Katie5

Katie5

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  1. Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    Katie5 replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    That's the solution?Retorts? There's got to be a better way- we should

  2. How would you interpret this order for pain medication?

    Katie5 replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    Overkill in my opinion.Just because the two orders are independent of each other, doesn't mean we should overload the patient with them. What about,if an hour later, patient complains of breakthrough...

  3. Confused about recapping in the medroom

    Katie5 replied to giveface's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Except during the course of recapping a needle, you PUSH down on the plunger:idea:, I see no reason why a CLEAN needle cannot be

  4. Gross MD!

    Katie5 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    All from this same OP? If so, then perhaps, OP you may have to turn a blind eye to some things- the mouth does not utter all that is

  5. Want to keep my pride. . . Please Advise

    Katie5 replied to SweetBabyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    It's either one of two things- you save your pride and don't ask(and not get it ) or you tie your woman pants:) and ask and see what

  6. Infant CPR while holding the baby on your arm...What?

    Katie5 replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    This is a delicate issue and there are different schools of thought on it. As a precaution , before you go ruffling feathers a next time:), I'd suggest you research more on the topic and be a 110%...

  7. Nurse with Body Odor

    Katie5 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    What happened to the floor

  8. Nurse with Body Odor

    Katie5 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT DO THIS! It will implode on you. Granted she has an unpleasant odor- chances are you're not the first person to notice this. As someone mentioned it may be hormonal. Give her an out and tell...

  9. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    Katie5 replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    I say good for her- she must have sold herself well during the

  10. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    Katie5 replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    Why does it seem to gall you so? With yours and your colleagues vast experiences, you should be able to help her grow.So if she is there in a strictly "dummy" role till she acquires her experience,...

  11. Promised job, now they won't hire me

    Katie5 replied to caramelcomet's topic in General Nursing

    During this refreseher course, did you keep in touch with the nursing manager? It's all crying over split milk now, I know, but sometimes, these things do matter.Or the situation is beyond the...

  12. asking for meds?

    Katie5 replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    After reassessment, there is also a chance of the patient meeting that assessment whether they are in pain or not. I'd also consider starting patient off with a milder dose of pain medication if I can...

  13. asking for meds?

    Katie5 replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    If she is in that much of a severe pain, then you as her nurse should advocate for her and have the medication become scheduled/

  14. home remedies you would NEVER try

    Katie5 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Compared to some others that I have read, this is pretty

  15. work right away or continue with school?

    Katie5 replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Nursing

    Stay positive.I understand that everyone means well- but believe that YOU are different. The job WILL come. And knowing that think,What do YOU want to

  16. Student caught stealing....

    Katie5 replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Missed the mark. Understand idioms any?Research and

  17. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    Katie5 replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    LOL.It matters, but the ignorance is deep. What do you say, when even the patients, MDs and others cannot tell the difference. Everyone wears scrubs, so who's to differentiate between a real nurse and...

  18. Pt's mom asks to you lie to the pt---What to do?

    Katie5 replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    You lie once, you'll lie again.I'll say redirect the mum to someone who can best help her,like you

  19. ok, am I boring?

    Katie5 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Comments like this only add gasoline to the fire. How did you deduce that this man is, "unsupportive" and the OP "depressed", in one post?:yeah:Girl I've got to give it to you, Dr. Oz has nothin' on...

  20. Developing Robots for the ER: What Do You Think?

    Katie5 replied to KaringOne's topic in Emergency

    Only so long as they work, and work good

  21. Student caught stealing....

    Katie5 replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's not an acceptable excuse. If I choose to keep my money on the table in plain view while I go take care of a task, I EXPECT it to be there when I

  22. Student caught stealing....

    Katie5 replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have mercy on the student. She's been expelled and rightfully so. She may not even be able to continue with her nursing program for which she has herself to blame. But remembering that she was once...

  23. What's the deal with friend requests here?

    Katie5 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    One friend request? Only? and all these long

  24. How do I walk back into a room

    Katie5 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    TO the OP, words are never enough.GOD be your comfort(warm

  25. How do I walk back into a room

    Katie5 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Um, however well-intentioned this post was meant to be, I am not exactly sure this would have the intended effect on the OP> As you said, this was a very personal and upsetting thing happen to her,...