RNKITTY04

RNKITTY04

Rehab, Step-down,Tele,Hospice

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  1. I Need Major Guidance!!!

    RNKITTY04 replied to nurseinalabama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Im sorry and maybe Im being ignorant but is having anal sex with a (possibly) infected person worse than "regular" sex? I always thought sex was sex and if a person has AIDS you have the same chance...

  2. considering rehab - is 8:1 with a CNA good?

    RNKITTY04 replied to kek's topic in Rehabilitation

    Since I orginally posted I moved to the 11p-7a shift and now my average is 10 patients, sometimes 11. I totally agree with other posters in that there is NO WAY I can acurately score my FIMs. Most of...

  3. Shands jacksonville-Er

    RNKITTY04 replied to orange-rn's topic in Florida Nursing

    I gotta tell you this ED is crazy crazy crazy. Never worked in that particular dept, although I worked at Shands L&D, but just having to go down there to pick up a patient used to make me nervous....

  4. LPN's in Rehab

    RNKITTY04 replied to mel82's topic in Rehabilitation

    Ditto what everyone else said but also our LPN's can't take verbal

  5. Weekend programs

    RNKITTY04 replied to tamir's topic in General Nursing

    I know for a fact that the agency nurses here in Jacksonville Fl (where the superbowl was hosted from this past year) make $35-40.00 an hour. I know b/c I just spoke to an agency that offered me that...

  6. Does this seem right?

    RNKITTY04 replied to LPNandLUVINIT?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was "floated" to the spinal cord injury floor last weekend. I had 11 patients with 5 of them being total quads, 3 on bladder scans and caths and and the other 3 were just plain dementia. I have 4...

  7. For those who took KAPLAN and passed NLEX..

    RNKITTY04 replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ditto what Pennylane said. I thought the test was very hard but I knew I passed it when it shut off at 75. I left the testing site knowing I was an RN, and this comes from someone who is NOT very...

  8. How did you know?

    RNKITTY04 replied to mrs.henderson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember as a kid around 8 or 9, I was always wrapping my teddy bears in bandages and "giving shots" to Mr and Mrs Bear. In the summer time when my older sister came home from college I was her...

  9. Help at a crossroad??

    RNKITTY04 replied to ropay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Boy it sure is nice to hear from people that don't feel like a bright light came down from the sky and said "thou shall be a nurse" I also question myself daily but am too far in it now to change....

  10. Nurses and smoking......

    RNKITTY04 replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

  11. Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    RNKITTY04 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Love it! I'm new so I never did paper charting anyway. I also like to to be able to see what last person charted and compare. We have plenty of computers I've never been thrown off or had it lock

  12. Saving your back in Rehab

    RNKITTY04 replied to germain's topic in Rehabilitation

    Use the hoyers as much as possible, I know they are a pain but it's better than ruining your back. Also NEVER try and be superwoman(or man) GET HELP. Believe me I learned this the hard

  13. Top Hospitals in the U.S. in clinical quality

    RNKITTY04 replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    Mayo in Scottsdale is on the list. But agreee with some of the PP's The Florida hospital's that I know that made the list are questionable at best.(Flagler?) hahahhha

  14. Has anyone worked as a surgical asst for a dentist?

    RNKITTY04 replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend that used to work for an oral surgeon. The money was good and the hours were great. She ended up leaving b/c the Doc was a total prima donna who apparently had hissy fits daily but if...

  15. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    RNKITTY04 replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No.. I was referrring to SKILL, not responsibility. When the OB nicks a bladder it takes some SKILL to be able to retract and throw the correct suture in the correct bleeding area. It takes SKILL to...

  16. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    RNKITTY04 replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Shodobe, I gotta say that your post was kinda hurtful. I don't agree with "once you have done 1 you can do them all" Have you ever scrubbed a "true stat" c/s where the knife is applied to the skin...

  17. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    RNKITTY04 replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Shodobe, I gotta say that your post was kinda hurtful. I don't agree with "once you have done 1 you can do them all" Have you ever scrubbed a "true stat" c/s where the knife is applied to the skin...

  18. Florida Roll Call ......

    RNKITTY04 replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a recent graduate from St Johns River Community College in Orange Park Fl I passed NCLEX in October 04. I am currently working at Brooks Rehab on the Baylor shift. My long term goals are to...

  19. Math Braniac Or No?

    RNKITTY04 replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you Google "Nursing Math" I think you will find exactly what you need. Good luck to you. "I feel your

  20. What to do about tech refusing to get VS?

    RNKITTY04 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Um.... just for the record I have seen both sides as I was a tech for a long time before I became a nurse and not to piss anyone off BUT I am constantly on the go as a nurse, as a tech: Not so much. I...

  21. If you could do it all over again.....

    RNKITTY04 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing with my eyes wide open. I spent 10 years in various hospitals so I knew what was in store for me. I was not overly thrilled in nursing school and Im still not, BUT I can't imagine...

  22. What to do about tech refusing to get VS?

    RNKITTY04 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My guess is that DutchgirlRN was filling out paperwork, recording family history, doing her assesments, basically trying to ADMIT the patient. Admitting a pt is alot of work let alone trying to admit...

  23. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    RNKITTY04 replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    Towanna, Very interesting about Shands, I didn't know they were offering that much. Maybe I will check into it and see what their PRN rate is. I am looking to pick up 2 -12 hour shifts somewhere, I...

  24. New Grad Being Eaten Alive

    RNKITTY04 replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    I am really sorry to hear this is going on. I have not experienced any of this "nurses eat their young". I am on my own (graduated in August) but anytime I ask for help it is always there for me. (and...

  25. What is the worst mistake anyone has made?

    RNKITTY04 replied to RN50's topic in General Nursing

    DR, Im a new nurse too and I think you did everything in your power to help this guy. Sorry you ran into some "pass the buck" nurse who needs to get her story straight before pointing fingers. I...