kalycat BSN, RN

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    Wrong hole.

    kalycat replied to cucumberly's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was going to "like" this but I just don't think I
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    5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have some padding to offer! I also make excellent authentic Italian food (if I do say so myself). Perhaps some carb loading? I was just breezing in to say that. I learned a lot this week but I will...
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    what's your pet peeve?

    kalycat replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Oh God. This. So many
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    Relocating to WA or OR as a new grad? Terrible idea, right?

    kalycat replied to smellyacres's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would probably try to avoid Portland if possible. Very tough market for new grads right now. Lots of nursing schools in the area. You may have better luck in outlying areas or Vancouver....
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    Nursey Compression Socks

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

    Pro compression and CEP sleeves, and sockwell! I alternate depending on what shoes I'm wearing (I alternate Danskos and running shoes) I love my sockwells but CEP sleeves are a close second and I like...
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    Wrong hole.

    kalycat replied to cucumberly's topic in Nursing Humor

    I... Uhhh... O....M....G! I am so sorry this happened to you.... And wow I admire your sense of humor about it now!!
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    Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    kalycat replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    Former circulator here who did my share of abdominal prep, as well as lady partsl prep prior to hysterectomies. Just regarding the abdominal surgery....oftentimes patients are shaved if there is *any...
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    Are test banks allowed if the professor doesn't use them

    kalycat replied to wendy2016's topic in General Students

    I know a few people who liked quizlet - until they started finding incorrect information on flash cards that other users had created. There's no way to tell who makes those things and what resource...
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    Nursing student in need of help

    kalycat replied to kbeste's topic in General Students

    You may get better results to your question if you post in your specific State's forum or the student forum. (Florida?) To be honest, I'm not even sure what your acronyms mean or what school(s) you're...
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    Taping pillows together

    kalycat replied to Hopeful4it's topic in General Nursing

    I missed the part about restraints being applied. Hmm. And I agree with you, this sounds sort of unsafe. We have padded railings and such for patients who were thrashing, but never used this...
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    Taping pillows together

    kalycat replied to Hopeful4it's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a makeshift restraint. I would be interested to know the facility's restraint policy. Not something I've ever seen done - but then, we're not a "zero restraint" facility either....
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    kalycat replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Veteran asthmatic here. Prednisone makes me eat the house down. Then I turn in to a heinous witch (moreso than normal). I once lost it because I couldn't get an M & M from the Blizzard I was...
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    kalycat replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking of you!! And you're not raining on anything. I have a family member who was treated there and who received excellent care. Hugs to both of
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    kalycat replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    We are! I think I may be on the opposite coast, however. I learned that I didn't get the opportunity I was in the running for. Kinda bummed but also realize that the timing may just not be right....
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    Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

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

    This killed me. Lmao!!!
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    94 or higher is an A?

    kalycat replied to Oceanblu's topic in General Students

    My grading scale was also 96 or above was an A. You needed an 85 to stay in the program; if you did not achieve an 80% average on exams, your other work in the class would not be counted in to your...
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    Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    kalycat replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of our hospitalists personally delivered pizza and coffee to us over the weekend - and gave us a sincere thank you. A few long-term patients and their families brought us a wonderful selection of...
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    Help fellow Nurse Educators! When are new nurses ready for IABP, CRRT, etc.?

    kalycat replied to CindydH's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our timeline is sort of the opposite of this. We have a pretty active VAD and transplant program though. So, VAD and impella at about 6 months if the nurse is brand new to cardiac, usually balloon...
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    5/01 WILTW: Margaritas and Oral Thrush

    kalycat replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned that we have damn good hospitalists lol We take ICU overflow sometimes (non vented but pressors) and our hospitalists and intensivists work really well together. Our hospitalists don't...
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    5/01 WILTW: Margaritas and Oral Thrush

    kalycat replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned I missed you guys. A lot. Busy. Lots of life changes and adjustments going on. Mostly good... Just... Big. I don't need ice for my bitten tongue. I wish I did because I responded less...
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    Meaning of your username?

    kalycat replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, I've been enjoying this thread from afar. Love reading all these. Mine dates back to boarding school - there were many Catherines, Kates, Caitlyns, etc. So, I became the Cat from Cali. I'm a car...
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    Which is the best nursing program for a mom?

    kalycat replied to Annie_L's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in the PacNW. From my understanding, it is extremely difficult to get an acute care hospital job in Portland without a BSN (if that's your career goal). Linfield is a great program, but OHSU is...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    kalycat replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    I got the crap scared out of me recently too - while doing a finger stick blood sugar. 50ish developmentally appropriate man screamed like a banshee *just before* I fired the lancet. I'm sure the 6 ft...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    kalycat replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Patients who think they have carte blanche to scream, curse, stomp their feet, throw things,and generally tantrum, as well as threaten to assault staff, when they don't get their way. (Young, alert,...
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    04/09 WILTW: Confused LOLs

    kalycat replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and maybe this should have been on last week's thread (no time to post) but I learned that having a long time patient play April Fools pranks on you with their chest tubes is decidedly NOT...