Kiringat

Kiringat

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  1. how do you fit in working out with working?

    Kiringat replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a pretty dedicated Tai Chi student. I find ways to fit practice in at work, whether it is doing drills while I'm waiting for a Pt. in the bathroom, doing the fast form (about 45 seconds for me),...

  2. Just a few basic questions...

    Kiringat posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi all, Long story short, I'm 28, I have been working as an RN (Acute Care) for about 2.5 years now, and just completed my BSN in December. It has always been in the back of my mind to look into...

  3. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    Kiringat replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I take my 9mm down to the local range and fire off a couple hundred rounds about every 2 weeks. Its amazing stress relief. I also study Tai Chi, and will frequently go to the local park to get some...

  4. can ascites lead to anemia?

    Kiringat replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think so, I would think the anemia would be due to the underlying reason for the ascites, not the ascites or

  5. IM Injection Question

    Kiringat replied to ese1212's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You don't have to jab the entire length of a needle into

  6. Smelly question

    Kiringat replied to allie1230's topic in General Nursing

    I keep a small bottle of lavender essential oil with me at all times. The stuff is fantastic at covering up odors when dabbed under the nose or the inside of a mask. Even works with c-diff and bad...

  7. If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    Kiringat replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Considering they know I work for the hospital system the second I hand over my insurance card, I don't see the point in hiding that I'm a nurse. I don't go flat out and say it, but if someone asks,...

  8. Flipping days/nights while keeping normal off days

    Kiringat replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    When I work 3 12s in a row, with 4 nights off, I stay up all night the night before (maybe a quick nap from 3-5am), then sleep all day until work. On my first day off, I will try to stay awake until...

  9. Supply shortages

    Kiringat replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are usually out of the basics - gowns, tissues, wipes... etc. by 0200 Saturday. We've actually gotten in the habit of forming a team about that time to make a scrounge run to central supply and...

  10. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Kiringat replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    After a loooong, horrifying shift (or when they call and try to get me to work a 5th night), the first verse or so of Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi: It's all all the same Only the names will change...

  11. Had enough of the CMS 30 minute rule?

    Kiringat posted a topic in General Nursing

    If so, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices has written a survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/30mr that they plan to submit to CMS as evidence for the unsafe practices nurses must often...

  12. Did you get anything?

    Kiringat replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I bought nice scrubs. No one outside of work needs to know I am a

  13. Certifications? Do you have any?

    Kiringat replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to test for my Acute Care Certification next

  14. Dr's giving orders at bedside

    Kiringat replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    No verbal orders unless there is a code or other emergency. If a doctor is around and tries to give me an order in a non-emergency situation, I will offer to go get the chart and a pen (or just...

  15. Had enough of the CMS 30 minute rule?

    Kiringat replied to Kiringat's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.ismp.org/newsletters/nursing/Issues/NurseAdviseERR201007.pdf Here we go! Can't see the "edit" button on the hospital browser, sorry about triple

  16. Had enough of the CMS 30 minute rule?

    Kiringat replied to Kiringat's topic in General Nursing

    I will try to find a direct link or scan my copy of the newsletter when I get

  17. Had enough of the CMS 30 minute rule?

    Kiringat replied to Kiringat's topic in General Nursing

    It's an e-mailed newsletter that is usually distributed by hospital pharmacies or received by individual nurses, but here is the link directly from the ISMP website (to receive the newsletter):...

  18. Stop being so miserable

    Kiringat replied to mkhoaja's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah. Try actually BEING a nurse first. Then you can judge

  19. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    Kiringat replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been taking Tai Chi lessons, and part of it involves something called push hands, which is you and a partner... pushing hands to learn certain movements. I found myself palpating some incredible...

  20. hoiw long the indwelling catheter can keep for a patient ?

    Kiringat replied to mikhy's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the policy of your individual facility. In my hospital, patients must be evaluated for the necessity of a catheter every 48 hours. The only reasons for leaving one is: Urinary tract...

  21. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

    Kiringat replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Taiji (Tai Chi) Instructor Horse Breeder/Trainer. Arabian/Quarter horse

  22. 10 Questions from a pre nursing student

    Kiringat replied to cindylee29's topic in General Nursing

    Name (First Name): Kirin Job Title: Clinical Nurse Place of Employment (Hospital, Doctors Office, Etc.): Hospital Interview questions: How long have you been a nurse? 18 months What kind of...

  23. Mixed Units

    Kiringat replied to kemper1974's topic in General Nursing

    I can top that! I work on a digestive medicine/behavioral (detox, alzheimers, prisoners etc.) med/surg floor. Administration is discussing sending us pediatrics overflow. Where do they come up with...

  24. Have your feelings about the human body changed?

    Kiringat replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just glad I don't blush horribly every time I see a member

  25. Safety syringes

    Kiringat replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate those syringes as well. Did hear a rumor that a small bubble is actually intended, so the full dose of insulin is injected and none is left in the needle.