Kymmi

Kymmi

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  1. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

    Kymmi replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Damarstyx---I understand what you are saying and I can appreciate where you are coming from. I admit that I have no experience with the psychological issues that go along with drug/alcohol addiction....

  2. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

    Kymmi replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I understand that very hard circumstances have brought addicts to the point in their life that they are at. I have no problem understanding that aspect but I guess what I was trying to say is the...

  3. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

    Kymmi replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I didnt find this posting offensive at all either. I completely understand where the OP is coming from. I realize that addiction is a disease. We see so many people with many forms of illness but I...

  4. drug screen refusal after longterm employment

    Kymmi replied to baltimorern's topic in Nursing Career

    I would think that if you were reported to the BON and they are the ones asking for the drug test then you'd have to take it....I think you can refuse a drug test from the employer however that would...

  5. Quick Resume/Job Application Questions

    Kymmi replied to matchstickxx's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know if there is a right or wrong way to do it...but if it was me I'd probably list it as one place of employment but then where it gives you the ability to describe your job description I'd...

  6. Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    Kymmi replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    If mom has had this problem for 2 years then I can understand why she was told to follow up with her gyn in the morning. If the H&H was stable, vitals stable then it is a chronic problem and not...

  7. Stressed out & Fuming

    Kymmi replied to BubbleRN's topic in Home Health

    You can only be taken advantage of as long as you let someone take advantage of you and trust me...as long as you allow it they will. Set limits and stick to

  8. I want to do something else

    Kymmi replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tweety---excellent post I really like your attitude. Smiley---I wouldnt go as far as to say find something else to do before you hurt someone...that was uncalled for because I think just the fact that...

  9. This can not possible be true!

    Kymmi replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RubySlippers------Im answering your question..Im not sure how to paste what you asked but I was a LPN from 1983-1989 and graduated R.N. in 1989. I work in the Tampa area. I work in CVICU and my base...

  10. This can not possible be true!

    Kymmi replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a R.N. and last year I made 26000$ in overtime this year. I didnt work consistently every week overtime. Some weeks I worked my normal 36 hours and other weeks I might have worked 60 hours....

  11. Is it really that bad?

    Kymmi replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for over 20 years. I started out as a LPN in a LTC facility and worked that for 6 years and then graduated with my R.N in 1989. I've worked pediatrics and then home care for a few...

  12. Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    Kymmi replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Student loans are not always 8% interest....they can sometimes go higher because they are just like other loans and based on your credit score. I am putting my daughter thru college presently and...

  13. I'm about to crack...read this and help!!!!

    Kymmi replied to SaharaOnyxRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing is a 24/7 type of job..that is why we have the 2nd or 3rd shift. It would seem to me that whatever was done when the 12 hour shifts were in effect could also be done with the 8 hour shifts...

  14. RN as Inpatient, horrible and looong rant

    Kymmi replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Im confused as to why you had a echo done however Im also confused as to why you didnt follow up to get the echo results. If you mentioned that you did and I missed that part Im sorry. Lets face...

  15. Opinions please...

    Kymmi replied to Sandi0302's topic in General Nursing

    I was a LPN for 6 years before obtaining my RN degree. I loved my job as a LPN and never considered myself anything but a nurse. I did not go back to school to become a "real nurse" however the true...

  16. Changing BSA daily?? I don't think so...

    Kymmi replied to jbp0529's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I do believe that most recommendations for drugs call for the use of dry weight. I know anywhere I've ever worked we always used the patients admission weight and kept using that weight throughout...

  17. Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    Kymmi replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I think the policy for LTC facilities should allow the resident to smoke because that is their "home". I know at the hospital Im at we are not allowed to deny a patient the right to smoke however we...

  18. anyone know any direct hire hospitals in USA

    Kymmi replied to curlysin's topic in International Nursing

    Ok....I guess Im going to ask a really silly question but I just dont know what a direct hire hospital is....can someone tell

  19. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    Kymmi replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    1) Working for NCIS (love that show) I also wonder as I read these posts if there are other message boards out there for other professions and how many people that are not in the nursing field dream...

  20. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    Kymmi replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Im not implying that anything the OP or any other person who stated they used any narcotics for prescribed use as a addict. Im saying that it seems unusual to me that someone would be fired for a one...

  21. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    Kymmi replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've read this entire thread and although I havent figured out how to cut/paste quotes from other posters I'd like to say a few things so I'll generalize. Amy Gooch---excellent post and...

  22. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    Kymmi replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck on the interview. I just have to say if you decide not to tell her about the time off you need there might be a chance that the request won't be granted. I would really hate for you to...

  23. Annoyed about a bonus ...help *long*

    Kymmi replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think that taking the issue as far as you did was absolutely correct. Did you actually work independtly on the bonus shift or was your preceptor there with you. If you functioned as a staff nurse...

  24. career dilemma

    Kymmi replied to seanymph's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like a little bit of both. Not having a vacation in 4 years is a very long time to not have any "down time" and relaxation away from the stressors of everyday life. I also think that...

  25. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    Kymmi replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrads on your upcoming wedding. I've been reading the posts and I can't say I know how the people hiring think but I know here in Florida once you've got the RN behind most hospitals will hire and...