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  1. To use or not to use vaccine consent forms

    kcksk replied to mickylynn969's topic in General Nursing

    We don't use them for the kiddos....the md does document in their chart that vaccine info was given. The only time we get a consent signed is for the flu vaccine when it is given outside of a dr...

  2. Have you ever

    kcksk replied to walkingonthestars's topic in General Nursing

    Had someone training on our floor one day and I just thought "how did the nurse mgr sit across from them, interview them, and hire them" REALLY??? Something definitely didn't connect and they had...

  3. Whose medication error is it?

    kcksk replied to o0nurse0o's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know in our hospital a lot of time people come in with their medications written down on a piece of paper. They get transcribed onto a med rec sheet and then the md determines if they will be...

  4. To chart, or not to chart

    kcksk replied to soon2have2's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta tell you, I sat on a jury and listened to an officer give a description of what happened with the guy he arrested. He stated that he was weaving across both lines, strong odor of alcohol in the...

  5. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    kcksk replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE having students. I have found that I love to show them stuff (if they can't do it themselves) and it keeps me on my toes to make sure I don't take any shortcuts. I love showing...

  6. Medication/Pharmacy errors...

    kcksk replied to ObtundedRN's topic in Patient Medications

    When my son was an infant he needed neb treatments (prior to me being an RN). The dr said the amount of med I would be adding would be very small. Got the script filled and waited for a resp. tech...

  7. New nurse... Dressing change?

    kcksk replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital the dressings that are daily are usually done of the day shift. Why? because the MD comes in and opens it to check them and then we have to redress them. If they are saturated at...

  8. Diapers. Ice. Excuses.

    kcksk replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    I started reading this thread and wanted to contribute. One of my jobs is a pedi office...trust me we see it all! Parents trying to reason with a 2 year old that needs a shot why they need it. 18...

  9. Why do I need a titer and what's its purpose...?

    kcksk replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you have proof of vaccines, it doesn't mean you are immune. I showed immunity to measles and rubella but not mumps. Had to get an MMR vaccine. Also received 3 doses of Hep B. Had titers...

  10. Ouch!

    kcksk replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You need to wear them a couple of hours a few times and then gradually work up to it. They are the best things for your legs. After 12-13 hours on my feet, they don't hurt at all since I got them....

  11. "The police are on the phone for you"

    kcksk replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a pt call the police and report that he was in fear for his life because we were DISCHARGING him. LOL He didn't want to leave! There was no reason for him to be there medically, everything...

  12. latex allergy or just the adhesive?

    kcksk replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Funny but I broke out in a horrible rash on my arms, lasted forever and noone could figure out what it was. Tried a dose of steroids, etc and it didn't get better. Went to the dr again and he asked...

  13. NCLEX and Kaplan

    kcksk replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think the best book to help you prepare is called Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment. Everyone that I talked to prior to taking NCLEX recommended it to me and I think that was a huge...

  14. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    kcksk replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen pt get blood in dialysis....love it when they get it prior to coming back to the floor :) I would think school nursing, dr office would be the areas to go. Maybe even LTC--we have pts come...

  15. Does anyone like their job?

    kcksk replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    As someone else said, depends upon the day...or even hour of the day. Yesterday for me was a horrid day....lots of discharges/admissions, crazy stuff going on. I got called to the nurses station,...

  16. Just let me go!

    kcksk replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the conversation many times with my parents about feeding tubes, etc and at first my mom said she would never want one. However, there are times that it is only temporary and once the...

  17. Just let me go!

    kcksk replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt come in and decide to be comfort measures only. He was ready to die, done with all the treatment and just wanted to go peacefully. The dr. continued to order consults, etc thinking the pt...

  18. Strep - Call in or go anyways?

    kcksk replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Just another FYI, sometimes people get cultured too early for strep. They get a sore throat and come to the drs the same day and a rapid strep is negative. Then 48 hrs later the culture grows...

  19. How much time do you have to get the pt. to the admitting unit?

    kcksk replied to I<3H2O's topic in Emergency

    Funny, my daughter was in the ED last year and they came in before 6:30 am and told me they were admitting her. We finally got in a room at 6:30PM that night. It was the longest day for her sitting...

  20. Communicating with patients that don't speak English

    kcksk replied to CalidthreeN's topic in General Nursing

    i just want to voice our struggles with an ASL interpreter. I work in an office and we had a family that needed an interpreter. There is only one place in the area to call and they supply all the...

  21. What is something from nursing school that has been the most beneficial to you

    kcksk replied to almost30's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say the same thing. I realize how much I live by that when I recently had jury duty. One of the officers was making statements about an arrest that differed from his report. I put...

  22. can they say I was terminated?

    kcksk replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just say that you are looking for a better fit and you would prefer they not contact your current employer because you don't want them to know you are job searching. You aren't terminated yet...

  23. Pre-nursing student - some advice?

    kcksk replied to jimari's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Most programs require you to get around a 75 (check your program) in A&P to count towards the nursing program. Check that and it might help you with your decision. Also, you might want to retake...

  24. low volume days & ed pay

    kcksk replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have to take the cancel? At my hospital if you are a 36hr/wk person, you are given the option of a cancel but are not forced to take it. And you have the option of taking it without using...

  25. Contract Issue

    kcksk replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    If you just started working April 11th, talk to them now before they invest any more time/money in training you. It's only been a couple of weeks-be honest and since they haven't invested much money...