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  1. Hey, Spokane RN's

    tencat replied to Kristin_collegemom's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi from an ex-'Spokanite' who hasn't lived there in.....whoo boy.....15 years. Ok, from what I gather from this site, it is just about impossible to get a job anywhere in that area due to the fact...

  2. A prime lawsuit

    tencat replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmm.....isn't that what a second opinion would be for? Sometimes providers get it wrong, and I sure as he-double hocky sticks wouldn't want to go to a healthcare provider who wouldn't welcome a...

  3. I was a victim of sexual assault.

    tencat replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug:

  4. Night Shift and Nausea?

    tencat replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that, cannot work

  5. Safety Concerns with Home Health or Home Visits?

    tencat replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Wow, it's good to know that there are the same issues way down yonder Down Under as in the

  6. How UNSAFE Does It Have To Be????

    tencat posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello all! I'm having some issues with a patient and the possibility that patient will be sent home to an unsafe, substandard house with no family to help out patient. Patient had a stroke and was...

  7. It's MY License....Made Report to Adult Protective Services

    tencat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I have an elderly patient who recently had a stroke, lives in a mouse and roach infested house, lives alone with no family able or willing to help out, is weak and confused, can't keep self...

  8. It's MY License....Made Report to Adult Protective Services

    tencat replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your support and insight. I know I did what I should have done (legally, morally, etc), and I am not sorry I did it. HOW I went about it was not the best way, but I'm still learning...

  9. Hospice Nursing: When will I know for sure if this is for me?

    tencat replied to washingtonrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi! I've been a hospice nurse for about a year, and though it is intense, I really love it. If you feel drawn to hospice, you should give it a go. You certainly have a lot of experience behind you,...

  10. How UNSAFE Does It Have To Be????

    tencat replied to tencat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is documenting everything enough? I'm probably being paranoid, but I can see some family member crawling out of the woodwork after patient passes and suing the pants off of someone.....My 'Spidy'...

  11. How UNSAFE Does It Have To Be????

    tencat replied to tencat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    APS is already aware of the situation and numerous referrals have been made to them by our agency and by various other

  12. Has anyone licenced in the US moved over seas to live and work?

    tencat replied to Katie91's topic in International Nursing

    What about Australia? Or Canada? Anyone have any info on those two

  13. post mortem care

    tencat replied to kasia_blue's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Leslie. 6-8 hours, then it gets kinda funky in

  14. Home Health RN Switching to Hospice-I think.

    tencat replied to CampbellSoupCan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well, I hate to say it, but the paperwork in hospice is pretty bad. I don't know how it compares to home health, but every time I turn around there is a new form to fill out. But I don't often take...

  15. So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    tencat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, we're going through the same thing here with Hospice, and from what I hear, the LTC facility in town has the same issues. The primary physicians think that hospice or LTC=do not need to treat...

  16. Now receiving deceptinve resumes from ADN students: What gives?

    tencat replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm......I guess I don't fully understand how the students are being deceptive. If I have this right, they are applying for student internships, but they didn't mention that they are students in...

  17. Classic Patient Statements

    tencat replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient whose daughter regularly changes his nasal

  18. Tips for New Hospice Nurse

    tencat replied to RNandlovingit's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi! I think the best thing I can tell you is to make sure to take care of yourself, too. And make sure you set boundaries for yourself. Take vacations, even mini-vacations for a weekend or...

  19. Help! Nightshift Nightmare

    tencat replied to nursetutor's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that! Melatonin worked pretty well for me. I only lasted 4 months on nights because I felt so bad (nauseated all the time, feeling tired all the time, etc.). It is not for...

  20. Let's talk about death

    tencat replied to Okiecruffler's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I DO NOT have enough faith to do that job. I'm so very glad that there are people who

  21. Some people... geez

    tencat replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: Good thing I wasn't drinking a drink when I read that one as I would have spewed it all over the

  22. Happy Australia Day-2008!

    tencat replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry I'm late to the party. Celebrated last night with an Aussie friend and his family! I'm afraid it was too cold for a BBQ here, but there was Australian beer and Tim-Tams. It was very fun for...

  23. Is Joint Commission more hindrance than help?

    tencat replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely a hinderance and mostly a waste of time and energy that could be put into patient care

  24. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    tencat replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    I'm liberal on most things, but this issue is one of my conservative ones. I have a problem with inmates and their free medical care because I have a problem with a system that rewards those who do...

  25. Family has fear of pain meds

    tencat replied to RNSUEIA's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hmmmm.......do you have social workers available? Maybe a pastor (if patient has elected spiritual care) or physician who rounds on patients in their homes? Unfortunately, undermedicating of...