Kaltia

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  1. First Code/Death

    Kaltia replied to chiromed0's topic in General Nursing

    But the key is you did it! and after that first one it gets easier. First time a patient coded, I felt very lucky as that particular shift, I had a lot of very experienced people working with me. I...

  2. Nurses who hate patients - advice

    Kaltia replied to livelaughlove09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes there are nurses that hate patients. There are even more nurses that just give the impression that they hate patients. There is a big difference. Ultimately you can not demand that everyone...

  3. Overslept on 1st clinical day...

    Kaltia replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I always had to set at least 9 alarms or I couldn't sleep for fear of not getting up on

  4. When Faith Creates False Hope

    Kaltia replied to kabfighter's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    In most reasonable cases I would simply be politely sympathetic. Miracles are not always a good thing. Quality of life doesn't always improve just case some one survies. It's the families belief not...

  5. Students, RNs and medication admin - Is this crossing boundaries?

    Kaltia replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient Medications

    I rarely recall giving meds unsupervised as a student. Even with a preceptor,, especially if you weren't drilled backwards and forwards on each of those meds ahead time. After first semester, you...

  6. ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    Kaltia replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The main problem I have is the quality of report from the ER it's bluntly atrocious. I get that they are super busy but often basic info is lacking. Ad when I question it becomes obvious they don't...

  7. Interruptions during my med pass

    Kaltia replied to Nspirit's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't even understand why you would expect no interruptions. Heck I'm often having a running conversation with patient and family. Plus other interruptions. You don't go over what you're giving?...

  8. Delegation & management tips

    Kaltia replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in General Nursing

    Do it yourself. Nothing makes things worse than always making the aide get your patient to the commode every time and so on. Always thank those helping you and praise initiative. Also assess the skill...

  9. Mentor, orientation, or trial by fire?

    Kaltia replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    I had eight weeks of orientation on the floor and got thAt only because I pressed for it. The floor was very short staffed and it's a miracle I got that much. I saw numerous people get less and really...

  10. I Feel like a bad nurse. Feedback please

    Kaltia replied to Soliloquy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After you summarize the situation just say is there anything else you want me to do at this time? You don't have to suggest anything Also ask the others if they're missing orders. Computers systems...

  11. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    Kaltia replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    The hardest thing with nursing school is mastering what works for you. You may have to abandon your textbooks and find alternatives. Straight As series. Med-surge nursing made easy is another good...

  12. What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    Kaltia replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Med surge/ tele floor 30 beds 5-6 to 1 during the day 5-8/1 on evening 8-10 to 1 on nights It can very busy especially at

  13. 8 months as a nurse and I am failing miserably

    Kaltia replied to RN119's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Breathe, patient is okay, right? breathe again. Recheck your hospital's critical value requirements. This should have been a critical value called in by the lab and there should be documentation from...

  14. What to expect during orientation?

    Kaltia replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Business causal for the first few days. Ask about the schedule and what you're doign each day tomorrow but they'll probably tell you without you needing to ask. Honestly you'll probably be bored. It's...