KeniRN

KeniRN

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  1. Allergic to tegaderm?

    KeniRN replied to stunner127's topic in Patient Medications

    We use a dressing called Sorbaview as an alternative to Tegaderm. Sometimes we have pts with central linces that are allergic/sensitive to Tegaderm so we use the Sorbaview. I can remember just tape...

  2. Change of shift report

    KeniRN replied to SAL51's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a pediatric Rehab unit but have also worked on the onco unit several years ago. We use the same outline on both units. Neuro/NeuroVascular (AAO, perrla, cap refill, ambulatory status) Resp...

  3. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    KeniRN replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ling07, I worked at CHOP through school as, what is now called a 'patient service rep' and a 'Senior Nursing Assistant' and then just had to do a department transfer when I graduated. Working in...

  4. Other than AALNC and VM, what is there?

    KeniRN replied to alkaleidi's topic in Legal

    :up:I see that this is a post from last month but RN1989, your response was exactly what I've been looking for. I recently was on a jury for a med malpractice case and really enjoyed the experience....

  5. The very, very old and sick who are full code

    KeniRN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I are going through this with his grandmother. She is 90 years old and up until a few months ago was pretty healthy. Before Thanksgiving, fell and broke her hip,did well...

  6. Urban legends in nursing

    KeniRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The Sh--head name IS real at our hospital. He is about 8-9 years old now. He is a patient in our pediatric practice office. Really sweet kid. I just don't understand how someone could name their child...

  7. Let's talk TRASH! Useless, outdated, OLD equipment or supplies on your unit, that is!

    KeniRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree those "emesis basins" are not designed for the purpose of catching puke-HOWEVER, the are PERFECT for ear lavage! The kidney bean shape fits snuggly against the neck/face area under the ear and...

  8. pain & external fixator

    KeniRN replied to PediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a precert RN for a Blue Cross plan and we approve 1 overnight stay for pain control with a PCA post op and then for additional days UR follows the patient. I'm so sorry you had to go through...

  9. Question about Morning Sickness...

    KeniRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    How soon after conception can you begin to experience morning sickness? None of my coworkers seem to know.

  10. diploma grads

    KeniRN replied to yasmina's topic in General Nursing

    I am a diploma grad. Grad in 2000. I had been in a BSN program but had to leave in 1993 in the middle of my junior year due to medical problems (benign spinal tumor). I wanted to finish but could not...

  11. A curious question about naming babies! :)

    KeniRN replied to flashpoint's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My grandmother's name was Emelie. and my sister is expecting a girl in October and will name her Emma Leigh. There was a thread a long while back about baby names....

  12. I got a new job!

    KeniRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just had to share. I just accepted a position with a major health insurance company in our area. 9 to 5, Monday thru Friday, 10 days vacation +2 more days for RNs, No holidays, no weekends, 100%...

  13. Question about on-line prescriptions

    KeniRN replied to debRN0417's topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: And how would you know if the pills were "pure" and not mixed with anything or something different all

  14. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    KeniRN replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    sweating vs. perspiring vs. diaphoresing

  15. Cell phones

    KeniRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I used to work in used pagers that were alphanumeric. That way we still got the message but we didn't have to answer the ring if were were doing a procedure.

  16. strange message on my answering machine talks about Green Card

    KeniRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I got the same message yesterday. I deleted it. But I am curious as to what their motives are. Are they real? Are they

  17. What the Model of Your Car Says About You

    KeniRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    From the time that I was 16, I have owned a '73 VW SuperBeetle, '84 VW Rabbit GTI, '94 Subaru Impreza, '86 Ford Escort, '86 VW Golf, '95 Saturn SC2, and on Saturday (FINALLY) a brand new car, '04...

  18. Where can I find med trays?

    KeniRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm really hoping someone out here can help. The residential facility I work for is in dire need for med trays. The ones that hold 24-38 or more med cups and that have the little slots for the...

  19. Where can I find med trays?

    KeniRN replied to KeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Maddiecat!!!!!! I sent you my email via PM. :)

  20. Salary per person

    KeniRN replied to bellehill's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. Then I make $0.76 per patient where I work (28 residents MR/DD "medically fragile" unit).Do the math That means the direct care staff DOES make more than me!!!! :angryfire Oh...

  21. You and I

    KeniRN posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    "You and I" I am a resident. You reside. I am admitted. You move in. I am aggressive. You are assertive. I have behavior problems. You are rude. I am non-compliant. You don't like being told what...

  22. DD/MR Jobs

    KeniRN replied to vocserlpn's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    If you move to Philadelphia, PA, our facility has several nursing positions open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Florida is too humid. Philadelphia is only 70 miles from the Jersey coast :) :)

  23. Best shoes?

    KeniRN replied to AccelBSN04's topic in General Nursing

    Got my Z-Coils. I LOVE 'EM!!!! Wore them for 16 hrs and NO KNEE or BACK PAIN!!!!!! WOOOO-HOOOO! Just thought I'd share. If anyone wants to check them out: http://www.zcoil.com I'll still wear my...

  24. my medical problem, please advise me

    KeniRN replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi wrkoutgirl. I'm so very sorry you are going through this! you mentioned Newark University Hospital. Is that in Newark New Jersey? If so, do you live in New Jersey or the Tri-state area? Maybe a...

  25. Best shoes?

    KeniRN replied to AccelBSN04's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Danskos. My problem is whenever I wear sneakers my knees are ok but my back hurts and whenever I wear my clogs my back is fine but my knees hurt. I am going to get a pair of Z-Coils...