KaksRN

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1. Connecting the dots- Will it ever happen?

   KaksRN replied to bas22's topic in New Nurse

   Calm down! The most important thing to know/do is ask questions. I'd always rather ask and risk feeling like a fool than actually do something really foolish.

2. tele RN certification?

   KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in Cardiac

   Once again, I'm currently researching options for becoming certified. For some reason, as a tele nurse, getting certified as a Med/Surg nurse doesn't sit well with me. I feel like I'll be doing a good bit of studying for any of them so why wouldn't...

3. Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

   KaksRN replied to dudette10's topic in Relations

   It's as if nurses are the only ones with accountability. If labs weren't drawn, the doctors don't call lab. They call us. Call respiratory for a stat treatment and they'll "try to get someone up there" because its shift change. Never mind the fact ...

4. tele RN certification?

   KaksRN posted a topic in Cardiac

   I currently work on a telemetry floor but the certified RNs who work on my floor are Med/Surg certified. Is there no tele certification?

5. Travelers Conference?

   KaksRN replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

   excited to get more info and begin my career as a traveler.

6. night shift and holiday pay

   KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

   ahh, yes you're right about the date! I kept loooking at my calendar and still said the wrong thing. lol! oopsie!

7. night shift and holiday pay

   KaksRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   How does holiday pay work for night shift at your workplace? Do you get paid holiday pay for the morning of the holiday (midnight-6) or that night (six-midnight)? And is there anything to be expected for the time change coming up this weekend as fa...

8. Hypothetical Ethical Issue

   KaksRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

   My thoughts exactly. I think its important to remember that, despite their crimes, they're still people. And we did sign up to care for people. I hope, and honestly think that I'd be ok caring for a criminal but until I'm put in the position, I...

9. new nurse woes

   KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in New Nurse

   I appreciate your reply. I think my post would have been received differently had I given the details of what happened that night. or the night before. or the week before that.... all with the same nurse. For the most part, I feel like I'm handli...

10. new nurse woes

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in New Nurse

    in the original post, i used to word issues in an effort to avoid specific identifiable details. what's funny is that, especially with this particular coworker, i've done fairly well with the "inevitable disagreements" as i've learned that, with her...

11. new nurse woes

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in New Nurse

    That's usually my plan and I can see that it'll have to be the plan here, too. Let me add that this person has a very strong personality and I think what sent me over the edge was having to hear from her day after day. What I failed to mentioned is...

12. identifying breath sounds

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    exactly what i was looking for! thanks y'all!

13. identifying breath sounds

    KaksRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've seen websites to assist with learning telemetry rhythms and think it would be amazing if there were something like this for breath sounds. Has anyone seen this and, if so, can you point me in the right direction? Also, I was having trouble ide...

14. new nurse woes

    KaksRN posted a topic in New Nurse

    I am a new graduate RN and got off orientation two weeks ago. I really enjoy my work, continuously learning and the hospital environment. For the most part, my co-workers are very supportive of me, as a newbie, except a couple. I ended up crying t...

15. AM nurses, tell me what I can do to make your shift start easier.

    KaksRN replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    This works both ways...AM shift handing off as well as PM shift handing off...