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  1. Needlestick trauma

    kellycinalli posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Had a nurse attempt to place an Iv in the patients right anticubital and missed. Went to the left and the patient started having welts, redness and inflammation on the opposite arm. Patient took...

  2. Needlestick trauma

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  3. Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for?

    kellycinalli replied to cheez1285's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work in med surge/ acute care and I have 17 patients days with 2 cna. And same for 3-11. We have wound care galore, Iv, wound vac, admissions and discharges. Most have a drain of some sort etc. they...

  4. Abdominal pain

    kellycinalli posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi ,I know u can't diagnosis on here ,but having these symptoms and needed to know if I should make an opt. Lower abd dull pain and spasms. Got my period on Friday and is usually done by now. Still...

  5. False vitals data???

    kellycinalli replied to jval's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not for nothing, I work in a rehab facility where I have 17 patients and would never trust anything but my own ears to get the vitals. And yes u r playing with people's lives. And ppl making up...

  6. Favoritism in nursing?

    kellycinalli posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, I work in a rehab center for the last 15 years. And have never saw favoritism this obvious!! This nurse who works the floor and the don are very close. This don has brought other family...

  7. Favoritism in nursing?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I disagree being she has only worked here for 2 years and there is better qualified nurses with more experience for the job. U r supposed to post new positions and it's mandatory where I work. I don't...

  8. Favoritism in nursing?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wish there was a like button on this thread. Lol Sent from my iPhone using

  9. Favoritism in nursing?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My problem is that I don't let people try and push me. I will go back at them. Can't help it. If you are trying to make me the stupid one I will lash out. I know I have to stop that about me and bite...

  10. Favoritism in nursing?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked other places clothing lines as a teenager and haven't seen so much favoritism as I do in nursing. It is unprofessional and does cause stress on the job. I am a very diligent nurse and...

  11. Favoritism in nursing?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't worked anywhere else this had occurred. I only know nursing!! Sent from my iPhone using

  12. Favoritism in nursing?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yea where I work it's pretty much the same. And were such a big corporation that u would think they wouldn't allow this. To tell u something I am far from an ass kisser. We have a saying, " do our 8...

  13. Favoritism in nursing?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I'm hoping that sabotaged her career! What goes on in some ppl minds. I'll never understand! Sent from my iPhone using

  14. Lpn to rn program

    kellycinalli posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Want to go back to school and need to do the online route. How is everyone's experience with this particular school? Is it worth it? How long do u have to do the reading material and the test. How...

  15. Lpn to rn program

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for your replies. One other question, where would u do clinical? And I also heard that the state don't take your online license? Thanks for your help! Sent from my iPhone using

  16. Going too far?

    kellycinalli posted a topic in Emergency

    Just wanted to ask anyone if dealing with friends and bring a nurse! A friend of mine daughter was crying and had a cut in their toe. I consoled the daughter as a nurse as was telling her blood...

  17. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    kellycinalli replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been a nurse(Lpn) for 18 years and at my current job for 15 years. I live in new jersey and what I am aloud to do is virtually everything. I can give and read ppd's. Change picc line dressings...

  18. Going too far?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in Emergency

    Thanks. And here I thought I was helping being that the father was ignoring her at the end. Will keep myself clean from friends children when they get hurt! Btw I was a little incapacitated when...

  19. Going too far?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in Emergency

    He was dealing with it for 10min them continued To talk with friends and ignored her. I was telling her it was ok and even I get " boo boos! Then h pretty much embarrassed me and made me feel I was...

  20. Going too far?

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in Emergency

    That being and was trying to help a friends daughter that was hurt because of a scratch and was bleeding that is was ok to bleed and trying to reassure the child. The father told me to get away I...

  21. Iv orders

    kellycinalli posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Had a patient last night receive an order for, nss@ 100cc/hr times 2 liters. When I read the 24 hour report,after I had already got report about the order, the off coming nurse proceeded to tell me...

  22. Fabry disease

    kellycinalli posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 17 years and work at my current job for 15 years. I am currently getting enzyme treatments and haven't been feeling good. The enzyme initially manifest the symptoms before u...

  23. Fabry disease

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing

    Yes make them worse before it gets better. Sorry it also effects my brain and makes me stupider. Lol Sent from my iPhone using

  24. Iv orders

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Now I'm twisted in my own words. Lol. I guess I do sound harsh on others and that's not what I'm about as much as it sounds like I am. I just want to be done with this thread and erase it. I don't...

  25. Iv orders

    kellycinalli replied to kellycinalli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have had made a ton of mistakes and told on myself. Gave all cardiac Meds to the wrong patient. I accept that I'm not perfect. Maybe my wording wasn't correct when I wrote this thread. Me and the...