CardiacKittyRN

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  1. Atlanta, Georgia Nurses

    CardiacKittyRN replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm about 30 minutes West of Atlanta! I work Cardiac step down at a level 2

  2. What eveyone should know before working in an assisted living facility.

    CardiacKittyRN replied to sandygirl123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Now that is just STUPID!! I attempted the RN job for a while and honestly could not take the stress for the pay. The lady we had on Coumadin had a mole removed and her daughter told me the...

  3. What eveyone should know before working in an assisted living facility.

    CardiacKittyRN replied to sandygirl123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree there should be clear parameters set for meds.. And I never try to play doctor.. I was merely pointing out that med techs have very limited training and medical knowledge. However, I do want...

  4. What eveyone should know before working in an assisted living facility.

    CardiacKittyRN replied to sandygirl123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The reason for this is because none of the staff giving medicine are capable of using nursing judgement because they are not nurses, or usually even CNAs. They want those written letters because they...

  5. how to get to critical care?

    CardiacKittyRN replied to marta02225's topic in Critical Care

    I would apply even if they say they require one year experience. My current (and first!) RN job had this requirement and I was still hired. My nurse manager prefers to hire new grads & train...

  6. What eveyone should know before working in an assisted living facility.

    CardiacKittyRN replied to sandygirl123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a small 15 pt ALF during my last year in nursing school and for about 3 months as the RN once I graduated.. You're absolutely right about them keeping inappropriate residents and the work...

  7. Any quick tips

    CardiacKittyRN replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work tele and I have gotten so used to having the rhythm on the monitor in the room.. It would drive me crazy just getting the call, not being able to see what your doing after the run. Only thing I...

  8. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    CardiacKittyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This one can't even touch most of them these stories but... A few months back when I had just started nights on a CPCU I had a pt scheduled for a LHC in the am. He'd been going out to smoke all...

  9. Cna and rn duty differences?

    CardiacKittyRN replied to Wutermelon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools require you to get your CNA before the beginning of the nursing program. This is so you won't waste time in the beginning learning basic pt care. Other programs don't require that (mine...

  10. How does your facility prevent falls?

    CardiacKittyRN replied to GoldiesMom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have fall risk sign on the door & chart. Pts wear yellow gowns & red, nonslip socks. We have to chart a "fall risk assessment" once a shift on every pt. All of which are useless for...

  11. HELP med error on my first day as a solo RN

    CardiacKittyRN replied to cardiobaby's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to report the incident immediately. It's honestly going to look worse on you now that time has already past and you left without filing an incident report. Mistakes do happen and no pt was...

  12. Student Nurse Intern- what do I say?

    CardiacKittyRN replied to SaraMC's topic in General Students

    Let them know why you want to work at their hospital. Tell them about your clinical experience in the nursing programs; what type of floors you've worked on, how far along you are in school, ect. If...

  13. Cna and rn duty differences?

    CardiacKittyRN replied to Wutermelon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RNs and LPNs have a much larger and complex scope of practice than CNAs. CNAs can become licensed after one semester of classes. RNs need either a 2 or 4 year degree to become licensed. RNs form an...

  14. What's a "difficult pt" to you?

    CardiacKittyRN replied to KRVRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    CHF exacerbation patients who refuse to make necessary lifestyle changes and are constantly in the hospital with the same complaints of edema and SOB. They call every hr wanting ice or something to...

  15. Hospital will not hire smokers

    CardiacKittyRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Where I work has this policy too. When I got my job offer HR told me it was contingent upon me passing a nicotine

  16. Clinicals

    CardiacKittyRN replied to binzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wouldn't say it's discrimination, but it is highly unprofessional and inappropriate behavior for a clinical instructor. Was this said in person or via email? Print any emails as evidence for your...

  17. Prescriptions and Drug Testing

    CardiacKittyRN replied to ATBStudent's topic in General Students

    I have taken some form of anxiety medication since I was 16. Now that my anxiety is under control, I usually just take my Ativan for sleep. Occasionally I need it for anxiety but not often.. I have...

  18. Nursing/Nursing School while on pain meds?

    CardiacKittyRN replied to NeverAverage's topic in Pain Management

    Neither are narcotic and even if they were, you have a prescription so there should be no problem! As long as you feel you can work safely while taking them you should be fine. Just always disclose...

  19. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    CardiacKittyRN replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Carrollton, Ga (40 miles west of Atlanta) Graduated December 13, 2013 Passed NCLEX January 9, 2014 Applied for 2 jobs (same hospital), interviewed, started March 1 on a cardiac progressive care unit....

  20. Prescriptions and Drug Testing

    CardiacKittyRN replied to ATBStudent's topic in General Students

    Disclose that you had taken it in the past. And don't be ashamed of needing to take something for ADHD. They can't discriminate against you for it. I also take Vyvanse & also am prescribed PRN...

  21. Clinicals

    CardiacKittyRN replied to binzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would give it a go. I had to appeal a clinical grade once because I missed a day for a "personal reason". The professor really just didn't like me I think.. When I appealed and asked that my...

  22. Clinicals

    CardiacKittyRN replied to binzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Does your school not have an appeals process? I don't think I would just give up.. Appeal the decision to the dean! What do you have to

  23. Should I Report?

    CardiacKittyRN replied to Skeeter19910's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Are there any physical or emotional signs of abuse in the pt? If not, I wouldn't report it because the only the thing you would have to report was something you googled. I know those charges are...

  24. help- How to become an RN- no science courses

    CardiacKittyRN replied to Janelle Marcotte's topic in Canada

    Science classes provide the basic foundation on which almost all further nursing knowledge is built. You can't be a nurse without learning anatomy, patho, some chemistry, and microbiology... These are...

  25. Documenting Fentanyl

    CardiacKittyRN replied to BettyPalen's topic in General Nursing

    I would document it as a PRN because it would be given as an IV push.. IV infusions would be more like antibiotics, fluids, blood, ect. As for the second part of your question.. It's not scheduled...