luvkitties

luvkitties

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  1. May I speak to Dr. so&so?

    luvkitties replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I would be willing to bet there isn't a single sporting goods store on the planet that would carry a cup to fit the massive set she grew that night... Way to go!

  2. Is this common practice or was I in the wrong??

    luvkitties replied to Sassylil14u's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the interview...good

  3. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    luvkitties replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to identify myself as a nurse; my family, however, isn't so

  4. Someone's Family member almost died today.

    luvkitties replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    That was beautiful, Mara...did you write

  5. Nursing candy bars

    luvkitties posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone want a KitKatacholamine? How about a Diuresis Peanut Butter cup? Or perhaps diaphoresis pieces? Maybe a 100 Grand Mal Seizure? Milky

  6. Will I get fired?

    luvkitties replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle

  7. Will I get fired?

    luvkitties replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    You just don't get it...this has NOTHING to do with that nurse...this has EVERYTHING to do with your poor attitude and your lack of responsibility. Nobody gives a flying fig about what that nurse does...

  8. Have you helped/saved anyone while off duty?

    luvkitties replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    LOL...I would have been like "umm...YOU'RE

  9. What would you have done?

    luvkitties replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Reading your post, I'm reminded of a similar situation that occurred when I was an aide. I had a lady who was a feeder and was also frequently incontinent. One evening after helping her with supper, I...

  10. Can Anyone Tell Me WHY.......

    luvkitties replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Finding dried blood on the glucometer after you've already touched it

  11. Blood splatter

    luvkitties replied to Beijos's topic in General Nursing

  12. Feeling unappreciated?

    luvkitties replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    You must really go above and beyond the call of duty

  13. Do you know the right answer?

    luvkitties replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  14. positive drug test help

    luvkitties replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I've taken a drug test, I've always had an opportunity to list the medications (prescription or otherwise) that I have taken so they know ahead of time in case it shows up in my sample. Did...

  15. First Contaminated Needlestick

    luvkitties replied to Nurs0706's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you...although I haven't stuck myself with a contaminated needle, I was exposed to a pt's blood, and it came in contact with an open sore I had on my thumb. Getting tested...

  16. Going back to school!

    luvkitties replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    that is so freakin' cool!!! when i was in nursing school, there were several 50+ students in my class (and one of them was male). i'm so proud of you...you're gonna be

  17. Meal and Potty Breaks

    luvkitties replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    It's bad enough when things are so busy during a regular 8 hr shift that you can't get away for even a few minutes, but it really sucks when you're forced to double, and you STILL can't get a break...

  18. Difference Between a New Nurse and an Old Nurse

    luvkitties replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    A new nurse is eager to ask the doctor's advice and follow it accordingly. An old nurse gives the doctor advice and tells him/her what should be done. A new nurse is very upset over his/her first...

  19. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    luvkitties replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    :barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01:

  20. Did I overreact?

    luvkitties replied to luvkitties's topic in General Nursing

    Oops...forgot to mention that I did ask another (experienced) nurse first, and we tried to find documentation of the tube measurement, but couldn't find it...she also thought it would be a good idea...

  21. Did I overreact?

    luvkitties posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a newer nurse ( My question is, did I overreact by calling the MD? Was it appropriate for the other nurse to push the tubing in? BTW, the KUB showed that the tube placement was

  22. What does it mean to learn?

    luvkitties replied to CO2emission's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember the names of the bones of the wrist, but I can tell you the mnemonic...Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle :monkeydance: :roll

  23. Needlesticks

    luvkitties replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Never had a needlestick (God willing), but I got blood in an open cut on my hand...they tested the pt (neg for hep C/HIV), and I continue to be tested with negative results. Count your

  24. Need help with my cardiac drugs

    luvkitties replied to jaquelynne's topic in Emergency

    atropine is an anticholinergic....it's going to dry things up and will increase hr....usually give with pre-op meds to dry secretions up and also during symptomatic bradycardia. just wanted to add...

  25. I blew it!Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh

    luvkitties replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    i don't think you "blew" your chances of getting into nursing school...many people (myself included) have issues with math or science, and some need a little help now and then. you said you can take...