kristikkc

kristikkc has 4 years experience and specializes in ccu, med surg, ltc, home health.

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1. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

   kristikkc replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have been nursing 7 yrs. in med surg i have found that you take report, brush up on meds (which will tell you a lot about the pt's history), labs, then go see pt's. HaVING a good report sheet to...

2. Differences in practice: experts and novices. Are you learning from one another?

   kristikkc replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I agree with the abx. With my own experience with chronic sinus problems, if I use OTC meds and other methods, I will not need an abx. Comfort measures and treating the symptoms sometimes are what is...

3. Exhaustion bloopers

   kristikkc replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

   I use a fan but you can get apps on your smart phone that puts out some white noise. you can hook it up to your charger or to speakers that charge the phone while it

4. It would be from a nurse not you.

   kristikkc replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

   I have to admit that if I had to idolize someone, it would be based on family which includes 2 nurses, 1 teacher, a secatary, and a mechanic. Basically know what your doing and do it

5. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

   kristikkc replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have had to get transcripts from 2 different colleges and never had any problem. The one I just attened a few classes at I went to their office and got a copy of my transcripts not long after the...

6. Woman Calls C-Section "Rape"

   kristikkc replied to c3p0's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is a situation where open and honest communcation between pt and doc and other medical personnel is imperitive. Educated yourself as to what is going

7. A Sister Never Forgets

   kristikkc replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for telling us about your brother. I became a nurse in my late 20's. I learned before this when I worked in retail to pay attention to those with disabilities. I got several thank yous for...

8. Woman Calls C-Section "Rape"

   kristikkc replied to c3p0's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It was my experience that my OB was willing to work with me. My dtr was breech so I agreed to the csection. Whin I had my son, I was able to do vbac, although I had to be induced with him. My son was...

9. Student Resources: Narrative Head-to-Toe Assessment

   kristikkc replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you so much for the tips. Even those of us with nursing experience should go over pointers and webpages that help us with out

10. MRSA and patients who smoke

    kristikkc replied to tferdaise's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals where I have worked as agency and staff have had the non smoking policy on campus. But most of the staff and MDs realized that we cannot keep a person in their rooms if they are mobile....

11. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    kristikkc replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    We had a patient the other night whose family signed her out ama. She had had an MI and other comorbitidys and she became so confused and violent to staff the it was considered wise to restrain her....

12. Male Nurses

    kristikkc replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    Male patients may feel more comfortable talking about some things or getting a bath from a male nurse. If a man is modest around a female nurse, I understand, being a woman. There are some things I...

13. older students- RN to MD?

    kristikkc replied to petunia2016's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that your not too old. Get your Rn then go from there.You may love being a nurse and continue from there or you may work as a Rn for a while then get you md. I was 32 when I got my RN. I'm 35...

14. Do you love nursing or hate it???

    kristikkc replied to ysin's topic in General Nursing

    I went from retail into nursing. 2 of my sisters are nurses so I guess it was natural that I be one. I'm really enjoying it, espicelly with the job I have now. But you can get burnt out on this job...

15. Do you love nursing or hate it???

    kristikkc replied to ysin's topic in General Nursing

    Do CNA first. I went from retail to nursing. If you get an idea of what nursing entails, you may make a better decision. I enjoy the job I have now but I would have been better in a