KIMMIEKAY11868

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1. VA- The mysterious on boarding process

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to Student Mom to Three's topic in Government, Military

   Jrioja21 Hi. have a tentative offer from the VA CBOC as a nurse practitioner. I was given the Nurse qualification standards to fill out for Nurse III. What I have is about as clear as mud as to what...

2. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   Trumi241 Hi. I have requested RN4KU'S copy. I am a new hire and have not ever worked for the VA. I have to submit as a Nurse III for salary and have very little information information or guidance...

3. Stimulants & side effects

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to NrsngStudent7's topic in Patient Medications

   Yes, but millions take it daily. Imitex can cause cardiac issues as well. Read the risks to all drugs. There are a lot of side effects that can occur. You have to ask yourself risk versus benefit....

4. Stupid mistake

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to Sarina_130's topic in Patient Medications

   I hate incident reports. We are human and therefore not infallible. There is a video on YouTube about this so doctor who killed a patient. Accidentally, of course. But, he goes on to talk about how...

5. Drug Discrepency

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to darlingmad1's topic in Patient Medications

   Unfortunately, does happen that the error was there before

6. Med error

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to NurseD0816's topic in Patient Medications

   We are not God. We are human so we will make mistakes. Don't beat yourself up. You learned a lesson and you can even use this to help new

7. Made 5 Med Errors

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to LPNewbie's topic in Patient Medications

   It s seems this is happening more and more. The hours, the stress, the non-existant support systems, the mandatory overtime. Many seasoned nurses have retired leaving inexperienced nurses trying to...

8. Pain Medication addicts

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to rgvnurse85's topic in Patient Medications

   I worked in pain management for 18 months. There are many patients who have severe pain and are dependent on their opioid. There is a big difference between dependent and addicted! Many pain patients...

9. I am suspended

   KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to LPNewbie's topic in Patient Medications

   I like the idea of coming up and presenting a solution. You do need to question is are you really paying attention or getting to stressed to think. You have to be vigilant to help these people. A...

10. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    I think patients are a lot of time on too many meds and some of their symptoms could be from the side effects when all

11. It's not my job to pray with you.

    KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Studies prove that spiritual patients fair much

12. How To Properly Clean Your Stethoscope

    KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Interesting. My stethoscope gets hairspray residue on the tubing and then my hair gets tangled in it. Any

13. Bullying Doctors

    KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to Breathing16's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Does anyone see Nurse practitioners disrespected due to their ability to fit in as just a nurse with a little more

14. To late to start?

    KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to Mburciaga's topic in Men in Nursing

    My son was afraid of gender stereo typing so he got his first degree in sports management. Did not like it and went on to be RN and loves it. I am practitioner and I will tell you we need more men!...

15. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    KIMMIEKAY11868 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    Hi RN4KU, BSN, MSN. I have a tentative offer from the VA CBOPC as a nurse practitioner. I was given the Nurse qualification standards to fill out for Nurse III. What I have is about as clear as mud as...