NurseKatie08

NurseKatie08 MSN

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  1. I and O's

    NurseKatie08 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We did I&O x 72 hours for new admissions at my old facility--I never could make sense out of it either because it was inaccurate 100% of the time. It really should just be for fluid...

  2. Nitropaste

    NurseKatie08 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've seen it used on a rare

  3. LTC and loving it

    NurseKatie08 replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There's a stigma against LTC nursing for many reasons...one I believe is because we allow it to happen by allowing society to only hear about the bad LTCs. I think if they were more aware of the good...

  4. How's your dating life?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I had a boyfriend during ungrad nursing school--wasn't so supportive so...part of the reason he's an ex! I met my current boyfriend (who I just moved in with a month ago) during preparation for my...

  5. Rehabilitation Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

    NurseKatie08 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thanks for reminding everyone about the rehab specialty...I feel it is often

  6. Lasix 100mg IV push

    NurseKatie08 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    In the home? Wow. I'd be uncomfortable doing that. In the skilled nursing facility I'm at we can't push drugs at

  7. What's your weird quirk?

    NurseKatie08 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I have to have my med cart just so. Have to have the little basket with cups in a certain spot, pill crusher, water pitcher in certain spots, etc. Go nuts if I

  8. narcotic from e-kit..

    NurseKatie08 replied to dadah_vxr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP, seems the issue is whether you needed permission or not, which as CCM mentions, you should need it. In my facility, the provider must call the pharmacy's narcotic dispensing number and obtain...

  9. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    NurseKatie08 replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Totally disagree. Love the NP's that I work

  10. Administering pain meds to a sleeping pt

    NurseKatie08 replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    For me it depends on the patient...diagnosis plays a role as well. I work in a geriatric rehab, so often once my patients start working in depth with therapy, they are really hurting (especially the...

  11. Question about expiration date on RN License

    NurseKatie08 replied to iamNurse23's topic in General Nursing

    Must vary by states. In Massachusetts RNs renew on even years, LPNs on odd. I received my license in July 2008, renewed for the first time in January 2010 (birthday in January), so only about 1.5...

  12. Water Pitchers

    NurseKatie08 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    We have water pitchers that either pour water or can also have a straw put in them. Every patient gets one on admission unless they are on thickened fluids or a fluid restriction. Although often times...

  13. anyone choosing or chose NOT to go into the HOSPITAL??

    NurseKatie08 replied to LevitateMe's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd really like to know what skills people think they "lose" not working in a hospital setting. I work on the rehab unit of a SNF, and use plenty of nursing skills--foley insertion, IV insertion,...

  14. Does anyone LOVE Geriatrics?

    NurseKatie08 replied to geekchic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love my geriatrics :-) Wouldn't change my specialty for a million bucks! OP, you are definitely not crazy. As others have mentioned, Americans place less value on the elderly, and therefore look down...

  15. Do you ask questions in the middle of shift report?

    NurseKatie08 replied to payang0722's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I have questions, I ask, but try to wait until they are done speaking about that

  16. vancomycin

    NurseKatie08 replied to fati_ER_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't heard of it causing seizures, but I always let cold meds warm up before

  17. Computarized Med Pass in a LTC facility????????

    NurseKatie08 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility utilizes the Keane NetSolutions system & I personally love it. I work on the sub-acute unit within an extended care facility, and have only used computerized MARs in my time there. I...

  18. make up?

    NurseKatie08 replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    At present I'm happy that I have pretty good skin so I don't really need to wear a ton of makeup. Usually just wear some concealer over any blemishes. Sure that'll change some day soon

  19. From Home Care to TCU: advice requested

    NurseKatie08 replied to bigtownRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked on a Transitional Care Unit for 3 years (my first job in nursing). OP, please feel free to PM me with any questions you may have. I think it's a fabulous area...you see varied diagnoses...

  20. does edema hurt?

    NurseKatie08 replied to blackbird singing's topic in General Nursing

    Developed right ankle/pedal edema one night after a particularly long 16 hour shift having worn socks that were quite low cut. Painful, I assure you, and that was very minor compared to some of the...

  21. Treating elevated blood glucose - yay or nay?

    NurseKatie08 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    The K should absolutely be checked, after the replacement has been given and has had time to take effect. I wouldn't panic about a glucose of 212, that can be handled when the patient gets to the...

  22. Co-worker passed away. Bad day at work

    NurseKatie08 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry about your co-workers passing, tokmom. Sounds like your floor has an awesome team, it's so great that you can all support each other through such a tough

  23. What are your must-do's?

    NurseKatie08 replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty obsessive about the three checks/safety with med administration On the side of keeping organized, I'm a fanatic about having my med cart organized/stocked just so. Have to have cups, med...

  24. Thank you, allnurses.com!

    NurseKatie08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say thank-you to everyone here at allnurses.com. I've reached a milestone--today is three years since I became a RN! (Truly cannot believe how time flew!!) Reading and posting here has...

  25. Skin tear in Assisted Living

    NurseKatie08 replied to MommaRN86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good points. In my experiences where OpSite has been used I've found it to be less harmful than protective dressings (have had quite a time with xeroform, etc stuck to skin tears and making a holy...