KatieBell

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  1. problems on orientation

    KatieBell replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Orientation extensions are fine. Especially if they are for a particular thing. For example when I finsihed orientation, for some reason we had not had a ton of big trauma, so I got an extra week to...

  2. end-of-orientation anxiety

    KatieBell replied to nrcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    None of the mistakes sound very odd. Some are typical new grad stuff, and one you mentioned sounds as if ti came from being in a hurry. If you like the job, stick with it. If you weren't cutting it,...

  3. seems I'm blacklisted ... now what?

    KatieBell replied to CRNAorBust's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, employers cna only report dates, but they can also report one other piece of information. If you are eligible for rehire. Usually if you were fired, you are not eligible for rehire. I am...

  4. Poll for RN's: Do you have an ADN or BSN?

    KatieBell replied to Ekklesia's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No Debate, just saying I'm surprised that the majority of voters are BSN. I would have thought the majority of grads are from ADN programs. Maybe it's just where I'm

  5. Instructor is not letting me get female patients during clincal

    KatieBell replied to Bala Shark's topic in Male Nursing Students

    After that comment, which was strange and did not provide any rationale for anything, I wouldn;t even address it with the instructor, I'd go to the dean or whomever, is responsible for the instructor....

  6. Acceptance Letter--Thick or Thin?

    KatieBell replied to tanner523's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it really varies. Mine was thin. Many are thick with information added, but mine just said congrats you're in. See you in

  7. Do Any Of You Rn's Have Diabetes And Or High B/p??

    KatieBell replied to rafael80's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Many people have high Blood Pressure. I had high pressure for a short while and was quickly advised by my MD to change my diet a bit and to loose about 10 pounds. I did both things and my pressure...

  8. Unit to start out in (step down or icu)?? r/o

    KatieBell replied to ghost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you Windward, that was what I was trying to point out. However, I am not against New Grads in the units. I'm against lots of new grads, and I'm against poor precepting of new grads. And I'm...

  9. Questions about Nuses in California

    KatieBell replied to narcissistic's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't answer any questions about nursing in California. But I can attest that dealing with all sorts of human disgustingness is in the domain of the RN. Even if a CNA does all the bathing and...

  10. problems on orientation

    KatieBell replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Isn't that the truth about the ED nursing being addictive. I have been trying to leave it and I always end up coming back. I'd ask for a different person to precept you, and I would build...

  11. How useful would a Spanish major be?

    KatieBell replied to hap2828's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing the language is probably what is going to be useful to you as a nurse, and very useful. I've now been up and down the east coast traveling and I have yet to find a place that doesn't have a...

  12. Your Pet and your schedule...

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    But Bipley, your pets, well, are just "special" they need your patience. Actually, I found an apartment complex that has a dog walking service- it costs a little but apparently they really...

  13. cant make up my mind

    KatieBell replied to dental hygiene or rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree withthe others, dental hygiene is very limited. In nursing you can get a similar job to a hygienist- office work, no weekedns or holidays etc. Or you can work in a variety of other options....

  14. Work setting for new grads?

    KatieBell replied to work4choc's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a ton of opportunities, and it can be somewhat difficult to sift through them. One option for you, since you are very interested in Hospice, would be to go into Oncology nursing. It is...

  15. Unit to start out in (step down or icu)?? r/o

    KatieBell replied to ghost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know, I think it depends on the unit. I started out in ICU...it was stressful and difficult (plus the nurses didn't want new grads, so they were alright...but not overly friendly). When I had...

  16. IV push meds help

    KatieBell replied to *lisa*'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can go to the bookstore, or Amazon and get a book called something like: Medication Calculations made incredibly easy. It give formulas for drip rates, and such. There really aren't too many...

  17. coma patients-out of bed

    KatieBell replied to katmecan's topic in General Nursing

    Getting a coma Patient in to a chair or in the sitting position of the HillRom is a Pain in the Neck (and other places), but it is really very good for the patient. Especially for pulmonary toilet....

  18. Your Pet and your schedule...

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do not want to get a dog and start my first day of work all at the same time. Just thinking about it. I'd want to do a rescue dog (all my other dogs were from the shelter) but I'm leary...

  19. Increase in I&D's in the South?

    KatieBell replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    I've also recently seen a bunch of them, almost all due to poor hygiene, however, in my area (where I just was that it, right now I'm nowhere!) most of the people having these infections were quite...

  20. pain protocols

    KatieBell replied to BurnerKG's topic in Emergency

    I recently did a travel contract where they had standing orders for tylenol, motrin, vicoden and MORPHINE sq (up to 4 mg!) in triage or when the patient got to the room. Funny thing though, was that...

  21. YAY!! I'm a new ER RN!!! Need suggestions!!!

    KatieBell replied to RJAngel_RN's topic in Emergency

    Try to take TNCC soon. It is a nice class, specifically designed for Emergency...so there's no talk about a patient in the ICU etc. It is a good way of approaching and organizing your care for a...

  22. Your Pet and your schedule...

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure if we looked long enough we could find someone who walks their rabbits.... Oh, I am just in the planning stages here, so I know nothing will happen for a few weeks...or months...the way I...

  23. Patient Care--Can it get better

    KatieBell replied to shomelggs's topic in General Nursing

    I'd agree with Town and Country. I was a tech for 4 years before I became a nurse. It was hard work, and there were nurses who managed to sit on their butts while I was working. I used to get...

  24. Your Pet and your schedule...

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I think some of the apartments I am looking at have some sort of dog walker that can come around for an extra fee tacked on to rent. I'm quite partial to terriers actually..as my last one...

  25. FIRED!!! OMG what do I do now?

    KatieBell replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Oooph. It's never a good feeling to lose a job. But something good can come of it, can the agency schedule you for a few more shifts? Best Wishes, something will work