CalicoKitty BSN, MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care

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    crushing meds, best foods to disguise taste

    CalicoKitty replied to heynow1313's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think some of the newer studies are showing the non-calorie sweeteners do have an effect on blood sugar, and can negatively affect A1C. A friend of mine (T1DM) says that when she drinks coffee with...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    CalicoKitty posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am an atheist. I work in a non-religious hospital. I like what I do, but there are 2 closer hospitals to me that are both religious. One Adventist and one Catholic. I really don't know how I'd feel...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think that's what I'm wondering. I've been lucky to have always worked at places that were not religious. I did science research before, and before that worked in various restaurants. So, now I'm...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I appreciate people's comments and introspection. For the record, it isn't the prayer/daily reflections stuff that is bothersome. It really is just trying to sort out the ethics of working for a...
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    How would you react?

    CalicoKitty replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't respond to the email. If they were mistakes you made, own them, but not in an email. If you have a chance to talk with management about it, do that. Just be prepared to discuss what you've...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is part of it. I am currently in geriatrics (and love it), but got into nursing because of hospice care. End of life care, and the patient's right to autonomy, is important to me. I have a fear...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think this I can pretty much see. My current hospital is in one of those big corporate
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    (this may be offensive to some, sorry) The Truth: The people that complied pieces of paper from various scraps, translated them, translated them from translations, etc, picked and chose which of the...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't really think the area I live would have much religious bigotry. The whole city is a very diverse group of cultures. So, I'm sure the hospital patient clientele would represent the city. The...
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    What was your first Nursing job?

    CalicoKitty replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I really like geriatrics. I became a nurse after my grandmother died. My family had hospice care for her (she had Vascular Dementia), and it really allowed for her death to be the way she wanted it...
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    What was your first Nursing job?

    CalicoKitty replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Med-surg, geriatric unit. Same place, 4 years later. Still like it, though thinking I should try for something new and exciting.
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    2016 Salary thread

    CalicoKitty replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    I live near DC (and work in DC) I earn $30.70/hr (union hospital, med-surg, 4 yrs exp, bsn) plus $4.65 night, $5 weekend, $2 "charge nurse" Cost of living is pretty high. My hubby earns more than me,...
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    Why did they use the call bell?

    CalicoKitty posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I have one of *those* patients. It is not 1am. Quite heavy on the call bell (at least once/hour, often within 3 minutes of leaving the room). So far, here's a few of his: 1) Help him hold his...
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    Why did they use the call bell?

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Nursing

    The guy called 2x more times during the shift. (reposition, fix blankets). We have CNA's, but they have more patients. I alternated answering the call light with them. Teamwork! I don't wanna consider...
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    Gender, a fluid social construct

    CalicoKitty replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Some women have always looked masculine, whether heterosexual, homosexual, bi or transgendered. Also, some men have always appeared feminine, whether heterosexual, homosexual, bi or transgendered. A...
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    Compact License Confusion

    CalicoKitty replied to NICURN87's topic in General Nursing

    Your license is only a compact license if you live in the state you are licensed. Otherwise, it is only valid in the state that issued it. You'll need a separate license to work in TN. You can apply...
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    Nursing program requires remedial classes?

    CalicoKitty replied to Ambreree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, every class that I took (except "ethics" courses) in my nursing program required "Med Math". Generally basic math, word problems. But you need a 90% or higher, and 2 chances to pass, or else you...
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    Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    CalicoKitty replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, unions are good for at least getting salary increases (hard to say "pay raises", since generally it is just cost of living increases, and "step increases" for years of experience). I do think...
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    Why did they use the call bell?

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I ran out of edits? LoL. 01:54 - straighten out bed (not sure what # of times this
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    Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    CalicoKitty replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I heard there were a few things for nurses. Some stuff in the cafeteria (nurses could submit their own music/art/poetry to be recognized). Also, free "vein screening". My unit, we got small tote bags...
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    Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    CalicoKitty replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1) The power of holding hands (therapeutic touch, can give a comforting squeeze, or, a nice way to secure an arm when putting in an IV, even a good way to get mittens on! etc). 2) If they start...
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    Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    CalicoKitty replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    No falls. No codes. No Rapid Responses. Have a good shift, you guys. (outta
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    Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    CalicoKitty replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    anything unexpected on the
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    CalicoKitty replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    GI Bleed and GoLytely. I'm also really bedpan-phobic in general. Oh, and those patients that refuse to bathe. Especially if they have gangrene and won't allow dressing changes. Otherwise, I'm fine...
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    Too old to go into nursing??

    CalicoKitty replied to st431's topic in General Nursing

    I got pretty much what I expected when I went through Drexel's ACE program (1 yr). When I took the NCLEX, I was sure I passed (I checked with the Pearson trick anyway). Drexel focuses a lot on the...