kiszi RN

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    Just a question!!

    kiszi replied to gt4everpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    90/40 is not a critical bp. Particularly if it was a one time thing, I would have done absolutely nothing beyond charting it. If the pt frequently had bp's in that range before giving bp meds, I would...
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    Anybody feeling faint??

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

    Don't be embarrassed! In one of my first clinicals, I was assisting a dressing change on a large pt. with weeping leg ulcers. I'm standing there holding his heavy leg up, and smelling the utter...
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    Insanity over Insulin!

    kiszi replied to KimmieKoo72's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Novolog is not a long acting insulin. It's short acting, shorter than regular. The only insulin I'll never hold is Lantus, which is sounds like this pt. might be better off with. Routine novolog for...
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    Are you a pansy, or a rose?

    kiszi replied to blueberrybon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    great post. I was painfully shy as a child and throughout high school and college. But I've developed a certain confidence since becoming a nurse. It's taken time, but now it's no big deal to call...
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    What to do you do if a pt has really high blood pressure

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

    I too worked 11-7 in LTC. A lot of times, it's difficult to figure out what to call the Dr. about at 3am. I can't say a specific number I would go by for a high BP. First thing I would do is look at...
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    Pet Peeve

    kiszi replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    there's a lady I work with who constantly uses the word "supposably" in report. It would be annoying enough if she said it correctly! Dern it, it either is or it isn't! If you're not sure, find out...
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    Graduated!!!

    kiszi replied to mrscurtwkids4's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! I quit smoking after 5 years. I tried the patch, started up again. Tried switching to cigars :trout: , went back to cigs again. Quit cold turkey, didn't have a smoke for 5 months,...
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    How many new nurses like their job???

    kiszi replied to SmetRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse for 8 months. I like my job, though I did not like orientation. I just wanted to be able to do my job right off the bat! Of course it's not that easy. It definitely takes time to...
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    I feel like my boss is taking advantage of me

    kiszi replied to cheleb61's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    stop doing so much. Do your fair share, and leave the rest. Are you being specifically asked to do all the monthly summaries, etc? Or are you just doing them because no one else is? Doing your work...
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    Melatonin?

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

    I take it most days, 1/2 of a 3mg tab as well. More does not make it more effective. I used to take the whole 3mg. Now I find I fall asleep quicker with 1.5, and some of the side effects (weird...
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    Crazy stuff can happen

    kiszi replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    (this user has read the first page of the thread and thought it better to continue when finished
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    Thrown in head first

    kiszi replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    fiesty-- You worked only in LTC before agency? Was it difficult to transition to hospital work? I plan to go agency after first year is up, and I was wondering about that. Did the agency mind that...
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    Help name our ROBOT

    kiszi replied to Nurse_Smith's topic in General Nursing

    Dr Robotnik (for all those Sonic the Hedgehog fans) C3PO (corny, I know..sorry) Doc Ock George (heck, that's what they call our Dynamap, except for the one pt. who calls it
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    First job/ LTC......

    kiszi replied to middypiegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Think positively. Don't allow yourself to be overwhelmed. If you find yourself beginning to go into "panic mode" during an endless med pass, just stop. Take a breath. Be methodical and relaxed about...
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    Agency vs. Per Diem

    kiszi replied to Boston-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why not both? I'm seriously thinking about going per diem at my FT job after my first year is up, then picking up agency shifts on the side. Maximum variety, maximum flexibility. Also the benefit...
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    Liquid Gold

    kiszi replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats Cmarie!! My first two female cath attempts were hopeless failures. I can't tell you how happy I was when I finally struck gold! It was a very obese, very immobile woman, who luckily was...
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    Newbie questions: Assisting Male patients Issues

    kiszi replied to rookieq's topic in General Nursing

    After a while, you do get used to it, seriously. It's just not a big deal anymore. Your patients will be grateful for your help. That said, in my nursing home work, I will on rare occasions come...
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    VA hospital........WOW! I was impressed!!

    kiszi replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it was just the ward that I had clinical in, or the whole facility, but my VA experience left me with an awful taste in my mouth. The unit was horribly understaffed - up to 10 patients...
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    Dear God, Delegation!!

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

    Please and thank you go a long way, i've found. Most of the CNA's I work with don't mind getting vitals, in fact I do think it helps them feel part of the team b/c they're being trusted to recognize...
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    Help with LTC co-worker

    kiszi replied to abooker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When there's something I know I may forget about later, I write it right on my report sheet, circle it, etc. That way, even if I totally forget, I'll at least see it when giving report and therefore...
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    I'm not "WIPING BUTTS"

    kiszi replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    This thread reminds me of when I was in my first clinical with this nice little Indian lady (nothing against people from India, just painting a picture). When my instructor was discussing cleaning up...
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    need help--husband died at home

    kiszi replied to pyseymo's topic in Cardiac

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost a dear friend to suicide in April and it was only recently that I stopped blaming myself. It will get better, I promise. May the Lord cover you in His
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    Orientation leaves me flustered....

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

    I can sympathize. I only had 4 weeks of orientation (LTC), but after about 3 weeks, my preceptors were pretty much letting me handle the floor myself, with me just asking questions or for help with...
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    long term care wants

    kiszi replied to rotty2chicago's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I want is a hand-held pulse ox machine. I hate having to drag my "little friend" all over the
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    Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    kiszi replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know you can't manage your time and leave 3 hours late every day, but I like to leave on time. Give me report already! I want report, I do not want a play-by-play of everything the resident said,...