KatieMI BSN, MSN, RN

ICU, LTACH, Internal Medicine

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    What sort of physical labour do nurses do?

    KatieMI replied to kater_92's topic in General Nursing

    Yep... and just add to that: - equipment which is chronically malfunctioning, misplaced, not available, not enough in numbers, cumbersome to use, etc. - equipment which cannot be used with the...
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    Ice machine use in hospitals

    KatieMI replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    Some families are concerned about quality of ice. After the big noise about public water supply contamination with lead and bacteria in Michigan, many families asked where we got ice from. Some even...
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    Treating Respiratory Failure With Ativan/Lorazapam

    KatieMI replied to shellyscorner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The patient in question had increased work of breathing. It is a common finding which may or may not have anything at all to do with hypoxia. After a while of breathing as a fish taken out of water,...
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    Will I be looked down upon?

    KatieMI replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Ruby Vee, I am truly sorry to see you so bitter toward new nurses. It is clearly the case for respectful disagreement. P.S. I am treated with high respect where I work, despite of my severe...
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    Will I be looked down upon?

    KatieMI replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I do not understand, so I will appreciate if you explain. Everybody knows how much opportunities nursing offers for smart people. Everybody knows what the opportunities bring up -better...
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    How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

    KatieMI replied to relusanmi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In addition to the excellent post above: - when you actually see docs, present yourself as a competent, intelligent, calm person who knows what she's doing and genuinely concerned about patients. Ask...
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    Will I be looked down upon?

    KatieMI replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    1). References for grad school are preferred to be fresh - i.e. done at most 6 months before you apply. 2). These references are highly preferred and sometimes required to be coming from...
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    Discrimination in PT care??

    KatieMI replied to xdrowe's topic in General Nursing

    Ķ "African American" family member, coming to the station: - (VERY politely): excuse me, please... Can that other nurse start my mom IV? She did it so good that last time. - (shift leader): sure,...
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    If you could speak your mind...

    KatieMI replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I found such "holding for that one thing" extremely common. It doesn't matter how important, non-important or clearly absurd the thing is; if it remains the last vestige the family/patient still able...
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    If you could speak your mind...

    KatieMI replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I saw family member "firing" an attending for using the word "borborgymus" ( a rare term used for clearly heard hyperactive "wave" of peristaltics which stops suddenly at a point that can be...
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    If you could speak your mind...

    KatieMI replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    - do you have diabetes? - no - ok, I see you take metformin, gliburide, Invocana and Januvia. Do you know why do you take them? - my doc said these are for my sugar. - well, "sugar" or "sugar...
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    If you could speak your mind...

    KatieMI replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, the thing is, the patient is someone's mom, dad, sister, brother, etc. It would be awkward to name your own mother "Mrs. Jones", don't you think so? And actually there is "prediabetes",...
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    ACLS Certification

    KatieMI replied to Java Mama's topic in General Nursing

    According to Merriam-Webster, it is one with C: Electrocardiogram | Definition of Electrocardiogram by Merriam-Webster Ekg | Definition of Ekg by Merriam-Webster - links the abbreviation to the...
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    Should Nurses Bill Separately from Hospitals and Physicians?

    KatieMI replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    It is not about being paid much, as it is unlikely that even the best vein whisperer RN would be compensated as much as a surgeon MD, or even as assistant PA.It is about bringing revenue in place....
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    ACLS Certification

    KatieMI replied to Java Mama's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, it is ECG, "ElectroCardioGram". Like Cardiac unit, Cardiologist, Cardiac Cath,
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    ACLS Certification

    KatieMI replied to Java Mama's topic in General Nursing

    You'll get a book before your ACLS class with all the types of strips you need to know explained and reviewed. You will not have to actually "read" ECG (i.e. calculate axis, know that subtle...
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    Walden University for FNP, any suggestions?

    KatieMI replied to Luvbuble's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sorry, but ADN to FNP in 2.5 years sounds heavily as one of two options: - extremely weak (hense "easier") quality of education, or - they cut a lot of corners. A whole lot, being exact. I am in...
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    Discrimination in PT care??

    KatieMI replied to xdrowe's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to that reality then! I experienced it, from patients, other nurses, and, most of all, from nursing management. The reason is that I am an immigrant (with US nursing education) and speak with...
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    What do you think? My mother is told she is a drug addict by her primary care physician

    KatieMI replied to lhome's topic in General Nursing

    During my clinicals, I see pretty often this dynamuc of "the good (cop)/provider" who is "understanding" and "caring" vs. "bad one". In my opinion, it is the perfect example of how not to do things....
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    What do you think? My mother is told she is a drug addict by her primary care physician

    KatieMI replied to lhome's topic in General Nursing

    Dear OP, while I totally understand your frustration, I must say that your former doctor was very much correct in his tactic, although not in his actions. As I get it, your mother is in her early to...
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    What type of soap do you use?

    KatieMI replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    For face: locally made goat-milk organic baby soap. For the rest: nothing, just plain water and whole lot of moisturisers. Plus mineral sunscreen, religiously. Hands: whatever yet another schmolicy...
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    The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    KatieMI replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are welcome, but: 1). Establish minimal rapport first, please do not ask first thing after saying "hi". 2). Leave choice to other person. "Excuse me, would you mind sharing with me..." sounds...
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    The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    KatieMI replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    KatieMI replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    KatieMI replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was fine with constant questioning of my origins, my family, my reasons to come to the USA, etc., till one guy smirked and playfully asked "and then you didn't get enough of (obscenity) there and...