KY RN

KY RN

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  1. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do not have a problem with people receiving Medicaid. It is a good program and a good safety net. I have had to use it in the past. There are some providers that do not provide good care and...

  2. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's true that I don't know the experiences behind this woman and what led her to be 600 lbs. However, I feel so frustrated when you teach, teach,teach, and teach some more and they do not respect...

  3. TuTonka wants to know--what keeps you in nursing?

    KY RN replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing for a paycheck, flexibility, and an in-demand career, all the preconceived ideas of nursing. However, I found that was not the real reason I love nursing. I LOVE that nursing...

  4. When to get pregnant?

    KY RN replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in General Nursing

    I had three children and was pregnant in LPN school. I wanted another child and due to my age, I had another child. I wanted the timing between my children to be very specific. It was very rough....

  5. Scholarships

    KY RN replied to libnat's topic in General Nursing

    Have you gone to the NIA center on 29th and Broadway? They have a program called WIA, this will give you $4600.00 per year. I do not believe this is need based but I am not positive. Have you...

  6. Age upon admission

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good. That gives me hope. By the time I am done with my BSN and have two years experience in ICU, I will 37 1/2 or

  7. New To Night Shift

    KY RN replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 6:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Friday and Saturday. Then I worked 6:00 P.M. to 6:30 A.M. Sunday and Monday nights for 12 years. It was horrible and I was tired all the time. I gained weight and...

  8. Afebrile, profuse diaphoresis, pleuritic pain: WHY?

    KY RN replied to Sterlink's topic in General Nursing

    What was her BS. Sometimes sweating is a low sign of

  9. What I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School!

    KY RN replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Go out and party, watch all your favorite shows, read a book, go to the movies, take a vacation, and take a nap. Once you start school, the those things will be a distant memory....

  10. I failed again

    KY RN replied to riseofthefall's topic in General Nursing

    :oI'm sorry that you failed. There are books available on ebay or half.com to prepare you for the NET test. If you can set time aside and study, you can pass this exam. Perhaps, you needed more...

  11. My God, these family members!!

    KY RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked at a hotel while I was in LPN school. We treated the guests courteously, however, some guests wanted tons of stuff for free and expected you to wait hand and foot on them. NO, I cannot hire...

  12. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    KY RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire i had to take my 11 month old to the immediate care. he has chicken pox. the ma is talking and my 4 year old asks if her brother is going to get a shot. the ma says, "no, he won't get a...

  13. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I differ in my opinion. I feel it is totally appropriate to call someone on a lie. If my child catches someone in a lie, it is appropriate to address that. I have taught my children to be fair,...

  14. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, she is smart and cute. She is too smart for my own good. Ha! Ha! The things she says, very accurate, but at times very

  15. Plastic surgery etc. to defy age

    KY RN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Dolly Parton had it right when she said, "If it's falling, bagging, or sagging, I'm going to tuck it, pluck it, or suck it. I would probably have plastic surgery performed if I needed

  16. Current Autoworker looking to Transistion into Nuring

    KY RN replied to FreshStart5574's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for one of the Big Three in Ky. I took the two year educational buyout and enrolled in an LPN program. I bridged directly into an RN program. I worked in a factory for 10 years and at 33,...

  17. What to assess?

    KY RN posted a topic in General Students

    When rehydrating a severely dehyrated patient, what do you assess first and why? A) Skin Turgor, B)Pulse rate, C)Na+ levels, or D)urine specific

  18. What to assess?

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Students

    I thought urine specific gravity also but my teacher said pulse rate. She couldn't explain the rationale for pulse rate