kalycat BSN, RN

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    Interview for Transitional ICU Position

    kalycat replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Critical Care

    This is a great thread! I'm actually considering a change to a similar unit and am soaking up all this valuable info! Definitely going to brush up on my acls goodness before my interview next
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds good, Far! I'm making Osso bucco tonight....dinner's at 7! The weather is lousy so we decided to roll with the fall feel and make some comfort food for Labor Day.
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    For questions, I always like "what's the biggest challenge facing a new hire..." So I can respond with how I would conquer that. Also, what types of things (characteristics, knowledge base, whatever)...
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I learned this week. I even took a pic for Farawyn..... Discovered at a random small town grocery and completely consumed in short
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    Nurses and their pens

    kalycat replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    1) the comments are always so much better than the actual cartoon. 😂😂 2) I'm a fan of the Dr. Grip in fine point black and a metal refillable G2 in blue medium point, both purchased in...
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned that apparently, I tolerate rudeness and overt aggression much better than the covert, back stabbing manipulative type. I knew I might encounter a bit of this at some point, and I don't...
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    Have you literally prayed over your workplace?

    kalycat replied to gibsongirl's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yeah, it's an Irish thing for sure. I've done similar after a bad case in the OR, etc. just part of my "clean up and regroup" process. I don't think I share the same religious perspective as the OP so...
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    Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm typically in the 9,000 - 14,500 range. Some of that includes taking stairs to and from the parking structure, etc, but a lot of it is just from my regular 8.5 hour shift in the OR. I'm considering...
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    I handled this poorly. What would you do?

    kalycat replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Oh, was that a picture of your hairless cat? I've heard of them but have never seen one so small!" Not to make light of what you went through at all. It definitely sounds like harassment. I'm sorry...
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    ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    kalycat replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    The last 2 words of this post triggered a violent flashback. *shudders* That is all.... Ps: I ❤️olives, maximum caffeine consumption, and
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    Missing my AN friends

    kalycat replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sort of glad that "eerily cool" thread got closed when it did. I was about to unleash my first ever nuclear post on AN. I would have paid good money to see some real, live cane beating.... And I'm...
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    Tripping/rolling ankles in Danskos

    kalycat replied to pedsrnmare's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the full coverage, lower profile Alegria's and find they're much easier to run in than my Dansko's. I still wear my Dansko's on occasion, mainly when I know I will be standing for long periods...
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    AORN periop 101 study guide

    kalycat replied to o2BRN's topic in Operating Room

    Personally, I reviewed the online modules and questions that were provided there, with particular emphasis on the module summary at the end. The information contained in those summaries was extremely...
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    Drug Testing

    kalycat replied to level1's topic in General Students

    The short answer is yes. You can't be impaired. Policies vary as do state regulations. My employer's policy is that if you provide a valid prescription to the contracted lab performing the testing,...
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    Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

    kalycat replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some of the comments about the health history required by nursing schools and involvement with the BON even prior to acceptance or graduation are quite surprising to me. Licensure with a criminal...
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    Drug Testing

    kalycat replied to level1's topic in General Students

    I'm in WA and we were tested every semester despite legalization. The University made it clear that legal or not, you could be tested for it, it was not allowed on campus, nor was it allowed in Uni...
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    Anatomy of the Brain

    kalycat replied to studentih's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry for the double post. My app is acting up I
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    Anatomy of the Brain

    kalycat replied to studentih's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depending on your timeline, look for the neurobiology coloring book. I will see if I can find the exact title. Helped me tons in A/P as well as my other degree; the book is quite reasonably priced....
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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm ready for a new tat myself. Sounds therapeutic to
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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm socially awkward, with a capital S!! And even though I don't post bunches, I always feel better after getting some AN time.
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    kalycat replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, the major hospital network no longer hires nursing students as nurse techs (unless they're already certified CNAs) nor does it hire graduate nurses. You MUST pass the nclex before you...
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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This. Absolutely. After many years of supporting families, both newly diagnosed (with a variety of disorders) and those who were veterans of the merry-go-round, this is probably the most poignant...
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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Preach.
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    not so NETY

    kalycat replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    Just chiming in to say... I've had similar experiences. Not quite to this degree, but there's definitely a culture difference and some interesting interpersonal issues. I'm in a pretty steep learning...
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    Aspiring nurse criminal history, misdemeanor possession of less than 20 g marijuana

    kalycat replied to LoveSaintMatthew1926's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So, I typed a huge reply and it disappeared! Hopefully this won't be a duplicate, I attended nursing school with a couple of people who had similar issues and helped them do some research. Others may...