KayRN910

KayRN910

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  1. When is a patient your patient?

    KayRN910 replied to shannonFNP's topic in Emergency

    I understand that in *theory* that is the case, but according to your bio, you have never done ER, and it is quite common to get a new pt in the ER and not know what it is until 20 or 30 minutes after...

  2. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    KayRN910 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Um, guys, I have a question.... I graduated nursing school, but I haven't passed the NCLEX. I'm a nurse, right? RIGHT?!?!?! I KNOW I AM! I DONT CARE WHAT YOU SAY!! (Alright, not posted quite as often,...

  3. CHOA Peds test.. what it's like!

    KayRN910 replied to KayRN910's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Ohhh, shadow is a good, good sign!! Congrats!! That's so awesome! I'm so excited to start! I start orientation one week from today. So far it seems like a really, really awesome place to work. Have...

  4. Work hardening after injury

    KayRN910 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to your story. I had a shoulder injury in January I had terrible pain. Through my treatments, I continued to keep my NM updated with what was going on, injections, PT, everything. After...

  5. CHOA Peds test.. what it's like!

    KayRN910 replied to KayRN910's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm starting on the inpatient transplant unit at Egleston. I'm so very excited. I think it's going to be a very awesome, special job. ! :) Congrats on the PICU interview! Which hospital is it at?!...

  6. CHOA Peds test.. what it's like!

    KayRN910 replied to KayRN910's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey there!! Actually start next week! Very excited! You should look mostly at congenital disorders. but if you are a new grad and just studied for the NCLEX, it doesn't be too bad for ya. I...

  7. Average day in the life of a nurse

    KayRN910 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Nursing

    Dont do it! Enjoy your books!!!!

  8. 1/3 of my paycheck goes to tax!

    KayRN910 replied to pale_pilsen's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, this is why I stopped picking up overtime on a regular basis. If I worked a whole 12 hour shift, got the overtime pay, and "call back" (as we call it, our shift diff for coming in on your...

  9. Work Experience for getting RN job

    KayRN910 replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about being a pharmacy tech. I agree with the above poster, it's not so much that the people have the *experience*, it's that they know the right people that can put in a good word for...

  10. Average day in the life of a nurse

    KayRN910 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an ER nurse for a year, so I can give you a little perspective into a different department... if I work 7-7, I come in and get report on any patients that may be in my rooms. Usually I...

  11. IV med precipitate - close call

    KayRN910 replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Valium is one of the few meds that's not supposed to be diluted. It's not soluble in any solution. Per Gahart IV book: "If dilution is imperative, add dilutions solutions to diazepam, not diazepam to...

  12. BRCC Pre-nursing students READ

    KayRN910 replied to dmyles's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I would for SURE not retake classes just because one school wants your money. And I mean, really, isn't that what this is about? Taking your tuition, even though your classes transfer, so you can get...

  13. Funny thought about nursing...

    KayRN910 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just had a moment that tickled me today, thought some of you might appreciate it. :) I went to see Transformers today after a weekend of H-E-double hockey sticks in the ER. What else is new, right?...

  14. Funny thought about nursing...

    KayRN910 replied to KayRN910's topic in General Nursing

    ScottE, nothing to do with the topic?! The whole topic is twisted humor. I think that video fits! :) Cute! I should film my dog when I say "No!". He argues like a child. It's pretty

  15. Ive just about had it. Rant, and I never rant.

    KayRN910 replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    I'm excited to here that. I'm switching jobs to somewhere that uses EPIC and I've been curious to see if I was going to run into ANOTHER terrible charting system. Glad to know its helpful because...

  16. Therapeutic Phlebotomy Via Vascular Access Device (i.e. mediport, PICC line, central)

    KayRN910 replied to Nurse_Extern's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about actual P&P for my hospital, but I can tell you what we do in my ER... We will access a Mediport if we just have to. Our biggest reason is because of risk for infection - every...

  17. Grady Hospital - volunteering??

    KayRN910 replied to breezy7's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Just call and say,"I would love to interview. I'm actually (out of town, had a death in the family, on my way to Mars, whatever the reason is) so the soonest I would be able to is ______" When I...

  18. Ive just about had it. Rant, and I never rant.

    KayRN910 replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this is the main reason why so many of the nurses (incuding myself) in my ER are leaving.... We went from T System to Meditech, and it is a disaster. We are a cardiac hospital, and see...

  19. What's the longest time that passed before hearing back that you got the job?

    KayRN910 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went through this EXACT SAME THING a few weeks ago. THE SAME STORY! I interviewed on a Monday, they said they were finishing up interviews that week (actually heard them make a reference to the fact...

  20. How much experience makes a good instructor?

    KayRN910 replied to KayRN910's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm in Georgia. Whooohoo, the peach state!

  21. How much experience makes a good instructor?

    KayRN910 replied to KayRN910's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would really just be straight up embarrassed to go into an interview to be a professor with my experience! I mean, that, to me, feels like they would just look and laugh! But, I do know that...

  22. General questions...lots!

    KayRN910 replied to derekfitness's topic in General Nursing

    1 - thats a good question for an advisor. I dont know exactly which classes transfer from communications to nursing - or from U of Phen. But as a general rule of thumb, fresh out of high school, it...

  23. General questions...lots!

    KayRN910 replied to derekfitness's topic in General Nursing

    If you have any of the more general questions, posting them on here would be a really great way to get a lot of good answers....

  24. Pre-req math classes for nursing school

    KayRN910 replied to ED Escort's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    agreed with everybody that says College Algebra for ASN, plus statistics if you want your BSN. I will say though... these classes can be VASTLY different depending on what instructor you get. Some are...

  25. Fictional vital sign charting

    KayRN910 replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen that a LOT, even in the ER (which is even more dangerous because it's the very first set of vitals people get!) But, even worse than that.... a hospital across town stopped allowing CNA's...