NurseKatie08

NurseKatie08 MSN

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  1. Nurses and Coffee

    NurseKatie08 replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    I too, appreciate caffeine in all forms. Favorite tonic (enter the Boston accent) is Diet Coke. Grew up on Dunkin Donuts coffee---used to drink a medium regular (I think the other posters from my area...

  2. Is this comon practice where you work?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Amysuenu's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it depends on the med. Our e-kits cover just about every possible med most new admits need. If meds are properly reordered there is typically no need to borrow except in the case of a new...

  3. adult patients at Chidren's

    NurseKatie08 replied to rnsusan's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My brother is 21 but has a pediatric diagnosis of pilocytic astrocytoma & he still visits his neurosurgeon who is at Children's. His last most recent surgery was at age 17, and he gets yearly MRIs...

  4. Tufts Medical Center - Boston

    NurseKatie08 replied to sawyer12's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I worked there as a student nursing assistant when I was in nursing school. Liked it very much. Was interviewed for a position on a surgical unit as an RN, however there were unfortunately no...

  5. Do You Remember Your Patient's Name?

    NurseKatie08 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I remember patient names/diagnoses/tons of info long after I have them. My memory is so good for that kind of stuff that my coworkers actually tease me about it at times. I work subacute rehab &...

  6. DEA regulation to be inforced and I&O

    NurseKatie08 replied to calliesue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The DEA regulation regarding schedule II meds and the narcotic e-kit is going to be nothing but a pain in the neck for nurses and cause extra hassle and an unecessary wait for pain medication for so...

  7. staple removal postop day#2 on knee replacement pt?

    NurseKatie08 replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    If you had a question about the order, why not clarify with the

  8. when to write a nurses note?

    NurseKatie08 replied to garyg's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Commuter supplied a great list. I work on the sub acute wing in a LTCF. I'm responsible for 9 beds (four semi private & one private room) each time I work (M-F 3-11) Medicare notes are...

  9. Best practice for sacral ulcers?

    NurseKatie08 replied to amyann's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a ton of experience...but I'm just going to respond based upon what I've seen. I work in sub-acute rehab and we see a LOT of wounds. Personally I hate hydrocolloid type dressings,...

  10. Oh wow! I'm going to be a nurse!

    NurseKatie08 replied to colta's topic in General Students

    It hit me about a month or so after I was off orientation on my sub acute unit when one of the aides came up to me and said "14a said to call the nurse because he has pain in his chest." I looked at...

  11. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    NurseKatie08 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work on the subacute wing within a LTC facility...I've definitely got some pet peeves.. 1. Coming on to the cart not being stocked/clean...no cups, med cups, straws, spoons, water, trash not taken...

  12. leaving meds at bedside

    NurseKatie08 replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Leaving meds at the bedside is a big no-no without a doctors order. The most I've seen an order for is to leave inhalers or eye drops/nasal sprays at bedside, and in that case the patient needs to...

  13. IV piggyback

    NurseKatie08 replied to buttons4's topic in General Nursing

    We run IV antibiotics as primary on my floor all the time. Since I'm in a rehab facility, pt's having IVF running is an exception, not a rule. Most that get IV meds of any kind have a PICC and are on...

  14. Can family members work at the same unit?

    NurseKatie08 replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We have family members employed on the same unit in my facility. On my unit there is a RN who works evenings, and her mom is a CNA on days. Also we have a pair of sisters who are LPNs on my unit-they...

  15. beta blockers for anxiety?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    OP, nothing wrong with treating your anxiety--it's your right! I have been taking low dose Atenolol for anxiety off and on for about a year. I take it for situational anxiety (standardized tests, etc)...

  16. Accelerated BSN @ Fairfield Univ

    NurseKatie08 replied to RhodyLPNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Moderators, is there any way we can consolidate the OP's recent posts and/or move them to an appropriate forum on the site? Several similar posts seem to be overwhelming the home page. Thanks in...

  17. "Borrowing" one patient's med for another.

    NurseKatie08 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I work in sub-acute rehab with an offsite pharmacy (not as far away as the Commuter's pharmacy, but far enough to be a nuisiance...turnaround time for "stat" med orders is 4 hours...which they hardly...

  18. States in the house!

    NurseKatie08 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I recently went through my second state survey as a new nurse. Last year they didn't follow me for med pass. This year they asked to follow someone and I offered. I don't think there's anything to be...

  19. can dieticians write physician order?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Our RD writes reccomendations in a separate dietary log book and makes nursing aware. We then call the reccs into the MD and get new

  20. family member and giving medical information

    NurseKatie08 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work on the subacute unit in a LTC facility. We seem to run into this issue a lot. I'm currently dealing with it on a daily basis from a pt's family member (who is not listed as a responsible...

  21. A&O - orientated or oriented?

    NurseKatie08 replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    Oriented. While dictonaries may say "orientated" is ok, it drives me nuts when I hear others say

  22. Bitter endings, sweet beginnings, and blessings in disguise.

    NurseKatie08 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you went through all that Sarah. Sounds like your new job is right up your alley, though! Hope all goes well with that. Keep us

  23. did your job give you a holiday gift??

    NurseKatie08 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    We got an overnight bag with the facility logo on it earlier in the year for nurse's week...$10 gift card to the local grocery store for Thanksgiving & $100 bonus check for

  24. Help! How do I sign my name??

    NurseKatie08 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I sign all documentation K Lastname, RN. I have my BSN and I don't feel it necessary to list my degree. Licensure is all that matters when doing documentation...my degree belongs on my resume. I agree...

  25. So, who is working for the holiday?

    NurseKatie08 replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    tonight is my holiday off, although christmas eve i believe is only paid as time and a half if you work 3pm-11pm. i'm on tomorrow 3-11pm, doesn't bother me really because my family gathering is...