KungFuFtr

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  1. Case study..syphlis?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello I appreciate anyone willing to take the opportunity to help me with this. I'm still reading and searching. "During your first week on the job at the city's free clinic...You meet dwight a 53...

  2. Your thoughts on the nursing jurisprudence examination?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello, I plan to get a Texas license early next year. I have to take the nursing jurisprudence examination. The Texas board of nursing website has a link with a $25.00 study guide for this test. What...

  3. I want you to help me, but you will do it my way.....

    KungFuFtr replied to Daisy Doodle's topic in Emergency

    http://behavioraldiabetesinstitute.org/downloads/Etiquette-Card.pdf

  4. I want you to help me, but you will do it my way.....

    KungFuFtr replied to Daisy Doodle's topic in Emergency

    Actually, coverage works pretty well. Novolog/Humulog is dosed based on a sliding scale and carb counting. It's slightly different than the old school NPH/R insulins in which you get insulin spikes....

  5. IM injections -should we massage or not?

    KungFuFtr replied to charlie19's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school, we were taught to massage the site of IM injections. However, during my last semester in school, massaging and ventrogluteal injections were taken out of the newest...

  6. Accreditation and interview (any recruiter's input?)

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've searched other posts on accreditation; however, none fit my situation. I've been an RN for almost 2 years. I applied and have an interview in the near future. I re-read the job description and I...

  7. Mobitz type 1, Non-Weinkebach?

    KungFuFtr replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Critical Care

  8. CHICAGO VS. TEXAS

    KungFuFtr replied to LJUN71's topic in Texas Nursing

    A big difference between Chicago and Texas is the driving/traffic. In Austin the traffic is crazy. San Antonio is pretty sweet with a massive freeway (just stay off it from 430-6pm). I can't attest to...

  9. Moving to San Antonio......advice on hospitals

    KungFuFtr replied to BlondieRN2's topic in Texas Nursing

    these are some pretty judgmental and bold assertions. in order to make these assumptions you would have to know every person's pay rate, performance, experience and reasons for staying or leaving in...

  10. Daytonite has passed away...

    KungFuFtr replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    RIP

  11. Atropine for ABD Pain?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in Emergency

    We had a pt the other day with abd pain. The pt was given Bentyl with no relief. The new Dr. in our department spoke of injecting Atropine in a 1000 mL bag of ns and letting it run wide open. It...

  12. Resume Depth

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello I'm writing my resume and I'd like your opinion. I've been an ER nurse for a little over a year and an ER tech for about 7 months prior to being a nurse. This adds up to just under 2 years...

  13. What is the most common chief complaint or diagnosis in your ED?

    KungFuFtr replied to QueensNurseNY's topic in Emergency

    Congrats Streptococcus! What does that have to do with this thread though lol? The story had some momentum; however, the plot threw me off and it left me confused. Most common complaints/diagnosis?...

  14. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    KungFuFtr replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    A BS less than 1? So, what happened to the pt? Did

  15. I have a hunch about a patient and I cannot prove it!

    KungFuFtr replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clearing this up. I had a hunch about one of my neighbors too. It's an awesome coincidence that you happened to read/post here and that you have 5 members in your family who happen to be...

  16. Should I not include this in a resume?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a book on cover letters and resumes. There is a section that states : " On a personal note, I am single and currently renting my home. Therefore, relocation can be immediate." This would be...

  17. Numbers?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in Emergency

    I wrote a similar thread in a different category. One of our docs state our ER is the 2nd busiest in the state and my nurse manager states it's the third busiest. I'd like to put this in my resume;...

  18. Numbers?

    KungFuFtr replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Emergency

    You know something... That's a great Idea! Thanks

  19. how can we fix healthcare if ppl keep abusing the system?

    KungFuFtr replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    The OP was referring to a post that I made in which someone arrived via EMS for a pizza

  20. Best beach city on the East coast????

    KungFuFtr replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    Jamestown and Newport are very nice. It's very expensive except for the fresh seafood and I hope you love Dunkin

  21. how can we fix healthcare if ppl keep abusing the system?

    KungFuFtr replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I think calling for prior authorization should be mandatory for non emergency ER visits. I have to pay more out of pocket if I do so, why doesn't the same apply for Medicaid

  22. Charting every 2 hours?

    KungFuFtr replied to UMBstudent's topic in Emergency

    We have to chart a pt note every hour; round every hour and do a reassessment every 4 hours. I always make a note when I give a med so I can reassess the pt's response (IV meds reassesment in 1/2 hour...

  23. Resume' and ER Statistics?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm in the process of writing a resume and I'd like to include my current ER's rating. Let me clarify... several of our docs and my nursing manager state that our ER is 3nd busiest in the...

  24. Is there anything at all about nursing that you don't like?

    KungFuFtr replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I dislike the sharks that gossip and slander coworkers behind their backs. The abuse of the healthcare system (No, pizza burns and cold symptoms do not require an ambulance ride. Just because you're...

  25. San Antonio Xtians Hospitals

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello, While applying for jobs I've noticed there are a few Christian hospitals down here e.g. St. Luke's, Methodist, Christus etc. I've never worker for a Christian hopital. The only experience that...