rkitty198

rkitty198 BSN, RN

Med Surge, Tele, Oncology, Wound Care

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  1. facebook "stalking" as a nurse?

    rkitty198 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Just because someone dosen't want their entire name on a badge dosen't make them "unprofessional." You don't see me at work, how I am with my patients or know me. To say you are a "true professional"...

  2. can going to the hospital make you sicker??

    rkitty198 replied to lovescapeRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is why documentation is so important....I document when someone refuses to walk. Document the benefits and consequences and whether or not pt still wants to refuse. Document that you offered to...

  3. facebook "stalking" as a nurse?

    rkitty198 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    NOT true. Remember when hundreds (I think even thousands) of people had their privacy control settings disabled and their entire account was able to be seen. Those security account settings are not...

  4. facebook "stalking" as a nurse?

    rkitty198 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I had an experience that was very close to being stalked. I took care of this patient and she had a hysterectomy. Her husband made comments like "oh she isnt a woman anymore." I couldnt believe my...

  5. med/surg

    rkitty198 replied to oliviajolie's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 06 and originally did med/surg to gain experience to move onto a critical care unit- which was a dream of mine. I did that for a year and really loved it, but I moved to tele to...

  6. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    rkitty198 replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    Working in west Texas I had times where patients refused me as their nurse because I couldnt speak fluent Spanish. It was hurtful and insulting. The patient would speak perfect English and then say...

  7. How do the male nurses feel about perineal care?

    rkitty198 replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    How is the question insulting? In a female dominated profession men have different stereotypes in this profession. The OP wasnt asking about how females feel because the OP was looking for support...

  8. lantus dosages

    rkitty198 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    That seems like a lot! I had a pt recieving 80 units of regular insulin each meal- she was 300lbs. I even called her pharmacy to make sure she was correct on the dosage and I called our pharmacy to...

  9. You know you're Old School when...

    rkitty198 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    We do the 3 bottle routine (same as string of bottles) all the time on our prostate patients still :) You are not that old :)

  10. The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

    rkitty198 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming this is homehealth? I recieve patients many times via ambulance called by their homehealth provider. With the oxygenation issues you described I would think that would be an emergency...

  11. Neuro Floor Nightmare!

    rkitty198 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a way you could have filed for what we call a "assignment by objection." Or claim "safe harbor," We fill those out when the staffing is unsafe. That way if anything happens it might be able...

  12. Dog days

    rkitty198 replied to RN4LaftR's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure this is hard to deal with but, I would feel so honored, because the dogs were probably her most prized posession. Too bad it wasnt a car, a house, money :) but to her they probably were just...

  13. getting "gifts" from patient every other day

    rkitty198 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is just so sweet! These people probably dont have much in their lives and look so forward to your visits at their age. I would accept them. It probably makes them feel productive and...

  14. should I talk to HR?

    rkitty198 replied to raygun354's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I wouldnt say anything either just now. Maybe, Wait until you have a review, after they see your job performance (because you are new) and maybe ask then. You more than likely already...

  15. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    rkitty198 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a new colostomy patient who was in his early 40's. He would call me on the call bell asking for a Nurse to check his rectum because he "felt something pop." Of course I go and look to only find...

  16. worst death you've seen

    rkitty198 replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    The death of my mother. I have seen many deaths working in Oncology, but hers was really awful. She had strong lungs and the fluid that was spraying out of her nose, mouth along with that "help me"...

  17. Pay and pension in the union

    rkitty198 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I am a part of a union. Your first question is yes. If you have been a Nurse for 1 year you get paid what all first year Nurses get paid. If you work critical care then you will get more than a...

  18. "Good for nothing student"

    rkitty198 replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I worked with you! I would treat you better for sure :) Good luck. I know this experience will serve you well in the future, just remember

  19. On-call pay? Commuters?

    rkitty198 replied to themoreyouknow's topic in General Nursing

    This just dosent make sense. If you were not hired to do call then you shouldnt have to do it. If you work your hours per week, say 36 then the on call is overtime- and is not mandatory. I work in...

  20. False positive pre employment test job lost help!

    rkitty198 replied to JStarr's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my story: I was testing the same time as this other person was testing. I left the office having nothing to worry about until I got a call a week later saying I needed to show a proof of...

  21. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    rkitty198 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a patient who had a huge abdominal wound and schizophrenia. He had this deep abdominal wound debrided and a wound-vac placed. He would scream from his room "help me I am bleeding," a lot. Each...

  22. I don't like my NP program and I am a half way through it

    rkitty198 replied to olli975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Keep going! There are reasons for everything. Ten years from now you will be a NP, and sure your education was the groundwork, but I am sure you wont be saying "oh my program was awful," you will be...

  23. If you are an RN and have kids...

    rkitty198 replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Texas. I lived in El Paso for 10 years and I got payed very well for the cost of living. You can get a very nice 3 bedroom 2 bath house for 100,000 and under. The cost of living vs the...

  24. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    rkitty198 replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I talk about it. I will vent to my husband (who is a firefighter) and my sister. Or

  25. How to tell the family the patient has died

    rkitty198 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    You say what the charge nurse I work with says: Your (fill in blank) has expired.... Like their loved one is a carton of old milk. I hate that she puts it that way. I think that as long as you dont...