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  1. sex education in school

    tencat replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in School

    I hate to break it to those who think sex-ed shouldn't be taught in schools but: Kids aren't listening to the "Just Say NO" message. And their woeful lack of knowledge is leading them into STD's and...

  2. animal research

    tencat replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    I'm undecided. On the one hand I think that animal testing is a necessary evil when testing drugs and surgical procedures, but if something is known or strongly suspected to be harmful, then it's not...

  3. Pacific Northwest According 2 Jeff Foxworthy

    tencat replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL! It's all so TRUE! I read it to my husband and he laughed. I'll tell ya, no one in the Southwest knows ANYTHING about making a good latte! Sigh......but I sure don't miss the rain and

  4. Help me talk to patients....

    tencat replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student, but so far I've found it's always good to start with "how are you feeling today?" and really listen to their answer. Then it's good to go from there. If they're watching T.V., ask...

  5. hypertension during pregnancy

    tencat replied to athomas91's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had preeclampsia when I was pregnant, and they told me that it manifests differently in different people. If you are having any RUQ pain, don't wait for Monday, go to the ER. It's not worth taking...

  6. If not a nurse...what????

    tencat replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Physical Anthropologist specializing in ancient diseases and disease processes seen in different kinds of mummies and assorted human skeletons! If I ever win the lottery, I'll go straight to the anth...

  7. Narcotic Theft

    tencat replied to smartass_nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Get out of that horrible place NOW. You could end up being in a lot of trouble that will be difficult to get yourself out of. Get out and don't look

  8. Post-Its from the edge

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

    :rotfl:

  9. Please don't move this to the New Mexico board.

    tencat replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Howdy! I don't actually live in Santa Fe, but I live about 75 miles west of Albuquerque. Personally, I don't understand the fascination with Santa Fe. I guess if one is wealthy and a snob, then...

  10. Are women psychologically predisposed to cattiness?

    tencat replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    :deadhorse Speaking as a female, I have to say that I think that in our American culture women are socialized to be more passive/aggressive when dealing with conflict. I personally have never...

  11. I don't understand this profession..

    tencat replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    I think rn/writer hit on a truth here. For some reason, a lot of 'walking wounded' are drawn into the nursing profession and the teaching profession. A lot of the unprofessional, demeaning incidents...

  12. Dealing with borderline

    tencat replied to Cute_CNA's topic in Psychiatric

    I think boarderlines spend all of their waking time trying to manipulate anyone within range, and if that doesn't work then annoying the hell out of everyone is an ok second option. I think you don't...

  13. Running About a Quart Low on Compassion?

    tencat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you did is great! But I have a question because I'm not a nurse yet (just a student). Can you get into big trouble with your job for doing that? (even if the patient deserved it,...

  14. shunned nurse

    tencat replied to mediatix8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Boy, it sure sounds like high school to me.....they need to grow up. If the CNA that the shunned nurse likes says anything bad about her, you might mention that the nurse has told you how good she is...

  15. Post Traumatic stress after Katrina

    tencat replied to crf230's topic in General Nursing

    Those who survived Katrina..... :icon_hug: I can't pretend I know what it was like, because I have no idea what it meant to be caught up in it. But I do send prayers and best wishes for your...

  16. Math for Meds

    tencat replied to Atlanta Kellie's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I don't think the math is really too bad. There are a few different ways to figure calculations, and which way you use depends on what works for you. I personally do well with formulas, so I...

  17. Passed out on first day of clinical!!!

    tencat replied to TraumaRN1983's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry your first day was not great. Yesterday was my first day, too, and I spilled a foley bag all over the floor of the patient's room. :imbar Cheer up! It can only get better from here....

  18. Should I become a nurse or a teacher?

    tencat replied to TinaRiy85's topic in General Nursing

    Howdy. I was a teacher for 12 years, and now am a nursing student. Yes, I had a lot of time off, which I know I am going to miss, but as someone else said, with nursing you can work different areas,...

  19. Ethics Issue: Would you report cheating

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

    Hmmmm.......I really hadn't thought about this topic before. I think that if I were in a situation where someone had cheated, I would mention to the instructor that I thought someone was cheating...

  20. Need Advice, My Son Was Diagnosed With Add

    tencat replied to JasmineG's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow. I hate to tell you, but a lot of what 'held' you back was the attitude you had about school in the first place. Do you have a college degree yet? If not, you should know that college will be...

  21. Need Advice, My Son Was Diagnosed With Add

    tencat replied to JasmineG's topic in Psychiatric

    I used to be a teacher, and ADD is a very real disorder. I've seen many kids who could barely function in a classroom turn around and become good students after getting help. But a kid needs more...

  22. Diabetes?

    tencat replied to Danianne's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    If you think something is wrong...get her in to her doctor ASAP. She may well be afraid of doctors, but it's better to deal with a crying kid than with one who slips into DKA. I had horrible asthma...

  23. Real 911 calls.....

    tencat replied to RosesrReder's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Caller: I was running from the police." LOL! It makes you wonder how these people survive in the

  24. Brittney Spears???

    tencat replied to Jennette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Violation of HIPPA? Please.....unless someone here was actually her nurse or working on her 'floor' or worked with her or near her in any medical capacity, how is this a HIPPA violation? Sorry to...

  25. Brittney Spears???

    tencat replied to Jennette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Lucky Arizona!