KJStarling

KJStarling

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  1. Nursing Documentation in ICU

    KJStarling replied to trixie's topic in Critical Care

    We do a complete head to toe Q4H and a focused assesment Q2H. That is we document on the main issues for the focused assesment. And only if something has changed, because we have the option of saying...

  2. What to do when new EPIC System delays critical meds in time crisis situation

    KJStarling replied to shenewton's topic in Critical Care

    I work with an EPIC product, and our clinicians are able to pull critical meds from Pyxis, hang them with barcode scanning, and reconcile the "over ride pull" after the patient is taken care of. It...

  3. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    KJStarling replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    Once a patient told me he had "roaches in the liver." I really had to keep my poker face straight that

  4. Personal attack in progress note from physician

    KJStarling replied to finchfamily4's topic in General Nursing

    Once we had a Doctor write in 3 inch high marker "If the nurses had done their job the patient wouldn't be so critical!" in a progress note. Of course our unit went nuts! DON and CMD just about...

  5. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    KJStarling replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Without a doubt marrying my

  6. Advice sought for a successful transition

    KJStarling posted a topic in International Nursing

    If you knew you were going to get a nurse from the USA on your unit, what would you like her to know before hand? Have you had issues with American trained nurses or Americans in general? I know...

  7. Advice sought for a successful transition

    KJStarling replied to KJStarling's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Pedi, No need to apologize, I expect that Americans have a certain reputation... That's why I asked my original question! Americans adore Australians, but they don't really know much about your...

  8. Advice sought for a successful transition

    KJStarling replied to KJStarling's topic in International Nursing

    Hmmm... I expect I'll be called a "Yank" which suits me fine... Since I'm from New York, originally. That makes me think of something else, though. When my friend says "Pommy" it's usually followed by...

  9. National registration - English requirements

    KJStarling replied to ozViking's topic in International Nursing

    Only loosely related, i wanted to tell you the funny thing that happened when I, an American sat for the IELTS so i can register In AUS... I was at the testing center in Washington DC, minding my own...

  10. Advice sought for a successful transition

    KJStarling replied to KJStarling's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the great advice! I am so grateful! Let me see if I’ve got this right: Work hard, but don't show off. Ask questions and 'fess up when I'm not sure how to do something Don't...

  11. one of my clients i take care is entirely too abusive.

    KJStarling replied to britty0804's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you need to report this to the police. I'd also be contacting the department of labor, and a laywer. The fact that your boss laughed when you reported this assault makes me believe you...

  12. Turning Patients

    KJStarling replied to Sg0223RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I once took care of a patient who was SMO and couldn't fit in the MRI... The hospital had to send the patient to the zoo to use the MRI for the large animals! The family was really mad at us,...

  13. Nurses' personal medical records

    KJStarling replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in General Nursing

    It is very sad, but I have witnessed nurses and other staff looking in employee's records... I even witnessed one nurse "checking up" on old boyfriends to see if their address or phone number had...

  14. Dreaming of Moving to Victoria...

    KJStarling posted a topic in International Nursing

    Don't worry my question has nothing to do with immigration or registration! I'm wondering if it is possible to commute from Healesville to Melbourne for work... My friend is from Healesville...

  15. Dreaming of Moving to Victoria...

    KJStarling replied to KJStarling's topic in International Nursing

    No Biggie! We're just bouncing ideas around! I'm sure it will all work out in the wash! I guess being able to visit home when ever he wants will be just fine! BTW I've emailed the AHPRA so often with...

  16. Nurses in their late 40's looking for work outside a hospital and LTC.

    KJStarling replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Are you good with comptuers and people? Many hospitals are installing EMRS, and need seasoned nurses to help them design, research, and train hospital staff. There isn't any patient contact, but you...

  17. Super Excited!!!

    KJStarling posted a topic in Critical Care

    I am returning to the bedside after 2 years! I have as of late been working with my hospital system to help install an EMR. I like training and teaching, but I have missed the bedside, EVERY DAY! I am...

  18. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    KJStarling replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    No Joke: I work weekend nights 7p-7a. Last night we terminally weened a Pt. I've taken care of him for several weeks now. I was just awakened from a deep sleep by the pt's voice saying " Cut that out...

  19. First year, worst year?

    KJStarling posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone, I'm a long time lurker, finally driven to post a message... I graduated last august, got my license last November, and have been working at a 16 bed ICU since school got out... I feel...

  20. First year, worst year?

    KJStarling replied to KJStarling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons: Thanks for the encouragement Chach. :balloons: Our hospital is a charity, which attends to the poor and dying. Our the last few years, from what my colleagues tell me, we've lost a lot of...