Kat Mandu BSN, RN

Kat Mandu has 48 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Author, Psych, Palliative, Wound Care.

Latest Activity

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   Old Age Ain't No Place for Sissies*. And the Quest for a More Youthful Appearance

   Kat Mandu posted a topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

   During a phone conversation with a friend who’s also in his 60s, I mentioned how I now used a magnifying mirror when applying my makeup. His response was, “My God, why would you care at our...
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   Best cat behavioral book EVER

   Kat Mandu replied to Hannahbanana's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

   I see lots of posts revolving around dogs. I guess you can tell by my handle I'm a cat person! How many here love their kitties? I always had dogs - big ones...Collies, Rottweilers, Chows, Labs, mixed...
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   I Don't Want To Be A Nurse

   Kat Mandu replied to emma8989's topic in Nursing Career

   As others have remarked, the world of employment is your oyster when it comes to nursing. Think about what you love or are good at doing. Do you love computers? There are many avenues in healthcare...
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   What would you do?

   Kat Mandu replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

   A friend was once in a similar situation. She used this service a few times called Allison & Taylor Inc. https://www.allisontaylor.com/ Their site says: "Find out precisely what a past...
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   Infant circumcision and numbing

   Kat Mandu replied to cody elliott's topic in Ohio Nursing

   I thought it was barbaric (there was no anesthetic) and asked the obstetrician (Yes, obstetrician. They, and pediatricians can perform circumcisions on infants) if he didn't think it painful, esp....
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   Infant circumcision and numbing

   Kat Mandu replied to cody elliott's topic in Ohio Nursing

   I thought it was barbaric (there was no anesthetic) and asked the obstetrician (Yes, obstetrician. They, and pediatricians can perform circumcisions on infants) if he didn't think it painful, esp....
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   Florence Nightingale's Revolution from Home

   Kat Mandu replied to SusannahM's topic in General Nursing

   Inspirational! Thanks so much for writing such an interesting
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   Defeated and impeached, Trump still commands the loyalty of the GOP's voters

   Kat Mandu replied to chare's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

   If the news would stop covering Trump's insane antics, it might lessen his impact on his followers. He's playing the media like a fiddle, as usual. The bell has rung, fight's over. Let's everyone turn...
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   How to get into hospice

   Kat Mandu replied to NickiTeleRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Congratulations on your interest in one of the most rewarding [for some of us] areas of nursing! It differs from hospital nursing as you usually have frequent and extended interactions with the...
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    Need help with syringe test question?

    Kat Mandu replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You definitely need to know the concentration before deciding on the mL as numerous posters have said..... I learned a lot from my old Curren book also. One thing that stuck with me is the question...
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    Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Kat Mandu replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Read today in USA Today that "The State Department said it was working with Chinese officials to identify alternative routes for US citizens to depart Wuhan over land." "Those provided seats on the...
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    IM lorazepam help

    Kat Mandu replied to anna000's topic in Addictions

    Diazepam is Valium. Lorazepam is Ativan. Both of the benzodiazepine family and both list their uses in part to seizure and anxiety
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    What makes Nursing school so hard?

    Kat Mandu replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Students

    I agree with almost everyone here regarding why nursing school is so hard. There's so many hurdles to jump ---- beginning with the pre-reqs. Some of it has to do with the pre-reqs, such as algebra and...
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    Hospice certification exam

    Kat Mandu replied to hcan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would recommend that anyone taking the 50 question assessment test wait until a week or two before the actual exam. Any earliier and you run the risk of discouraging yourself if you score too low on...
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    CHPN Exam eBook - Need Reader Reviews

    Kat Mandu posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi ~ I've written a short book on my experience and strategies passing the CHPN exam this year. I'd like three or four career hospice RN's to read and review my morificecript before I offer it to the...