~Kitty~

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  1. to work, or not to work.

    ~Kitty~ replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    Good morning. If this is a chronic problem then your PCP is obviously aware? Could you get a note from your PCP regarding this as a chronic problem with flare ups without actually being

  2. Eleven pound baby!

    ~Kitty~ replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever cared for these very overweight folks? Considering that we frequently wondered how the OR managed to get a Foley in some of these folks, it only makes sense to wonder how they could...

  3. Code Blue in the ICU

    ~Kitty~ replied to saernurse69's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't know what your personal experiences are, but would ask you to be careful not to judge too harshly unless you have been in the family's shoes. I have. When my mother had her first cardiac...

  4. Help with insulin question!! Please!

    ~Kitty~ replied to Navarre's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am seeking the answer to an almost identical question. I too first thought 60 units of Humulin R ..... whoa! But then, got to reading into it, thinking about it ..... what about an order for...

  5. Interviewing for ER position

    ~Kitty~ posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello! I'm an RN with a year of med-surg experience, no ER experience. I'm interviewing for ER and am desperate for suggestions/comments. I unfortunately am a terrible interviewer. I am not good at...

  6. Interviewing for ER position

    ~Kitty~ replied to ~Kitty~'s topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for your wonderful responses. I will be trying to get on later today (Monday) to take you up on the practice interview in

  7. ER Dept Scrub Color

    ~Kitty~ replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    Do you like that? Sounds like a good

  8. I saw something new and scary

    ~Kitty~ replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    Gulp 'er down warm huh?

  9. I got in !

    ~Kitty~ replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! You're on your

  10. NO Lunch-- Ever?!!

    ~Kitty~ replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was going to say.......I think it is against the law. Check the laws in your state on breaks, educate yourself. Maybe a threat of a labor suit would open her or docs eyes. You may...

  11. What ONE change would you make to increase nurse retention where you work?

    ~Kitty~ replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting idea! Is this done any

  12. What ONE change would you make to increase nurse retention where you work?

    ~Kitty~ replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    * Onsite chiropractic care and/or massage services for staff at no or low cost. * Floor plan that is thoughtful and kind to staff. * When staffing numbers are borderline, consistently staff to the...

  13. 4/22/05 Show 20/20 H2O myth

    ~Kitty~ replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    No way I can drink that much water. I actually go days without drinking water. Although, most days I have to take a Claritin or Tylenol or something. Every so often I will have some water like last...

  14. Air in line in Plum Pumps

    ~Kitty~ replied to oldnewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, no.....I liked it the way it was! I think I will try to go back to bed now. Got woke up by phone call.

  15. Air in line in Plum Pumps

    ~Kitty~ replied to oldnewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I too wonder "where is what I know" every day!!! Where is what you know?! Sorry, couldn't resist. Hee, hee! :) (Maybe I need to go back to

  16. Pregnant after husbands vasectomy?How common?

    ~Kitty~ replied to ham22's topic in General Nursing

    Amy, I'm sorry this has happened. I don't have any input as to how common this is after V. I never really planned any of my kids. Some I was just plain careless and got pg. With my 4th, I was...

  17. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    ~Kitty~ replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    Could you have a frank discussion with these 2 pts. themselves to explore how they express their relationship to each other? From your description they are true, half sisters, as well as

  18. Differences between RN, CNA, LPN, etc.

    ~Kitty~ replied to simao pt's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh.....crabby! If you will check, the OP is from Portugal. She obviously is unfamiliar with our terminology and posted a valid and appropriate

  19. 1950s nursing

    ~Kitty~ replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    This must be what you are talking about. My husband also thinks buckles were used?

  20. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    ~Kitty~ replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the ME golfs with Judge Greer, or Felos, or even Michael! I will remain suspicious if the autopsy conforms perfectly to Michael's

  21. Vaccines and autoimmune disorders

    ~Kitty~ replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    I have not been vaccinated and I don't have my kids vaccinated! As an adult I did get the Rubella, Hep, and flu shot once or twice in nursing school. Won't get flu shot anymore now that I am better...

  22. can anyone answer me

    ~Kitty~ replied to staceylynn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    How about a scheduled chat time. Like this Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 9:00pm eastern? Anyone

  23. Hospitals in the UP/northern lower MI?

    ~Kitty~ replied to CarolineRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    So, I see it is approaching a year and a half since your original post. Are you preparing a move? Just curious. :) I found this thread doing a search for Mackinac. I was wondering if there were...

  24. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    ~Kitty~ replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    The thread icon on the forum has a little ziggy arrow to indicate if you've responded to that thread. I agree with your post regarding timing of removal. It is wrong. They are killing an apparently...

  25. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    ~Kitty~ replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Steph, I have not seen every post in this thread, but every one of your posts I've looked at seems to be rational and thoughtful. I appreciate and compliment you on your strong and intelligent...