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kakamegamama

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  1. Reading recent posts; Is it THAT easy to lose your job/license/get reported ?

    kakamegamama replied to DahliaDaisy's topic in General Nursing

    OP--I echo what the others have said. Document, document, document. Remember---if it's not documented, it didn't happen. Don't gossip---once words are said they can't be returned. Do your work and...

  2. What do I do now.

    kakamegamama replied to MissouriRN13's topic in General Nursing

    No matter where you are, there will be "mean girls". That is human nature, the human condition. How valuable is caring for the sick to you? How valuable to you are the hours you spent learning to...

  3. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    kakamegamama replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the meds were more important. Apologize for blocking her in, as you said you will. Yes, she does owe you an apology----her behavior in the hallway was unprofessional. However, if she...

  4. What is continue education / contact hours? License Renewal! Need help!

    kakamegamama replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    You can get free ce's via Medscape and other

  5. Contact hours(30 hours)

    kakamegamama replied to Nicklaus3's topic in General Nursing

    The SC BON should have listed on their site what they require---such as Ethics, Elder Care, specialty hours, that sort of thing, and if there are specific requirements for Pharm (which is unusual for...

  6. New Grad Qualification Question

    kakamegamama replied to Dirzicus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I read it to mean that you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX, at the least. Have you asked the hiring facility THEIR

  7. Can you gift your elders/residents?

    kakamegamama replied to mindywright3's topic in General Nursing

    What does the policy say about bringing food treats? Is he a diabetic? Those are things to find out. Otherwise, I think it would be fine, as long as the policy is okay with it and he's not a...

  8. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    kakamegamama replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if the OP's anger shows through to coworkers and patients? I wouldn't want to be either to one who is this bitter. I wonder if they had struggles in nursing school getting along with...

  9. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    kakamegamama replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a tall nurse, I thank you. Maybe I'll post one---would one FROM a tall nurse

  10. To the Nurse held Hostage yesterday

    kakamegamama replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in General Nursing

    My son is a corrections officer. His experience with inmates reinforces what some of the posters have said about inmates.....they can manipulate, play the victim, use a perceived or real weakness of...

  11. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    kakamegamama replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    First, let me say welcome to AN! Secondly, I'm curious....do you have anything you have to do to keep your beard "legal" at work, such as cover it, etc? And, no, you weren't supposed to become a...

  12. Exit interview?

    kakamegamama replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, but those temper tantrums can be so cleansing.....until they bite you in the posterior.......I throw those in my head, practice the perfect exit line, then, when the real thing happens......(but,...

  13. Can I become a nurse with a class c misdemeanor?

    kakamegamama replied to Ctlgc's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Check the TX BON website. There should be information there that would be able to give you guidance. The best to

  14. Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

    kakamegamama replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. I found myself wondering what type of protected life the OP lives in that this would be the saddest story.....I think her perspective is

  15. positive drug test

    kakamegamama replied to Aveda's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What does the RN's state's BON have to say about that? Place of

  16. My Mom passed away. Did I do the right thing?

    kakamegamama replied to LovingMom1's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your loss. You did all you could do for your mother, and did nothing to cause or hasten her death. Take care of

  17. Medical City Dallas July 2017

    kakamegamama replied to Jooheemim's topic in General Nursing

    OP--congratulations! Just a word of caution....you said you opened this "threat". I imagine it was a typo that spell check didn't catch because "threat" is a legitimate word. The point of this...

  18. Tx RN seeking reinstatement after revocation

    kakamegamama replied to slusk223's topic in General Nursing

    The TX BON should have that information for you, regarding what is required for reinstatement. You may have to look for it, but I think it is there. The best to

  19. Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    kakamegamama replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    NursinginChaos---I am so sorry for the family. I am so thankful that you were there and knew what to do and did your best. Prayers for the little guy and the family. As for yourself---talking to...

  20. Communication Discrimination

    kakamegamama replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great post! Us Americans can be cheeky, can't we ? ;-). Seriously though, sometimes I am amazed at what, in the mind of the person speaking, seems so original/cute/just trying to make conversation,...

  21. Various RN Licenses In Your State

    kakamegamama replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Go to various states' BON sites and check their categories. You probably will get an answer more quickly. Not every one in every state will know the answer to the question, and I hazard a guess that...

  22. Nursing Abbreviations Help

    kakamegamama replied to LILA17's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Context? What type of patient is this (post op? Medical? ICU?). Abbreviations are often specific to the clinical area, but may also have a dual meaning. For instance--ROM. Range of motion vs...

  23. Weight loss for nurses

    kakamegamama replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Whole30 is a good plan. Whole foods, no processed that have added sugar. I just got off of it and found my joint pain triggers, so I'm modifying my diet at this moment toward Whole30 again and hope...

  24. Communication Discrimination

    kakamegamama replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's my main peeve about the use of "sweetie". I use that with a child, not a peer or older adult. I understand the South and its speech---grew up here. But, even then, those words were reserved...

  25. Communication Discrimination

    kakamegamama replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1). If a person is obviously challenged communication wise, why not just ask if there is a method to communicate with them that has been most helpful to them? Do they need/want a translator? (We...