Kat Mandu BSN, RN

Kat Mandu has 47 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

   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 age?” Well, I care. Because I’m not dead yet! A...
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   Best cat behavioral book EVER

   Kat Mandu replied to Hannahbanana's topic in 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 breeds. After my last dog died (15 years old) I d...
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   I Don't Want To Be A Nurse

   Kat Mandu replied to emma8989's topic in Career Support

   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 IT, such as writing or evaluating charting software,...
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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 employer will say about you, giving yourself employment ...
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   Infant circumcision and numbing

   Kat Mandu replied to cody elliott's topic in Ohio

   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. since the poor little guy screamed his head off. He u...
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   Infant circumcision and numbing

   Kat Mandu replied to cody elliott's topic in Ohio

   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. since the poor little guy screamed his head off. He s...
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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 piece!
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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 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 towards supporting our new president and rebuildi...
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   How to get into hospice

   Kat Mandu replied to NickiTeleRN's topic in Hospice

   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 patient's family. You'll find yourself being nurse, coun...
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    Need help with syringe test question?

    Kat Mandu replied to mzsuccess's topic in Student Assist

    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 when calculating a dose, "Is that reasonable?" Most ...
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    Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    Kat Mandu replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in COVID

    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 plan will face health screenings before boarding. Th...
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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 disorders.
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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 chemistry. Those two alone keep more otherwise go...
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    Hospice certification exam

    Kat Mandu replied to hcan's topic in Hospice

    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 it.The self-assessmemt test cost 535 when I took ...
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    CHPN Exam eBook - Need Reader Reviews

    Kat Mandu posted a topic in Hospice

    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 manuscript before I offer it to the general hospice nursing population for sale. This ebo...