NurseKatie08

NurseKatie08 MSN

Geriatrics, Transplant, Education

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  1. What is the normal amount of credits required for a BSN.

    NurseKatie08 replied to Foley6's topic in General Nursing

    My BSN program required 127

  2. Putting in your own orders

    NurseKatie08 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I put in my own orders about 95% of the time---pages of new admit orders included. Of course that's because in my setting (sub acute rehab 3-11pm) we have no unit coordinator after 4pm. Usually the...

  3. Do you keep your license(s) in your wallet?

    NurseKatie08 replied to phoenixrn's topic in General Nursing

    Nope...keep it in a safe place at home..my state (MA) issues wallet sized paper licenses. I just renewed for the first time, and somehow managed to lose the copy of my first license...but I am at ease...

  4. Do nurses actually teach patients assigned to them?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I teach all day every day. I work on a subacute rehab unit Mon-Fri 3-11, and am responsible for the same 8 beds every time I work. I am usually the one that admits my patients (most admissions come...

  5. Do you draw up blood on your own?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work on the TCU with a LTC facility. We have routine lab draws done Mon-Fri by an outside lab. Weekend labs have to be called in to inform the lab of the need for a draw. Stat labs also called in...

  6. Salem State College

    NurseKatie08 replied to Emile's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I also graduated SSC with my BSN in 2008. I did it in four years...as SarahBeth mentions, I also thought the nursing program was very fair. They seemed to discourage working more than a certain number...

  7. Which Field of Nursing Do You Love and Why?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    I love Geriatric Rehab :loveya:---so many different conditions, co-morbidities, etc...you also get to really know your patients since they are there for a long time. There's something special about...

  8. Can I go by a nickname as a nurse?

    NurseKatie08 replied to JezzysRN09's topic in General Nursing

    You can ask your patients and co-workers to call you whatever you please. Your documentation should be done using your legal name as is on your license. Many of us use first inital and last name when...

  9. WDWN - do you use this abbreviation?

    NurseKatie08 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Never ever heard of that abbreviation until this thread...I graduated rather recently in May

  10. Common Bedside Emergencies

    NurseKatie08 replied to bodz01's topic in First Year After Licensure

  11. Taking the boards before working

    NurseKatie08 replied to Kate0140's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ditto...no such thing as a GN in my state (Massachusetts). In fact, many of us around here didn't have the luxury of jobs as new grads until weeks or months after passing NCLEX-RN. (I passed my boards...

  12. Is Tramadol part of your Narc count?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not counted at my facility. I have two patients on it right now, and it's right in with their routine

  13. What are your hours?

    NurseKatie08 replied to hathead91's topic in General Nursing

    Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm Sub-acute rehab, Staff

  14. The small pleasures you get out of your job.

    NurseKatie08 replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    My small pleasure from the past week was my LOL with mild dementia who says "You're wonderful, honey" every single night when I got her all settled and gave her meds. No matter what a rough night I...

  15. New grad RN to take first job in subacute -yay or nay?

    NurseKatie08 replied to iRN86's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May 08, started out September 08 on a subacute rehab floor at a local LTC facility. I'd be frightened of that high a ratio...20:1? Are you expected to do admissions as well? Some of...

  16. LTC - Subacute vs speciality hospital, vs nursing home vs rehab?

    NurseKatie08 replied to mag_new's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I work in a long term care facility, on the sub-acute unit...maybe this is what you are trying to say when you say "long term subacute"....not sure what you are referring to. Anyhow...we deal with...

  17. I think my resident may have been having an MI

    NurseKatie08 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely did the right thing---as others have said just chart what you did to cover yourself...I have sent out patients (sub-acute rehab) via 911 before I could get a hold of the doctor as...

  18. Research Questionnaire - Reducing Patient Falls

    NurseKatie08 replied to innovationspace's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i am a student from arizona state university majoring in product design and my senior year project is to develop a product that can help reduce patient falls in the hospital. i am currently...

  19. Do you ever feel like you short-changed someone?

    NurseKatie08 replied to RNMarykay's topic in General Nursing

    Cynop...sounds like my

  20. Evening shift??

    NurseKatie08 replied to gogatsby's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your setting. On my unit, evenings is just as bad, if not sometimes worse than days can be. Dayshift rarely deals with any of the admissions---most all of them come in after 3pm in the...

  21. Evening shift??

    NurseKatie08 replied to gogatsby's topic in General Nursing

    I find a social life can be hard working 3-11...most of my friends are not nurses and work 9-5 office type things. The best perk that I have is that at least I consistently work 3-11 Monday-Friday, so...

  22. What's in your pocket(s)?

    NurseKatie08 replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    Keys to my med cart, pocket sized pulse oximeter, pens, sharpie, alcohol wipes...not too much...i pretty much keep my med cart stocked with what I'd need. Occasionally you might find an alcohol wipe...

  23. how long do u get for lunch?

    NurseKatie08 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Massachusetts...and I'm lucky if I can get my 30

  24. if you plan on going for your masters, what do you want to specialize in?

    NurseKatie08 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm planning to head back for nursing

  25. Should I stay in the same place as a new RN as I am currently as a CNA

    NurseKatie08 replied to RN student09's topic in General Nursing

    In this economy...i'd stay where you know you have a job, especially if you like the facility. I previously worked as a CNA at the facility where I am now an RN. The transition was difficult, but...