kcangel

kcangel LPN

pediatric, neonatal, ER/trauma, camp

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  1. How to write a reference letter for student?

    kcangel posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I've been asked by a couple of former clinical students to write a letter of reference for them. I've never done this before. Anybody have any ideas on what to say? What is important to include?...

  2. Foley cath practices

    kcangel posted a topic in Pediatric

    We are interested in redoing our foley cath policy due to high rate of infections. We have found very little EPB research out there, especially in regards to peds. My questions for everyone are: What...

  3. regulations

    kcangel replied to ACoalsonRN's topic in Camp

    I've worked several weeks at 2 different camps in MO, one of them being a church camp. I've done a lot of research on policies & procedures for them and have found there really aren't any...

  4. question re: sponge counts

    kcangel posted a topic in Legal

    Hi - 1st time in this particular forum. I completed the CLNC course several years ago but haven't done anything with it (not into marketing myself) and have been quite busy with other aspects of...

  5. Epi pens

    kcangel posted a topic in Camp

    Hey all, I'm starting to think ahead already to the summer. I've got my dates for the 2 camps I'll probably be doing and wanted to make sure I was prepared. Last year I noticed all the epi-pens were...

  6. Med log

    kcangel replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Camp

    That's the way we have our kids bins lined up. Each box has an ID, for example A3 means row A, box 3. That's how we identify where their meds are kept. We write it down when they arrive and give us...

  7. Med log

    kcangel replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Camp

    see if this link will work...if not let me know

  8. Med log

    kcangel replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Camp

    You want the daily med log? I'll see if I can find

  9. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    kcangel replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm picking up my first assignment as a clinical instructor next month. I am excited as I enjoy teaching. When I was in nursing school over 12 yrs ago I had one really bad clinical instructor and one...

  10. EMS request

    kcangel replied to vampiregirl's topic in Camp

    Maybe a print out? I'm not familiar with it so I don't

  11. Pediatric Critical Care courses

    kcangel replied to warber's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    The nurses need to know their drugs. Huge! Sedation meds, antibiotics, vasopressors, pain meds just to name a few. All of our nurses are required to take PALS. Trachs, art lines, central lines....

  12. Med log

    kcangel replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Camp

    yep, how do you want me to send it. It's in Word format.

  13. What is your year-round job?

    kcangel replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Camp

    I work PRN so I can just schedule it around work, or schedule work around

  14. PICU: PALS, ACLS or Both?

    kcangel replied to Vicki_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Children's hospital - PALS for

  15. worst clinical story please??

    kcangel replied to tcpmom's topic in General Nursing

    Worst instructor awards - When I think of clinicals I think of a mean ole' bat instructor that I had. She made us write 13-15 page care plans. I still can't figure out what for. Now that I've been a...

  16. Okay, who's going to camp??!

    kcangel replied to apaisRN's topic in Camp

    Leaving July 9th for Lake of Ozarks, MO for 1 week church camp. This is my 3rd year, my son is going as a camper. There are usually a few hundred kids, age 8-12/13 plus counselors and staff. I will be...

  17. Standing Medication Orders???

    kcangel replied to TNUp2Jen's topic in Camp

    Wendy's reply said almost everything I would say and do as well. Our registration form (right in front of me, I'm getting ready to sign my son up) has a yes or no box that they check off in regards to...

  18. Syringe pump bolus

    kcangel replied to RNNPICU's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Yes we do. I think the most common one would be Fentanyl. We have a bolus button on the syrine pump and can watch the numbers tick up as long as its held down. Of course we have to have this witnessed...

  19. Protocol for infectious processes?

    kcangel posted a topic in Camp

    What is your policy for things such Impetigo, pink eye, vomiting/diarrhea? Do these kids go home? Do you try to treat them and let them stay?

  20. Salary for camp nurses

    kcangel replied to Cindy74's topic in Camp

    Certainly you had every right to ask questions prior to signing anything - that's just good business sense too. My biggest concern would be her comment about that's not the type of nurse they want. So...

  21. Help! First Time Camp Nurse

    kcangel replied to jsokol's topic in Camp

    I agree that the book is really good, especially if you have little pediatriac or ER experience. Know how to treat home sickness. Good resources - AAP, school nurse info, diabetes & asthma info,...

  22. Camp nurse regulations

    kcangel replied to Cindy74's topic in Camp

    There isn't I whole lot of regulated issues related to camp nursing. I've been doing a lot of research because I just rewrote the entire nursing policy & procedure for our camp. Basically you...

  23. Finding camp work..

    kcangel replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in Camp

    you might check campnurse.org I found mine because it's part of my church

  24. Camp first aid kits for each counselor

    kcangel replied to edgwow's topic in Camp

    Thanks for the offer but we don't currently use them, not a bad idea

  25. Camp Nurses, I need some help

    kcangel replied to edgwow's topic in Camp

    Congrats! It always feels go to know your work as a student is appreciated.