kiszi RN

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    When a Resident Refuses

    kiszi replied to Nightowl_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would ask her primary for a pain management referral if he is hesitant to change/increase her meds. Continue documenting refusals of course, and also be sure to document that pt was thoroughly...
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    Driving me crazy!

    kiszi replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it against your clinic's policy to take verbal orders? While some places discourage it, it is not risking your license. That is, if you are allowed to input the orders yourself for the doctor to...
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    manageable ADN positions besides hospital and home health?

    kiszi replied to whirlwind88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What one person defines as manageable might be someone else's nightmare. Usually better-paying positions come with more responsibility and stress. I've heard from folks who love doing case management...
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    Is your spouse supportive of your nursing career?

    kiszi replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Supportive? Absolutely. But unless I've had a craptastic day and really need to whine/cry/get a hug, I leave work at work. I started doing that early on in nursing when I would see SO's eyes start to...
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    Moral of the story: Never give IM injections?

    kiszi replied to hnwbeachbum's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Really. Learn something new every day. Going back to LTC soon, I must ask about that. Sounds
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    LPN Job Duties

    kiszi replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you work in a LTC facility, the greater part of your shift will be spent passing meds. Other duties: Calling docs with labs/changes in condition/etc. Dealing with family members Wound care, weekly...
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    Let's talk: Nursing Shortage?

    kiszi replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    I think one big reason a ton of nurses are driving hard at the hospital jobs is for the experience, not for the job per se. A year of med-surg can open a lot of
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    The newest and coolest thing you've ever done

    kiszi replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

    Wound vacs with foam instead of gauze. Wound vacs period. Pleur-x catheters--for those who may not be familiar, it is a small bore tube surgically implanted in either the abdomen or pleural cavity...
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    Whats the next step after CNA?

    kiszi replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Career

    I assume you meant something less draining. Be aware RN work in many settings can be very taxing also. This may not be the answer you are looking for, but keeping the CNA job, doing it well, and...
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    What To Do About False Notes and Charting

    kiszi replied to cook78's topic in Private Duty

    It concerns me that your agency is not easy to communicate with. I don't know how far the agency is from you, but if it were me I would march right into the office and speak to a supervisor, then...
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    Have you ever been asked to falsify notes?

    kiszi replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    No but I can see how it could happen. On my case the nurses are instructed to document very thorough and detailed notes to ensure the patient keeps their hours. If ever asked to document false info I...
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    Things you tell newbies

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

    Don't ever tell a pt "You're my first (IV stick, foley,
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    Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    kiszi replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was about 7 months pregnant with my first child. Sitting at the nurse's station charting. For some reason I thought it would be fun to tilt my chair back on its back legs. Never a good idea,...
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    Working crazy hours

    kiszi replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    my full time job is in PDN, so a bit less taxing. I don't think I could work the floor for that many hours unless I was single and childless. But then I probably wouldn't need
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    Working crazy hours

    kiszi replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    I would call you both crazy, but I can't b/c I'm starting a PRN job soon which could have me maxing out at 58 hours in a week when combined with my full time gig. Gotta pay them bills, ya
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    kiszi replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't care how accurate it is; PLEASE please please stop charting trach sputum as "creamy"
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    if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    kiszi replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say I hate nursing but I went through a period of time as an LPN where I was disgusted with it and spent a fair amount of time researching how to apply for air traffic control training. Had...
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    Review and help a soon to be nurse out with her resume?!

    kiszi replied to cadymariexoxo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would remove the bit about "One of Indiana's best nursing programs." It comes across as cocky, and while listing the school is ok, they seriously may not care. I would keep the employment history...
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    how much follow up is too much : job search?

    kiszi replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't think there is anything else you can do right now. Since you haven't gotten a response to your last email, the ball is in their court now. Any more contact might be too pushy. Way to go on...
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    Lpn program compared to rn program

    kiszi replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in LPN to RN

    I should clarify that I felt RN coursework was personally easier than LPN coursework solely because I already had that foundation. Had I entered the same RN program without previous medical training...
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    Lpn program compared to rn program

    kiszi replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in LPN to RN

    I second what has been said about RN coursework being easier, because you already have basic nursing knowledge and have begun to "think like a nurse." It's a great idea to continue your education now...
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    Better prospects on nights?

    kiszi posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm interested if anyone has found they get more calls back when applying for night shift vs. days on similar units? Reading a lot of threads on the topic has led me to believe it may be more...
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    Better prospects on nights?

    kiszi replied to kiszi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Perhaps that explains why a lot of job postings are ambiguous about which shift. Either that or rotating shifts.
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    Hospital owned HH experiences

    kiszi replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Home Health

    As far as the hours, if you manage your time well, you are better off. We had computer charting but it still would be easy to fall behind on charting. Best to do as much as possible in the patient's...
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    Hospital owned HH experiences

    kiszi replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Home Health

    I worked in a similar situation. I case managed over 20 pts and if I was low, the office would add extra visits. 5 to 6 was the average, with a SOC counting as two visits. I was salary which was nice...