SpecialK38 ASN, RN

SpecialK38 has 2 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, LTAC, Post-Partum.

Latest Activity

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   Best medications to give postpartum woman after vaginal delivery?

   SpecialK38 replied to kriistaa16's topic in Ob/Gyn

   C-section: IV Toradol first 24 hrs then 500 mg Naproxen q 12 or 600 mg Motrin q 6; 5-10 mg oxy q 4 PRN or Norcos q 4 PRN Vag: 500 mg Naproxen q 12 or 600mg Motrin q 6; Norcos q 4 PRN. Oxys if severe tear
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   Bedside handoff report on mother/baby unit

   SpecialK38 replied to OBnurseSandy's topic in Ob/Gyn
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   You might be a night shifter if...

   SpecialK38 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   you can dance "gangham style" in the nurses station and not get in trouble for it......
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   You might be a night shifter if...

   SpecialK38 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   You get up at 3pm after working the night and say "good-morning" to all your neighbors as you walk your dog.....
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   Bedside handoff report on mother/baby unit

   SpecialK38 replied to OBnurseSandy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi Sandy- I'm curious why you go from couplet care to nursery and back? Our nursery is open 24 hrs and we try to staff a RN and a PCT if we can- if not, just a RN so assessments can get done. Although the nursery RN does much of the care, the coupl...
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   Tips for PP Moms and Urination

   SpecialK38 replied to Fitzy819's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I agree- we use peppermint oil on a 2x2 in our hats and it sometimes helps. Unfortunately women's bladders can get distended during pregnancy and have less sensation. That along with some residual epidural can leave them without the urge to go. Al...
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   Ivy Tech Fall 2011 Waiting on THE letter

   SpecialK38 replied to Rhubarb J.'s topic in Indiana

   Just curious if this is in fact a HIPA violation- The Hospital System was identified, but not unit, etc.- the poster's ID and pts ID (including any demographic information) was not disclosed. This is from a previous Allnurses post on HIPA:HIPAA regu...
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   Trach and secretions

   SpecialK38 replied to 703bird's topic in General Nursing

   Yes- the trach irritates the trachea causing more mucus to be produced- the humidification is necessary because the air doesn't go through the nasal turbinates for humidification. I've heard of patients who weren't humidifed well enough getting mucu...
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   Favorite bumper stickers

   SpecialK38 replied to beachmom's topic in Humor

   I always wanted to meet a nurse who had that guys walk in to her ER........"Yes, I've had an erection longer than 4 hours. Can you help me?"
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    Length of orientation for new grads

    SpecialK38 replied to Brooke..RN's topic in Indiana

    Hi Brooke- I am SO SORRY this happened to you! I just graduated in Dec 2010 and was hired to a IN LTAC. My orientation was 12 weeks with classes for even the experienced nurses- EKG, etc. We also had a very good preceptor program. Unfortunately, it ...
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    HELP with interviews

    SpecialK38 replied to jhaf07's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there! I am just a newly graduated RN, and may not have the MOST seasoned advice, but it seems like I struggle with the same thing you do-being painfully honest!!! :) I feel guilty if I don't tell all the truth in every gory detail, but it's no...
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    Which job would you choose if you were me?

    SpecialK38 replied to SpecialK38's topic in Career Support

    Hi RN071 It's true that there is a comfort level to PP- also lower acuity level which I'm looking for after my intense stint at LTAC. Found out that they are looking for mostly evenings and some nights, but have interview this am at 1000 and will f...
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    no experience no job really?!?!

    SpecialK38 replied to sickofapplying's topic in New Nurse

    I agree with SweetseRN- I graduated in Dec 2010 with tech experience. I found a job opening I was really excited about-applied online and then went to the hospital. I introduced myself as a new grad and applicant (It was a smaller specialty hospita...
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    Which job would you choose if you were me?

    SpecialK38 posted a topic in Career Support

    Hello all-Well, obviously you are NOT me, so I will tell you more about me....40 year old F with previous BS, graduated with ASN (RN) in December 2010. Three children 14, 12 and 9. Husband's job provides enough income- nursing for pleasure and adde...
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    Why are so many new nurses having problems?

    SpecialK38 replied to okchug's topic in General Nursing

    We could pass NCLEX first go around at 75 questions, but could we take a patient load of 6-7? I did not feel confident that's for sure. I was told by a nurse once that you're not a real nurse until you hit the 5yr mark. I took great offense at tha...