RNKel

RNKel ASN, RN

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  1. Does anyone take Topamax for migraines?

    RNKel replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    i take 75 mg a day for migraines. it definitely works. i was up to 100 mg, but it was too much for me. at 100 mg, i was forgetful, couldn't concentrate, was ataxic, had lots of paresthesia, etc....

  2. Soap for Restless Legs Syndrome?

    RNKel replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who SWEARS by

  3. shot opinion?

    RNKel replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, we're trained to never give shots in the dorso-gluteal. Ventro, yes... dorso, no. Pretty much going out of

  4. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    RNKel replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    It took me way too long to figure out y'all were talking about a doctor, and not a resident of a LTC. ROFL!

  5. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    RNKel replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I don't think there's anything wrong with dreaming and goals. It's what is keeping some people going. I haven't seen anything truly outrageous. I figure if someone says "buy a car" they mean...

  6. Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    RNKel replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    The NCLEX is a timed test, and going slowly because you have X amount of minutes to do it isn't a good stragedy, you might need more time to "prove" yourself to the computer and if you are taking a...

  7. Head to Toe assessment

    RNKel replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sick of all the "PC-ness". "Can't hurt their wittle feewings" so they won't approach the offenders directly! @@ I'm fairly certain all the RN's on the floor are adults and should be treated...

  8. vitamin b12 injection

    RNKel replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I administered one yesterday IM delt under the supervision of an RN. (I'm a senior year

  9. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    RNKel replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't Kramer and Georges dad invent the manzier? LOL! --------- No, it was the Bro!

  10. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    RNKel replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so confused. I went to that thread. I read the last post on page 4. Here it is. What does it have to do w/ anything?? LOL ~~~~> I can't believe I read this entire thread and there was no...

  11. Aspirate on Rhogam IM?

    RNKel replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    I've given RhoGAM in the deltoid due to patient's request. Was going to give it ventrogluteal, but she asked for the delt. We never use dorsogluteal, were taught it isn't to be used. I also...

  12. question about charing by exception

    RNKel replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    BUT otherwise keep it to short and sweet and one entry for my 12 hours. ---------- You only chart one entry on an entire 12 hour shift? Or am I

  13. Hypoglycemia Question

    RNKel replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I am hypoglycemic, and many times I feel flushed and get sweaty and shaky. I can never recall feeling cool/cold anywhere when I've had an

  14. LVN transition is it worth it?

    RNKel replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    Just for asking, why would an LPN transition course include clinicals? I was under the impression that an LPN transition course is for LPN's who have been out of school for a while and are coming back...

  15. What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    RNKel replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it would be hilarious to take care of someone who thought putting an apple up his rectum was fun. Ouch! How'd he intend to get it out? ----- Ah. For our patient, it was a potato....

  16. What would be your perfect computer charting system?

    RNKel replied to hsmom24boys's topic in General Nursing

    I hate SOARIAN. Blech!! I worked with EPIC on one day last week at a large children's hospital, and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'll stick w/ the paper charting at two of the hospitals I've...

  17. Pct To Pt Ratio On Tele/medsurg Floor

    RNKel replied to WhatTheDeuce's topic in General Nursing

    The last two hospital floors (different hospitals) I've done my med/surg rotations on do not use PCAs/aides. Nurses for

  18. "Well, that's ONE way to do it!"

    RNKel replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who are known to be "good shots", LOL. What's your secret/trick/technique? I'm a senior year NS and will be doing a flu clinic next Friday. I'd love to learn how to make it as...

  19. Intramuscular injections- drawing back

    RNKel replied to minnimouse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for over 15 years. I was giving insulin about a month ago and drew back as usual and got blood. I have never had that happen before. I was kind of shocked. Needless to say I pulled...

  20. This is not my job?!?

    RNKel replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I think people were very kind and forgiving to her... I kept reading because I sure expected to read some pretty heated replies, but there weren't any. I've seen a LOT worse flamings on...

  21. This is not my job?!?

    RNKel replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... I'm a senior year student and if I or any of my classmates would have done this, we'd be in for some SERIOUS trouble. It IS our job as student nurses to clean up messes like this, and it...

  22. Anyone worried about throwing up or passing out?

    RNKel replied to c18436572's topic in General Students

    I didn't think there was any such thing as TMI when it came to nursing

  23. Possible causes of low H&H?

    RNKel replied to miniangel729's topic in General Students

    I always used my Pagana and Pagana Lab Manual by

  24. Better clinicals with BSN program???

    RNKel replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Students

    When I compared the state's pass rates- out of all the top schools, the 2 year programs scored higher and near perfect (high 90s and 100s) as opposed to the BSN programs (low 80s to high 90s)....

  25. Better clinicals with BSN program???

    RNKel replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Students

    When talking with nurses that I work with they have said that they have noticed that nurses who come from ASN programs come ready to "hit the ground running" where the BSN grads need more help with...