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  1. Connecting the dots- Will it ever happen?

    KaksRN replied to bas22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Calm down! The most important thing to know/do is ask questions. I'd always rather ask and risk feeling like a fool than actually do something really

  2. tele RN certification?

    KaksRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    I currently work on a telemetry floor but the certified RNs who work on my floor are Med/Surg certified. Is there no tele

  3. tele RN certification?

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in Cardiac

    Once again, I'm currently researching options for becoming certified. For some reason, as a tele nurse, getting certified as a Med/Surg nurse doesn't sit well with me. I feel like I'll be doing a...

  4. Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    KaksRN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's as if nurses are the only ones with accountability. If labs weren't drawn, the doctors don't call lab. They call us. Call respiratory for a stat treatment and they'll "try to get someone up...

  5. Travelers Conference?

    KaksRN replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

    excited to get more info and begin my career as a

  6. new nurse woes

    KaksRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new graduate RN and got off orientation two weeks ago. I really enjoy my work, continuously learning and the hospital environment. For the most part, my co-workers are very supportive of me,...

  7. night shift and holiday pay

    KaksRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How does holiday pay work for night shift at your workplace? Do you get paid holiday pay for the morning of the holiday (midnight-6) or that night (six-midnight)? And is there anything to be...

  8. night shift and holiday pay

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    ahh, yes you're right about the date! I kept loooking at my calendar and still said the wrong thing. lol!

  9. Hypothetical Ethical Issue

    KaksRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly. I think its important to remember that, despite their crimes, they're still people. And we did sign up to care for people. I hope, and honestly think that I'd be ok caring...

  10. new nurse woes

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I appreciate your reply. I think my post would have been received differently had I given the details of what happened that night. or the night before. or the week before that.... all with the same...

  11. new nurse woes

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    in the original post, i used to word issues in an effort to avoid specific identifiable details. what's funny is that, especially with this particular coworker, i've done fairly well with the...

  12. new nurse woes

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's usually my plan and I can see that it'll have to be the plan here, too. Let me add that this person has a very strong personality and I think what sent me over the edge was having to hear from...

  13. identifying breath sounds

    KaksRN replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    exactly what i was looking for! thanks

  14. identifying breath sounds

    KaksRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've seen websites to assist with learning telemetry rhythms and think it would be amazing if there were something like this for breath sounds. Has anyone seen this and, if so, can you point me in...

  15. AM nurses, tell me what I can do to make your shift start easier.

    KaksRN replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    This works both ways...AM shift handing off as well as PM shift handing

  16. Narcotics pyramid/tier

    KaksRN replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    THANK

  17. SCHEDULING/WEEKENDS

    KaksRN replied to apriloglesby's topic in General Nursing

    that sounds ridiculously unfair...at least to a newbie like

  18. Training with Nurse who apparently doesn't like to train

    KaksRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I were you and I were placed with her again....... try to tell her your needs at the beginning of the day. For instance, "I'm really interested in the procedures you're involved in today. I...

  19. At what point do I complain?

    KaksRN replied to ohmg's topic in General Students

    Graduate, get your license and never be afraid or embarrassed to ask questions at your real

  20. I know, I know.... another night shift thread....

    KaksRN replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts

  21. Funniest Patient Lie.....

    KaksRN replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    My pt, who had just hit the floor from the er w a dx of pneumonia and sob and was a pack per day smoker: "They told me downstairs that y'all have a patio... After we do this, can I walk to the patio?"...

  22. On the positive side . . .

    KaksRN replied to KimICURN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my patients sent cookies to say thank

  23. Do you hate doctors?

    KaksRN replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    When y'all say "troll," what does that

  24. Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    KaksRN replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    i wish i knew about all this equipment that should be there. i've been on orientation and with a preceptor and, although in the hospital, we've had one patient for about 6 weeks. we always get her...

  25. Med Student Hierarchy?

    KaksRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so confused by the tons of med students I see on the unit everyday. What is the hierarchy of med students? Are the all "doctors" now? or not yet? Can they all write orders? Are some of the 3rd...