Guttercat ASN, RN

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    I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I see that. And helpful, too. One or two post-clicks in and by gawd my FB security settings are already updated. (no, really. I found useful info
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    I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh now I see it. A little, obscure icon on the far upper right, hidden away from the neighbors like a red-headed stepchild. So
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    I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. But without worrying what our mother would
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    What do I do if the patient's family member is very fresh because I am a sitter?

    Guttercat replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN who works with many patients in an ICU setting...not only would I be ecstatic you were there, I would have pointed out the obvious to the family...tactfully of course. Regardless of culture...
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    Are men respected by Doctors and colleagues in this field.

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

    Here's a "riddle" (old one): a man is driving his son to school. they get into an accident and the man dies. the son is rushed to the hospital and when he arrives for emergency surgery the surgeon...
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    write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    Guttercat replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Men experience the same strong emotions under stress, but let's be real here, women's physiologic response to duress is much more prone to be released through tears. Most times it can be controlled,...
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    Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

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

    Sometimes complainers are just venting frustration. However, she sounds insecure, and miserable to be around all of the time. Reasoning won't work with this one. She's sucking the life force out of...
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    write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    Guttercat replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Brand new nurse, under-confident, overhwhelmed. Remind me not to friend you on
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    nurse burnout

    Guttercat replied to mntcra's topic in General Nursing

    That made me teh laugherz.
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    Need advice on whether to keep my license or let it go

    Guttercat replied to NurseyRN4u's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My understanding is that Wellbutrin may cause a false positive for amphetamines, not THC proper. Taking any Ibuprofen? Google search (unsubstantiated quote): "...Ibuprofen, contained in Advil,...
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    Vodka tampons?!?

    Guttercat replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    My dog ate grass once... super-long, bladed grass which failed to make a full exit out the other end. So I had to pull it out of her butt or she would've been scooting all over the carpet for several...
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    What happened to my patient???

    Guttercat replied to just keep swimming's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As far as Phos, better safe than sorry, esp. if the patient was symptomatic. And I totally agree, you can only do what you can do. As an acute/inpatient dialysis RN, I'm not surprised the...
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    Shafted on Thanksgiving

    Guttercat replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I think the only way around not getting screwed out of the Holidays is to get a government job.
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    Issues with Mgmt (Long Rant)

    Guttercat replied to pandapixie's topic in General Nursing

    Oy. Difficult for us who haven't worked with you to give constructive advice. I'm going to approach this by assuming you want to do a good job, care about your patients, are proficient in the basics,...
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    What happened to my patient???

    Guttercat replied to just keep swimming's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Did they work her up for these? Any echocard done, or R/O PE? I'd run it by the nephrologist (again). Endocarditis as we know, requires a more intensive approach to treatment than "simple"...
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    Vodka tampons?!?

    Guttercat replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes I rue the day I didn't choose veterinary
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    What happened to my patient???

    Guttercat replied to just keep swimming's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Staph bacteremia and a history of A-fib... prime candidate for a heart valve vegetation ...and threw a clot, resulting in a TIA. That'd be my first guess given the symptoms, or, perhaps a
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    Correctional RN job vs. ER RN job

    Guttercat replied to lei_joshelle's topic in Correctional

    If it is so burning you out, then either cut back hours, or change specialties. Very sad that I come across so many colleagues that would jump ship not only out of their specialty, but out of this...
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    Phone interview with DaVita next Tuesday (11/22)...need pointers!

    Guttercat replied to I heart seasons's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You've been in healthcare long enough to determine what you want in a position. With your background, they will be lucky to get you, and they know it. Their job is to get you in with as little of...
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    How long is your shift?

    Guttercat replied to MJB2010's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sorry it's turned out that way. I hear of more and more stories like yours within the dialysis realm. Dialysis has changed along with the conditions under which the actual care is delivered. Keep in...
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    Being bought by DaVita,,,,help!!!!

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

    Mostly agree. But... ...not all dialysis companies/facilities...yet. Those that don't currently cut hours and jump through hoops, have been or will be bought out by those that are adapting in-step...
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    Being bought by DaVita,,,,help!!!!

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

    Welcome to Fortune 500 dialysis. These corporations have evolved over the last twenty years into the majority market holders of our specialty for one reason only, profit. They exist to make the...