kalycat BSN, RN

CVICU CCRN

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    04/09 WILTW: Confused LOLs

    kalycat replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a definitive answer for you but I would be thinking along the lines of: changes in the bacteria's environment as a result of those conditions: changes in temperature, pH, etc. I would...
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    04/09 WILTW: Confused LOLs

    kalycat replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned that damn... I'm tired. There are few things more rewarding than watching someone go home with a new heart. Especially if that someone experienced a massive complication and coded 6 days...
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    Clinical tidbits I wish someone would've told me.

    kalycat replied to Mully's topic in MICU, SICU

    This and cricoid pressure are the two things I've seen overlooked or forgotten (frequently) during an emergency or
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    kalycat replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I actually permanently became a vegetarian after an experience like this. That and I simultaneously worked in a micro lab and part time breaking auction horses in the cattle feed lot while taking...
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    kalycat replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I like the smell. We used to use it back in the day under our horses' leg wraps if they had an injury. It's nostalgic for me. (As is the garlic taste when it accidentally comes in contact with
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    So who went to PA school

    kalycat replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not me personally, but I work with several PAs who were once nurses. They wanted to first assist in procedure and work with surgeons. (Our facility does not use nurse first assistants, even if they're...
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    kalycat replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh I always enjoy these. I will suction all trachs, watch all wound debridements, and assist with all bedside burr holes for everyone who previously posted. I will also handle cdiff as long as a mask...
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    Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    kalycat replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    So, if your scholarship is through HRSA (federal) you may be pleasantly surprised at what qualifies as "underserved". There are many different criteria, and even the large trauma center I work for in...
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    Milk & Schizophrenia

    kalycat replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a family member who is bipolar and who has always consumed vast quantities of milk, even as a little girl. During middle school she could easily drink more than a gallon per day. I always...
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    Healthcare-related "what the heck?!?!" dreams

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Homely AND rude?
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    Do you have visible tattoos or know anyone who has visible tattoos?

    kalycat replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in the OR and have never heard anything at all about an established tattoo being considered "fresh" and being an infection control risk - and I participated in a 9 month AORN residency...
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    3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking of you. I know I can never go through it again. I didn't want to "like" your post but you sure have my support!!! To Cani re: some sort of cosmic disturbance: I seriously wonder about such...
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    3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an inappropriate laugher also. It has plagued me for years. I'm pleased to report however that it gets better with practice. I haven't royally pissed anyone off with my (perceived) blatant...
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    3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    She is, definitely. She was dx type I bipolar when she was very young. I don't blame the doc or the meds per se; med management in child and adolescent mental health is definitely more of an art than...
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    3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I know a couple of people who liked them too. SSRIs are not compatible with me for some reason, and perhaps not my offspring either... I have a kiddo who had such problems with lexapro that we ended...
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    Words You Hate

    kalycat replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I may have mentioned this one before: phenytoin "We need to start a sitter rotation in room 3456" closely followed by, "here's the patient fall paperwork". People, please stop trying to...
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    kalycat replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Word. I get all clammy and shaky just reading those words. OC: a wasp?! Wow, we are all a hot mess this week. Sorry,
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    kalycat replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned I may have pulled a muscle in my neck trying to deal with a difficult patient transfer last night.... [emoji16] and we had multiple people assisting. I'm hoping rest, ice and...
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    kalycat replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Cani, I have had one panic attack like that in my lifetime. One. It was one too many. Sending you many hugs. I love snuggle time with my pooches too, and I'm really glad to hear that you're feeling...
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    kalycat replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    I logged on and saw Far's comments and was like.... Do these people know something I don't?! Lol Then I saw JensMom's post and everything became clear :) I'm so sorry to read this though - I hate...
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    kalycat replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, well if we're talking faux cheesecake during call back time then I'm okay with that.
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    kalycat replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I bet that tastes just like mandatory overtime.
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    kalycat replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    SBE, I think that rocks. Good teachers are such a rarity. I'm glad you've found renewed inspiration!
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    Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    kalycat replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Word. My frizz has a life all its own. I'm a devoted argan oil user. And, some brands are paraben free. Ps, well said Rocknurse. Thanks for the
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    Words You Hate

    kalycat replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    You will note that I screwed up that mucus thing too. Repeatedly. Eta: I have to look up diarrhea and ecchymosis every damn time. I need an Epic smart phrase for both because they