Guttercat ASN, RN

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    Rectal Dialysis?

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

    If I had to choose, I'd totally go for sublingual dialysis rather than butt
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    Chronic HD in the Acute Clinic?

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

    Because...
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    Funny Ad

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

    It reminds me of ice cream: same cost, half the product. I used to eat half a carton of ice cream in three days. Now, I eat half a carton of ice cream in three
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    I just set my friend up

    Guttercat replied to Kaylle's topic in General Students

    "...from the moment we are born we are ordered to listen now there's a way and I know that I have to go away I know I have to
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    Interview for Acute Unit

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

    1.) Be sure to ask if the dialysis at any of the four hospitals is room to room, or has an actual inpatient tx area. This can be a game changer. Room to room dialysis can mean one is expected to work...
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    Problem physician

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

    Life is too short for this sort of ongoing angst. You wrote a report. You've made your case, and it is on record (and substantiated). Walk on and do your thing as usual. I would put good money on a...
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    New Nurse ... not distinguishing myself as brilliant

    Guttercat replied to SilverSister's topic in General Nursing

    I have not read through all the responses, but in my (purely anecdotal) observations, I am increasingly seeing new grads hitting the floors prepared for 1990's nursing, not 2015. The pace back in the...
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    Got surprised at work yesterday.

    Guttercat replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    W00T! Happy dance! CONGRATULATIONS and well
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    One day, I left a note on the wall behind the toilet for my fellow "hoverers." It read something about how I don't like to sit in OPP (Other People's Pee) so please aim for the big hole in the
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    Guttercat replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    There is absolutely zero context in your post. Zero. Divided by zero. In fact I am a bit annoyed because I feel like I was just click-baited. For all I know your boss made this remark over a glass of...
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    Davita Onboarding Process

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

    Actually I think the background check does include a credit check. Read the fine print on the form you signed agreeing to the background check. You should have received a full disclosure on what will...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Guttercat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I love that article. I miss Esme and I so hope she is
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    Can I refer to myself as RN or the school nurse

    Guttercat replied to kkanady's topic in School

    Run away! Run
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    How can I hate my job?

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

    How you doin' today, FransBevy? I know the grind can really be wearing. It's natural to become a bit disillusioned, especially with the corporate model. I do hope it works out for
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    Where is wooh?

    Guttercat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed that too. Great posts from wooh. I wonder what's
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Guttercat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Damn. I was afraid of this. Huge admirer here. Esme is one in a bazillion. Just brilliant. Hugs and prayers, dear
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    Nurse Tracking Device

    Guttercat replied to RN_Pink's topic in General Nursing

    Last hospital system I was in (short term contract; large metropolitan area) had video cameras in every nook and cranny, and in many patient rooms. This included the basement. As far as I could tell,...
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    Tag teaming with a tech in acutes

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

    Oh no way. Not if you can not see the patient and reach them pronto. And how many times are dialysis patients in the ICU actually in adjacent rooms? Not often. And that would be the only way I would...
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    maybe im being paranoid...

    Guttercat replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Those little meecers sure know how to sneak into your car in the night! I still drink stuff I've left, but I make sure to put the lid on before I exit the car.
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    maybe im being paranoid...

    Guttercat replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    I once jumped in the car in the wee small hours of the morning, and decided to drink the bottle of iced tea I had left in it the day before. Thirty miles later, when gassing up my car, I discovered...
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    first RN paycheck?

    Guttercat replied to nauticaburt561's topic in General Nursing

    I looked at it and said, "Is that
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    Help! I look young!

    Guttercat replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I graduated at 25. Yes, I got the looks of consternation for several years. It didn't bother me. Good for you for being able to handle charge at a young age. I am older now, but I have no problem...
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    Help! I look young!

    Guttercat replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just wait, honey, it is only a few years until you wake up one day, look in the mirror and exclaim, "Who did that to my face? That is not my face." You'll feel all better then, because no one will...
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    Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Guttercat replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    We are, as nurses, merely plug-in's. When we break, they plug someone else in. And there is an endless supply of us. We are our own keepers of our health. Following guidelines helps, but it is not...
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    Dear Doctor

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

    I'm pretty darned appreciative of the docs, actually. They also have enormous responsibility and stress. And neither of us could do our jobs without the