kadokin

kadokin ASN, RN

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  1. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    kadokin replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    HA! Forgive my stupidity :uhoh21: ! I saw orthopod and thought: Osteopath. Again:

  2. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    kadokin replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I

  3. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    kadokin replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yeah, but do orthopods perform surgery? Seriously. I'm asking b/c I don't know. I've only been acquainted w/2. One was a psychiatrist. The other an OB who begged out on "complicated" deliveries....

  4. top ten reasons i found a new job

    kadokin replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    What is a

  5. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    kadokin replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's it: Arrogance. What frightens me more is when I see it in veteran nurses. They've been around long enough to KNOW they don't know it all. Yet, some of them persist in believing that...

  6. What is ur fave area in Psych

    kadokin replied to ellieRN06's topic in Psychiatric

    Ignorant, here. Would you be so kind as to explain what counter-insurgency area is? I presume it's an active military thing. Oh, and, what is meant by "none but one of our own"? Are you being...

  7. What Is the Problem With These Nurses?

    kadokin replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I admire you for maintaining your demeanor. I take it you are a student? If that is correct, this may be a very valuable learning experience for you. Unfortunately, in this profession, we...

  8. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    I work w/adults and elderly. Can't do the children. Tried it. Burnt to a crisp. But if that interests you, give it a try. There's always room for another compassionate care-giver in that...

  9. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

    kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you Marc A fellow psych nurse. It's not easy is

  10. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

    kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Remember, she worked as a tech, not an RN. And, btw, the ones that sleep on the job dont' last very long. I can't imagine even finding the TIME to sleep on the job. But then, I work days, that...

  11. Question for experienced nurses about caring for "marginal" clients.

    kadokin replied to PHStudent's topic in Psychiatric

    I know. It is terribly frustrating, isn't it? The best I can tell you is to be as honest as you can be w/these clients and let them know that resources ARE available if they want them. (i.e.-AA,...

  12. Poll: What do you love about psych nursing?

    kadokin replied to here_kitty's topic in Psychiatric

    Amen to that. And psych pt's are SOO interesting as people. Some of them have had to live through HE## and they are still surviving, despite all odds. Here's the well-kept secret: Hear a few life...

  13. Inpatient Visitation Times

    kadokin replied to p0969's topic in Psychiatric

    agreed. Our unit has similar "scheduled" visiting times. We try to make it clear to family that we will flex things as needed, though, b/c some of our clients and families are elderly and/or live...

  14. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh, and btw, dijmart, the more time, validation and nurturing you can give your pts, the (sometimes) less frequently you have to strain yourself to "take them down". Granted, sometimes, a takedown is...

  15. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Sometimes it can get "crazy" w/o a takedown/restraint. It's kind of hard to describe, but, let me try. A lot of psych pt.s are physically healthy. They don't have to lay in bed and wait for you to...

  16. What is ur fave area in Psych

    kadokin replied to ellieRN06's topic in Psychiatric

    Agreed

  17. What is ur fave area in Psych

    kadokin replied to ellieRN06's topic in Psychiatric

    Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. Ya know, it's funny b/c it's

  18. What is ur fave area in Psych

    kadokin replied to ellieRN06's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank GOD! I am SO glad there is someone who has a heart for this particular sub-group. I myself have a difficult time dealing w/the borderline/self-destructive pt. Thanks for the hopeful words....

  19. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    kadokin replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    What could go amiss? Here are just a few suggestions: 1. the medication could be given to the wrong pt and you would never know. Maybe even someone who is allergic to said medication. 2. the...

  20. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    kadokin replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    So, after an 8 hour course, anyone OFF THE STREET can give insulin and controlled drugs? When did the state's supply of Vicodin run out?

  21. 4.0 GPA ...Great memorizing abilities.Yes...Good thinking/reasoning skills maybe not!

    kadokin replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I second that. It is

  22. 4.0 GPA ...Great memorizing abilities.Yes...Good thinking/reasoning skills maybe not!

    kadokin replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I did NOT know that entities looking for employees could access said potetial employees' student transcripts. For whatever reason, I just assumed that was either illegal or unethical. ?????????? My...

  23. Planning our future and outsourcing

    kadokin replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    Guess what my friend, we are already headed in that direction and I don't mean maybe. Sorry to be the one to break the news to

  24. Favorite, Fun, Weird, and Scandalous Symptoms and Diagnosis...

    kadokin replied to doctordefender's topic in Nursing Humor

    morphine

  25. Favorite, Fun, Weird, and Scandalous Symptoms and Diagnosis...

    kadokin replied to doctordefender's topic in Nursing Humor

    Shallow Gene