Guttercat ASN, RN

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    Ramifications of taking benzo to deal with stress of job?

    Guttercat replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Come to think of it, Benzos can very definitely impair your thinking. I was prescribed them prior to having a series of dental surgeries (major dentist phobia). Really didn't like that they made me...
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    Should I do anything about being yelled at?

    Guttercat replied to kw11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've only snapped at a doc once. Needed to call a covering doc that was not familiar with renal patients. I'd never interracted with her before as she was from out of town. She was kind of "dumped"...
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    Guttercat replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for making me do a spit take with my cup of coffee. i have not read a funnier one-liner in a very long
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    Ramifications of taking benzo to deal with stress of job?

    Guttercat replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I empathize. Expecially for a first year RN, the job can be downright dread-inducing. We ALL wish we could medicate ourselves on some days, even us veterans! :) Secondly, as much as you'd...
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    Food for Thought....

    Guttercat replied to indbletrble's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful poem, regardless of its history in authorship. Stuck a lump in this crabby old nurse's throat!
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    Question?

    Guttercat replied to cjones1234's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They should have called their supplier and had the deliveries stopped, but that's neither here nor there at this point. Agree with Madwife2002. They should contact their PD
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    Does an obese nurse set a bad example?

    Guttercat replied to sheyoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agreed. I think the whole "care for the caregiver" thing has been nothing more than platitudes doled out by employers in the context of "oh we know you have stress! Here, why don't you take another...
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Guttercat replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    "Fred, look at that Resident. Feed it enough biscuits and we can teach it how to
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Guttercat replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Like!!!
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    I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

    Guttercat replied to eve5483's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love it! Leaders are born, not made. Great leaders however, are made: by humility, listening to their colleagues, knowing their limitations and then taking the appropriate steps and time to overcome...
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    I need to interview an RN with at least 5 years experience

    Guttercat replied to hopefulUS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great topic, and a great opportunity to write an actual article looking at the bigger picture. Do this one right and you can set yourself apart: "leadership" classes in a BSN (or greater) program,...
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    Guttercat replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear God. Serious? The depths of depravity that humans will sink to never ceases to astound me. I can usually find "black humor" in just about anything we medical professionals encounter, but animal...
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    Guttercat replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to a few urology peeps and you'll find this is becoming a common occurence since the advent of giddy-up-again pills. Scary stuff. Not sure men are educated enough about the adverse outcomes...
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    How to donate medical supplies?

    Guttercat replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    Expired meds are not usually accepted nearly anywhere. For non-medicines (syringes, gauze etc) you might try Mercy Ships. Or, many of the NGO's operating in
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    Upskilling from RN to Doctor...thoughts?

    Guttercat replied to Nurse_In_Training's topic in General Nursing

    Have you really done your homework in looking at what medical practice in "real life" is like in your home country? Here in the states, it used to be a doctor was fairly autonomous. But in the last...
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    Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    Why yes. Yes it
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    Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good Lord. Great stuff, people. I started this thread in general but hadn't seen it in some time so... I figured it had died. Alas, it got "moved."
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    Trying to find a NP job

    Guttercat replied to BMW330's topic in Advanced Practice

    One of our hospital's NP's (Employee Health) was recently laid off and replaced with an RN. Also they axed a couple of PA's. Times are tough for mid-level practitioners. But not for long I think. The...
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    what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    Guttercat replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Tazer and duct
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    Swedish Hospital Places Ad Seeking 'Hot' Nurses

    Guttercat replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not even sure where to
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    There is no nursing shortage!

    Guttercat replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear. Better ramp up your curiosity. We're already
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    Why do you like being a nurse?

    Guttercat replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Nursing

    I'm takin' that one with
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    Why do you like being a nurse?

    Guttercat replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a couple of number-geeks, who are currently sailing the high seas in a downtrodden economy especially if they have real-world economic/business/corporate experience. Might want to keep your...
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    Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    Guttercat replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread. Just wanted to say thanks to Coreo0 and others for taking the time to add your experience and insight. I'm currently researching paths between MBA, NP/DNP or PA. Threads like this help...
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    severe skin flaking...anyone seen this?

    Guttercat replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    Poor granny! Killer chemicals: the downfall of many an unsuspecting granny.