Kashia

Kashia ASN, LVN

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  1. Night before NCLEX TIPS Final tips for Success

    Kashia replied to 86711lh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do not study the day before, relax night before, sleep well, eat protein in the morning and remember... everything you need to know is in your head

  2. Why don't I care?

    Kashia replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    If I did not know I didn't, I would think I wrote this post. No it is not about the patients, ever. They are the reason I continue.... So I work noc's and all I want to do is sleep and I also do not...

  3. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    Kashia replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Spiritual care is part of nursing scope of practice. Refer to NANDA for your nursing diagnosis and care plans which can serve as guidance for you and/or patients in this area. Your instructor was not...

  4. What is your current LPN salary

    Kashia replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CA, $24/hr, 1.5 after 8hr on 12 hr shifts + travel pay = $380 shift

  5. Necrotic tissue odor and isolation

    Kashia posted a topic in Oncology

    This forum appears more academic in nature however my question concerns end stage CA and what are best methods for helping to control or blocking the foul odor of large amount of facial mouth and jaw...

  6. Necrotic tissue odor and isolation

    Kashia replied to Kashia's topic in Oncology

    Good ideas...thank you sister. very cute

  7. I really need some advice ASAP

    Kashia replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I would talk with her one on one first. good

  8. I need some insight from allnurses.....

    Kashia posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been nurse for 12 years and have had amazing wonderful jobs I wished I never left. Then I was off awhile form nursing and the job climate changed during that time. So now I find myself...

  9. I need some insight from allnurses.....

    Kashia replied to Kashia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    is this in wrong

  10. Why don't we treat each other better?

    Kashia replied to Raquel8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do believe these things may be first addressed in nursing school.......personalities and attitudes. We are prepared for our scope of practice......but the most difficult part of the job is the...

  11. Torn to pieces - Pls help?

    Kashia replied to fedupfinally's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    do you work in long term care? anyways i was coming on here to ask pretty much the same question you did, so no need to repeat. i have been targeted, going through it right now. did not get a reason...

  12. Need help..don't know if i should continue nursing

    Kashia replied to sweetpumpernickel's topic in General Nursing

    You are not old! And if you aspire to be a Dr then do. Or become a RN and then a doctor....I knew a woman who did just this and she was amazing doctor. If you just do your RN...I would go for masters...

  13. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    Kashia replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are some student loan forgiveness programs I believe- if you set up before you request loan..in exchange you would commit to working in a rural area in need for specific period of time.... I...

  14. 24/7 Video Cameras in ICU rooms

    Kashia replied to umcRN's topic in Critical Care

    I think the presumption should be we are always being watched. I do not feel comfortable being the nurse and if I were a patient - is this a huge invasion of privacy? Patients rights..being...

  15. Co-worker talking behind my back "did i handel this right"

    Kashia replied to Trekfan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wackadoo....

  16. I hate being a nurse

    Kashia replied to SJE RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Reason I became a nurse : to help others. To fulfill a calling and purpose. Reason do not like anymore: A demand to filter everything I do through the eyes of profit, politics, personalities....

  17. hard time dealing with the nurse who is orienting me

    Kashia replied to clgannon's topic in General Nursing

    I also took a break from nursing for 2 yrs, came back 2010. I said to myself something has changed in nursing....!!! So having been back for awhile this is my thoughts on your situation. This nurse...

  18. My gut is telling me you are not a nurse

    Kashia replied to ksc0723's topic in Nursing Career

    I am responding more in the spiritual and human realm here. What stands out in your words is But practicing as a therapist did not turn out well (didn't realize how chronic mental illness is and did...

  19. Frustrated by the employment websites.

    Kashia replied to Lifeofanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I am suggesting old school here:-) The best jobs I have had, including as a new grad , were when I had in hand an application, resume, and any references from nursing instructors perhaps, or other...

  20. Good websites for procedural review?

    Kashia posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Students! Thought someone here may know of good websites to review ( or learn) procedures like flushing foley cath flushing nares suctioning inserting medication in foley cath IV starts injections...

  21. Returning after a long break...where is my confidence?

    Kashia posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am struggling to have the confidence I once had as a nurse after returning from a year long break. And this would not be oh so bad - if other nurses were willing to be helpful and encouraging,...

  22. Christian medical missions to Haiti - HELP!!

    Kashia replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    Your post is from awhile ago, but may be this will reach you. If you are feeling you need to go strongly than perhaps the thing to listen to. maybe God is whispering to you. it does not take a degree...

  23. Inappropriate medications for the elderly

    Kashia replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think a good pharmacist may help you? these are who I usually ask about meds. And some medications are used routinely for conditions other than what they are markets for. example, Singular is used...

  24. An easy nursing field

    Kashia replied to dejablue777's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I worked for a home health care agency in a very wealthy area whose clients were all private pay. I loved my job! only left as I had to move from area. sometimes think I should move back there! ;-) My...

  25. Major Depression, BPD, and previous back surgery - determined

    Kashia replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I recently posted a question on here about nurses taking benzo's or narcotics while at work. Seems many do- more than I would have ever thought. Depression- I am sure there are nurses that are on...