kiszi RN

kiszi has 9 years experience as a RN.

kiszi's Latest Activity

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   How to NOT impress the DON!

   kiszi replied to Cricket183's topic in Nursing

   Brings to mind a time several years ago when I had an impromptu phone interview for a telephonic case management job. I had been cleaning out my car in the driveway when she called, so I was a little hot and bothered already. On top of that, my cell ...
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   Doppler during Code

   kiszi replied to eastcoastrn586's topic in Nursing

   My hospital routinely uses a Doppler on the femoral artery in codes. HOWEVER, we would never delay CPR to get one. Normally once CPR is already in progress, somebody grabs one for the next pulse check. I second MunoRN's comment about palpation of a p...
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   Really need your input!

   kiszi replied to Junebug59's topic in Operating Room

   Were you happy with your pay before? If so, i suggest you mind your business. You dont know what this nurse was making at her last job or how the pay negotiations went for this one. If you plan to "demand" a raise, be prepared to leave if they say no...
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   Question about community college NP interview

   kiszi replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   Director of what? The student health clinic?
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   Afraid to quit my job

   kiszi replied to nsue's topic in Nursing

   Leave if you must, but if the company policy is to give a month notice and you only give two weeks, you can expect to not be eligible for rehire. Is it possible to sit down with the DON and discuss your concerns, or it is beyond that by this point?
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   Mentioned I'm working FT in interview for prn position

   kiszi replied to Deekay8's topic in Career

   Plenty of full-time workers do something PRN on the side. I think it's best to be up-front with a potential PRN job about your availability and needs. As to whether it will hurt your chances, it really depends on what the employer is looking for. B...
7. 

   Kicking myself

   kiszi replied to dogmombyday's topic in Nursing

   Sounds like part of the blame lies on the nurse that acknowledged the order and didn't pass the info along. At any rate, no need to beat yourself up. Use this experience to do better.
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   Declined dream job offer??

   kiszi replied to NG_RN's topic in Career

   It doesn't hurt to try!
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   What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

   kiszi replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in Nursing

   Way to quickly prime IV tubing without using the roller clamp: Spike bag upside down. Squeeze drip chamber, flip right side up, release. No bubbles! Also, when priming with a glass bottle, squeeze and fill the drip chamber before opening the air ven...
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    Does anyone really read all this charting?

    kiszi replied to gypsierose's topic in Nursing

    Yep, I've known doctors to look at it. One would even check to make sure nurses were titrating drips when the bps were outside parameters.
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    What is a post cath interventional unit like?

    kiszi replied to moomoo-lop's topic in CCU

    Every hospital is different, but mine has a cardiac stepdown/progressive unit that sounds similar. Most acute post-cath intervention patients go there if they are stable enough to not need ICU. Nurses there do sheath pulls, drips, BIPAP, etc. All pat...
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    CMC/UNCC CRNA 2018

    kiszi replied to STICU_RN's topic in SRNA

    You are correct on the application deadlines and start dates. As far as housing, if you want an apartment you should have no problem finding a good one close to the hospital or university. Houses to rent or buy can be a little more tricky to find.
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    Ethics of the DOA screen

    kiszi replied to bgxyrnf's topic in Emergency

    My perspective on tox screens is that of a CCU nurse. It actually surprises me how often tox screens are not done on pts presenting with cardiac arrest with no known cause. It can be a valuable tool when used in the right situations. Generally I don'...
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    Cardiac Step Down- ACLS Required for RN's?

    kiszi replied to NurseFidg's topic in CCU

    I work in a cardiac ICU and serve as a code team member. The majority of codes I go to occur on step-down units. So yeah, I'd say ACLS is essential. I believe it is required at my facility also, but not 100% sure.
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    Dealing With Passive Aggression

    kiszi replied to Apple-Core's topic in Nursing

    I would have said something like, "yeah, the department really was a mess after the remodel! Its awesome that you guys stepped up and took care of business! Great job!" But then I am one to avoid confrontation whenever possible.