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  1. Advice on how to return to workplace after traumatic experience?

    tencat replied to ROSYJO11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry about your loss. I understand it's hard on you. In one post you say it was a preventable death, then in another post you say you were expecting him to die for a while.....could it be you...

  2. Men: Are catty / backstabbing / selfish female nurses typical, or not?

    tencat replied to Streamline2010's topic in Men in Nursing

    One of the most unprofessional nurses I ever worked with was a man. I think when one works in a job where there is tons of responsibility, but little control over outcomes or direction of work,...

  3. HIPAA dilemna/question

    tencat replied to NocturneNrse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Who was the next person in line to have the patient's medical power of attorney? In my state it reverts to a spouse, if no spouse then an adult child, or adult parents if there are no children. If...

  4. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    tencat replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, sir, I realize that you don't like to use your walker, but when you are staggering down the hallway of your house bumping off the walls like a wrinkly old pinball, I WILL get a bit testy and...

  5. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    tencat replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are my new best friend! That is

  6. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    tencat replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work home hospice. "Will the body fit through the door?" (Said with patient who had no family and had expired) Pt asked how sore on his rear-end looked. Without even thinking I burst out, "Wow,...

  7. Was This a HIPAA Violation?

    tencat replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, definitely a violation. Sheesh, that health care worker needs a refresher course on the meaning of the

  8. Too Many Hats, Not enough heads

    tencat replied to hospicevet 20's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    For profit and hospice will ALWAYS clash and really don't fit together well. I think you absolutely did the right thing by quitting, and instead of threatening you they should have been A LOT more...

  9. Hospice...my calling???

    tencat replied to BerryHappy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Such an honor and a privilege, isn't it? I can't imagine doing anything else. We DO

  10. Third time isnt the charm for me :(

    tencat replied to LindseyRNBSN2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know a nurse who took NCLEX 6 times and got it on the last try. You'll get it! And if you have to go to a neighboring state to take it, so what??? You know the material, if you didn't you...

  11. And we wonder why the students can't follow directions...

    tencat replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Jolie's school has it right! That is such a good idea. Let those who feel comfortable go ahead and be trained to give medications for just such a situation. Playing devil's advocate here. 30-50...

  12. No dogs allowed in room

    tencat replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Are you actually in the home 12 hours a day? That is so great for patients to have that available. If you are seeing several patients in a day, then it is reasonable to ban the puppy from the room...

  13. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    tencat replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just plan enough time to visit the ER,

  14. Patients that are not allowed narcotics

    tencat replied to Jo West's topic in Emergency

    WHAT???? I can't read the article you are referencing, but I want to because that sure doesn't sound right to me. There are people who need opiates for pain control, especially for the control of...

  15. Deep Suctioning: Should We Do It At End of Life?

    tencat replied to tencat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for your replies. This particular family has been educated until every nurse has been blue in the face, to no avail. Three different nurses have been in there to educate. I agree: Why is...

  16. abuse or just a mistake

    tencat replied to nassir's topic in General Nursing

    Abuse? I wouldn't think so. Not nice and unnecessary to do it BEFORE someone is under anesthesia? Yup. Foleys are NOT fun. I don't see why you can't wait until someone is under before inserting...

  17. Have You Ever Refused to Go Into a Terrible Neighborhood?

    tencat replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have said no before. My safety is most

  18. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    tencat replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My equipment warehouse is NOT the Home Shopping Network. QUIT ordering everything and anything you can think of. To family: I know you're torturing your loved one because you are greedy jail fodder...

  19. Weird Requests

    tencat replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Sure, once you pull your head out of there, bend over and I'll go get a baseball bat from the

  20. Going home for cramps. Really?

    tencat replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Mama Bear, put down the stick! :) It truly does depend on what the pattern of this kid is. If she's in there every blessed time she has a sniffle, not to mention when she's on her period, then the...

  21. Going home for cramps. Really?

    tencat replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I know kids abuse the school nurse to try to get out of school, but unless this gal is constantly pulling this, I think I'd be calling mom and letting her make the decision. Girls that age are...

  22. Called in... Feel guilty.

    tencat replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel guilty! Your intentions were honorable, in my opinion, and it's a bonus that you didn't get the creeping crud, so take your unexpected day off and relax. It doesn't sound like you got...

  23. What should I do?

    tencat replied to jballa34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you should play for a few years until you are more able to switch your focus to a new profession. Get some life experience, then go into the medical field. It doesn't sound like you're ready...

  24. when you cant let it go (long vent after a crappy day)

    tencat replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I'm sorry that you feel so badly. That's bound to make your job more difficult. It might be a good idea to explore your fears with a counselor. Now: I would set some limits for yourself....

  25. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    tencat replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful story Wendy. Thanks for sharing it.