kiszi RN

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    Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    kiszi replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I come to AN because I work in PDN and have a lot of downtime. OK, aaand.. honestly my number one reason is to educate myself and improve my practice and career. I agree with the previous poster...
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    A little concerned

    kiszi replied to floridanurse1983's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a clue about the occult blood but I like your creative teaching method!
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    Nursing Interview Etiquette?

    kiszi replied to guyman123's topic in Nursing Career

    As pps have stated, since both jobs are within the same hospital, (or all three if I understand correctly) making inquiries into hiring decisions might not be seen in the best light. The best advice...
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    What are the "rules" about being PRN?

    kiszi replied to itsdebraanne's topic in General Nursing

    My facility requires PRN staff to work once a month. I get calls all the time to pick up, but more often then not I can't take the shift or am already working my FT job. I let voicemail pick up most...
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    Heat and LTC facilities

    kiszi replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility provides a heater/ac combo in each room, like in a hotel room. So I'll go from one room where I break out in a sweat giving meds to a LOL wrapped in a blanket to the next room where I can...
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    Is This a Difficult Patient,or is it a Genuine Concern?

    kiszi replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Were lung sounds assessed? CXR? Chest CT? Why wouldn't we take her concerns seriously? Anxiety can't be ruled out but at this moment it is more important to look at physiological causes. However,...
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    Should I stay or go?

    kiszi replied to CosmicCare's topic in General Nursing

    You really haven't given us much to go on, other than that you were told some bad things and you don't like how your preceptor practices. You will need to investigate whether the things you were told...
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    Resume Help. pending out of state license by endorsement

    kiszi replied to JessLugo86's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely include GA license in process or something like that. Shows you are serious about moving. Also a tidbit from someone who has BTDT: I suggest getting a cell phone with a GA number to...
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    Dansko EU/US sizing discrepancy?

    kiszi replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear 10s as well and I have bought 2 pairs of 41s. They fit perfectly with just the right amount of wiggle
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    First night shift this week...

    kiszi replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Eat a balanced meal with plenty of protein before going in. Caffeine may help but don't overdo it. Good
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    Advice please: Withdrawal of feeding tube

    kiszi replied to Clubsingr28's topic in General Nursing

    No way! It infuriates me when people misinterpret POA to mean they get to direct care for someone who is competent. That doc should never have allowed this to happen without involving the patient....
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    New to ICU- good comprehensive review book?

    kiszi replied to emilyewrn's topic in Critical Care

    Does anyone know if the content in PASS CCRN changes much with the different editions? I can get a used first or second edition super cheap but want to make sure it will still be a good resource. I...
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    How many different nursing positions have you had?

    kiszi replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 8 years (LPN 5, RN 3). I've had 6 jobs and hold 2 currently. I've worked hospital-based SNF, LTC, home health, and private
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    LPNs in Home Health...

    kiszi replied to LTCNS's topic in Home Health

    I did home health when I was an LPN. I enjoyed the work and found it very low stress (as opposed to the case management side, but that's for another thread). I was full time, paid hourly. I did 5 to...
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    Has home health ruined your bladder?

    kiszi replied to TXRN44's topic in Home Health

    Nope, no probs. I drink a ton, too. In urban areas bigger chain gas stations and fast food places are usually good bets. In rural areas I've found people to be pretty understanding if you ask nicely...
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    Have you ever puked/fainted/etc at work?

    kiszi replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I've definitely gagged a few times but haven't totally tossed my cookies.. yet. My first clinical rotation in school I eagerly volunteered to help with a dressing change. The very heavy pt had a...
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    What "isn't" on the MAR

    kiszi replied to ocean.baby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a facility that did this as well, but I didn't like it. The reason is that, if a time inadvertently is missed when the color-coding is done, that pt could go without a med for days before...
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    Per diem RN's and scheduling in specialty area

    kiszi replied to nursestacey62's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with pp. I work PRN and once I have committed to work a day, I am put on the schedule and I am expected to work like anyone else on the schedule. If I cannot work that day it is a call off. I...
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    What goes inside a patients or residents medical chart

    kiszi replied to mcclot1993's topic in General Nursing

    Pt charts can be electronic, on paper, or (most often) a combination of both. There will be various sections for physician orders, lab results, consult notes, radiology reports, history & physical...
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    New nurse here. Unsure about this job?

    kiszi replied to firefly101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with applesxoranges that as long as the training is adequate you should be fine. Many nurses going into this type of job have little to no vent experience, so that's expected. My agency...
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    What's a "difficult pt" to you?

    kiszi replied to KRVRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lately, it's been the A&O pt with no psych hx who throws a temper tantrum every time someone comes in his room, be it for a finger stick, meds, what have you. Threw a med cup across the room...
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    Walkie Talkie

    kiszi replied to ArrrrEnnn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've heard it used, and I guess I find it more irksome than offensive. What's so hard about saying "A&Ox3; ambulates
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    Working at a crazy SNF...

    kiszi replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am almost always in the "stick it out" camp but not this time. My advice would be to stay on the payroll but not pick up any more shifts. Give official notice when you have another job in hand....
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    Work Cell?

    kiszi replied to _NaturallyTee_'s topic in Home Health

    Boundaries, boundaries. I had a work-provided cell but even so did not give my number to patients. In fact, the agency discouraged giving one's cell number out. They need to be calling the office...
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    Should I take 223 and 251 concurrently?

    kiszi replied to aleafstedt's topic in General Students

    It depends on your aptitude for science and willingness to study hard. I took A&P II and Micro the same semester and got A's in both. Oh, and I had a life too, and a full time job. You can do it!...