WeirdNurseKelly BSN, RN

HH, Med/surg- liver & kidney transplant, ortho, ++

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    CMSRN

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hey everyone! Hope you all are having a good start to your weekend. I have almost met my 2 years on med/surg. I have been a nurse for 8 years now! I plan to sit for my CMSRN. I was hoping some of...
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    Quick Head to toe?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to NurseTman's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sent!
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    Med-Surg Certification

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have around 200 or more study questions and a study guide recommended from the hospital I work at. I am working on a resource binder for the nurses on my ward. I was the second to be certified and...
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    Quick Head to toe?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to NurseTman's topic in Medical-Surgical

    These are my assessment questions, head to toe. Any headaches, neck aches, neck pain, stiffness? (look for glasses or hearing aids). CP, shortness of breath, cough, palpitations? Look at...
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    CMSRN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I did it. I studied my butt off, took the test on Friday and PASSED!! So excited to be a part of the CMSRN world. Such an exciting step in my career. Now I sit and try to patiently wait to find out...
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    CMSRN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I scheduled my test for August 3rd but thinking about pushing it out two weeks. I did horrible on a practice exam of 75 questions. I got around a 57%. Anyone have any advice? I have horrible test...
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    CMSRN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks! My employer doesn't offer to pay for the test but they do offer to pay for the refresher course. It's & hours long for 2 days. I'm not sure I can handle a course that long. I have a short...
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    Waste of Insulin

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hey everyone! I work on a med/surg floor. Most of our patients are post surgical and then we get the overflow of medicine patient. We have a HUGE amount of insulin that is wasted d/t nurses not...
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    Waste of Insulin

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know this is super delayed. I haven't been on the site in MONTHS. Thanks for all of your input. A couple of things. We keep unopened bottles in a med room in the fridge. In that room there is a...
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    Home Health burn out, advice welcome.

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to swein's topic in Home Health

    RUN! And run FAST!! I did home health for just under 3 years. I stayed with it because of the autonomy I had and because I had such a love for my patients. I was seriously getting burnt out, mostly...
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    Planning route for the day

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to annefrisbe's topic in Home Health

    I did home health in a large city. Because of traffic I would start with the patient who lived the farthest away afrom me and worked my way back home. I would try to make it so that I didn't have to...
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    IV medication that can not run fast

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to kinmei's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Phenergan. It can cause tissue necrosis and lead to amputation. Just after learning about this in nursing school I ended up in the hospital over night with a gallbladder attack. I was given...
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    Med/Surg Certification

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. I totally read that incorrectly. I read it as having to be a licensed RN for 2 years, not for 2 years in the specialty :'( Bummer because I would love to test for it now. I guess it...
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    Med/Surg Certification

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! It has been several years since I have been on the site and even posted anything. It is great to be back!! I have been a nurse now for almost 7 years. I did some time in ICF, ALF,...
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    Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in home health for a few years. I had a patient who would forget to take several doses of his meds a week. He had been treated for a UTI and completed a round of abx. On one of my visits I...
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    Should I quit my patient?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to Jandomz91's topic in Home Health

    I worked in home health for almost 3 years but I worked with adults so I am not sure what kind of resources are available to you. Have you thought of calling the doctor to request PT and OT to come...
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    Returning to Work after Having a Baby

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in Home Health

    Hey everyone, it has been so long since I have been on the site. I am glad to be back!!! I had a baby 9 weeks ago and will be returning to work on the 17th. We are VERY busy and a growing HHA....
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    How to Ask for an Annual Raise

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am fairly new to nursing, I have 2 1/2 years of experience. This is the first time I have been at a nursing job and hit my year mark (working full time that is). My first job was on-call, my...
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    How to Ask for Annual Raise in HH

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in Home Health

    I am fairly new to nursing, I have 2 1/2 years of experience. This is the first time I have been at a nursing job and hit my year mark (working full time that is). My first job was on-call, my...
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    CEU's

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where can I find a website for free
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    Here is an example of a clincal finding narrative for SOC

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Home Health

    Some of my summaries are much longer than this. I cover so much in my narrative. I try not to chart what the OASIS covers already. If there is something I am trying to help the patient with...
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    Tired HH nurse

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to IRNB's topic in Home Health

    Wow!!! I can't believe what I am hearing. I have been with my HHA for 11 months and love it. I occasionally work a Saturday if there is an emergency or something but I tend to see those patients...
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    I start HH tomorrow!

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to RN_Mommy_2_3's topic in Home Health

    HH is an amazing opportunity. I have been a nurse for 2 1/2 years. The last 11 months in HH. It can be crazy at times but then it can be very relaxed and easy at times too. It is predictable yet...
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    When patients aren't home

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    For my agency and state we only need to wait 15 minutes, but sometimes if I have a light day I will give the benefit of the doubt to the patient and wait a little bit longer. If I can and have time I...
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    Wound Care

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in Home Health

    I have a pt with PVD who I cannot seem to get his stasis ulcers to heal. They start to look better and then gradually get worse. They go back and forth. I have changed the dressing order several...