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kellyc034

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  1. Need ADVICE is 4 weeks postpartum too soon to go back to work?!

    kellyc034 replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on your body & how you heal. My son was 4 weeks old on Thursday & I could go back no problem. This is my second child, however, so it has been much easier than the first. Also,...

  2. Advocate System?

    kellyc034 replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Actually, a PCT I worked with had to take the personality test when she passed NCLEX and became an RN. She failed and had to find a job elsewhere as an RN, even though she had been there a year or...

  3. Advocate System?

    kellyc034 replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I worked at Condell in Libertyville as a PCT for 4 years. LOVED it. Can't wait to go

  4. Fmla Question

    kellyc034 replied to darwinsbluefish's topic in General Nursing

    I was granted intermittent FMLA, and I made copies of everything and gave them to my manager. When I mentioned this to employee health, they said I didn't have to give her a thing, that they give her...

  5. Hospitals near Port Charlotte?

    kellyc034 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am wondering if anyone could give me a list of the hospitals within an hours drive of Port Charlotte, Florida? I am in Illinois, currently working in Wisconsin. I have absolutely NO idea of what the...

  6. Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    kellyc034 replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    Zoloft will not show up as a benzo, because it is not a benzo. Ambien will not either, it is a sedative/hypnotic but not in the benzo category. I take both and have not ever had a problem. Also, an...

  7. Switching from Night Shift to Day Shift

    kellyc034 replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I did full time nights for a year and a half. Loved the shift and the people. My body hated it. I have to take meds to sleep anyways, and it just MESSED my system up. Always tired, always crabby. My...

  8. Your thoughts/reasons patient is in pain or addicted or what...?

    kellyc034 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    If it's ordered, and a patient wants it, I give it. I won't do 4mg dilaudid to a pt who is being discharged in an hour who just wants "one more dose" before we take the IV out, because they will not...

  9. MD's orders

    kellyc034 replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    He was out of line. You did the right thing in NOT pushing it fast.

  10. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    kellyc034 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't mean to sound **^@*y, and I don't have time to read through all 6 pages of responses right now, so forgive me if this has been said already. What were you thinking drinking a case of beer the...

  11. Practical Hairstyle?

    kellyc034 replied to Betmig's topic in General Nursing

    I have had short hair for about 7 years. Personally, I can't wait until it gets long enough that I can pull it into a ponytail and go! Everyone thinks short hair is so much easier to work with. I like...

  12. NEVER GIVE UP!! Finally passed NCLEX after 2 yrs and 5 tries.

    kellyc034 replied to rookie RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you!! Sorry you had to struggle through it. Take a deep breath and ENJOY that you will never have to take NCLEX again!

  13. Offensive or not??

    kellyc034 replied to peekachoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I often call patients hon or love. It is usually after I have had them a few times, and get to know them better, but I know I should NOT do this. It can be offensive to some, or even condescending. I...

  14. Do you constantly worry?

    kellyc034 replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    I have only been an RN for a little over a year, but my answer is no, I don't worry all the time. I have a friend/co-worker RN who stews about stuff so much it keeps her up at night sometimes. I worry...

  15. If you did not need the money...?

    kellyc034 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing, but I have only been a RN for almost a year and a half. I tech'd before that for 4 years. I would definitely still work. However, I would not be doing 40+ hours a week. Maybe 3 days....

  16. How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    kellyc034 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to add my .02 to this, because I have gone through it myself. The OP stated she isn't doing it to lose weight, she has loose skin that is a problem. If she was doing it to lose weight, GBS...

  17. Ever see "FULL LET" for code status?

    kellyc034 replied to shygoofyone's topic in General Nursing

    In the last year and a half or so the Advocate system in the Chicago area has gone to the "LET" system rather than DNR. I left about a year ago, so I can't remember exactly what the term means, but...

  18. So do you really...

    kellyc034 replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in cardiac step down, and I assess lung sounds, abdominal sounds, pedal pulses, IV access, basic skin for edema- ecchymosis, and general mentation. If the pt came in with bed sores, or has been...

  19. Nursing Student with a Drug Addiction

    kellyc034 replied to VanessaLee13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We drug tested every semester prior to the semester starting. I know in Illinois (where I went to school, it is a law to do this, not a choice. What I would do is wait until he comes to the point of...

  20. Policy on WOWs

    kellyc034 replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    We call them COWs (computer on wheels). We don't take them into isolation rooms.

  21. Did you get enough phlebotomy experience in your ADN program?

    kellyc034 replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    We also were not allowed to do any type of venipuncture. I was taught when I was hired at my job.

  22. Got a job interview, in Kenosha WI. Anyone know this place?

    kellyc034 replied to Jenni811's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am familiar with Kenosha Hospital. Email me!

  23. Who is working tonight?

    kellyc034 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    2300-0700. No holiday pay at my hospital, just another shift for

  24. Advice

    kellyc034 replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, and just got off my own orientation. I started with a handful of new grads, and we are down to 2. The rest were honest with our manager, said the floor was too much, and they have all...

  25. Manor Care Questions

    kellyc034 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Manor Care in my area (between Chicago and Milwaukee) is LTC and some "rehab" as a go between the hospital and home. I have not worked for this company, but have a friend who does and loves it. On a...