Katnip RN

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    Deaths of Students, School Nurses and Teachers Once the Schools Re-opened

    Katnip replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm trying not to let these stories get to me, but it is demoralizing to think about. This is just the
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    No one wants to hire me as a new grad. how do i get the experience!

    Katnip replied to lulu997RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When you started school, the economy was probably stronger and at the time hospitals had a lot of openenings because many nurses were working in other fields. When the economy went south, many of...
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    I really need some insight. Maybe just someone to say suck it up.

    Katnip replied to CaitlinLiz's topic in General Nursing

    Once you have a new job, just let the doctor know you really appreciate working for her and the only reason you are leaving is because you need more hours. I doubt she'll hate you. She will find...
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    What is normal / typical?

    Katnip replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Rationing briefs? Ridiculous. When my in-laws were in LTC we had to provide their briefs for them in an appropriate size. We checked with multiple facilities in our area and they all had the same...
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    New Grads and Temp Agencies

    Katnip replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that agency work is not for new grads. You may think you know how to be a nurse when you graduate, but it just isn't so. Can you honestly say you've gotten enough experience in nursing school...
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    Are nurses allowed to claim vaccination exemptions?

    Katnip replied to moodyred01's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the vaccine. Most employers require that you have proof of MMR immunity, which often requires the vaccines. Some require Hep B. If you're asking if they can require flu vaccines, then most...
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    My Father Died Today

    Katnip replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss.
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    Moving on to Dogs...No RN 2 b

    Katnip replied to NovaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. I think it's great you decided to go for your dream. And you may want to pursue studies as a vet tech one day to assure your clients that you have educational background to at least...
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    AGENCY NURSING

    Katnip replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses contract with agencies who will place them at different hospitals in the unit of the nurse's specialty. The nurse used to be able to pick and choose from just about any hospital in the area...
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    2000+ suspected cases on college campus...

    Katnip replied to ONCRN84's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My daughter moved into her dorm 2 weeks ago. She hasn't mentioned anyone being sick yet, but she's not one to pay attention to those things. The good thing is, she's very close to home so if she does...
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    I question this (VENT)

    Katnip replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have the right to write a rebuttal stating that at the time there was no written policy on who could disconnect the wound vac, and everything else you mentioned. Do not just ignore it. It does not...
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    DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

    Katnip replied to chase4myheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The reason the pharmacist can take the oder is they are filling it, not administering it. That's what I think, anyway. I do wonder what CMS is going to say about
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    Feeling very incompetent..

    Katnip replied to MommaWifeNurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are responsible for 50-80 patients a shift and you're feeling incompetent? Obviously something happened at some point, but there's no knowing when or how since the resident can't tell. Document...
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    When do you think this hiring freeze will end?

    Katnip replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    Countries with Universal Healthcare programs aren't seeing the job crunch like the US is because they are not dependent on the majority of people having private health insurance. Here, people lose...
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    OK, what do you say?.

    Katnip replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree with Girl Scout. It's generic advice for any type of flu, that you could give to anyone. Rest, fluids, social isolation, and whatever OTC pain reliever. If it worsens or they are worried, call...
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    When do you think this hiring freeze will end?

    Katnip replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    I read an article on Yahoo the other day that said people are slowly started to become more confident and are going back to scheduling elective surgeries. Like Oramar said, this isn't going to be an...
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    Do you think I can become a nurse?

    Katnip replied to strawberry19's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a nurse, then do it. Don't let others tell you what to do, because it's not their career, but yours. It would be nice to have the support of family and friends, but it isn't always...
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    Mandatory Immunizations?

    Katnip replied to nurseinpa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I doubt a lawsuit would stand up in court since you've got the option of the shot or the mask. The courts will just say this was a decision made in the public interest. And honestly, just wear the...
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    Doing anything special to prevent H5N1?

    Katnip replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Emergency

    I think you mean H1N1. H5N1 is avian influenza. And by the way, Swine flu is a misnomer because at the start of this outbreak there was no pig source. As far as what to do, yes, wear a mask. Your...
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    Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

    Katnip replied to hcer4507's topic in General Nursing

    While I disagree with the OP's suggestion, I think name-calling is uncalled for. Please make your replies with the same respect you'd like to be
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    War Against H1N1 Likely to Be Fought in Intensive Care Units

    Katnip replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not only will the staffing be at 80%. If the staff can't or won't be vaccinated, you can count on the staffing to be less than 80% because a percentage of them will be sick at any given time. I...
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    stressed already.. highscshooler.

    Katnip replied to forest.red18's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're pushing yourself far to hard. Back off a bit. Enjoy highschool. You won't get any of this time back. Use the time to actually live. So, it takes another year to get a degree. The last...
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    The haunting scream of a mother

    Katnip replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't scream when my 18 year old son died. I couldn't. But the day I returned to the ED, I had to face parents who had just lost their 17 year old daughter when I came on shift. I don't know how I...
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    Too many mentally ill patients admitted?

    Katnip replied to ed.hall's topic in Emergency

    A PCT is a "patient care tech" or sometimes Psychiatric care tech. They're like nurse's aides but can often perform more skills than
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    Too many mentally ill patients admitted?

    Katnip replied to ed.hall's topic in Emergency

    I currently work in a psych facility. I've worked in ER and am going back to it in a few weeks. There are not enough psych beds. Here, ER staff, especially the docs hate treating mentally ill pts in...