NurseKatie08

NurseKatie08 MSN

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  1. Total procrastination mode

    NurseKatie08 replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    When you figure out how to overcome your procrastination, let me know...I'm in the same boat It's amazing how clean my room will be, laundry done, kitchen/bathroom cleaned (my roommates used to love...

  2. Just curious- What do you use on the floor?

    NurseKatie08 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    We have computerized MARs and TARs...no scanning though (I'm in a SNF, so we have the bubble pack/bingo cards for meds). Nursing notes, admission assessments, care plans etc are on paper, but the...

  3. Do you all think med aides are bad idea?

    NurseKatie08 replied to blocp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As CCM mentions, Massachusetts (my state) doesn't allow med techs. No offense intended to those who work as med techs, but I'm glad we don't allow it. Licensure aside, I don't like the idea of not...

  4. Officially not going to be a school nurse, at least not this year.

    NurseKatie08 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you may have dodged a bullet. Reminds me a bit of an interview I had at a psych facility...makes you go "hmm" about how they might treat you as an employee. Good luck in your...

  5. Question about insulin QA

    NurseKatie08 replied to ncnurse71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On my unit we keep insulins on our med carts d/t frequent use. Lantus, however, is always

  6. Cute Handwashing Video Featuring Some of My Friends!

    NurseKatie08 replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Cute!

  7. Difference Between a New Nurse and an Old Nurse

    NurseKatie08 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've only been at it for two years...but seems like I fall more towards the old nurse category,

  8. Refusing unsafe workload?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I would run, do not walk, far away from this job.

  9. Ambien psychosis?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Cat_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes I have! I had a normally A&Ox3 woman (in her 90s) go absolutely batty on it. Working with the elderly, I'm very cautious about using it. Most commonly we use Trazodone or Ativan for sleep....

  10. Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

    NurseKatie08 replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    oh boy

  11. What kind of scrubs do you wear in LTC?

    NurseKatie08 replied to calidonrnstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Anything goes for us, so long as it's uniform/scrub material. I have tons of different outfits (I tend to vary between brightly colored solids, and print tops/solid pants) my patients and other...

  12. If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    NurseKatie08 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow. That's about all I can say. Really hope this was a tounge in cheek post as

  13. Patients who stay on the phone when you come...

    NurseKatie08 replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

    Oh this drives me crazy. Most of my patients will say "oh the nurse is here, I'll call you back" but the select few that don't I stand there for a few minutes with a smile on my face. If they ignore...

  14. New Admissions

    NurseKatie08 replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On our subacute floor, it's all about teamwork. There are typically three nurses on with an 8-9 bed assignment each. If one of us has an admit and the others aren't busy they help out putting in...

  15. My first needle stick today... :(

    NurseKatie08 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    OP, so sorry you're going through this--needlesticks are scary, but you did the absolute right thing to report it. I stuck myself with a used insulin syringe in January and absolutely freaked--also...

  16. UTI questions

    NurseKatie08 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh man you'll recognize it. I had my first ever UTI this week (I have an extremely high tolerance for pain.) and it was excruciating. Not being able to void is a pain I wouldn't wish on my worst...

  17. What did you do before you were a nurse?

    NurseKatie08 replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    Babysat since I was about 12/13 for some neighborhood kids. My first job at age 14 was with the Boston Youth Clean Up Crew cleaning local parks in the summer. After that, I was a camp counselor for...

  18. Did you ever have needle phobia?

    NurseKatie08 replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of those 24 years olds they need to lay down to draw blood so they won't faint I hate hate hate getting shots, blood draws are even worse for me. Guess I can dish it out but just can't...

  19. how old were you when you decided to become a nurse?

    NurseKatie08 replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

    Decided when I was about 10 and my younger brother was hospitalized for brain surgery. Went away to college at 18, and got my license at 22.

  20. Passed today but expires so soon???(Massachusetts)

    NurseKatie08 replied to LauraRachaelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to allnurses! I'm also in MA, and yes, this is totally normal. RN licenses expire on your birthday in even years, LPNs on odd years in MA. As another poster mentioned, there is some sort of...

  21. manual BP's?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I always use manual BP cuffs---no dynamaps in my facility at all. I trust my ears much more anyhow. The only vitals our techs do for us are temps, which is ok with me because if I'm giving a BP med, I...

  22. Cdiff, MRSA, VRE precautions

    NurseKatie08 replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We actually do just the opposite if we have to have someone with C Diff in a semi private room--C differ gets the commode, and the other patient gets the bathroom. For Cdiff, MRSA & VRE, our...

  23. Resident with End-Stage COPD

    NurseKatie08 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Would definitely get some Roxanol on board--maybe scheduled, and then a prn dose for breakthrough pain or resp distress. Definitely some Ativan too...what is she already on for anxiolytics? I'd...

  24. A decision has to be made...

    NurseKatie08 replied to brookeycookie's topic in General Nursing

    13 is doable...this of course depends on the school and you yourself...will you also be working? During my undergrad nursing degree, I was actually able to over-ride the maximum allowed 18 credits for...

  25. NPH insuln

    NurseKatie08 replied to fallrisk2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Since NPH is intermediate acting...wouldn't you also be more concerned about making sure the patient is going to eat their noon meal? In my limited experience, I have had far greater issues with...