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  1. Random Question

    Cat365 replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    So we have determined there are common themes dictated by logic but once again hospitals are not the same. Which makes sense when you consider that hospitals come in all shapes, sizes, and...

  2. Can you cross train between L&D and the NICU?

    Cat365 replied to JennaSnow's topic in General Nursing

    You might have a better chance at a midsized hospital. They tend to have less staff so their staff floats to other areas more. However from my observations NICU staff are very protective/possessive of...

  3. Watches

    Cat365 replied to alwaysdreaming's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used a prestige medical watch $29 at Amazon. It has military time and a glow face. I used it during clinicals and as a night tech. I will probably wear it again when I get around to buying another...

  4. New job doesn't start for 3 months, when should I give notice of intent?

    Cat365 replied to nursenickie's topic in General Nursing

    I would take into account the size of my organization and the politics/working relationships. I would first check policy because as others pointed out some organizations require different amounts of...

  5. Random Question

    Cat365 replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    I know that L&D as well as peds and NICU are often on upper levels for security. It's easier to isolate the units and limit access. ER is on the ground floor for the obvious reason of ambulance...

  6. What area of nursing should I try next?

    Cat365 replied to StephMi's topic in General Nursing

    I work ER and several of my coworkers have an ICU background. I rarely lift patients and because of the constant turnover even the annoying ones are only there for a few

  7. Returning to LPN....Help!

    Cat365 replied to rnoonkester's topic in Retired Nurses

    Are you wanting a hospital position? I'm asking because at least in my area of the country I'm not aware of any hospitals that hire LPNs. There are a few that are still employed on the floor because...

  8. Nursing schools in Ohio

    Cat365 replied to Tyj72's topic in School, College Programs

    And what type of degree are you trying to

  9. Just accepted job, now may be pregnant

    Cat365 replied to RNtoBe14's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been asked if there was a possibility I was pregnant when I was changing jobs. Any idea why they asked this? Required vaccinations? Do they want to run a pregnancy test if you answers that...

  10. Bed Assignments

    Cat365 replied to alleycat5106's topic in General Nursing

    And it seems to work unless someone writes down the wrong room or the transportation tech can't read and the patient goes to the wrong room (only happened once that I'm aware of). Where did all my...

  11. NET

    Cat365 replied to K9lover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll second that. I've spoken with quite a few travel nurses in the acute care setting. Several of them actually told me that at least in the three major hospitals in my area as a traveler they get...

  12. Foot care specialty

    Cat365 replied to Mmessenger's topic in General Specialties

    What kind of foot care? Are you wanting to work in a clinic setting with soy injuries or preventative care? Custom orthotics? Diabetic foot maintenance? Athletes and injuries? Foot

  13. Questions about IA RN lisence, renewals and CEUs

    Cat365 replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Nursing

    When you complete a class you should receive a certificate which should have the #of CEUs listed on it. If you work in a hospital and have taken classes you may already have some. If there is an...

  14. Is your ED organized?

    Cat365 replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Organized how? Supplies? People? Workloads?

  15. What shift works best for a new parent?

    Cat365 replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing

    There are advantages both ways. Eight hours leave you with more energy after a shift but you are at work 5 days a week. When you work night shift you can't plan on taking care of a baby the next day....

  16. CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

    Cat365 replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

    My school also had a pass rate of upper 90s to 100. We were offered the Kaplan class for free. I attended about 1/2 of it because I thought it was useless. It's all test taking strategy and I am good...

  17. ICU NURSING: Should I stay or should I go?

    Cat365 replied to Steviie's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have a plan and a supportive unit. Good luck and best

  18. Help - out of state field trip

    Cat365 replied to maisy321's topic in General Nursing

    Why do they need a "school nurse" on the trip? I don't ever recall our nurse going on any school trips. It makes me wonder if you would just be going as a parent with medical knowledge or if there...

  19. Need help deciding

    Cat365 replied to Jams49's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how useful that particular job would be. A patient care technician or a lab position would be more useful and allow you to learn more useful

  20. Normal to be so tired on my days off? (I work day shift)

    Cat365 replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a night owl, but I seem to do best with a late morning/or afternoon shift. When I worked nights I found that I was ok in the winter but couldn't get to sleep in the summertime. I finally figured...

  21. How early into my shift can my boss assign me for lunch

    Cat365 replied to Murse_82's topic in General Nursing

    We often have a floater that covers for you. We get a break when they are

  22. Feeling isolated at work

    Cat365 replied to phillipb22's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a bad environment and a boring job. Trust me I worked as a monitor tech and I hated it. Some people loved it but not me. I would switch units or floors. Nothing is worth mind numbing...

  23. How do I defend myself against this?

    Cat365 replied to Bluebird56's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't they ask the

  24. Feel stupid for having BLS question (getting ambu bag ready first)

    Cat365 replied to Zithromax's topic in General Nursing

    Someone told me today that there were no stupid questions. (I had just asked one). I laughed and told her that of course there were but I still needed the answer and everybody is stupid

  25. Documenting injection the MD gave

    Cat365 replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    I think our charting system is similar. Dr & PA (we don't seem to have any NP in the ER anyways) don't have access to the pixis. As a consequence we have to pull any Med that they administer. Such...