kiszi RN

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    New Grad, New Mom, & ICU Offer?

    kiszi replied to cp2012's topic in Nursing Career

    ICU is not the place to get a "foot in the door". The facility is not going to want to spend 3 to 6 months training you for the unit if it is not what you truly want to do. Med surg might be a better...
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    Ideas for landing a hospital job in upstate New york? SNF/ LTC nurse

    kiszi replied to anewsns's topic in Nursing Career

    No you cannot apply to new grad positions! Nowhere is a new BSN grad who has been an RN for 3 years considered a new grad! I don't have any life changing advice for you, because I am in a similar...
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    What was your last job prior to ICU?

    kiszi posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I've gleaned information on this topic from various threads, but was looking for some more input. I am an RN of three years (LPN for 5) with experience in skilled nursing, home health, and LTC....
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    I made a med error

    kiszi replied to sno963's topic in Patient Medications

    Personally I would have probably waited till morning to get the med ordered if her vitals were stable. Still, he had no right to speak to you like that. Jeez, it's not like you called him at
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    Imagine my Dismay.....

    kiszi replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you! The SNF I worked at used to hang blood.. until they cut staffing levels and changed the policy since it was no longer considered safe to monitor a blood transfusion and care for up to...
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    how many jobs?

    kiszi replied to sassyann85's topic in General Nursing

    nursing job, that is. Let's not even go there for
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    how many jobs?

    kiszi replied to sassyann85's topic in General Nursing

    I am on my 4th job in 8 years. Shortest was 1 yesr, 3
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    what would you do?

    kiszi replied to marchedout03's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Move on. Not worth it to pursue anything against her, IMO. You really must love that job!! I couldn't say I would in any way love working with that kind of
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    What area of nursing can you spend a lot of time talking/working with patients

    kiszi replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Home health visits. You get a lot of patients fresh from the hospital needing a ton of teaching, and there is plenty of time for it. Post-op care, wound care, you name it. Then there are the chronic...
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    Renewing license after long period

    kiszi replied to MissyNik's topic in General Nursing

    bottoms
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    Renewing license after long period

    kiszi replied to MissyNik's topic in General Nursing

    Most likely she will be able to get her license reinstated (not renewed). Each BON is different, but in my state (NC) an RN whose license lapsed over 5 years ago has to take a refresher course and...
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    How to pump breast milk on the go?

    kiszi replied to C0252786's topic in Home Health

    Second the above, possible to pump and drive with an electric. Or factor in a couple of breaks to sit in a parking lot. I got pretty good at hooking up and staying covered. A small cooler with ice...
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    kiszi replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    I can't hold a candle to some of these stories, but I'd still like to share. My patient's father is unemployed, home all day, and has no idea what to do with himself. Pt stays in common areas. He:...
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    What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    kiszi replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    Medical equipment stays with the patient. My bag right now: Folder for paperwork/scrap paper Sudoku books Kindle Knee brace Ankle brace (for me! I walk my patient daily, some times I need these,...
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    Overtime dependent nurses

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

    I agree that it is very difficult to make ends meet on 20 an hour. But how realistic is it to expect to maintain long distance relationships by making that drive every month? I moved a similar...
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    Nursing cover letter HELP!

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

    I would address cover letters to the director of human resources, the nurse manager of the unit you are applying for, or yes, to the director of nursing in some cases. It helps to call the facility...
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    Nursing and waitressing/food service industry

    kiszi replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I was a server for 5 years prior to becoming a nurse. It helped me
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    Speeding Ticket on Background Check

    kiszi replied to Nurserosie18's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sounds a little extreme, but they can make whatever rule they want. I'd pay it and be done with it. You'll make up for it by starting work that much
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    Case Study: GI Bleed

    kiszi replied to kathrynn815's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    anemia is a medical diagnosis, not a nursing diagnosis. You should have a list of nursing diagnoses in your syllabus or med-surg book. Think "impaired", "deficit",
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    What would you say?

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

    Under reason for leaving--"still
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    Keep your pants on...

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

    I'm going to try try that double loop thing too. Like what we used to call a double tie, i assume? I discovered Beverly Hills scrubs at a uniform shop recently. The fit is great and they don't seem...
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    Did I get the job?

    kiszi replied to mbazan17's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sometimes the process does take a few weeks, but there is no harm at all in calling the nurse manager to "check on the status of your application" if it has been a week already. I have done this and...
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    Dear Student Nurse,

    kiszi replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Students

    May I please add.. I understand there may be downtime when no one needs help, you are waiting on your instructor to check you off, etc. Please be conscious of others' needs and make sure there is easy...
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    New Nurse

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

    ears,
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    New Nurse

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

    Don't ever be afraid to ask questions! There are no dumb questions, and even the most seasoned nurses have to ask questions sometimes while thinking " I should know this!" In the same vein, know when...