Katie82

Katie82 RN

Med Surg, Tele, PH, CM

RN, ASN, BBA, MBA

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  1. Is this rude or is it just me?

    Katie82 replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Citing the example you gave, I would never have said to that patient that I will "let your nurse know", thus obligating myself to interrupt you for something trivial. My response to the complaining...

  2. Please Help

    Katie82 replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard a lot of reasons for choosing a career in nursing, some of them very lame. But no one has ever told me that they chose nursing because a partner "coerced" them into a BSN program. First big...

  3. Millennial Nurses Have Issues

    Katie82 replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in General Nursing

    Not quite sure of the purpose of this post, a little confusing as to focus. But I do take exception to the idea that cell phones in the workplace are an entitlement by virtue of the fact that the...

  4. What's it like being a public health nurse?

    Katie82 replied to nurse7502's topic in General Nursing

    I worked Public Health for 10 years. I loved it. I worked in a Women"s Health Program. We had adult and teen clinics that also involved a lot of Community Outreach and case management. We worked with...

  5. Jobs for RNs

    Katie82 replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Nursing

    I worked bedside for 10 years (I hated telemetry also) because my husband was in the military and we moved frequently. When we became a little more settled, I left the hospital and never looked back....

  6. Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    Katie82 replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in General Nursing

    One of your greatest stressors seems to be caring for your mom, so find some help. Contact your local Office on Aging and explore services available to her. There are often many programs available to...

  7. Feel like an incompetent nurse

    Katie82 replied to PinkRose34's topic in General Nursing

    New floor, new co-workers...perfectly normal to feel a little unsettled. I predict that a month from now you will feel totally

  8. New grad looking for some advice

    Katie82 replied to AMM0322's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should stay for at least a year. Bedside nursing was not my favorite, but it was necessary experience. I left the hospital and worked in Community Health for 10 years, then moved on...

  9. Feeling incompetent

    Katie82 replied to Krks's topic in General Nursing

    Feelings of incompetency? We all did. School can give you the "book learning" and skills, but what you learn in school in no way prepares you for the "real world". Don't be discouraged, it will come....

  10. Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

    Katie82 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is a vegan. It is a lifestyle, not only a diet. I think it's a great

  11. HELP! Need to make decision!

    Katie82 replied to LaurynZara's topic in General Students

    The more certifications you have, the better. Phlebotomy is a real skill, it could open doors for you when you

  12. New Grad: How do I handle harsh criticism from other nurses?

    Katie82 replied to Sunny-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your preceptor that you should do some time in Med/Surg - this is where you learn your organizational skills and all the little things you didn't have the opportunity to learn in school....

  13. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Katie82 replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    This is a joke, right? Who would wear a set of scrubs that have not been washed? Like wearing the same underwear two days in a row.

  14. TB testing 2020, good riddance?

    Katie82 replied to NPbyDay's topic in General Nursing

    Worked 10 years in Public Health. I know how much potential TB is walking around out there, especially if you are working with recent immigrants. I will still get tested at least once a

  15. PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    Katie82 replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    The only reason I can think of, if it really is a budget issue, is that PTO shows up as a liability on the books. Perhaps that line item is short on funds because of excessive use. Poor budget...

  16. What should I have done differently? Did I endanger my patient?

    Katie82 replied to misha's topic in General Nursing

    In the absence of policy on B/P, the house officer should have given you the parameters for follow-up. In the absence of his doing so, it would have been a good idea to ask. The thing that makes me so...

  17. Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

    Katie82 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Why do we all feel guilty for saying "no"? You shouldn't have to make excuses beyond "I'm not available, I have plans". I once got a call from a supervisor who wouldn't take no for an answer. After I...

  18. RN worth it?

    Katie82 replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    Without getting into an argument regarding LPN vs RN competence, I believe LPNs may soon be going the way of the Diploma RNs. Let me qualify by saying this was a frequent topic while I was working on...

  19. Help!!! New grad military spouse

    Katie82 replied to Valley_girl1021's topic in General Nursing

    Unless it has changed recently, jobs for American nurses are almost non-existent. The German government has a "treaty" with the American military that makes it impossible to get a job as a nurse. My...

  20. Quitting HCA after 5 months

    Katie82 replied to Mlrkc21's topic in General Nursing

    I have a MBA in Health Care Management. When I was in school, HCA was a frequent focus of case study assignments. I formed an opinion that they are everything we should not be doing in Health Care. I...

  21. Not enough time

    Katie82 replied to Eph's topic in General Nursing

    You write as if you feel responsible for not having time to do it all. I would suspect the problem may be with staffing, and you simply cannot do it all. How many licensed nurses on your floor?...

  22. Need Career Advice

    Katie82 replied to Szzzz's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you're going to like being a

  23. Transition Program Case Manager job shadow

    Katie82 replied to Cg-RN's topic in Case Management

    I do Transitional Care for Medicaid/Medicare patients. I do not work for a hospital, however, I work for the State. I am happy to see more hospitals coming on board with transitional care. You will...

  24. Practicing without a license?

    Katie82 replied to RUTH797291's topic in Case Management

    This entire situation sounds scary. I am not understanding exactly what it is that your company does, but sounds more like a slick business deal than an entity that cares about their patients....

  25. Masters Degree??

    Katie82 replied to NurseAN94's topic in Case Management

    I think the CCM certification would work for you until you decide exactly what you want. Many employers are requiring Masters for case management, as well as Acute Care Experience. My Masters is a...