NurseKitten MSN, RN

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    Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    NurseKitten replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Makes me appreciate my nurse manager even that much more. She'll back us if we just simply don't have time. Doesn't mean they don't threaten to go to the "other" hospital, which has caused me to ask...
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    how would you create a care plan for someone who has....

    NurseKitten replied to Holly.G's topic in General Students

    Did she fall from a loss of consciousness due to cardiac arrythmias? Has she started blood pressure meds that made her dizzy and fall? Knowledge deficit is always a good one - pick a topic regarding...
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    Midnight Shift And The Rest Of The World

    NurseKitten replied to nessa_5555's topic in General Nursing

    Or how about when your COWORKERS call your house at 1300 to see if you'd be interested in coming in at 1500 to work a double - I am ASLEEP, people, and if you want me back there at 1900, it's in your...
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    Information on TX Wesleyan Interview

    NurseKitten replied to bmeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Send me a private message. I'll tell you what I can, but remember, every site is
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    Any Excelsior College grads now CRNA or SRNA?

    NurseKitten replied to billythekid's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No issues here. ADN and BSN from Excelsior, but strong clinical experience, as well. Read my other advice on Excelsior --> CRNA on the next thread.
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    Excelsior ADN-BSN and CRNA

    NurseKitten replied to resqyou35's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm an Excelsior grad, 11 months from finishing a CRNA program. ADN and BSN are from there. Take your A&P/Patho/Micro in a live setting. Just do it. At least 2 semesters of chemistry, too. You...
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    CCRN question

    NurseKitten replied to AnRNIam's topic in MICU, SICU

    Pass CCRN by Robin
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    Dont want my license to cover a certain PCT

    NurseKitten replied to singleprego's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Many of the posters here don't have a clue as to the situation you're posting about. I do - I lived it for 13 years. Stand your ground. By referring to "FA's", I'm going to assume you work for either...
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    Image Conscious

    NurseKitten replied to noellepage2000's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the ugly, political side of nursing. Not going to say it's right, or fair, but it does happen. I made up my mind a long time ago that I didn't care about being "cool" or "in charge". I'm...
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    Doctor's Fiancee yelled at me

    NurseKitten replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    I just think it's funny as h*ll...I feel sorry for the wives of a lot of docs...the same docs who have made it very clear they'd take any female around up on an offer for some "extracurricular...
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    Florida CRNA's, got a question for you

    NurseKitten replied to Sodiumpent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Still in my SRNA program, but lots of experience with the Florida BON: Apply early, stay on top of them, and document with whom and when you spoke with them. As soon as your paperwork goes to the COA,...
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    CRNA vs. Nurse Practitioner

    NurseKitten replied to Focused&Determined's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have no lack of patient care interactions...I'm expected to see my patients post-op 24 hours after their surgery to check on anesthesia complications, and it's one of my favorite parts of the job....
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    Where to Buy Textbooks for Cheaper?

    NurseKitten replied to capella44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Amazon.com, and go to the used books section. Always check the positive feedback rating,
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    Need to vent about manual BP

    NurseKitten replied to OrthoFNP's topic in General Students

    I haven't seen anyone here suggest manually palpating a systolic pressure, either. When there was a question as to what the SBP was, we always palpated, back in the days of q 30 minute manual BP...
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    I did a no-no

    NurseKitten replied to mamad7's topic in General Nursing

    You're lucky you didn't loose your license or face prosecution for practicing medicine without a
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    Is it better to refuse job due to another job offer, or drama in work place?

    NurseKitten replied to cynthy's topic in General Nursing

    A simple note stating that something you had previously applied for came through unexpectedly, and that given the circumstances, you feel it would a better fit for all parties. Simple, classy and the...
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    Just some questions for you NP's ;-)

    NurseKitten replied to raindrop's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Find a chemistry tutor who has a biochem or pharmacy background. It will make the "dry" chemistry more relevant to what you're doing. I hated gen chem, but LOVED LOVED LOVED organic and biochem - it...
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    I got the med pass nailed!

    NurseKitten replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go
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    Freezing cold- what can I wear under my scrubs?

    NurseKitten replied to caffeineRx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Full length coat. Romans.com has some nice ones for not too
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    CCRN test: how bad is it really?

    NurseKitten replied to farmerrl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Pass CCRN is a good reference book, and if you end up going to CRNA school, it will save your a$$! Love, Nurse Kitten, CCRN, Student Nurse
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    new MICU job, pregnancy, and swine flu

    NurseKitten replied to rnto?'s topic in MICU, SICU

    How about talking to your OB? Look, it's part of being a nurse. People can be admitted to LTC/Rehab, and contract it from those coming to visit them. You can get it in the mall, grocery store,...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    NurseKitten replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take this as a learning experience though...and remember that the elderly, especially women, will run low-grade infections, just as matter of course, and be completely asymptomatic. These low-grade...
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    Need advice about DaVita - Is it a good company to work for?

    NurseKitten replied to NewGradRN-IL's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Respectfully, I disagree. Yes, it's common practice. And the saline, I have no problem with - if the PCT is running the treatment, and a patient's BP gets low, sure, hit 'em with 100-200 mL's and see...
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    WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    NurseKitten replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    There are several good sites that let you listen to the various Korotkoff sounds for BP's. Look here: http://www.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/teaching/undergrad/projects/2003/group_03/how.html...
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    help!!! I can't find these answers anywhere!

    NurseKitten replied to nursing_student119's topic in General Students

    elaine marieb does have a good book. i second the recommendation. rhoades and bell is good, guyton and hall is also