kiszi RN

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    How to NOT impress the DON!

    kiszi replied to Cricket183's topic in General 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...
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    Doppler during Code

    kiszi replied to eastcoastrn586's topic in General 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...
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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...
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    Question about community college NP interview

    kiszi replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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

    kiszi replied to nsue's topic in General 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...
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    Mentioned I'm working FT in interview for prn position

    kiszi replied to Deekay8's topic in Nursing 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...
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    Kicking myself

    kiszi replied to dogmombyday's topic in General 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
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    Declined dream job offer??

    kiszi replied to NG_RN's topic in Nursing Career

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

    kiszi replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General 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...
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    Does anyone really read all this charting?

    kiszi replied to gypsierose's topic in General 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
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    What is a post cath interventional unit like?

    kiszi replied to moomoo-lop's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    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...
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    CMC/UNCC CRNA 2018

    kiszi replied to STICU_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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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...
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    Cardiac Step Down- ACLS Required for RN's?

    kiszi replied to NurseFidg's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    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...
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    Dealing With Passive Aggression

    kiszi replied to Apple-Core's topic in General 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...
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    Do mom's still use Sitz baths ?!

    kiszi replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I was given a sitz bath when my oldest was born and never used it in the hospital, but it was a lifesaver when I got home! Maybe the new moms are embarrassed to use it in the hospital and could...
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    Wacky Nursing Dreams

    kiszi replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got report that my patient was dead. I went in the room, and she was lying in a bathtub, dead as can be. Then one of the docs and I tried to drag her out of the bed by her feet. As we're doing this,...
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    Track to being a future CRNA?

    kiszi replied to rmariee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Cath lab experience will not get you anywhere. If CRNA is your goal, start getting ICU experience now. Most applicants to anesthesia programs have more than the minimum 12-18 months when they apply. I...
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    New job not what i was expecting

    kiszi replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation is but a short time. I guess I don't understand why you would want to quit this job based on that alone. My advice is to play along and get through the next several weeks--the train wreck...
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    COPD 96% on RA hypoxic?

    kiszi replied to NorthernNurse BSN,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Anecdotally, it seems many COPD-ers deal with some degree of anxiety which can contribute to feelings of SOB. Cautious use of anxiety meds could be discussed with the
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    lunch break handoffs

    kiszi replied to bookel's topic in Critical Care

    I work nights, and it's rare for a nurse to be off the floor for more than the time it takes to grab food from the cafeteria. When one of us does leave, "report" ranges from a quick "can you listen...
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    Do I take my first job offer?? HELP

    kiszi replied to RNjackie23's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the Charlotte area and cost of living is pretty reasonable here. 21/hr might not seem like much, but when you add in shift diff and/or weekend diff, it should cover your expenses easily,...
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    UNC-Charlotte CRNA 2017

    kiszi replied to gasworks's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey all, I read on the UNCC program's site that a physics course is strongly recommended. Did all of you who got interviews take
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    kiszi replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I seldom call off. I've gone in feeling like crap because I knew staffing was short that day. However, I have also taken a mental health day or personal day on a rare occasion, and did not feel a...
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    Inactivate Ohio License

    kiszi replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    I placed my Ohio license on inactive status a while back. I sent an email requesting inactive status as directed on the website. I never got a reply either, but my license soon showed up as inactive...