Kashia

Kashia ASN, LVN

Med-Surg, Home Health, LTC

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  1. Hello!! hoping help from all of you

    Kashia replied to Riseoftaj's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are willing to relocate to a beautiful place try Lassen Community College in Susanville Ca. They have an awesome program, seldom impacted. Can check them on the web.or call Liona Moss, DON of...

  2. LPN's Who Sign Off Med Passes But Dont Give Meds

    Kashia replied to MsLady06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Experienced acute care, recently started agency work and go to many skilled nursing homes, my take: There is no way in h... that a nurse, even if she/he knows every patient and their meds can pass on...

  3. What's your holiday bonus?

    Kashia replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    As a registry nurse I'd say my bonus would be in form of work because in San Diego I am finding many staff nurses wanting to work doubles which cuts need for registry nurses. A bonus for me will be...

  4. Nursing Home Staffing ACT 2005

    Kashia replied to OrlandoPat's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I researched bill and status and found this below at website Index of /congress With this sleepy congress that is not even in session now doubt much will happen. after...

  5. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Kashia replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I was diagnosed with hep C. My doctor wanted me to start interfuron for treatment. I read up on this medication and also the liver and how it and the body was affected by this drug. When I saw my dr...

  6. Long Whine....

    Kashia replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you! And the reason is it this way is the system. we go into nursing to care for sick young and elderly and soon realize we are servants to the powers which control...namely money and...

  7. Help! Acute care exp in long term care a nightmare

    Kashia replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A little late but thank you all for your

  8. Help...back from Iraq and miserable

    Kashia replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    I think it use to be ( we are maybe still told) we must have 1 yr med surg experience in order to solidify our nuring but I see other situations with more frequency...like sometimes nurses go...

  9. $27.50 for San Diego?

    Kashia replied to KeeKee24's topic in Travel

    I am in San Diego working right now , native californian. I have worked all over CA and find San Diego to be lowest paying highest cost of living area.....why? I think many nurses want to live here...

  10. Med pass negligence? please feedback

    Kashia posted a topic in General Nursing

    A nurse passes mediations this way: Takes medication out of drawer or cart. Verify 5 rights Signs the medication sheet. Passes the medication If pt refuses or does not take, waste or refusal is...

  11. Med pass negligence? please feedback

    Kashia replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    Pleasr refer to post #1 on this

  12. What is your daily routine in SNF(long term care?)

    Kashia posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Any seasoned nurses out there, would love to hear what your routine is at your job. From beginning of shift....I am transitioning from acute care to long term care and desperately looking for...

  13. a fake and a phony

    Kashia replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm... time to put your nursing hat on. First rule not to be judgemental. If he is doing this he obviously has needs that you, as the nurse , can maybe assess. This under psych social..I would not...

  14. Am I Burned Out? Need Advice

    Kashia replied to chumbly24's topic in General Nursing

    I think being burned out in todays medical system is a perfecly normal reaction. The system is highly dysfunctional due to the fact it is all about profit. Burn out is a healthy reaction I...

  15. Please Help..what is the routine at SNF's

    Kashia posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am acute care experienced and have recently taken some jobs at skilled nursing. In California you can have 30+ patients...how in the world are nurses passing meds on time for this many patients and...

  16. race/weight discrimination-or am i overreacting?!

    Kashia replied to nursinwhatigot's topic in California Nursing

    Go see orificeha at Sacred Space Healing Cener, 776 Haight St, San Francisco, Ca phone 415-4310878. The knowledge I received and the internal cleansing program transformed my health and life. you can...

  17. Med Pass

    Kashia replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good advice. I turned down a shift this morning at a SNF even though I desperately need the money. I thought day shift would be even more dangerous than a PM. I am going to approach the registries I...

  18. Is there any ice rinks by the hospitals? (I know weird question)

    Kashia replied to lccougar02's topic in California Nursing

    my first thought is this nurse really wants to be in shape to run the floors...and not a bad idea!!!! best to

  19. 30

    Kashia replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in California Nursing

    I think it is a great option to RN, the downfall they tell you is if you want to work in another state they may not accept your RN lic.....not sure how they would know this. But plenty infact all...

  20. Can anyone help with routine at skilled nursing?

    Kashia posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am acute care experienced trying to accustom myself to long term care. I find it amazing that anyone could actually give 30+ patients their medications on time and do treatments...esp when you are...

  21. all cali jobs time and 1/2 after 8 hours?

    Kashia replied to rosie26's topic in California Nursing

    Most all nurse staffing agencies pay this way..On 12 hr shifts, after 8 hrs, pay is 1 1/2 not considered overtime on 12 hr shift. If you are doing an 8 hr shift and stay over, then 1 1/2. Hospitals...

  22. State Survey

    Kashia replied to Avelinne's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Big hugs to you..that is alot to fall on you when, after all, the SYSTEM is the issue and if they weren't so busy making a profit off of dis-ease..... sorry for the rant but when it comes to money,...

  23. Sedona, AZ, anyone?

    Kashia replied to gabgab's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I found rental listings in Sedona local paper , I think the Red Rock News but you can do a search. Northern AZ is amazing!!! I just came back from there and thinking about moving there. ummmm I would...

  24. sacramento, california

    Kashia replied to mayflower2000's topic in California Nursing

    Check out www. craigslist.com...great resource here in

  25. california lvn pay scale

    Kashia replied to ldshaw's topic in California Nursing

    As An Lvn My Pay Range Has Always Been $21-26 Hr. Also- Lvns Can Do Own Independant Work Through Medical And Regional Dds, Listing Yourself As A Provider ( Check Internet) Or Pm Me If Interested I Can...