NurseKitten MSN, RN

Case Mgmt, Anesthesia, ICU, ER, Dialysis

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    My A&P Elephant

    NurseKitten replied to keithjones's topic in General Students

    Go online and google "Anatomy Mnemonics"...several websites out there that will help. We're here if you need help with anything - every last one of us has lived through it, and if you tap into the...
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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

    DaVita's better than some of the other options out there, but that's kinda like most political elections: a choice between bad and worse. The people in our local DaVita's are good people, and they do...
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    Anyone working for FMC annoyed by this?

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

    My gf works for FMC in another city, and from what she's told me, this is about par for the course.
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    Has anyone started out in Dialysis as new grad and then gone on to get Med-surg exper

    NurseKitten replied to LH19rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I had PCT and LPN experience in dialysis before I was expected to run my own floor, plus a little diabetes floor and ER. Do the med-surg. You won't be
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    acute hemodialysis...do you like it?

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

    I had 4 years chronic hemo before they let me loose on the acutes, and that was where I got my first taste of critical care. I had been urged to go ahead and take ACLS, PALS, TNCC, etc...anything that...
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    NICU- how much math?

    NurseKitten replied to dfike's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Get a drug math calculation book, start working through it, and apply for that
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    How many different jobs have u had since u became a nurse?

    NurseKitten replied to SurvivorRN's topic in General Nursing

    LPN on a inpatient diabetes unit LPN in dialysis LPN/GN in the ER RN/clinical educator in dialysis Center director for hemo/peritoneal dialysis Chronic disease case manager Neuro/trauma ICU staff...
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    Another nurse got fired because of me.

    NurseKitten replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with JBudd. If it's your facility's protocol that the family is notified, and you were within your "position" to do so, then I'm sorry she lost her job, but that's what happens when you screw...
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    Help me please. I'm begging you all.

    NurseKitten replied to Ayeloflo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you considered doing volunteer work through the school system or a faith-based organization? Hospice? Anything to get some experience while you're waiting to find something that will pay. (And...
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    the correct way to Sunction

    NurseKitten replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Lippincott's Manual of Nursing Practice has a great description of this procedure. There is absolutely considerable skill involved. Make sure you pre-oxygenate for at least 3 breaths. You have a...
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    Im unsure and confused...

    NurseKitten replied to babs4u's topic in California Nursing

    If you tell yourself you can do it, you can do it. Your college will most likely have a math and science help center - you're not the only person who struggles with these subjects - and it's free...
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    Long Term Care Facility has 5 nurses and roach infestation

    NurseKitten replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get out while you can, and call the state!!! You do know about medicare.gov, right? Where you can view all the survey reports of every state-certified
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    nursing school jitters...maybe

    NurseKitten replied to larien37's topic in General Students

    No education is ever wasted, but I'd say that in your case, an LPN would only be a stepping stone for you, and you should definitely continue on. Having your LPN will definitely open doors for you to...
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    The Dreaded Death Bath and a Moral/Ethical Dilemma?

    NurseKitten replied to Be_Moore's topic in MICU, SICU

    We've had patients who roll into us on death's door...and have gotten VERY good at the art of the 20-second bed change. Make a bed roll, have it ready to rock, and get ALL the coworkers in there to...
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    Anatomy for Dummies

    NurseKitten replied to korena001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rhoades and Bell's Medical Physiology book got me through graduate-level physiology. It's a first-year medical school textbook, is imminently "readable", and I guarantee will be at or above the level...
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    Nutrition before Chemistry or vice versa? HELP!

    NurseKitten replied to espo44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry first. It's the basis of all the biochemical reactions you'll study in
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    BIO necessary for success in A&P?

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

    Depends on how in-depth the A&P is going to be. I sure needed my bio background when we had to describe gap junction pathways in atrial conduction...and understand the basement membrane diffusion...
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    Most Common CV-ICU Surgical Procedures

    NurseKitten replied to lpn2crna1day's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Go find a GOOD, first-year med school physiology text book and start there. KNOW your normal physiology - can't learn abnormal until you know normal. My personal favorite is Rhoades and Bell's Medical...
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    Haldol... Med Error??

    NurseKitten replied to AriesLPN's topic in Patient Medications

    If you had a doctor's order and you gave it as ordered, there is no issue, and you can't loose your license. I agree with Leslie...families are always gonna be upset about something. Their strong...
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    Career change advice

    NurseKitten replied to anthony02's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you can get in. I agree with the folks above that your BSN will ultimately be more valuable, both career and monetary-wise, but if you can get into an ADN, go! Nothing says you can't...
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    On the last one....i got in

    NurseKitten replied to Prettyladie's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you want it bad enough, there is NOTHING you can't achieve. The Lord has his plans for you, and has begun a work that He will see to
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    Some questions about heparin/coumadin, help!

    NurseKitten replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes ma'am, I have taken care of some Lovenox-induced (at least WE think so!) ICH's. Yay for
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    starting LPN school in the fall- tips?

    NurseKitten replied to laurenlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There's a really good thread along these same lines....a couple of them, actually
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    Traits of RNs that thrive in ICU

    NurseKitten replied to celclt's topic in MICU, SICU

    Absolutely agree with everyone else up there! Great suggestions! My list: 1) The ability to relate to everyone, in all walks of life, whether it be families or other people working with you in the...
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    Non Nursing Bachelors to CRNA

    NurseKitten replied to Milu123's topic in Nursing Career

    Trust me, you won't live through a CRNA program without nursing experience, VERY preferably in critical care. Not saying that to be ugly, or cast aspersions on your intellect...I just know the hell...