nursecat64

nursecat64

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  1. Any other cold hearted nurses out there?

    nursecat64 replied to sweet~revenge's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once worked in a facility for "brain injured" patients. Many patients were there for a long time so we got to know them well. I worked with a nurse that I considered "cold". She was very efficient,...

  2. Your thoughts?

    nursecat64 replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

    For instance.. There is a govmt sponsored "quit smoking" helpline that will give a smoker free nicotine patches. You would not believe the questions they ask when you call the hotline to get the...

  3. Your thoughts?

    nursecat64 replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A doctor told me that when new rules are handed down from "the powers that be" over a period of time, they first come as "recommendations" (all voluntary) then become "guidelines" that become...

  4. Help!Do I have to disclose my medical records?what about hippa?

    nursecat64 replied to nursecat64's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I need to know ASAP as the test is this Friday.

  5. Attempting to Return to Work After Six Years

    nursecat64 replied to CathyRN06's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would NOT tell them you were ill! The employer will see you as a liability rather than an asset. (I am learning the hard way!) I would say " I left nursing for a time due to family obligations" They...

  6. "fit for duty" testing pre-employment, anyone know whats involved?

    nursecat64 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been offered a med/surg position at a local hospital. (I'm an RN ) Passing a "Fit for duty" test is required. Does anyone know what that involves? I'm no spring chicken! I have been working in...