Kittypower123 BSN, RN

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    Certification without the Job

    Kittypower123 replied to vhirsch's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    There is no rule that you have to work exclusively in wound care. I got my certification while working in hospice. I continued to work in hospice for a few years then decided to move into full time...
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    Nursing check-in: How are your numbers???

    Kittypower123 replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Houston, TX - need I say
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    COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    Kittypower123 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In a society that didn't even know where diseases came from. They didn't know about bacteria, viruses, etc. They had no good healthcare and terrible hygiene. Things are very different now. And over...
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    COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    Kittypower123 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    But life went on after the plague. People survived. And this isn't 1333. It's 2020. Brilliant minds are working on developing a vaccine and on developing treatments. This hasn't wiped out 40 million...
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    COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    Kittypower123 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    First of all, we will develop a vaccine, many are working on it now. Second, in between recurrences, there will still be births. Third, those who get it and survive may be immune the next time around...
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    COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    Kittypower123 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    While I agree that this has the potential to be incredibly devastating to world's population, I don't quite see the extinction of mankind. Even if 20% of the population died, that still leaves 80%,...
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    Education/Resources for COVID-19

    Kittypower123 replied to hekinnet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you both for sharing, I'm interested in education about COVID-19
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    Quality Care and Patient Safety: Medication Errors in Long-Term Care

    Kittypower123 replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in a SNF it was 30+ patients when all the nurses showed up and more if they didn't. Med pass also included blood sugar checks and insulin administration and checking labs for PT/INR...
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    Does Death Have A Smell?

    Kittypower123 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I smell it too. It's actually kind of handy in hospice, I can let family members know their loved one is close to death. Help them prepare a
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    What is your time expectation for info, eval, consents and admission?

    Kittypower123 replied to Pbrown1414's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've been away from this site for awhile. But I would like to clarify. I do not do my documentation after the admission visit. I do it on-site. But, I do a thorough evaluation of the patient to...
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    New Hospice Nurse Here, Just Wondering....

    Kittypower123 replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There are a few things that help your patients and their families to have positive experience. First, don't promise anything that you can't personally deliver on. If it's not up to you, don't promise....
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    Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

    Kittypower123 replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Back when I was working in a SNF, I had a patient on Coumadin. The INR came back at 5-something and there was blood in the foley bag. Called the MD and he said to give the Coumadin and retest in the...
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    Struggling with grief

    Kittypower123 replied to Nursekim82's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm so sorry you're struggling with grief. It does come with the territory, as much as we try to be professional and have boundaries, some of our patients just get to us. Your hospice company should...
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    New hospice nurse: Burned out!!!

    Kittypower123 replied to MsPrettyHospiceRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Time management can be difficult. You can plan your week, but it won't turn out that way! One thing I do is front-load my week. I plan to get almost all of my visits done in the first three days of...
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    Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

    Kittypower123 replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Me too. I scored 22 on that little list. As a hospice case manager, I visit patients where they live. I love being able to see one patient at a time, then spend time by myself between visits....
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    Worried That Doctor's Orders Will Hasten A Patient's Death

    Kittypower123 replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Amen!! I hate it when I hear "Morphine kills people." Or that hospice does for that matter. Keep getting the word
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    Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    Kittypower123 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    So well said! So much more education on pain control and narcotics is needed, specially in regards to end of life. I run into the Morphine kills, once you start taking Morphine you'll be dead in 2...
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    Nurse with ADD :(

    Kittypower123 replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I just want to put this out there - "Normal" is a setting on your washing machine. Everyone is unique. As others have said, there is no stigma with taking medication for diabetes, allergies,...
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    Skin Changes At Life's End (SCALE)

    Kittypower123 replied to VickyRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've had a few patients with sudden and quickly worsening wounds. Not all were sacral though. The first was actually her heels. I did a full skin assessment in the morning and was called back in the...
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    Changing specialties

    Kittypower123 replied to Carol RN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I work in hospice too and am going to pursue wound certification. If you go the WOCNCB website and look at the eligibility for the exam, it explains that there are two different pathways. Taking a...
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    Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    Kittypower123 replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A mass email saying "Thanks nurses! etc." At least it came out at the beginning of Nurse's Week this year, instead of the last day like last year (I think they forgot last year...oops). No reference...
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    Day 7: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    Kittypower123 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    That wasn't a
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    Day 6: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    Kittypower123 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    As soon as I finish this assessment I need to change the dressings in rooms 5 and 7, change the foley in room 6, help Susan in with the wounds in room 8, do my next med pass, and finish my
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    Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    Kittypower123 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1. Things will never go according to plan. 2. Lunch is a luxury. 3. The last hour of the day is the most nerve wracking. 4. You will rarely get everything done. 5. There is a fate worse than
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    Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    Kittypower123 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    They're all alive and I'm off at