kiszi RN

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    You should know better

    kiszi replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I think I love
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    new job/letter of rec

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

    Why wouldn't you ask your current manager for a letter now vs. a year from now? As long as you are leaving on good terms I don't see why this is an issue. People change jobs all the time. You may...
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    Open mouth, insert foot...

    kiszi replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

    Walked into a gentleman's room who had a male visitor and blurted, "looks like you two could be brothers!" Visitor laughed and said "That's my Dad. I just lost my hair before he
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    I feel like I'm sinking!

    kiszi replied to j-low's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I have to say there is a lot about your post that concerns me but this one set off warning bells. You should in no way be titrating drips you are clueless about. It sounds like you possibly...
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    About apologizing

    kiszi replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most of the comments on this thread. I am quick to apologize when I know that I am in the wrong. However, I don't ever feel it's necessary to apologize when I am only doing my job. For...
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    Unusual treatments

    kiszi replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above post.. to a point. There is a huge push towards lining pharmaceutical companies' pockets-along with those of prescribing providers-while downplaying the effectiveness of many...
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    Report: Where do you work and what do you want to know

    kiszi replied to Oh'Ello's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small ICU and can work with whatever I get in report. For patients from the ED, I prefer: Admitting dx or primary complaint, and reason for ICU admit vs. floor if known Relevant history....
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    You should know better

    kiszi replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    A respectable 1-2 cups of coffee every am followed by an inordinate amount of Diet Coke. Carbs. I cannot control myself if there is junk food at work. Especially of the chocolate/cookie/pastry...
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    Why Do We Say "Nursing School"?

    kiszi replied to singwithme123's topic in General Nursing

    To me it implies a school that is specialized. School can mean any educational
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    What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    kiszi replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Not an ED nurse but I would want to give the lasix right away due to the symptomatic fluid overload. If she hasn't been taking her Lasix I wouldn't be as concerned about hypokalemia as I would be...
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    Burnout/ Compassion fatigue

    kiszi replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility that patient would have bought himself five point restraints. A request for a PRN for agitation may be in order as
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    Which sounds like the better route to go for a new HS grad?

    kiszi replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    ABSN, as in, Accelerated BSN programs typically require you to already have a Bachelor's in another
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    I was accepted into nursing school, but I don't know if this is what I want. Please help?

    kiszi replied to Collegegirl94's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are beginning to realize that the reality of nursing is not quite the pretty picture you had in your head. Bedside nursing involves a lot of hands on care, from fun things like IV starts...
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    Drug Seeking (not what you're expecting)

    kiszi replied to Melleeboo1's topic in Emergency

    It took a lot of courage for you to beat your addiction and to share your story. Thank you for showing us what the "other side" is like. Best wishes for your continued recovery and
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    kiszi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome
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    Today, I am thankful for......

    kiszi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Today I am thankful that I have two children who act like little insane people more often than not but who are also joyful, loving, healthy, and wonderfully quirky like their
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    What is your favorite shift to work.

    kiszi replied to mcclot1993's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7a-7p on weekends (Fri-Sat-Sun usually) and love it. Not as many things going on, no bigwigs fluttering around, I even have time to study every once in a while. I also have plenty of time...
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    kiszi replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly! Young females - and males - are often uncomfortable with such intimate procedures regardless of the caregiver's sex. It is our job as nurses to act professionally and put our patients at...
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    The Patient's "Guests"

    kiszi replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    The doting family member who waits on Mom hand and foot at home, and is astonished when you "make" her feed herself or get up to the chair unassisted. Same family member is later observed manhandling...
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    Diluting IV meds

    kiszi replied to wanderlustnurse88's topic in Patient Medications

    If mixed well and measured correctly, why wouldn't the doses be accurate? That said, saving a narcotic syringe to give a second dose later is considered a big no-no, and nurses at my hospital have...
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    I am leaving LTC yet again

    kiszi replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also left LTC saying "never again"... then (briefly) came back, then left again, this time for good. I have total respect for those nurses who do the best possible job with all of the roadblocks and...
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    Been there, done that RN Students: Rent or Buy

    kiszi replied to besrey's topic in General Students

    P.S. Don't buy from your school's bookstore unless you like spending extra cash unnecessarily. Amazon and abebooks.com are good
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    Been there, done that RN Students: Rent or Buy

    kiszi replied to besrey's topic in General Students

    Disclaimer: these recommendations are based solely on my own experiences, so any relation to how they relate to your school may or may not be purely coincidental. Fundamentals of Nursing, Author:...
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    Don't talk bad about your patients

    kiszi replied to BrendaH84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about "You're going to have your hands full today!" As soon as you walk in the door. Helpful.
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    This week, I have learned..... (6/13)

    kiszi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that there are few things that rival the utter soul-sucking nature of CALL BELL abusers. ! *ding. ding!* "Yes, Mrs. H?" "I need my nerve pill." "Let's see.. it looks like your...