kittymom

kittymom has 5 years experience and specializes in ER, Critical Care, Progressive Care Tele.

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1. puching out 'no break'

   kittymom replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

   I can completely relate to what you're going through. I also work on an extremely busy unit, and rarely get a lunch break. I punch out "No Lunch" and don't feel guilty at all; in fact, I encourage...

2. Change of shift admissions

   kittymom replied to kittymom's topic in General Nursing

   Obviously I hit some severely frazzled nerves with this post -- definitely not my intention. Mianders, if you'll review my original post, you'll see that I did NOT suggest a 2-hour time frame at each...

3. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

   kittymom replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Crocs, hands down. I've tried every kind of "nursing shoe" out there, and only Crocs get me through a 12+-hour shift without my feet aching. No blisters, no sweating . . . they wash up like a dream,...

4. Calling in sick....feeling worst after the call!

   kittymom replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

   Gee -- now that's a heck of a way to promote retention of good staff! As nurses, we're all ingrained with taking care of everyone else except ourselves. Sometimes you just have to be sick; human...

5. Change of shift admissions

   kittymom posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi to everyone. I need help. After my last three shifts, I have left work so-o-o-o frustrated due to admissions being sent to my floor during the last hour of my shift. I work on a critical care...