Kthale81

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1. Doing Without a P.O. Med Nurse - HELP!!!!

   Kthale81 replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

   Perfect picture of a busy day. All so very true. Why can't family (when visit) help out a little. Think nurses have to do every single thing, even the smallest things. I had to assist a patient to BSC and after a bm, her husband was going to help......

2. What is your take on multiple family members in room when they have roommate?

   Kthale81 replied to hollyberry678's topic in Relations

   yes, that is so nasty....I don't understand what is wrong with some people

3. What is your take on multiple family members in room when they have roommate?

   Kthale81 replied to hollyberry678's topic in Relations

   I bet he felt like an uncaring fool...but then again some people don't care nor are compassionate for others

4. What is your take on multiple family members in room when they have roommate?

   Kthale81 replied to hollyberry678's topic in Relations

   Just love when family members demand for things before the nurse can even assess the patient. I cannot stand that at all. When I would get a post-op pt, after the patient arrived to the room I would close the door. No family would be in the room, I w...

5. Travel Nursing Survey For School Please help

   Kthale81 replied to angelfood's topic in Travel

   I did travel nursing from June 05 to Sept 06, only stopped because of health reasons. I graduated in May 03, worked full-time for two years at the same facility. I worked post-partum/gyn surgeries first, then I went to a med-surg unit but I would pic...

6. wrong route phenergan?

   Kthale81 replied to cybernurse614's topic in Medications

   I wished that type of tubing was illegal. I cannot count how many times I have went into a room and realized that I needed a blunt needle or one of those alligator clips. It is so annoying. I prefer the luer lock system, which those annoying little ...

7. Don't ever forget that you were once a new nurse!!

   Kthale81 replied to missdeevah's topic in New Nurse

   completely agree with you. nobody should be treated that way and to act that way in preceptor role is beyond words. no, that nurse should have not been assigned to anyone at all. that nurse herself should have been monitored for a while for her behav...

8. Nursing Burnout

   Kthale81 replied to mollymoocow's topic in General Nursing

   I am burned out now. Due to health reasons, I haven't worked in a month. During this past month, I have realized that I don't want to nurse anymore or need a break from nursing. I may not even be able to work as a nurse for a while due to health anyw...

9. I'm so mad I could SCREAM! (LONG)

   Kthale81 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think you did the right thing. I don't blame you for being mad about the way that nurse "didn't" handle the situation and just went to the manager. I asked questions while I was in nursing school, I worked on a medsurg unit during school. Asking qu...

10. Pt information at HOME

    Kthale81 replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of physicians being able to access pt records and give orders from home or office. Nurses and/or other staff I wouldn't think so, since that is not needed from home. Getting email, time stamps, paycheck info, etc is the most I have heard...

11. Don't Ignore Family Concerns

    Kthale81 replied to Duckman_97's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry about your father. Patients and their families should be taken seriously about the concerns about any changes. I would be very upset also, since sepsis is preventable and able to treat - if treatment is started asap.

12. Soooooo..... I made my first med error & I feel awful!!!

    Kthale81 replied to eccentricRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also have made mistake with medications. Also have had two patients different times that needed a dose of narcan. Nursing is hard work, mostly mentally exhausting more so than phyically. Mistakes teachers us to be more careful and nurses learn ever...

13. chronic pain and pain control

    Kthale81 replied to mel1977's topic in Disabilities

    Back pain seems to be very popular. I too have back pain/B leg pain. I just ove it when patients say that unable to move, walk, reach phone.... I often ask questions such as: do you live with family, do you have family nearby, how were you getting ar...

14. Multiple Sclerosis

    Kthale81 replied to kmrmom42's topic in Disabilities

    Yes, room temp is best. I am on Rebif, which can be left out of fridge for one month. I always take ibuprofen to help reduce side effcts. Heat is also helpful. I give manually, it allows me to control giving. OK, I have to give it slow or the med wil...

15. Multiple Sclerosis

    Kthale81 replied to kmrmom42's topic in Disabilities

    Sorry about you having to deal with those health issues. other tests that can determine if it is MS or maybe something else is a lumbar puncture. Also what all had a MRI? MRI has to be with contrast and lesions can pop up anywhere. My first MRI in Ma...