kessadawn BSN, RN

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    What would you do?

    kessadawn replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    If I understand correctly, this is an inpatient psych facility? Our inpatient psych patients (I work in a children's hospital) have everything that is sharp or can be used as a weapon removed from...
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    would you apply for this job?

    kessadawn replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is no way I would work anywhere that doesn't practice correct narc count doublechecks. I worked way too hard for my license to risk
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    Did your school discriminate against the elderly? read to find out...

    kessadawn replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that is discrimination at all. I think it is a large, stable population and a great place to start honing your assessment skills. The elderly also use a large variety of medications,...
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    Need help!

    kessadawn replied to kevinsmom5's topic in General Nursing

    I mean that she had very little clinical time to hone her hands-on skills in comparison to someone who entered a non-online program. I believe she spent 2 or 3 days at a hospital to pass her...
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    unit secretary?

    kessadawn replied to meghan91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you serious? Have you ever worked 3-11? WITHOUT a
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    Need help!

    kessadawn replied to kevinsmom5's topic in General Nursing

    As for the job market, Ohio is a tough place to be a nurse right now. Can you get a position as an LPN in the LTC you currently work in as an Aide? I live in NE Ohio as well, and hospital jobs are...
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    Need help!

    kessadawn replied to kevinsmom5's topic in General Nursing

    Check into the LPN to RN program at Kent State, there are several branches in NE Ohio, I found Kent to be very easy to work with, especially for a working Mom. I have only ever met one nurse who got...
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    when will I feel like I have a clue what I'm doing?

    kessadawn replied to picurn10's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It will take time, trust me, I would be more worried if just a few months off orientation you claimed to be super competant and know everything! I think I started feeling more confident after that...
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    Dealing With Child Abuse

    kessadawn replied to MeganDM's topic in General Nursing

    It's very difficult to see a child who has been abused. You just want to wrap your arms around them and protect them from everything! Keeping calm has not been a problem for me, I am just so focused...
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    Dealing With Child Abuse

    kessadawn replied to MeganDM's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree, I think this is a valid fear, especially for those of us who work in pediatrics. It makes one question oneself...can I be completely nonbiased and professional while caring for...
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    What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    kessadawn replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    versed morphine various antibiotics albuterol pepcid It's RSV season in the
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    Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    kessadawn replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Classic, especially after a 3 hour "nap" post 16 1/2 hour shift, very busy, I might add, no breaks, but, I'm sure I was probably shopping online when my patient was bucking the vent...
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    Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    kessadawn replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh jeez, sorry, I knew that, I didn't mean to come off snotty! Sorry!!
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    Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    kessadawn replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA you seriously need to get educated! I am quite compatible with nearly everyone I meet, ask any of my zillions of friends! Thanks for the laugh!
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    Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    kessadawn replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, please come work a nightshift in my PICU, and then tell me again how dang easy I have it. Less LIP availability in emergencies, NO techs, rarely a secretary, minimal staffing with the highest...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    kessadawn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really do think you are a fantastic nurse, I wish you thought you were too! Please don't ask me again what time of which day the dopamine gtt was turned off. It was like 2 weeks ago, and at this...
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    Patients families dictating care and treatment

    kessadawn replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    My first job as a newly minted RN was in a nursing home. The orientation was brief, but not inheard of for a LTC. My first night in charge was horrible, falls, chest pain needing to go to ER, lots...
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    Questions involving Trach Care!!! HELP!!! CLEAN TECHNIQUE? WHAT?

    kessadawn replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    The staff in my facility suctions using sterile technique, but for homegoing patients and families are taught using clean technique. I never reuse a suction catheter, but I can understand how...
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    PICU Question

    kessadawn replied to staceyh0511's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    And don't be afraid to ask questions, remember, there are NO stupid questions, if you don't ask, how will you learn? Good
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    Precedex tubing

    kessadawn replied to CICURN07's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We use standard tubing for precedex in my PICU, no filters. The only thing we use lipid tubing for besides lipids is
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    Never driving to work in snow again

    kessadawn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I have this dilemma every winter, and the winters in NE Ohio are producing more snow every year. I also choose to work about 60 miles from my home. The drive can really suck, for sure. I plan to...
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    What can I do to help?

    kessadawn replied to slrberry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's hard to help out your CNAs when you are still new enough to be trying to get yourself a good routine going. I think it sounds like you are helping a lot. It's unfortunate they are...
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    PICU or Ortho to start?

    kessadawn replied to none the wiser's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked ortho, but I have worked PICU for the last 7 years. Yes it is emotional, but also very rewarding. You will see chronic sick kiddos, but you will see miracles that walk away lucky...
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    What is the silliest thing you've heard a nurse say?

    kessadawn replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I just thought of another one. I am the apparent queen of inappropriateness: Teenage boy with unstable cervical fracture, he's really tall, needs boosted in bed. I am vertically...
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    wearing makeup to work?

    kessadawn replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I wear makeup to work, but just the basics, no overdone eyes, and no lipstick. Some mornings I'm sure I look pretty scary after a crazy shift, but I think most of the time I'm fine. I tend not to...