KLKRN

KLKRN RN

M/S, dialysis, home health, SNF

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  1. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

    KLKRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a much better RN because I was a CNA first. And the CNA's are a lot more willing to help me when I need it, even without asking, because I'm not afraid to give someone a bedpan. When I was...

  2. Insulin...When/ When not to give

    KLKRN replied to yurnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you in principle. However, not all nurses know how to use critical thinking. I've seen nurses hold Lantus because they felt the sugar was too low, and the blood sugar be all over the...

  3. Insulin...When/ When not to give

    KLKRN replied to yurnurse's topic in General Nursing

    A directive appeared in one of the hospitals I work at, a teaching hospital attached to a university. The directive was reminding all nurses that you never withhold insulin without calling the doctor...

  4. anxiety or just crazy?

    KLKRN replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with changing jobs. Masking the acute reaction you are having won't make the job situation better. Of course, you could move to California. I think mandatory ratios should be implemented in...

  5. CEN exam tomorrow

    KLKRN replied to LOVETHETRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Chamomile tea And after the test, chocolate

  6. Fall prevention

    KLKRN replied to big-N's topic in General Nursing

    What type floor is it? Is t patient or staff or visitors falling? What type facility? Nursing homes have beds that go down to the floor to prevent falls. Hospitals have fall precautions protocols and...

  7. Post clincal conference topic ideas

    KLKRN replied to vickie0117's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Wow! You really do come from a galaxy far away! I must visit some time.

  8. How much to expect for home nursing

    KLKRN replied to nursetutor's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet

  9. Going back to school

    KLKRN replied to Faith2BAnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'd check out your local community college. I'd steer clear of online RN programs, myself. There's too much that's changed since you went to

  10. How much to expect for home nursing

    KLKRN replied to nursetutor's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to someone in home health. I worked for VNA in California and didn't get paid that well. But I really enjoyed it. It's a lot of wear and tear on the car, though, and depending on the weather it...

  11. Anyone ever have a pt allergic to alcohol wipes?

    KLKRN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    In home health, if a patient was going to do a fingerstick, or we were going to do it, we had the patients just wash hands with soap and water first. We always used antibacterial handwash ourselves...

  12. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    KLKRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Blood bank, telephone triage, school nursing, prison nursing, occupational health, case management, insurance

  13. slow time for Agency nurses---needs to sign a contract

    KLKRN replied to ICURN7's topic in Agency Nurses

    My slowdown was October, November of '07. I barely worked, and it hurt. But contracts can be pretty counterproductive too. A lot of nurses I know work part time at one hospital and go elsewhere with...

  14. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    KLKRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, who will be changing your baby's diapers? And babies puke

  15. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    KLKRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've done LTC. The place smells of urine and feces. Don't go

  16. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    KLKRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  17. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    KLKRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Loogie attacks? Gross! That really made me

  18. Anyone ever have a pt allergic to alcohol wipes?

    KLKRN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I had a pt in home health who was allergic, but she actually got welts when I wiped her arm with alcohol. Weird. I've had someone tell me they were allergic to saline, too. Now, THAT one I...

  19. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    KLKRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would really stick it out for awhile. The first time I assisted a doctor putting in a central line, I nearly passed out. I still can't watch skin being cut, but I have no problem with open wounds. I...

  20. Contract or Agency nursing?

    KLKRN replied to cherisse12286's topic in General Nursing

    I need to correct myself. There are hospitals that offer new grads as well as experienced nurses contracts with a sign-on bonus to work for them. I don't know that it's

  21. Contract or Agency nursing?

    KLKRN replied to cherisse12286's topic in General Nursing

    New nurses do neither contract nor agency right out of school. Agencies require at least one year of experience in the acute clinical setting before they will hire you. Agency (registry) nurses make...

  22. Can ADN hang IV meds? Or only BSN?

    KLKRN replied to soon2be's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've worked in LTC and they don't usually even have IV's, at least the 2 facilities where I worked. Ginny, I notice you're from California too. Haunted is absolutely correct, and I am certain the same...

  23. Can ADN hang IV meds? Or only BSN?

    KLKRN replied to soon2be's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Really? The only place I've seen that is in the home health setting. Are you talking about in a hospital you're allowed to hang IV's? If so, is that specifically outlined as falling within your scope...

  24. Can ADN hang IV meds? Or only BSN?

    KLKRN replied to soon2be's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I doubt that really matters since it's pretty clear she's been

  25. Post clincal conference topic ideas

    KLKRN replied to vickie0117's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think your idea is a good one. I think the problem with this particular place is the area where it is. It is a small rural hospital, not a teaching hospital. There are, on student clinical days, up...