Katnip RN

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  1. Katnip

    i need an advice... please.

    Katnip replied to appledream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know quite a few people who passed with 265. And it can take a couple of weeks for your license to show up on the BON
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    License and Refresher Course

    Katnip replied to MrsGN's topic in General Nursing

    How long has it been since you graduated? Why did your friend say you need a refresher
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    Hospials, all about money?

    Katnip replied to iluvgr8danes's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind, too that all hospitals must make profit in order to keep functioning. In not-for-profits the difference is the profit all goes back into the hospital, while for-profits go into the...
  4. Katnip

    911!! I need advice from anybody that can help!!!

    Katnip replied to kaylsumrn2's topic in General Nursing

    If you are terminated, check with the unemployment board anyway. At least in some states people who have been terminated may be able to collect unemployment if the employer cannot provide absolute...
  5. Katnip

    I'm afraid for my pt. and afraid to go to work.

    Katnip replied to Peggy4's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, I agree with you. I haven't ever done peds, but there's something not quite right here. Yes, MAYBE the parents are self-medicating because of pain. But it's just as possible they've been using...
  6. Katnip

    Lesbian L and D nurse

    Katnip replied to AudreyHurston's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sexual orientation of the nurse has nothing to do with
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    Need advice about nursing home placement for my grandfather

    Katnip replied to swirlygirl's topic in General Nursing

    You might also want to check with your county's agency for aging. They will help determine what your grandfather qualifies for. Good luck. I wish you and your family the
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    Anti-psychotics and geriatrics

    Katnip replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My thoughts exactly. Just because they get old, their mental illness does not go away. Unfortunately there are no viable alternatives at this time for
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    Calling In for ANY Reason using PTOs

    Katnip replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    There's a quote button on the bottom right of each post. Just click that and it will open a window for you to reply with the post you quoted
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    My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    Katnip replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry for your
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    jewelry in the labor suite?

    Katnip replied to oramar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And for millions or years, as well as now, infant and maternal mortality rates were and are extremely high in those less than sanitary
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    Looking for a pocket-sized lab reference guide

    Katnip replied to MIA-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Is this what you're looking for?:
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    Supervisor to staff ratios- Home Care

    Katnip replied to homecare1967's topic in General Nursing

    When I was managing two units, I had 48 people. 28 would seem fairly easy for me now. It's a matter of organization. Get things set up right from the beginning on how you're going to structure...
  14. Katnip

    Advice needed re: narcotic addicted coworker...

    Katnip replied to erikajk34's topic in General Nursing

    You need to document everything very carefully. Dates, times, counts, when you reported to the ADON. Then you need to call your BON and report this yourself. Will people get into trouble? Yes. You...
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    Sick time and confidentiality

    Katnip replied to riverkinz's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't have to tell your manager, but your infection control department or employee health should be notified if you have something infectious so they can monitor for trends on your unit among...
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    How Do Patients Fare When the Emergency Department Is Full?

    Katnip replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ours had a fast track, which was overcrowded as well. If doctors would bother to do their own direct admissions instead of sending through the ED, that would
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    RNs caught lying

    Katnip replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    What I'd do, if seeing the chart wasn't done by hospital policy, then request it from medical records officially. Then go through it and tell them what was and was not done. There may be things in...
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    ^^^Need Advice: Unsure of what job to take... ^^^

    Katnip replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a doctor's office. There isn't a lot out there that doesn't require some kind of hospital experience first. I saw an ad a few weeks ago for an RN that marketed pharmeceuticals. I didn't pay much...
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    Is this odd to you too?

    Katnip replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    When my son died, it was a required autopsy because it was a singl car accident. As an emergency nurse, I knew that. But as a mom, I hated it. I KNOW he wasn't there, but somehow it seemed to me he'd...
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    am I the only one who gets nervous when states are here?

    Katnip replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    YOU are not going to get a citation. One person making an error isn't going to cause the hospital to get one, either. I promise, the future of the hospital does not rest on one
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    Does an empty bed justify admission?

    Katnip replied to hdhnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You know you can always report this to CMS, your state's Office of Healthcare Quality (or eqiuvalent), and/or Joint Commission. Be very specific about dates and staffing ratios. Even though none of...
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    Nursing cutbacks

    Katnip replied to winter13's topic in General Nursing

    While they are still hiring around here a little, hospitals are pickier about their criteria. They want experienced nurses, certified in their specialty, etc. So things are definitely tightening. Our...
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    Perfect Weather, Please!!

    Katnip replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    Not with 50-60 F temps year-round. Honestly, I can't even think of such a
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    Medical termination of pregnancy.

    Katnip replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Catholic hospitals won't do them at all. I don't know how to go about asking during an
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    Question about living in one state while working in the next one over.

    Katnip replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who lives in TN, works in VA and pays tax in