Kthale81

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...

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

    Kthale81 replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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

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

    Kthale81 replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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

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

    Kthale81 replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  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...

  6. wrong route phenergan?

    Kthale81 replied to cybernurse614's topic in Patient 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...

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

    Kthale81 replied to missdeevah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  13. chronic pain and pain control

    Kthale81 replied to mel1977's topic in Nurse 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,...

  14. Multiple Sclerosis

    Kthale81 replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse 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...

  15. Multiple Sclerosis

    Kthale81 replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse 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...

  16. Multiple Sclerosis

    Kthale81 replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I take Rebif and it leaves me red spots, sometimes I have side effects which is awful. Depression is common with multiple sclerosis and the meds can also make it worse. I was taking celexz, which was...

  17. Multiple Sclerosis

    Kthale81 replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis Aug 2006, while I was travel nursing in AZ. I spent about 5 days in the hospital, getting tests and IV solumedrol, PT, etc. First sign was in May 06 when I woke...

  18. Error-prone abbreviations, symbols and dose designations

    Kthale81 replied to adrienurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I just learned them from nursing school/clinicals and also with experience on the floor. Usually '/. is one.....two ''/.. three '''/... of course that would be written with the dots on top of...

  19. Error-prone abbreviations, symbols and dose designations

    Kthale81 replied to adrienurse's topic in Patient Medications

    some doctors will probably not use them b/c of potantial error, then there are those that will never

  20. Error-prone abbreviations, symbols and dose designations

    Kthale81 replied to adrienurse's topic in Patient Medications

    what a strange order, that is just

  21. Verbal orders vs Telephone orders

    Kthale81 replied to DEB52's topic in General Nursing

    Oh how wonderful to not have overwhelming sheets of papers. I get stressed b/c of all the paper, it is scattered everywhere so nurses can't find their stuff where is was left at the spot to do patient...

  22. Verbal orders vs Telephone orders

    Kthale81 replied to DEB52's topic in General Nursing

    When taking a verbal order or telephone order, it should have RB (Read Back) after the nurses signature. Most physicians that come to the unit will write orders, even though the nurse was informed...

  23. Funny things that pts say

    Kthale81 replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    There are many pregnant nurses that continue to work. I worked up till a few weeks I had my baby. There were two other that worked the floor that were pregnant. I had to work or I wouldn't have any...

  24. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Kthale81 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    When discussing this patient in report, nobody could keep a straight face. This man, around 50ish. He was making koolaid in his kitchen. He had just gotten a cup of ice out of the freezer, he dropped...

  25. Things nursing school FAILED to tell us

    Kthale81 replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    very true, who really knows how a person lives and what lives in the kitchen. some people are just crazy, plus we all wonder about the patients' family members anyway. i wouldn't trust a stranger,...