rkitty198

rkitty198 BSN, RN

Med Surge, Tele, Oncology, Wound Care

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  1. I need advice

    rkitty198 replied to nicenurse2017's topic in General Nursing

    If it isn't protocol to text then don't. It's crossing professional boundaries if it isn't protocol. Define your job, define your role, define the professionalism you carry. She is probably leery of...

  2. I want to like my preceptor, but...

    rkitty198 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    My preceptee fired me. He was awesome, really great. We had these ridiculously easy patients. He was very independent and quiet about what he needed. I am loud, talkative, outgoing (at work only). I...

  3. Medication Mishap

    rkitty198 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This is a terrible situation. At first I thought OP was an RN and was internally roasting her for the error. After reading through and realizing she has a position in which she does not have the...

  4. a small gift to preceptors

    rkitty198 replied to RN_17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a preceptor myself I think a thoughtful card is enough. Maybe a kind review written to the manager or the head of the education program to place in the preceptors employee/personal file. I enjoy...

  5. Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

    rkitty198 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    In my state (two party consent) this is illegal. However, I would gladly give consent, as I have nothing to hide as I am sure most of you would too. Just the behavior behind the pushing of the record...

  6. Do you still perform skin testing prior to giving IV antibiotic?

    rkitty198 replied to plethoraldork's topic in Patient Medications

    I have heard of it. It isn't helpful because an allergic reaction isn't likely with the first dose. It is the subsequent dose that a patient receives that will elicit a

  7. EBP Topic Ideas

    rkitty198 replied to popcrnlvr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know is it? That is a great topic! Introduce your topic, why is there a need to know about your topic, why is it important to nursing? Come up with a thesis, by choosing why there is a need to...

  8. I'm struggling in Critical Care

    rkitty198 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Students

    i wish I had more information to help. If you can fill us in what your instructor requires of you in regards to the paperwork it will help us to help you. Take a breath! It will all make sense once...

  9. I was told i was a bad CNA.

    rkitty198 replied to Forever13100's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Now, it's one thing to gently sit someone down and tell them that they are not doing a good job out of kindness and then then then it's another to sit someone down and tell them the same thing out of...

  10. Discrimination and Harassment in the workplace due to my disability

    rkitty198 replied to VAnurse0441's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Are you part of a union? If they accuse you of taking pain medication at work do not respond. Have them give it to you in writing and then you respond in writing or always! Always! Have a co-worker...

  11. Discrimination and Harassment in the workplace due to my disability

    rkitty198 replied to VAnurse0441's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Really? Is this what we advise our fellow nurses? Just keep quiet and do your job? This is harassment. If I was your co-worker I would advise you to write/contact the government Americans with...

  12. Experienced nurse changed unit and now not getting good feedback from a preceptor

    rkitty198 replied to Lovelyrn14's topic in General Nursing

    She is too new into her own career to feel the confidence to precept others and is prjecting that onto you. A good preceptor (confident in their own skills) wont flaunt what they know, give you time...

  13. Urine specimen collection from indwelling catheter

    rkitty198 replied to Miossy's topic in General Nursing

    While this is true, the OP's question revolves around a newly inserted

  14. Urine specimen collection from indwelling catheter

    rkitty198 replied to Miossy's topic in General Nursing

    Well then how do you obtain a sample from an in and out kit? Its a catheter attached to a bag already? You mean the bag is not

  15. Urine specimen collection from indwelling catheter

    rkitty198 replied to Miossy's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy says bag if less than 2 hours post

  16. Swedish August Residency 2017

    rkitty198 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have precepted RN's that are new to speciality or new to acute care with nursing experience greater than 2 years. You don't necessarily have to be a new RN (less than a year) experience to be in the...

  17. Swedish August Residency 2017

    rkitty198 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi, just wanted to let you know I work at Swedish, Edmonds- 8-west surgical/oncology, as a floor RN and preceptor. If anyone has any questions or might need some advice let me know! I have been there...

  18. non medical personal care services, ??? from RN

    rkitty198 replied to chitchatkat's topic in General Nursing

    I work in acute care so I cant help much. I don't think I understand what you want to know. Might be easier to ask more specific questions rather than making vague statements and asking for input....

  19. Career advice on asking to drop from full-time to part-time/casual

    rkitty198 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Still on orientation, and got a new job. Mmm. I probably would make sure, I mean make sure, that you will stay part-time at the LTC. Orientation costs the employer a lot of time and money, it wouldnt...

  20. Per diem med surg nurse here, need something new, help!

    rkitty198 replied to kar212's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would stay with it. You cant beat the schedule and your hours are perfect for you as well. I would put up with it for my kids. However, if you think it would make you miserable try...

  21. New grad as a unit manager

    rkitty198 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not sure what response you are looking for since it seems like you are already very successful. Obviously the experience you have has served you well for the role. Everyone has different experiences...

  22. Fill In The Blank...

    rkitty198 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "I cant find my

  23. Caption Contest

    rkitty198 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Self diagnosed: hypoactive brain

  24. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

    rkitty198 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who had chronic pain and would ask for PRN pain medication every hour. He was a diabetic whom lost both of his legs.I paged the attending to ask if there was anything more we could...

  25. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    rkitty198 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    The floats I work with tell me that endo, psych, and mother-baby is the easiest. Med-surg is the hardest (due to the many different needs of this patient population). This is coming from the 4 float...