kastas BSN, RN

kastas is a BSN, RN and specializes in Labor and Delivery.

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1. what made you choose GI?

   kastas replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in Gastroenterology

   I chose it solely for the hours. I've done 12 hour shifts for 10 years. All of my children are in school now and I work 830 to 4, m-f. I do have to take call, but it's rare to get called in. I love...

2. Do you use gel when inserting Cytotec?

   kastas replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We try to use no gel or minimal gel. I sometimes use a little NS on the pill itself to help the break down process. I've never thought to use it as

3. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

   kastas replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! I'm moving to the Mason Dixon

4. Moving to Kansas!

   kastas replied to ucfjlin's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think that is called for! I've lived in Topeka and Lawrence and I love Topeka! We have a bad reputation only b/c we have a very low cost of living and it is a very old city. Our crime rate is...

5. Moving to Kansas!

   kastas replied to ucfjlin's topic in General Nursing

   Hello and welcome! I know both schools have excellent programs. The big difference will be in the setting. Baker uses Stormont Vail hospital in Topeka and KU uses KU Med in KC. 2 very different...

6. RN-BSN Small rural community

   kastas replied to tbarn's topic in General Nursing

   Exactly what this poster said! ICU charge, RT charge and ED MD if available. We just started our team and it has already been a God-send for

7. The Labor & Delivery Nursing Team

   kastas replied to Elisheva's topic in Ob/Gyn

   If I understand correctly you are asking if the atmosphere is different. Are the relationships different between staff and MD's on L&D? ... Well, if I'm correct I'd say YES, very different. You...

8. Can dilation reverse?

   kastas replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My thought is that it doesn't necessarily have to be r/t swelling. It could be slightly more dilated b/c pt was up walking and pp was lower and pressing on cervix. I've also seen where the bbow was...

9. L&D RN moving to Colorado Springs

   kastas replied to rpbear's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Thank you Ginger! I hope the comment was directed to both of us. I will be in

10. Safe nurse to patient ratio? How do they do it at your hospital?

    kastas replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Holy cow! I can't imagine 3:1 !! We (almost) always get 1:1, 2:1 if overnight induction or slow moving prime. We do have separate areas for antenatals, but staff that also. The ante side we have...

11. Job Question

    kastas replied to susan1's topic in General Nursing

    And if the above post doesn't work just call the unit you are interested in. I did that and asked what the DONs name was and then called her myself. I told her of my experience and interest in the...

12. L&D RN moving to Colorado Springs

    kastas replied to rpbear's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Ok, somehow my last post to you didn't go through. I've been doing some internet research and don't see many L&D jobs advertised in or around the Springs. There are several PP jobs. I guess if we...

13. L&D RN moving to Colorado Springs

    kastas replied to rpbear's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Did you ever get any private responses to this question? I am curious also. I do high risk L&D and am wanting some

14. Where were u 9/11/01?

    kastas replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    The 1st day of my son's preschool. I didn't have the TV or radio on that morning. As soon as we got to school I saw everyone gathered around the TV, most were crying and all were in a state of shock....

15. Is it TRUE SMALL LETTER PASS, BIG LETTER FAIL?

    kastas replied to grace,joy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG! I did the exact same thing! I threw the BIG envelope on the ground and ran to my room. My husband very calmly brought it to me and told me I was being silly and to just open it. Sure enough, I'd...