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kakamegamama

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  1. Working as an online nursing tutor

    kakamegamama replied to It's like a Vit C's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered applying to be online faculty (adjunct) at a

  2. New Grad Nurse Arrogance

    kakamegamama replied to gizmojamz's topic in General Nursing

    I would let her celebrate. If she is arrogant, becoming a RN on a unit or wherever she ends up, and facing her colleagues and being "low woman on the totem pole" will help her find equilibrium. Don't...

  3. When they're SO sure they're right...

    kakamegamama replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can't you?

  4. Taking NCLEX tomorrow - July 2018

    kakamegamama replied to PrincezCharlie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You'll make it! The best to you & I look forward to seeing you post an "I passed!" (I share test anxiety as well....not

  5. funny charting errors

    kakamegamama replied to hello_nurse_mel's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have not laughed so hard in a long time.....I hurt

  6. Long hair at the bedside

    kakamegamama replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, she was a

  7. Long hair at the bedside

    kakamegamama replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the fact that she was in a patient care area with her hair down to her waist is disturbing as the way it is there the ones that call the patient back are the ones who admit them/start IVs, etc.,...

  8. Long hair at the bedside

    kakamegamama replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    I remember having a NP precept some students once....her nails were over .5 inches long....in an OB triage

  9. Long hair at the bedside

    kakamegamama replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    That was my concern-cross

  10. Long hair at the bedside

    kakamegamama replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    Well, she was at least a LVN----no CNAs on that

  11. Long hair at the bedside

    kakamegamama replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    If not trimmed, is it braided I

  12. Long hair at the bedside

    kakamegamama replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed! White hose, white shoes, white cap! (I wonder if these young whippersnappers even know of which we

  13. Long hair at the bedside

    kakamegamama replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    If I had long hair, I wouldn't either! I can only imagine what could end up in

  14. How did she/he get through nursing school?

    kakamegamama replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That last one! Oh my.....I taught a few, thankfully very few, of those when I taught full time. I never passed them, but the 2 times and then you're out would take it out of my hands, and that was...

  15. HIPPA during phone calls

    kakamegamama replied to Tboland88's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Not sure about HIPPA during phone calls. But, with HIPAA, identifying who can and cannot be given info over the phone regarding the patient is important. If they get mad, they get mad.....that to...

  16. Struggling to be a Christian Nurse

    kakamegamama replied to newgirlintown94's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Go easy on yourself. We, even as followers of Christ, are not perfect. If we were, He would not have needed to die on the cross. Remember, there were times when Christ Himself got peeved at His...

  17. Do you look up the push rate for IVP meds?

    kakamegamama replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Always, unless I know it like the back of my hand. Standards of practice are to be followed, and following them will help you protect your license, no matter what others tell

  18. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    kakamegamama replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your service. Stay safe out there & the best to you in your future career as a

  19. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    kakamegamama replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    Nope, it's not any more appropriate than someone getting out of a ticket because they are a

  20. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    kakamegamama replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't know....I've never used my profession as a means to anything other than work overseas. I'm personally bothered that some would use this profession as a means to get out of a ticket. If...

  21. Is it possible to raise my 2.76 to a 3.0?

    kakamegamama replied to AnnB395's topic in General Students

    What do you think it will take to get your GPA to that point? There are a lot of factors involved, and no one can tell you whether or not you can raise your GPA. Study and don't wait until the last...

  22. CEN tomorrow, sharing is caring!

    kakamegamama replied to detrelibre's topic in General Nursing

    Well, have you utilized a review

  23. How many med errors to lose your license?

    kakamegamama replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    But, but....can 42 really be the answer to more than one

  24. Essential oils in hospitals

    kakamegamama replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    Finally a reasonable pro and con of essential oil use. I like the fragrances of some, but I'm one of those who can't walk into a room in which essential oils are diffused without having an allergic...

  25. Essential oils in hospitals

    kakamegamama replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    Are you experiencing peace and harmony with the diffusing of said essential oils in your home?