercat replied to Mully's topic in Nursing Humor

    ROFL!
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    Doctors not talking to nurses

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

    Maybe they're just as busy/stressed as we are, and don't have the mental/physical energy to smile and nod at every person they pass in the
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    Doctors not talking to nurses

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

    The whole "doc vs. nurse" thing needs to go the way of the Dodo. While the OP's post sounds like theirs is a general culture, sometimes, I think it's nurses getting their panties in bunch over...
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    Dialysis and Renal Nursing

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

    Do you also cover clinic (office) hours? I've been in dialysis (as an RN) for 15 years, and am pursuing advanced degree/practitioner role. My "gig" is nephrology, I love it, and I'd like to stay in...
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    They said it couldn't be done...

    Guttercat replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    "...but, it's actually pretty easy being
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    Change of Major (Stressed - Needing Advice)

    Guttercat replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are naturally gifted with quantitative skills, and have a passion/aptitude for biological sciences, also consider other avenues in the medical/biological sciences fields. Nursing, while it has...
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    Best way to document daily issues as an RN?

    Guttercat replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    It's no problem to keep a diary of interactions between you and staff and/or management that are work related (not patient related). I'd be entirely cautious, however, when it comes to documenting...
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    I can't believe the MD did that

    Guttercat replied to cardiacfreak's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, there are untold bazillions of variables going on here (each patient/situation is unique). The patient is DNR, has brain mets, and a host of other issues we are not privy to. But, a...
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    Dismissed from FNP program

    Guttercat replied to vanurse1022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ^^^This. We all fall short at some point or another, but we must retain integrity. Integrity is especially tried when life's poo hits the fan. The OP, even though under personal stress, had another...
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    Dialysis and Renal Nursing

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

    Trauma, You cover four units? I'm assuming you are travelling to each one twice a month? That's a heavy
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    "On call", but calling it something else

    Guttercat replied to theatredork's topic in General Nursing

    They're probably getting around the "call" on a technicality. If the nurses have to call in every four hours, but are not required to be ready and available in between those times (as in sitting by...
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    PLEASE HELP Before they kick me out!

    Guttercat replied to FutureRNKat's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I remember a classmate friend of mine who was pregnant in the last semester. For the final, it was clearly stated that no excuse would be entertained for missing it. She had her baby the night before...
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    Guttercat replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think the hospitals know they can pay the BSN the same salaries as ADN's. A more highly educated staff for the same nickel? What's not to love about
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    Guttercat replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are community colleges implementing their own BSN programs (with funding windfalls and State grants, of course). Please note this is NOT an agreement with a four year institution. Happening...
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    Guttercat replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This thread is interesting, and many have brought up good food for thought. Does anyone have any knowledge of statistical studies of RN wages over the last twenty years (by state and/or region)? One...
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    My New Grad RN Experience at a CA SNF- Dealing with unethical boss

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

    Unethical? He's worse than that. And I can guarantee you that he sleeps well at night because he's so good at being a douchebag. Run
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    Workplace Issue

    Guttercat replied to praterr's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There's got to be more to this
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    Breaking Free From Nursing

    Guttercat replied to HealthyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, Good for you. I feel that while "nursing is the problem," as you stated, it is also the solution. After over twenty years in the profession, I just don't know how to make the two worlds...
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    Contact with Mrsa, now I'm so afraid?

    Guttercat replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    jrwest, It is. I've seen a few folks here wave off MRSA like it's nothing more than an annoying fly. What MRSA is, is an indicator of how grave (especially in gm neg bacteria) the proliferation of...
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    Contact with Mrsa, now I'm so afraid?

    Guttercat replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I'm way more freaked out about NDM-1. #superbugs are
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    Acute nurses covering multiple hospitals, what is the radius you must travel?

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

    The only assumption in this business move where you're concerned, is that either you a.) already live within travel time, or b.) you will move, or c.) will accommodate it by any means necessary when...
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    Burn Nursing

    Guttercat replied to traumaRUs's topic in Burn

    Thanks for this, Trauma. My worst patient in the ED (and I subsequently cared for him in the ICU) was a victim of a house fire. I'll never, ever forget him. It was horrific. Speaking of "strong IV...
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    New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    Guttercat replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    Most of us felt like bumbling bumbles for a while. Give yourself a break. You're not going to feel comfortable for a while. Concentrate on making sound, clinical judgments. If you have common sense,...
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    Kicked out of class for a "HIPAA" violation?

    Guttercat replied to Trip_McNeelyRN2b's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The OP has made several mentions that he/she was affected greatly by the insulin error. Yes, insulin issues are very serious business, and this is why most hospitals employ the double-check standard....