CalicoKitty BSN, MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care

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    Marker on syringes

    CalicoKitty replied to kiwigirl123's topic in Patient Medications

    Another suggestion would be to write on part of the bag/syringe that the medication won't touch (ie above the draw/fluid
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    WHC July 2012 residency or Feb 2012 residency

    CalicoKitty replied to SUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    So far, I like the unit. Of the 10 or so of us in a mini-group of new graduate med-surg nurses, all but one of us are pretty happy with it. We've only been on the unit for like 2
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    Will my tattoos hold me back?

    CalicoKitty replied to MLutiker's topic in General Students

    My hospital policy is no visible tattoos unless they are small, unoffensive and cannot be concealed easy (perhaps a rose on the back of a hand). I've seen people wear a bit of gauze on their forearms...
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    WHC July 2012 residency or Feb 2012 residency

    CalicoKitty replied to SUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I was given an offer for the April residency in few days. I would definitely ask how long you'd expect to hear back from them (But, they may give you a long time
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    What should I exactly expect from Geriatric nursing?

    CalicoKitty replied to JonJP's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In case you didn't know, there are Geriatric nurses that don't work in LTC. I just started a job in a medicine floor for geriatric patients in a hospital. While I may eventually work in LTC or perhaps...
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    question about once nursing school is over....

    CalicoKitty replied to dcw132003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There were some new-grads in my group, I think, that had some LTC experience. Experience is better than no
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    Switching from a MD license to a DC license

    CalicoKitty replied to tgary08's topic in General Nursing

    I'd advise seeing if you can take it in Maryland. Since you'll have to apply to Maryland within 10 or 30 days of moving there anyhow, and you won't be using it in SC. The "Compact State" license is...
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    Moving to the DC metro area as a new grad and need pointers :)

    CalicoKitty replied to lindseyhardenstine's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't have a problem getting my DC license. I just went in person, had already requested my other states information to be sent, and was fingerprinted right there. It was about a month, I called...
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    To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    CalicoKitty replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm glad there are people in this country working hard in farms and other labor jobs to make this country a better place. Twas the starving Irish that came here not too long ago and built up our...
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    Graduate Nurse program with contract

    CalicoKitty replied to mamain's topic in Nursing Career

    1) stick it out, and try to figure out what you can do to make it a better experience for yourself 2) work with the hospital and see if you can transfer to a different unit/shift 3) quit and pay the...
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    Graduate Nurse program with contract

    CalicoKitty replied to mamain's topic in Nursing Career

    Just so you know, there are hospitals with unions and new grad contracts, too. A union doesn't mean the contracts don't
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    Thinking of ADN..Have M.S in Biophysics, B.A Biology Pre-med

    CalicoKitty replied to Powernick50's topic in General Nursing

    I think the main difference between an ADN and a BSN are job opportunities. There are many hospitals that are trying to hire more people with a BSN. But, as posted above, an accelerated BSN is...
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    How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    CalicoKitty replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    While I wasn't terminal. I did find myself gravely ill in the hospital and in significant pain. At some point, when they were pumping me with tons of fluids (9L or something in a day), I was afraid...
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    I Love being a Christian Nurse

    CalicoKitty replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I always wonder what being a "Christian" anything really brings to the table. Believing that someone died for your sins is fine, but I think that's about the only thing that separates a "Christian"...
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    Thoughts on getting PALS and ACLS on my own?

    CalicoKitty replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Getting ACLS (and PALS) will not harm your job search. I took ACLS while job hunting to add it to my resume. I found the course a useful learning experience. I don't plan on working with kids, else I...
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    DC temporary Lic

    CalicoKitty replied to hafsa2009's topic in General Nursing

    Eep! what took you so long? I see you were posting about getting a DC license in
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    DC temporary Lic

    CalicoKitty replied to hafsa2009's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call the BON tomorrow and ask, and call the hospital to see if they're willing to sign the Supervised Practice form. Also, check how long you expect to wait for your license (when did you
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    DC temporary Lic

    CalicoKitty replied to hafsa2009's topic in General Nursing

    Did a google search using the terms "Supervised Practice Form nurse dc" , found this: Looks right (dc.gov) Hopefully they'll fill that out!...
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    DC Licence

    CalicoKitty replied to matrix12's topic in General Nursing

    It took me about a month before I got my license. I did end up calling the Board after a few weeks, they had all of my paperwork (and CBC) and I think by calling, they pushed the paperwork through the...
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    DC temporary Lic

    CalicoKitty replied to hafsa2009's topic in General Nursing

    It looked like you needed paperwork (a letter from your place of employment) to get a temporary license. It took me about 30 days to get my DC license (I did call them after about 30 days, they had...
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    Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    CalicoKitty replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I think a "nice" thing about being 'older' and starting off as a nurse - you'll never have patients dismiss you and say "You're too young to be a nurse (in a condescending way)." Plus, you'll already...
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    Do I NEED an externship to get a job?!?

    CalicoKitty replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Nursing

    You don't "need" an externship. You could get a CNA and work as an CNA which would give you more "hospital" experience. There are many hospitals that offer Fellowship programs to help train new...
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    Washington Hospital Center RN residency

    CalicoKitty replied to Guan's topic in General Nursing

    After the interview, I signed paperwork with HR and had a physical (need vaccination records and a recent PPD, they want 2-step, the 2nd one I can do during orientation which starts on the 23rd)....
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    What is it about turning 50 that makes you obsessed with your bowels?

    CalicoKitty replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Growing up, my mom and aunts had a neighbor that was a doctor. Every time they'd visit, the doctor would ask them if they had a "Bowel movement". They'd always say yes, although they didn't know what...
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    Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses??

    CalicoKitty replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    Helping people pay back student loans is not 'making the value of the dollar sink'. My first bachelor's degree, 3 years worth of loans, put me about $20,000 in 'debt'. Nearly 10 years later, my 2nd...