Katnip RN

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    Thinking about becoming an RN

    Katnip replied to JJuliana's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry too much about the death thing, but it does happen even on the "happiest unit." But it may be that nursing may even help you work through some of those issues. As far age, you are not...
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    Narcotic Wasting Mistake

    Katnip replied to macbelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it. I called the hospital which was over an hour away and told them I was bringing it back and they documented it and told me to bring it in next shift. It was turned over to pharmacy who...
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    What 's your thoughts

    Katnip replied to KDiAnneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it, but we are all here for the convenience of the hospital and patient care. As stated above, there may be a lot of reasons you don't know about that the person was hired for the day...
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    Country's with socialized medicine vs the USA (Personal Income Tax)

    Katnip replied to ACU_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's very difficult to compare tax rates in different countries because each is providing a different menu of services, plus each provides different types of tax breaks, etc. besides, we pay more than...
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    transfer of nursing license

    Katnip replied to saloman joseph's topic in International Nursing

    You can get a second license in Florida once you have a Vermont license. You should contact the Florida BON to see what sort of requirements as far as CEUs they have. You'll need to meet those...
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    More than two weeks

    Katnip replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just loss of benefits. They can put you on their do not hire list, and it's never a good idea to burn bridges. I know at this point you probably can't imagine going back there, but things do...
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    Promotional Items that suck

    Katnip replied to boomer 233's topic in General Nursing

    I thought they couldn't give promo materials anymore? A couple of the best ones-a refillable Geodon pen. It's great, very sturdy since it's made of metal. I've had it 4 years and still going strong....
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    Bridging the Gap

    Katnip replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in Emergency

    It's funny, I keep hearing about the EMS/Nurse wars, but I've worked in two extrememly busy EDs and in both places the nurses and EMS had great relationships. There was a lot of repsect from both...
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    More than two weeks

    Katnip replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    Check your employee manual or with HR to find out what the requirement is. If you don't give the notice that's officially stated you could lose all your PTO/vacation time that's owed
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    DNR Status

    Katnip replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    You'll need to check your facility's policy on the definitions. If there isn't one, go to the DON and ask for one. It could cause problems if you don't know the dfference and you do the wrong
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    Transferring Liscense

    Katnip replied to Newgradq's topic in General Nursing

    You could have applied to take the exam for the state to where you're moving. You live in Wisconsin, but you could ask that you take the NCLEX and have it for Texas, or wherever you're moving to. Even...
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    Med Errors- would you report one?

    Katnip replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I do feel comfortable about reporting because I worked on the other end and saw those reports. We never used it to punish. We also saw a lot of errors that went unreported. Those are the ones we...
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    Didn't sign BLS card before laminating

    Katnip replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in General Nursing

    I never thought to laminate mine. How do you order a new one? I can't find mine and I know you need it to
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    Flu Vaccine caused the flu of 1918?

    Katnip replied to Vtachy1's topic in Disaster Preparation

    She really needs to cut that out. It gives us all a bad
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    What's up with nursing signing bonuses?

    Katnip replied to allenwiemer's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind also that if you accept a bonus and it's given early on and you decide to leave before your time is up you will be expected to pay at least a portion of it back. Some will require that...
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    Michigan Nurse wants to move and has suspended license

    Katnip replied to gisele38's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Unless you lie and say you've never had another license anywhere, any other state will probably give you a hard time about getting a license if you've had one suspended already. I don't recommend...
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    It Isn't a Mild Pandemic Anymore

    Katnip replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm seeing the same laid-back attitude in a lot of people. "Well I don't know anybody who got sick" syndrome. A few people who are not in the business-internationally, as well-are listening to me. But...
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    Exit Interview; total honesty, or play politics?

    Katnip replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be diplomatically honest. When you mention the negative things do it in a way that does not make it sound like it's the unit from h**l. Try to be
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    Nursing School Bloopers

    Katnip replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    Believe it. Most nurses I've known say they've done the same thing. Once. I have. Once. Those who say they haven't...they're either covering up or just haven't had their moment
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    One million infected.

    Katnip replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was just asking about this in another thread. Indigo Girl thinks it could be 10x that. I agree. I'm seeing a lot more than usual number of people who are complaining about "severe allergies" with...
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    Update from CDC

    Katnip replied to meme048's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree preparing personally is important. I have a 21 year old and 19 year old, both still dependents. I am going to drag them kicking and screaming to the doc when vaccines are available. Neither...
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    Hierarchy in Nursing?

    Katnip replied to cingle's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it both ways. I've worked on a unit where the nurses socialized with each other or the docs, and did not include the techs. I've also worked in emergency where people really worked as a team...
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    Update from CDC

    Katnip replied to meme048's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I just read an article-wish I can remember the link-that said if you include the mild cases, the total number could be about 1 million. Do you think that's a fairly accurate number, Indigo, or is it...
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    How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    Katnip replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    It's the same in the U.S. I've had patients wait six hours or more because of understaffing and the fact that so many people have put off seeing a doc until it's become an emergency because they can't...
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    A lifestyle of a Nurse

    Katnip replied to Ronald Harris's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's just you. I have almost always work days and I'm as twisted as they come. Heck I work in an office now and still can't get