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  1. getting a job with a narc restriction

    tencat replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sure a mod will step in momentarily, but we are not allowed to give any legal information Concerned

  2. Career Change: Education to Nursing

    tencat replied to molly9's topic in General Nursing

    How about an accelerated BSN program? That's what I did. I had a BAed, and now I'm a BSN, too. I am Sooo glad I switched

  3. Boundary HELP!!!!!!

    tencat replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There are people out there who will take the proverbial mile if you give an inch. It was nice of you to arrange all of that, but I think it's perfectly acceptable to say no to further pushing from...

  4. roxanol

    tencat replied to calliesue's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hmmm....not that I know of. The directions from our pharmacy indicate that it can be absorbed through the mucous membranes, so if it's placed under the tongue or in the cheek it can still be...

  5. The things you never forget...

    tencat replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Let's see.....I think I'll never forget the LOL who had lung cancer and no family except three dogs. We had a funeral for her as she had no family, and the dogs were there. The man who was on 400 mcg...

  6. Why Hospice Nursing?

    tencat replied to mom and nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hospice is very rewarding and if you are visiting patients in their homes, it is a very autonomous job. It is a holistic nursing job and it gives you a chance to work with many different disciplines...

  7. Is DNR (do not resuscitate) a good idea?

    tencat replied to tam-tam's topic in General Nursing

    I think that experience might have more to do with the horrible understaffing conditions rampant in so many nursing homes than with one having a

  8. What's your ANNUAL SALARY?

    tencat replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I am going to answer the question. I make about $60000/yr. That's a fair salary. I am fairly new (two years experience), so that's a pretty good salary. Nursing pays fairly well, in my...

  9. getting started in peds, esp. heme/onc:

    tencat replied to lei7's topic in Pediatric

    Hoo boy. I applaud those of you who can work in this field. I don't have enough faith to deal with dying/deathly ill

  10. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    tencat replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Don't perform your own debridement for a chronic diabetic ulcer with a razor blade dipped in alcohol, then wonder why you have a horrible

  11. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    tencat replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I really would rather work with guys because they seem to be less into the BS (gossip, backbiting, passive/aggressive behaviors) than the ladies I work with. If there is an issue, the guys I've...

  12. discrimination

    tencat replied to sweetcakes59's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hmmm......why isn't HE making the appointments with the college? I think there's something more here than you know about. It's nice to be supportive and all, but actually doing the work he should be...

  13. Question for Female Nurses

    tencat replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    Men in nursing are AWESOME and SEXY (JMHO) Ok, I'm old enough (barely) to be your mother, but I rekon I'd have thought the same thing at

  14. sorry! Bird Flu

    tencat replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, now THAT scares me (sick birds killed and sold at market). Definitely NOT a good idea. Yes, I understand how poor people are in those areas, but this is one good way to get the virus out there...

  15. "And it's all going to be your fault"

    tencat replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love the story about the patient yakking on the doctor. Such poetic justice:yeah: How about the diabetic who has an A1C of 9, has already lost a leg, has an ulcer on the other foot that has dry...

  16. Burnt out or time for change?

    tencat replied to KerenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Life is too short to be unhappy with your chosen career. I think at 6 years you've given it a good shot and spent a reasonable amount of time trying out the career. I left education after 12 years...

  17. Death bed visions

    tencat replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    I work in hospice, and every patient I've had sees someone before they pass. In fact, my coworkers and I know the end is close when the patients move into this phase. I work with some patients who...

  18. How much do you feel that you can just "be yourself" at your job?

    tencat replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I think it all boils down to the people you work for and with. If it's 'safe' to be yourself (ie: no one will write it up, run to the boss, tattle, misconstrue it etc...) you will be. If the...

  19. What you get for nurses week

    tencat replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Box of Dove chocolates and lunch at a local restaurant. I'll take

  20. "I need you to pack my butt"

    tencat replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have given fertility injections for a friend before. I'm not sure if I'd be packing anyone's butt during my free time (might be kicking someone's butt,

  21. Trite Management Platitudes

    tencat replied to IndySkies's topic in General Nursing

    "You are such a valuable member of the team and do such a good job, and by the way would you.......(insert horrible task

  22. Mileage reimburssment

    tencat replied to curiousauntie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You must work for the same company I do. The 'Big Giant Head' was in our office last week, and that was one of the questions for him. He was kind of evasive about it "We're checking into it to see...

  23. "Taking A Mental Health Day"

    tencat replied to slmnewrn07's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Took one yesterday. Sometimes we need

  24. A doctor helps children change their gender

    tencat replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have known a few transgendered kids when I was a teacher, and while I understand that they felt trapped in a body that was not right, I tend to agree that such a huge decision to start hormone...

  25. Staff Leaving In Droves! Residents Revolting! Administration Ignoring All! HELP!

    tencat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Marla, it never ceases to amaze me how the 'big giant heads' of companies don't get it......you are managing PEOPLE...not a bunch of numbers. It sounds like you're a good manager who knows how to...