Guttercat ASN, RN

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    NO, NO, NO!!

    Guttercat replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    After a quick read this sounds like a.) a fear-based reaction by the patient and, b.) a not too unusual, doctor-specific case of, "I-don't-want-to-deal-with-this." It's OK to keep a smile on your...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    This assertion could be an interesting (and potentially equally polarizing) thread topic platform in itself. I'd like to see it started here, as it could be very insightful from differing...
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    What does the RN do all day?

    Guttercat replied to nolamomx2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've long trumpeted a belief that there is a very delicate, tight-wire act between hard work (good), and worked to death (bad). Too easy, and there's a propensity for people to become lazy, slack-ish,...
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    Davita Manager to FMC Manager to DCI possibly?

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

    One of the most intelligent, well rounded, level headed, and business savvy FA's I've been priviledged to work under, left FMC for exactly the reasons mentioned. She now works in a hospital-owned...
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    Are bar codes efficiently?

    Guttercat replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    One RN proponent for its use told me, "it's the last line of defense against med errors." I agree to a point. Imo, the last line of defense is your own
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Punctiation and grammer and speeling!
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I do this on accident once in a while.
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Well though out post singinRN. I think we more agree, than disagree. "Relaxing amongst peers" is probably why the majority of us are here. Shrugging off the day's work and worry, and sitting down...
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    What does the RN do all day?

    Guttercat replied to nolamomx2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I love dialysis too. It's also refreshing to hear that you're learning in such a terrific, supportive atmosphere.
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. For the love of Pete. But thick skins abound here, so no one needs to go to bed mad. :) I've found some of the comments in this thread funny (in a good way), some sarcastic (in a good way), some...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    By your reactive response to light ribbing (with a smiley emoticon no less) I'd interpret that as having a problem with
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Whoops SweetP, Nothing wrong with engaging in a discussion by disagreeing, and I have no problem if you do. I actually enjoy hearing others' viewpoints, yours too. But there's no need to be so...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Great and lively discussion from differing viewpoints and perspectives. Thanks to all here, for contributing your
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Fixed it for you (in bold). :) This is not "tit for tat" nor aimed at any specific age group, and while (experientially speaking only) I do notice the lack of attention to grammar and punctuation...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Words of wisdom right
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I will never be a LOL. I do however, endeavor to be a Little Old Lemur. I like Lemurs. And get off my lawn.
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^Fantastic. Memo this to the leaders of the free world.^^^ "Hey ackmadinajab, could u plz qwit makin bombs. signed, ur bff Obama." singinRN, I completely understand the need to "let your hair...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I think Peepn was speaking tongue-in-cheek. :) At least I hope... But I disagree with you. I've noticed this lackadaisical approach to written communication much more amongst our young, up and coming...
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    vent about other nurses attitudes

    Guttercat replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Excelsior College

    Zoiks, Beachie. Methinks perhaps you personalized Esme's post a bit in the overboard direction. From an objective stance (meaning I don't have a dog in this fight) I found Esme's post to be thoughtful...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    No, but I think maybe if I take some of them there fine, Benzos, I could quite posssibly read through some of the posts here without wincing. Now, how to find a quack doc who will prescribe them for...
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    Useless degree! At what point do you quit trying?

    Guttercat replied to SuburbanGypsy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm at 19 years in this profession. Over the last ten, I've been astounded at the number of "nurse mills" churning out grads. One hospital I applied in a few years back, in a small but ritzy ski-town...
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    We don't hire new nurses.

    Guttercat replied to rrich1084's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oy. In 1992 I had to leave my home, family, friends and life as I knew it... leave the state, to find a job upon graduation. One and only one, of my graduating classmates found a position in some...
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    How to prepare for dyalisis?

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

    Lighten up Francis. It was good-natured ribbing between colleagues. Get to know the difference before casting
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    New To Hemodialysis Nursing

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

    Please take some time to read through the threads here. You will find a lot of information. Best wishes to you in your new