BelleKat

BelleKat BSN, RN

CVICU, Burns, Trauma, BMT, Infection control

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  1. How much waste do you see?

    BelleKat replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    That's what it's all

  2. 75 mcg Fentanyl patch a day early on lethargic patient?

    BelleKat replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "She was ALSO on prn Norco, which I had recently given....ANOTHER reason I was NOT putting that Fentanyl patch on a DAY early!!!" It sounds like(from the info here without knowing anymore hx) that you...

  3. How much waste do you see?

    BelleKat replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for saying this Leslie. I've mostly worked in a large teaching hospital where there were mostly young trauma victims who had a chance no matter what and some made it despite the odds being...

  4. should i just quit?

    BelleKat replied to iheartnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Oh,I hate to hear that! Please find a counselor to help you figure things out while taking a leave of absence or something.What you tried to do(starting in ICU) is really difficult and not everyone...

  5. How much waste do you see?

    BelleKat replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we had that policy in the Burn Center and to a lesser extent in Bone Marrow T. In the Burn Center we had specially made carts that could be cleaned,the room was terminally cleaned and everything...

  6. How much waste do you see?

    BelleKat replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a few people who we're "wasting" money on recover and walk out to their families. I'm not sure if they paid though. Is it still a waste

  7. Proud to be a nurse

    BelleKat replied to Leeleesmom's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse a while and I'm still very proud to be a

  8. Choosing IV catheter lumen

    BelleKat replied to silver2009's topic in General Nursing

    Well the MD chooses the multiple lumen caths because they are usually central lines. The only kind you'll have to worry about are the angiocaths and they have different guidelines in different areas....

  9. WHY do we need more nurses

    BelleKat replied to getinfall's topic in General Nursing

    Who's trying to keep anyone out,we need more nurses. We also need to be treated better,we need to get that started so maybe YOU can be treated better

  10. well it finally happened

    BelleKat replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's sad,I hope she gets the help she

  11. i want to get into the NICU Nursing job

    BelleKat replied to Bravesgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Bravesgirl and welcome! There are a lot of nurses who work in the NICU here but I'm not one of them. I just wanted to welcome you

  12. How do I become an RN

    BelleKat replied to texasboi's topic in General Nursing

    You get your license after you pass the boards after you get your ASN, then practice as a RN in the ICU for several years then go to school to get you CRNA. It takes a

  13. How do I become an RN

    BelleKat replied to texasboi's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  14. WHY do we need more nurses

    BelleKat replied to getinfall's topic in General Nursing

    It's a lot about

  15. How do I become an RN

    BelleKat replied to texasboi's topic in General Nursing

    Anyway there are 2 year to 4 year degrees to become an RN. Obviously with the 2 year assoc degree you can work sooner and start earning $$ but you'll need the 4 year degree anyway to become an CRNA....

  16. How do I become an RN

    BelleKat replied to texasboi's topic in General Nursing

    So why did you change your mind re teaching? Are you changing your mind in anticipation of the money? Just

  17. Firefighter/Paramedic switching to nursing..

    BelleKat replied to FireM3dic432's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome,you'll do

  18. I think I crossed the line

    BelleKat replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    The techs are over the line. No matter how able they are I wouldn't want them to access an IV line. I don't know their technique and also as the nurse I am responsible for what happens to the pt...

  19. Who is in charge of my pt

    BelleKat replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    The consulting doc that the ER doc called ordered something that the ER doc didn't like it wasn't your mistake. ER doc(Dr Ego) didn't communicate with trauma surgeon and visa versa and when you did...

  20. What was your 1st job as a new grad? And where are you now?

    BelleKat replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes,it was an incredible learning experience for me,it was very physically taxing,emotionally draining but I learned so much. My preceptor was fantastic,she guided me along at my pace(I had taken most...

  21. What was your 1st job as a new grad? And where are you now?

    BelleKat replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have trouble taking tests b/c with all that experience I have trouble thinking that you don't know the content. If so take prep courses on more successful test taking until it hardly bothers...

  22. Would you work in a hospital that pays less if nurse:patient ratios were better?

    BelleKat replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    No. Our pay hasn't kept progress with inflation and even working all out I can barely make enough to live so take a pay cut to have it as it should be? NO I guess I'm

  23. Resistant Strain Bacteria's

    BelleKat replied to Misty1334's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If someone is on contact precautions nothing should be coming in and out of the rooms including COWs,thermometers,accucheck,etc. unless it is thoroughly cleaned with the bactericidal wipes that should...

  24. Help!! all you experienced nurses!! How to survive orientation??!!

    BelleKat replied to sparketteinok's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're welcome sweetie,you'll make it. :urck:

  25. What was your 1st job as a new grad? And where are you now?

    BelleKat replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on a huge(44 bed) post op/surgical floor in 1980. We had post op gyn(pelvic exent-I hope they don't do this anymore).Post op liver surgery-distal splenal renal shunt/central shunts.s/p...