kellyc034

kellyc034

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  1. Non-Compliant Alzheimer Patient

    kellyc034 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is delusional, and in a place they could cause themselves harm, I would hope that they have a POAH to make sound medical decisions for them. If they do not, it would be of utmost...

  2. You must be an alcoholic

    kellyc034 replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    You just can't rationalize stupid. I'm so sorry your friend's father had to experience that. I would get booted from my nursing program if I did that, and I'd get fired from my PCT job as well. Some...

  3. Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    kellyc034 replied to IMABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leave it alone. Sounds to me like she was just confiding in you and talking to you as a friend. If you suspect her of diverting or something else illegal, or working while impaired then by all means...

  4. Bariatric Surgery-Need Advice

    kellyc034 replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    I had Lap RNY in 2002, so I can't really attest for the banding procedures. However, bariatric surgery was the best life decision I ever could have made. I am 5'3 and was 320 pounds the day of...

  5. Automatic Blood Pressure Machines (portable)????

    kellyc034 replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmmm...........not sure what you could say to get them to purchase one, they are pricey. That being said, I work on a very busy oncology floor as a PCT. We have 4-5 scouts, and we are lucky if 2 are...

  6. How do you handle bad odors in a clinic setting?

    kellyc034 replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I carry a little vicks vapor rub stick in my pocket. I put on a mask and that usually helps ALOT. I do this sometimes when I'm working with colostomy bag. Also, we do this for hospice pt's, put a...

  7. Things that leave you stunned.

    kellyc034 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    i think the abbreviation pt was for patient, not physical

  8. Treated for Bi-Polar disorder and depression

    kellyc034 replied to neknanrum's topic in General Nursing

    I am halfway trough nursing school and work in a hospital as a PCT. I take Lamictal and Zoloft for bipolar and depression. It does not hinder my ability to take care of patients at all. Alot of nurses...

  9. "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    kellyc034 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    As it was posted earlier, I can't speak for all CNA's, but if I'm bugging you because a patient has pain it is because they are bugging me about the pain. They hit the call light, my phone rings (not...

  10. Inaccurate Vital Signs- no one cares

    kellyc034 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Half of our rooms have broken BP cuffs on the wall, or they are missing altogether. The scouts will all give different readings, and the thermometers do NOT work on them- everyone has a temp of 97.2....

  11. tatted up and in nursing school

    kellyc034 replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    I have 9 tattoos. A couple small ones you can see if I don't wear a long sleeve tee shirt under my scrub top. I work in a hospital and I'm almost done with nursing school. To say tattoos are not...

  12. Res. who is constantly falling

    kellyc034 replied to ExtraShotNoWhip's topic in General Nursing

    How about speaking with the family and the physician and getting a roll belt

  13. NCLEX application. Bipolar ?

    kellyc034 replied to cardiac~lover's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still in nursing school, I don't graduate until December, I'm on meds, and I work in a hospital as a tech. Personally, I don't think it is anyones business but your own. I don't really know the...

  14. any available websites to practice questions?

    kellyc034 replied to mamut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for posting this

  15. Return to work after lateral meniscus repair

    kellyc034 replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    I had lateral and medial meniscus tears reparied , and a complete ACL reconstruction (using hamstring) done on December 17. I was in a locked knee brace for about 2 weeks, and a soft brace for about a...

  16. The law about patients obtaining their own chart

    kellyc034 replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the exact legalities of this as I am not a lawyer, but in my experience obtaining records for transfer it usually takes about 24 hours. I have gone into the office, signed a...

  17. just need a little encouragement. failed 1st quiz of semester

    kellyc034 replied to pdpeanut's topic in General Students

    I'm feeling the same way right now. I just failed my first exam ever in nursing 271 (our 3rd semester). I should graduate in December, and never in my life did I think I would fail an exam. I've...

  18. The time has come, so say your prayers (to the tune of midnight oils song)

    kellyc034 replied to eriksoln's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I quit using the Committ lozenges. I was crabby for a week, but after that the lozenges really helped. HOWEVER, I found it was harder to get off the damn lozenges than the cigarettes! Hubby had to...

  19. booted from er job while on general medical leave

    kellyc034 replied to beaujacques's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a tech PRN currently on LOA for ACL reconstruction as well as lateral and medial meniscus tear repairs. I didn't qualify for FMLA due to my PRN status, but I was granted 6 weeks medical leave. I...

  20. ADN or BSN in Eugene?

    kellyc034 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm a PCT (CNA) in Illinois, and have 2 semesters left before I graduate nursing school with my ADN. My husband is born and raised in Eugene and he HATES Illinois. He wants to move back to Eugene. We...

  21. Mucous Plug

    kellyc034 replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow- that sounds compassionate. I know it may get old, but these are excited moms to be! Give em a break! Jeez!!!!:icon_roll

  22. 2nd semester finals and i'm a borderline grade

    kellyc034 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I take my second semester final on Monday as well. We don't do ours in percentages, rather in points. Monday's final is worth 100 points (1 point per question) and I can miss 39 questions and still...

  23. Am I wrong because i don't want to do CNA duites

    kellyc034 replied to zoeyzoe's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I am way off base here, but my very first reaction when I read your post is YES, you are wrong. CNA, LPN, RN.......we all take care of the patient. I am sorry you are feeling overwhelmed in your...

  24. FMLA for PRN?

    kellyc034 replied to kellyc034's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your input and well wishes! I went to HR yesterday and just as you said I do not qualify for FMLA because I have only been there 8 months. However- they are giving me a 6 week leave...

  25. FMLA for PRN?

    kellyc034 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if any PRN employees have been covered under FMLA for knee surgery? I'm a PRN tech and have been employed as such for 8 months. I have a torn lateral meniscus and non-functioning ACL...