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  1. Happy-happy Joy-joy! I GRADUATED RN SCHOOL!

    tencat replied to DavieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yay! Good work and good luck!

  2. Question about fentanyl patch

    tencat replied to sukichaz's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi. I'm sorry that you are having to go through this. The most important question to ask, I think, is: What does (or would, if she's not able to make her own decisions) your mother want? If she...

  3. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    tencat replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    More! More! I don't have any, or I'd

  4. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    tencat replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I know a charge nurse who NEEDS an exorcist..... Sorry, I couldn't

  5. Posting fears...

    tencat replied to Rizpah's topic in General Nursing

    Being vague is good. I have seen some posts that are not vague enough and even though they were about really big hospitals in the area, I knew exactly which hospital they were talking about. But,...

  6. Why the VHA outperforms all other sectors of American Health care

    tencat replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ummm....really? If that's so, why are so many vets being denied the care they need from the VHA system? Many are coming back from Iraq with physical and mental wounds, and they are not being allowed...

  7. How Do I Know If I Can Handle Hospice?

    tencat posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello! I've been a nurse for 8 months now, and I have the opportunity to work in hospice. I feel like it might be a good place for me, but I don't know if I'm strong enough emotionally or...

  8. slave labor

    tencat replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Honey, if one's needs aren't met, there is NO WAY that one is giving the best possible care he/she can give and adequately meeting the needs of the patient. The less one takes care of one's self, the...

  9. How Do I Know If I Can Handle Hospice?

    tencat replied to tencat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for the advice guys! You guys are always so great. I really am attracted to the autonomy that hospice will provide. I also feel drawn to it for some reason. I guess it's because I've...

  10. I want to change jobs, be a Walmart Greeter

    tencat replied to kdot2003's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Take some time to decide what you want to do. If you've loved your job, try to figure out why this particular case hit you so hard. Does your work have an employee assistance program? Maybe the...

  11. They rescinded my job offer...

    tencat replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry things are not going well for you on the job front. :icon_hug: I hope it all works out for you. If you have enough references, I'd drop the bad one. Good luck to you,

  12. How Do I Know If I Can Handle Hospice?

    tencat replied to tencat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for all your input. I don't know if I'll get the job, but I've been upfront with them about the fact that there will be times when I will need guidance because I am a relatively new nurse....

  13. 35 with New Baby Taking Pre-Reqs

    tencat replied to alliestar's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! You're not alone. I was 35 with a 2 1/2 year old when I actually went to nursing school. It was well worth it, but not easy, by any means. The hard part is learning to be a 'peon' all over...

  14. What else is there?

    tencat replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you! I'll have 8 months of med/surg under my belt when I am done, but I've been MISERABLE for the last four months of it. I hate to leave before the year is up, but by golly, I hate coming to...

  15. Phenergan Supp given to toddler; child dies

    tencat replied to Mom23's topic in Emergency

    I see this is an old thread, but really a good one. I learned something about kids and phenergan. That drug makes me nervous with adults, too. I also didn't realize how serious dehydration can be in...

  16. Is night shift a good learning environment?

    tencat replied to Gallee's topic in General Nursing

    I think nights is a good learning environment if you are able to function mentally during the shift. I am good for nothing at about 2:00 AM, but before then I try to thoroughly go through charts and...

  17. Can a new grad work part time or per diem?

    tencat replied to bcyogi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been full time for eight months, but am going part time in May. I can't handle full time nights. So, I imagine it is possible to go part time, but maybe after you've worked for a while full...

  18. Is It Crazy to Have 3 Part-Time Jobs?

    tencat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all! I'm back for some advice. I work nights on a med-surg unit and absolutely, positively HATE nights. There's no chance to go back to days for quite a while, and I've reached the end of my...

  19. So I've decided...

    tencat replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with those that say 'oh, poster is only 21, how could poster be burned out?" The point is that the OP is feeling frustrated and stressed about a job she can't take anymore. If she's been...

  20. Still think we have the best Health care in the world?

    tencat replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm suprised that no one has brought up the incredible cost of malpractice insurance for physicians. Depending on one's specialty, one can pay $60,000 in premiums PER YEAR (and probably more, that's...

  21. Intimidation and Threats in Nursing School

    tencat replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    Darlin, it's time for a restraining order. And document, document, document. You have the right to stay safe and finish your education in peace. You have the right to ask to be separated from this...

  22. Mandatory Night Shifts?

    tencat replied to RedHead85's topic in General Nursing

    Well......night shift kind of stinks for me, but I know there are many people who wouldn't work any other shift. Chances are good you'll have to start nights, but it's probably possible to find a day...

  23. Teenage Obesity (long)

    tencat replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Just want you to know that I would bet money there IS some kind of medical issue here, and not just 'she's eating too much', if her BMI is 47. Maybe an endocrinologist could be very helpful for

  24. Night Shift and Health

    tencat replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't realize that three twelves in a row was not good for you on nights. I certainly hate it. Our manager sometimes schedules people for four 12's in a row. I haven't had to do that yet, but I...

  25. Re: all the Toxic Coworker/Boss threads: Jerk-proof the workplace

    tencat replied to Selke's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing isn't the only profession with ---holes. There are plenty of them in every profession, and throughout