CalicoKitty BSN, MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care

Three cats in the yard. Life used to be so hard...

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    New grad moving to DC

    CalicoKitty replied to kyhoward1989's topic in General Nursing

    I think which ever you choose, you should apply for the nurse residency programs. Since you have ED experience, you would likely be a good candidate for a new grad residency ED position. WHC is a...
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    Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

    CalicoKitty replied to jrt4's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I know in some places, the NPs cannot write home care orders (IE orders for home visit dressing
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    Wound Vac Requisition

    CalicoKitty replied to Mary C's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I work at a hospital. Inpatient, the wound vacs (rented) are stored in our clean medical supplies area and delivered to patient rooms and OR as needed. Use the KCI web app to keep track of them. Dirty...
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    Nurse Residencies in Northern Virginia

    CalicoKitty replied to UTNurse2019's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about N. Va. But DC has a few hospitals with residency programs, too. George Washington University Hospital (GWuh), Washington Hospital Center (WHC), and Georgetown. GW is right off of a...
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    L & D

    CalicoKitty replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Students

    Most of L&D is "Women's Health". You'll probably do mostly postpartum, and maybe a day in a nursery (learning infant assessments), NICU (maybe) and actual L&D. When I was in school, on my...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    CalicoKitty replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only in my 40s, and now I think of people (well, patients) in their 20s as "kids"... I figure when I'm in my 60s, I'll be thinking of them as "babies".. I'm sure I'm just an old lady now. Been...
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    Can't get work

    CalicoKitty replied to Tabakb19's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep in mind, 1 month is not a terribly long time to get a new job, especially if you are still considered a "new nurse". Those first few jobs are harder to come
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    Forgot to restart my patients fluids

    CalicoKitty replied to daniela095's topic in General Nursing

    Just FYI, the fluids for pancreatitis are often important, if not one of the main treatments. The Pt is NPO and any oral intake can lead to more juices being pumped out. The Pt requires fluids. May...
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    I don't feel like a real nurse

    CalicoKitty replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    Like travel nursing (in some ways), I joined a per diem pool (float pool). My hospital offers benefitted (full time with a designated unit) and regular (whatever the hospital needs). I enjoy going to...
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    new grad 2nd job

    CalicoKitty replied to hopern84's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to tell them anything. You can simply says "it was a bad fit". I wouldn't recommend getting into too many details or rumors. Nursing in some locations can end up with a lot of the same...
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    So over it!!

    CalicoKitty replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    May just be an offshoot or continuation of the "wet nurse". I'm pretty sure these women aren't usually breastfeeding,
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    Compact law

    CalicoKitty replied to Swilsonuav's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You cannot get an endorsed license until you have a license. You don't have a license if you did not pass your boards. So, first you need to pass your boards (I'm not sure what that process is 7 years...
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    Need Job Advice!

    CalicoKitty replied to SICURN1988's topic in General Nursing

    No reason not to take the position. You have valid reasons for position changes. Per diem is in it's nature a temporary thing. Just make sure you give notice when it is time to
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    Applying for RN Jobs. 3 yrs post grad

    CalicoKitty replied to Anonk3's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't get my first job until about 18 months after I graduated. Various reasons including a move and serious illness. But, many hospitals only hire "new grads" within a year of graduation....
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    Getting Sick as a Nurse

    CalicoKitty replied to EdwardE's topic in General Nursing

    I typically only call out if pretty ill. I think I've called off for one "personal" day. (A day that I just didn't feel I could emotionally handle showing up for - usually after a bout of insomnia,...
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    The life or death squatty potty

    CalicoKitty replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    If the bed/mattress is too soft, you should put the patients on a backboard. The headboard of our hospital beds can be used for that purpose. I've also seen boards on code carts. At the 2 minute mark,...
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    Can i be a licensed rn in 2 states?

    CalicoKitty replied to JayAlatorre07's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can be licensed in 2 (or more) states. Just make sure your addresses are updated in both. If you have a compact state, you can only get that in the state you live in (permanent resident)....
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    Iv antibiotic running as primary?

    CalicoKitty replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    It also will depend on if you're using the tubing for future doses. The first dose would be short, but subsequent doses with the same tubing should give the correct amount. This situation can also...
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    Misdemeanor charges

    CalicoKitty replied to Novicenursing's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'd seek a lawyer. If you were convicted of charges, perhaps you can get them expunged or something. It may cost money, but may be worthwhile. Generally, people on this site can't give actual legal...
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    Organization junkie-how do you keep your stuff?

    CalicoKitty replied to Mrs.D.'s topic in General Nursing

    I usually keep my stethoscope on my computer. Left pocket generally has supplies (alcohol, scissors). Right pocket is 'personal' stuff - cell phone, chapstick.. Clipboard with pen (attached via...
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    Self Harm by CPAP

    CalicoKitty replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Electric cords. My hospital Psych unit removes the electric cords from hospital beds (if the Pt's have a medical need for them other than the standard mattresses). The door frames don't have the...
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    Swastikas & Nursing | Refusing care based upon moral objection?

    CalicoKitty replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    I've never refused care for moral beliefs. I did ask to be reassigned when I was working with a geriatric patient with dementia that grew up in the era of jim crow. She would call me the "white devil"...
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    Float back to staff

    CalicoKitty posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working in a float pool position where I can generally schedule myself (within the requirements) and get paid money. I do medsurg, and enjoy having the benefits of not being "stuck" in a...
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    Float back to staff

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a Bridge program every few months to move to a different unit. I think it is an 8 week program or something. I have PALS already. I'd imagine with the bridge program, I'd have a...
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    Continuing Education

    CalicoKitty replied to random-anonymous's topic in General Nursing

    Looking on the Texas BON site, it looks like you don't need the CEUs for your first renewal (I didn't for mine in another state). First Time Renewals A nurse newly licensed in Texas either by...