Ellekat2

Ellekat2

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  1. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

    Ellekat2 replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Wishing the best for you,

  2. Best flush for small-volume IV medications

    Ellekat2 replied to Ellekat2's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks for your thoughts. I had asked about the rate and was assured that they push the normal saline flush "slowly"-probably still not at the recommended rate. I will continue to administer the...

  3. Best flush for small-volume IV medications

    Ellekat2 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    With small-volume (50ml) antibiotics such as Invanz and Cubicin, I have always hung a primary 50ml NS and put the antibiotic on as a secondary. I am now working in an outpatient department. The...

  4. Sexism in nursing

    Ellekat2 replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men in Nursing

    After ten years experience, I got a raise to match the rate of a male nurse with the exact same degrees, both nursing and non-nursing...with 6 months experience. Yes, there is a difference in pay...

  5. What is the purpose/need for a same day surgery register?

    Ellekat2 replied to Maddie's mommy's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I questioned this practice in our Outpatient Services (a combo of outpatient surgery, scheduled outpatients and unscheduled patients from a walk-in clinic). I was told that even though it...

  6. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Ellekat2 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To be overweight is not necessarily to be unhealthy. I am overweight (have been since becoming a nurse, ironically, was a "normal" weight before). I have no health issues. My sister is thin and...

  7. Paramedics in the hospital setting

    Ellekat2 replied to Ellekat2's topic in Rural

    Thanks for your response. I think you're

  8. I want to be a surgical NURSE (RN focused on surgeries/trauma) HELP!

    Ellekat2 replied to theperfectday0's topic in Critical Care

    How much and what type of education do you need to be a surgical tech? In this area, they are trained from off the floor-usually a CNA that wants to shift focus. I'd compare programs. If you can get...

  9. Immediate Care RN position

    Ellekat2 replied to lnbrn71's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work a split position in an outpatient clinic run in a hospital setting, plus on the hospital floor two shifts a pay period. I find that the hospital position actually has more flexibility and...

  10. Are pattern/print scrubs unprofessional outside of pediatrics?

    Ellekat2 replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tend to wear brightly patterned tops with a black background and black pants, although I occasionally wear solids. The bright colors make it cheerful. Older patients seem to like them. I work...

  11. Small children visiting patients in the critical care setting... thoughts??

    Ellekat2 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Critical Care

    Perhaps hospitals should use family visiting by children as a teaching moment. Have a child-level sink where the child's hands can be washed and dried, a child-sized mask that can be used if needed....

  12. ADN's being pushed out

    Ellekat2 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I worked for ten years on a clinical floor for two ADN programs and one BSN program. The ADN students were more involved with their assignments and well prepared. The BSN students refused to give...

  13. Reactions to being a NP

    Ellekat2 replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have worked acute care for 20 years as an RN and have never seen $70,000, even when working a lot of overtime. Grads in this area start at about $35,000. Our NP made about $90,000 starting out,...

  14. Corporate "doesn't believe in" Nurses Week

    Ellekat2 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. We didn't get so much as a "Happy Nurses' Day", but the Lab and Radiology people were well-recognized. Obviously, we need to bill for nursing services! Maybe the Housekeepers (who I...

  15. Free time for night shifts for CNA and Nurse

    Ellekat2 replied to flod's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Never worked less than a full shift on nights. There might be a few nights with down time, but paperwork takes up any time the patients don't. If you have free time, it because you aren't doing...

  16. Is WGU just another money muncher?

    Ellekat2 replied to rayskat's topic in Western Governors University

    How long ago did you take your classes? Most of my classes are from the '70's, but the powers that be have decided that we RN's must be BSNs. I have a BA in Speech Communication (I had planned to be...

  17. Should I get a minor in management if I want to become a case manager down the road?

    Ellekat2 replied to stephaniemaried's topic in Case Management

    While a minor in Business Management might not be useful in Case Management, it could make the difference down the road if you decide you prefer administraton. If you like the coursework and you feel...

  18. OMG Say it correctly!

    Ellekat2 replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not a pronunciation issue, but it irritates me when our DON leaves a message for the "Aids" on the bulletin board. She does it all the

  19. WGU RN to BSN. Starting 4/1/13 Anyone?

    Ellekat2 replied to Karin RN's topic in Western Governors University

    I look forward to your experiences....I just contacted WGU today for the RN to MSN. I have a BA in another area. Don't know if I'll do it; I have a daughter finishing her 4-year degree in Psych and...

  20. What do you eat before work?

    Ellekat2 replied to Mnstn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My breakfast is usually peanut butter on whole grain bread...easy to make the night before. I like to either add butter, a banana, or honey to the peanut butter to thin the peanut butter a bit. If...

  21. Interview with Cascade Health Services

    Ellekat2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am interviewing with Cascade Health Services in a few days. There is very little about this company on the Internet. Is anyone familiar with this company? They mentioned three hours of "testing"...

  22. As a patient, is it okay to suggest a vein for IV?

    Ellekat2 replied to Lahryn04's topic in General Nursing

    I always listen/ look at the site a patient is recommending. Besides drug users, there are many with chronic conditions that require periodic IV's. They know where the good viens are! But if I...

  23. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

    Ellekat2 replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Our hospital had a similar test for a short time for employees returning to work after medical leave. After they managed to "lay off" everyone they wanted who couldn't pass the test, suddenly it...

  24. What was the lowest diastolic bp you have seen?

    Ellekat2 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Lowest diastolic (other than zero) I've seen is 24....I've forgotten the systolic, but it was around 50 or 60....called the doc and he told me it was normal for that patient. Patient did fine. Son...

  25. Should teachers have first aid training?

    Ellekat2 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    My sister had a student seize in her classroom this year; it was the first time the girl had seized. Fortunately for my sister and the student, another student's mom (an RN) was in the hallway and...