Helicat

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1. What should EVERY nurse know about Dialysis

   Helicat replied to Twink's topic in Urology

   Absolutely! It is a lack of "suitable" organs. Many people are willing to donate an organ - at least until they find out what all it entails. There are many who are still willing o give an organ - a kidney, who are unsuitable themselves! They may ...

2. I Hate People (my rant)

   Helicat replied to AlyaMF's topic in Relations

   Haha! I must say, I like your moxie! It is very difficult to admit something like that; I feel much the same way about most people, but I try to control it, and do my job, anyway. It helps if you select an option where you can choose to work with ...

3. Any dialysis nurses here??

   Helicat posted a topic in General Nursing

   Do we have any dialysis nurses among us? Is anyone willing to talk about what made you chose this type of nursing and why? I feel it must be particularly difficult to work with this population, everyday. As with Oncology nursing, your patients are...

4. What is a Nurses Calling?

   Helicat replied to hopepedersen87's topic in General Nursing

   SubSippi: You may think yourself lucky that your unit does not accept C-Diff patients, but that does NOT mean you won't contract fro a hospital source. Contrary to many peoples belief c-diff is easily spread from person-to-person, unless proper bio-...

5. Coworker tried converting me on my break

   Helicat replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry, Cheezwizz90, Just because I may not be interested in her religion, does NOT make me "scared of what will happen when (I) die!" NONE OF HER BUSINESS! It was, I feel, most harassing and definitely inappropriate! And if I were a patient, and w...

6. Coworker tried converting me on my break

   Helicat replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

   I agree - Nip it in the bud, immediately, but leave it at "Not interested," period, then walk away. If you tell some people you not believe in organized religion or that you are an atheist - whatever the reason, they may feel "duty bound," to harass...

7. Coworker tried converting me on my break

   Helicat replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

   LOL...Sorry, but welcome to "my" world! I think it happens in every work place. I understand that part of Xtianity is "Spreading the Good Word." Personally, I find it insulting to have to endure this BS! I would try & mention it to the administ...