kiszi RN

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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    kiszi replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Whether you work or have worked there will have no bearing on future clinicals. If you have no interest in working there as a nurse in the future and don't need the income, why stay? If you didn't...
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    kiszi replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    I have to say the title of this thread made me smile. I am in the camp of those that would have no problem whatsoever. But OP, based on the "poll" represented in this thread and the fact that another...
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    No specific training, total disorganization - is this normal?

    kiszi replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know you didn't ask me, but in my experience new hires in these cases quit because they are overwhelmed. It's hard to get fired from a facility that has a hard time keeping staff as it
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    DNR HELP

    kiszi replied to Kylee Renee's topic in General Nursing

    In the absence of a do not hospitalize order, I would look at things on a case by case basis. Have a discussion with the patient, doctor, and family to decide whether or not to send them out. I am...
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    PRN window

    kiszi replied to Cjhays's topic in General Nursing

    The downside to computerized charting. I used a computer system that would only allow once daily prns to be given every 24 hours. For example, patient takes zolpidem at midnight one night and wants it...
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    Impaired nurse - where to go?

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

    I would bypass the admin and give an anonymous tip to the BON. This nurse should not be practicing unless she gets some
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    I want to quit 4 months in

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

    I'm very sorry you are having trouble. Night shift isn't for everyone. Have you talked to your manager about this? Is there a possibility for you to go to days even part-time or PRN while you look for...
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    So excited!!!!

    kiszi replied to lkoch002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats!
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    Left w/out authorization

    kiszi replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You walked off the job and are worried you might be fired? Maybe they didn't need you but that was not your decision to make. Looks like you overstepped your bounds. They are using the med incident to...
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    Too many ABTs?!

    kiszi replied to jojo489's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agree. Thankfully the NH I work in now doesn't seem to over prescribe abts, but I have seen the practice far too often in the past. Cough x 3 days, CXR clear? ? Z-pac! Pt is asymptomatic but urine...
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    How many of you RNs started in LTC, SNF, or rehab environment and moved on?

    kiszi replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like you are getting great experience, and assuming your resume contains all of the info you listed, I would guess the reason you are not getting calls yet is due to the quantity, not...
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    Diabetic Foot Ulcer with Necrosis

    kiszi replied to eatenalive365's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ::HUGS:: You will see lots of sad cases in nursing and some things will stick with you for sure, but in time it will get easier to separate yourself and your emotions from that of your patients. This...
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    When entering orders, please remember....

    kiszi replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not really funny, just annoying. Order reads "Benadryl 25mg po prn itching". (calls doc) "Hey Dr. Jones, I need a frequency on that benadryl for Mrs. H." Doc: "make it prn."
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    Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    kiszi replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I make my job a high priority, and make many personal sacrifices for work. But if my family needs me, I call off and do not feel an ounce of guilt about it, nor do I owe anyone an
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    What to wear???

    kiszi replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Another random tip in my experience is that new shoes can provide a nice confidence boost in lieu of a whole new outfit.
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    What to wear???

    kiszi replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your outfit sounds fine to me. I don't have a proper suit either and have had good results wearing a pretty top & blazer with a knee-length print skirt. I have worn dress pants as well. Best of...
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    Current Resources for returning to acute care

    kiszi replied to firstinfamily's topic in Nursing Career

    practicalclinicalskills.com is a good resource for heart/lung sounds and ekg
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    When entering orders, please remember....

    kiszi replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not a UA CNS. We are not collecting a urine sample from a Clinical Nurse Specialist. We don't use pick lines around here,
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    Miss Manners for Nurses

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

    I moved to the South recently. I was a little taken aback the first time a little old lady called me "baby", but now that I know it's just a regional/cultural thing, I just chuckle. Hey, if you think...
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    Had to code my best friends husband

    kiszi replied to wannabeagreatRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    ::HUGS:: My heart goes out to you and your friend. I am so sorry for your
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    Helpppp! What question should I ask at the end of my interview??

    kiszi replied to GraceRN1913's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had an interview recently where I wanted to ask something meaningful at the end, but couldn't think of a question that hadn't already been answered. So I asked a "clarifying" question about...
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    Prerequisite Courses While Working

    kiszi replied to Strawberry22's topic in General Nursing

    That, my friend, depends entirely on you. I feel it should be very doable, but this is coming from someone who works two jobs, has a spouse and kids, and starts prereqs for a BSN in spring. If you...
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    Do you go to work with vomiting/diarrhea?

    kiszi replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer, no I do not. If I worked for an employer that tried to force me come in when I was that sick, combined with other issues, I would seriously consider looking for another job. I know jobs...
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    doing a job application questions

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

    As for the location and name, I would list whatever the current location/name is at the time of the application. I would also use the actual location worked at, but if there is a corporate number to...
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    Per Diem availability question

    kiszi replied to Clovery's topic in General Nursing

    I have two prn jobs, and I do not give them availability. They call me each schedule or I call them and get signed up for the days I want to work. If I've committed to working a day, I work it. Beyond...