RNKITTY04

RNKITTY04

Rehab, Step-down,Tele,Hospice

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  1. claiming to be what she isn't

    RNKITTY04 replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    My SIL is a Surgical Tech and constantly tells people she is a Surgical Asst/nurse. People are always asking her for advice, as I sit there shaking my head, not even beliving the nonsense coming out...

  2. Calling in Sick

    RNKITTY04 replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ok What do you guys think of this: At my hospital we all get email, company info and whatnot. Recently our DON started listing all the people (nurse&CNA) that call in over the weekend. Is this...

  3. Just want to vent about a coworker.

    RNKITTY04 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    To the poster that asked "whats the big deal with being woke up? Last time I checked, I pay the phone bill and I should not have to turn the ringer off to avoid work calls. I have two children that do...

  4. Differences between LTC and Rehab?

    RNKITTY04 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    18 patients in Rehab is insane. I routinely get assigned 5 with 1 new admit. the poster that said 18 is do-able is just flat out wrong. Last night I had 3- Q4 tube feeders, 3 on IV antibx, all 5...

  5. How much do you owe in loans?

    RNKITTY04 replied to Butterfly3001's topic in General Nursing

    I owe about 22,000 in loans. They are divided into two separate bills. I pay over 300.00 a month. (117.00 and

  6. Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    RNKITTY04 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I just recently took a job (last Nov) in HH and at first I liked it but for all the reasons that have been stated I no longer work for HH. The driving all over the city is ridiculous, being sent to...

  7. What happens to the nurse?

    RNKITTY04 replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Good one Triage, and you are right, not one day goes by at work were that phrase is not uttered by someone about something. Makes me want to scream: ALRIGHT ALREADY, HERE'S MY FRICKING LICENSE now go...

  8. New hosptial computer systems pull nurses away from patient care

    RNKITTY04 replied to lee1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Meditech here. Pro: Its almost impossible to give the wrong med, the computer will show a red box that says : this med is not on the patients emar are you sure you want to give? Cons: The system...

  9. When the Board of Nursing is out to get you....

    RNKITTY04 replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in General Nursing

    Disemation (sp) of character pops into my head first. The fact that your supervisor is taking the word of KNOWN and CONVICTED felons sure makes me question his motives. Get a Lawyer and sue the crap...

  10. Scanning meds before giving them( like the BID or ACCU checks)

    RNKITTY04 replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    We use this system also. Like others have said, some bad some good. What used to take me 20 minutes now takes me approx 1hour20

  11. Feeling humiliated/Vent.. How would you respond?

    RNKITTY04 replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a tendency to be sarcastic, last time a Doc talked to me like that I said very clearly and very slowly " Yea thanks alot for all your help Doc we all really appreciate the attitude" and I hung...

  12. Computer charting for meds and no paper Kardex

    RNKITTY04 replied to newrn05's topic in General Nursing

    We recently went paperless also, at first I did not like it but am slowly adjusting. The next med that is due is always the first one to come up at the top and if you try and give the wrong med at the...

  13. PT/INR instant results? Accurate?

    RNKITTY04 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Good timing Dutchgirl, for the last two patients I drew a PT/INR on, I got exactly the same reading : 4.2 and 31.3 both times, I was wondering if the dang machine was working or not? Also question:...

  14. New at home health and lovin it....so far!

    RNKITTY04 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Hummm.. I have been in home health for a month also, but am thinking of going PRN b/c I NEVER have time to pee, lunch is a joke. I work nine but get payed for eight, my home is a COMPLETE pigstye d/t...

  15. Any Amedisys Nurses Here?

    RNKITTY04 replied to floridahomenurse's topic in Home Health

    I recently accepted a job with Amedisys. Actually tomorrow is my first day with them! From the little I have been able to gather they seem like a good company, but we shall see. If anyone else has...

  16. Tech to Nurse

    RNKITTY04 replied to jensdandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also made the transition from tech to nurse, and I also had the mind set of wating to do it all myself, and not ask the tech to help me, but I have learned over the past year that I can not do it...

  17. Late hours

    RNKITTY04 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My MIL just doesn't get it. I work 11p-7a M-F I usually sleep from 9A-maybe to 3-4p and all I ever hear is: You are sleeping your life away!!!! Ok great next time she says this Im gonna call her at 2...

  18. Why do nurese sign up with agencies?

    RNKITTY04 replied to browsing's topic in Agency Nurses

    Boy I wish I was union. Guess I got to leave the "good ole south" to get that. Nurses who have unions are very fortunate. Sorry off topic..... but its been a sore spot for me for a

  19. Woman wakes up & is talking after 20 years in a coma

    RNKITTY04 replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in General Nursing

    Gave me

  20. what do you think ,is my agency taking advantage of me?

    RNKITTY04 replied to inwyte's topic in Agency Nurses

    Inwyte, I sent you a private

  21. Tips and tricks of the trade?

    RNKITTY04 posted a topic in Travel

    I am getting ready to start my very first travel assignment and was wondering if I could get some "must have' tips from the pros out there. My apartment will be fully furnished/linens/dishes/etc......

  22. Tips and tricks of the trade?

    RNKITTY04 replied to RNKITTY04's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the replies I am a newbie in all senses of the word and can use a little TLC :) I am going thru Cirrus Medical

  23. career-wise..mine is dying..

    RNKITTY04 replied to inwyte's topic in General Nursing

    Inwyte, Jobs here in Jax are not very good right now. I am also with agency plus have a full time job and just cannot seem to get any overtime. I am actually starting to travel next month b/c of the...

  24. Tips and tricks of the trade?

    RNKITTY04 replied to RNKITTY04's topic in Travel

    Nashville TN. I am nervous but really looking forward to it. Thanks for the tip

  25. Started rehab as Nurse extern HELP!!

    RNKITTY04 replied to kwagner_51's topic in Rehabilitation

    When I was waiting to take NCLEX last year, I was able to do it all. I had my own pts, I passed meds, I charted, I called the docs. The RN I was with just double checked everything I did. Was a great...