RNKPCE

RNKPCE

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  1. Returning to Work After COVID

    RNKPCE replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    If you test positive I think it important to get a reportable test such as a PCR and not just a home test. This may help you out for any issues if you need disability for prolong time off for recovery...

  2. How is Working the 3-11 shift with small children at home

    RNKPCE replied to Ssss94's topic in General Nursing

    My kids are adults now but I switched from day shift to 3-11 after my first child was born. I worked 24 hours a week which I think is the max I'd want to do working that shift with kids at home. When...

  3. Getting a CVC IJ dressing to stick with facial hair

    RNKPCE posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Tips or techniques in getting an IJ CVC dressing to stay on patients with facial hair growth/beards appreciated. During change of shift noted dressing not occlusive. Changed the dressing, the white...

  4. Staffing On Covid Unit

    RNKPCE posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    What is the staffing like on your covid unit? What level of care med/surg , step down , tele ? Has the staffing varied? Are you in a surge? Do you have ancillary help such as CNAs ,...

  5. What are you doing about reading glasses and goggles

    RNKPCE replied to Wuzzie's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I found this to be a problem too. I only need readers a few times a shift to see bevel of a fine

  6. Unemployment/ PRN nurses

    RNKPCE replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    So the weekly max is $450/week and if you had reduced hours but earned say $600/week, you won't get any benefit? But if you only earned $300/week you would get some benefit? Anyone have any...

  7. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    RNKPCE replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a big topic. If we tested a nurse today and that was negative and then worked 2 more shifts possibly exposed would you test them again in a week?........ the working and testing could go on...

  8. Threw out back, what’s next?

    RNKPCE replied to Lightning Rose's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what the other posters have said about throwing your back out doesn't necessarily mean your bedside career is done. Do the prescribed therapy and see how you are feeling. Your back may...

  9. I look 15 when I'm 22 and I'm about to start my job as a nurse!

    RNKPCE replied to Zurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your shoes. I've been a nurse for a long time now. These days when patients ask me how long I've been a nurse or how long I've work at my hospital and I tell them, they say " Did you start...

  10. Paid for Mandatory Online Learning from Home?

    RNKPCE replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    We can do them from home and are paid, if the system works from home. Some e-learning only work on the intranet at work. Some things are long and require headphones and would be very difficult to do...

  11. Letting Public Health Nurse Certificate Lapse...

    RNKPCE replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    https://www.rn.ca.gov/consumers/fees.shtml the information I have says $300 for initial PHN app and $125 for renewal., as of January

  12. Letting Public Health Nurse Certificate Lapse...

    RNKPCE replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    Also it is only $125 a year to renew the PHN certificate. $187 if

  13. Letting Public Health Nurse Certificate Lapse...

    RNKPCE replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know the answer for sure but I renewed last fall and no penalty. I don't think most graduates even get that certificate when they graduate anymore. I don't know the ramifications if for some...

  14. Letting Public Health Nurse Certificate Lapse...

    RNKPCE replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    I got mine 30+ years ago without any extra effort on my part. Never paid a dime to keep it. I let mine lapse when I saw the cost at my last renewal. Other people I graduated with that I still keep in...

  15. Are O2 sats a vital sign?

    RNKPCE replied to roxhannah's topic in General Nursing

    I remember long ago> 28 years, when only RT had access to pulse ox. It was rare to get an RT to do one without an

  16. Getting Sick as a Nurse

    RNKPCE replied to EdwardE's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have enough fingers on my hands to count how many times I have been asked to trade or work extra for someone and I can't do it and then that person calls in sick that day. Most people manage...

  17. new staffing laws in mass? CA nurses

    RNKPCE replied to lorie101's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe that some hospitals cut back on nurse's aides when the ratio went into effect or did so over time. Some tout it as all RN staff! Some hospitals cut back on the number of nurse's aides on...

  18. When did being pregnant become a disability?

    RNKPCE replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    No I hadn't and I've worked with many travelers. Thanks for the

  19. When did being pregnant become a disability?

    RNKPCE replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious what is a "guest staff member in the

  20. Mandatory Uniforms

    RNKPCE replied to StudentRNmt's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm wondering too. Years ago you could get uniforms that weren't scrubs. Most staff were excited when we could get "scrub" like uniforms. The other uniforms would sometimes button up the...

  21. PCCN vs CCRN

    RNKPCE replied to gigirose's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure you have enough practice hours yet for any of them. When you do also consider, cardiac-vascular nurse certification. Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (RN-BC) |

  22. Full time vs Part time vs Per Diem

    RNKPCE replied to KerenAvneryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately what someone prefers isn't always what they can

  23. What is This Clip?!

    RNKPCE replied to princesspunch's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    May for an old school style watch you pin to your chest and lift up to take pulse, resp.

  24. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    RNKPCE replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do not encourage the practice of pulling meds all at the beginning of the shift and storing them. Do not encourage pulling meds on more than one patient. Both practices increase likelihood of a med...

  25. Very concerned

    RNKPCE replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    Look for your hospital policy for hypoglycemia protocol. One normal or even elevated blood sugar after a hypoglycemic reaction is not enough. We check 15 minutes after treatment if normal or up we...