Kaltia

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  1. New charge nurse - needing advice!

    Kaltia replied to bluebirdflyx's topic in General Nursing

    Assert more, a huddle will not solve this assign tasks, like the others said pick who ever is being oblivious at the moment. Direct, don't make it optional. As far as still working the floor just make...

  2. contract language

    Kaltia replied to Kaltia's topic in Travel

    I did end up declining the contract. So far no issues but it was Definetly a lesson in what to check for. I'm grateful it didn't go any farther before I realized the

  3. contract language

    Kaltia posted a topic in Travel

    Am I being too picky? I was sent my first contract today and was appalled at the language as written. It's so broad, so much legalize and the company isn't giving me straight answers. I'm really...

  4. contract language

    Kaltia replied to Kaltia's topic in Travel

    I'm particularly concerned about the language related to breaking the contract which involves paying back certain undisclosed costs to the company. They tell me it's situational. When I ask for...

  5. Is This Bullying?

    Kaltia replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perfect all of you!!!!! Great parody of life and.

  6. Concurrent IVS

    Kaltia posted a topic in Patient Medications

    If you had an order for two IV fluids that are compatible and it state that both IV fluids are to be run not just one or the other and they are to be run concurrently, would you consider that two mean...

  7. G - tube

    Kaltia replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Patient Medications

    It's not really about route here but the fact that it's not specified. It's not a valid order without a route. Clarify the order, based on what little we know of the patient, I'd guess they'll get...

  8. What is the better antiemetic zofran or phenergan?

    Kaltia replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    Zofran as first line. it works for alot of people. Pherengan as back up, I find its more it or miss than zofran but for the few that zofran doesn't work for, phenergan usually works

  9. Concurrent IVS

    Kaltia replied to Kaltia's topic in Patient Medications

    Good to know, I was frankly concerned about getting the amount of fluid through the same tubing, but the packaging info does make sense. I went with two sites two lines as the IV pumps I'm working...

  10. Patient Sitters

    Kaltia replied to cjalston's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you have sitters often enough even consider this you're doing well Unless it's a 1 to 1, sitters are either family members, friends or hired by family or staff from the facility the patient came...

  11. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    Kaltia replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually what confuses me here is how the op ask for opinions on a "ethical dilema" and then states they don't care, never had any doubts about it in the first place. 95% percent of patients tend to...

  12. How can I comfort a homesick child? (NAI case)

    Kaltia replied to xyrhana's topic in General Nursing

    Suspected abuse doesn't mean that he doesn't have feelings for his family. Especially with a child I'd be worried about him blaming himself for the family getting into trouble. Very complicated issues...

  13. What Would You Do?

    Kaltia replied to HokeyFinokey's topic in Patient Medications

    I might hold 1 dose and see if the behavior changed but after that definetly call the doc . It sounds like your charge just wasn't willing to call for whatever reason ie she's already called this...

  14. I felt belittled by a Dr.

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

    I'd tell him I wasn't aware that the elderly health risk to Patients on ativan were so severe that the risk of them breaking a limb or smashing their head open when climbing out of bed didn't take...

  15. Should I accept a Relocation offer?

    Kaltia replied to Blsd RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Research the hospital and location. Find out what's there and about costs. See what there is for activities and such. You will need support and people around you. cThat about what I make staff nursing...

  16. Plum Pump Air In Chamber Or BackPrime?

    Kaltia replied to 909Martha's topic in Patient Medications

    This is while you always run your piggy backs on secondary tubing as they are designed to be run. I always set thr pump for kvo of maintain ex fluid so I will have a few mins to get in there once the...

  17. Anyone still giving Demerol?

    Kaltia replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    I love Demerol and it's tends to be very effective when I've given it. I know it has it's issues like anything else but IM Demerol seems to really really work for pain. Usually have only run across it...

  18. NCLEX in 10 days! Please help

    Kaltia replied to laKrugRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax, don't stress. Your scores look fine. Speaking from experience you can pass with far worse. Dont overdo. Three most important thing study the Kaplan review book for content, watch the Kaplan...

  19. What do you say if you don't pray?

    Kaltia replied to BusyBee91's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    relax, I think people make these situations worse by stressing about this. Getting into a conflict with some one over any religious issue especially prayer is never worth it. If a patient says they're...

  20. Interventions without MD orders

    Kaltia replied to Novo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm torn between wincing and laughing when reading this post. so many patients have the same reasoning, why can't I just take my tylenol, advil, ect? As I point out to them, I am the medical...

  21. Would you give PRN percocet and scheduled Oxycodone together?

    Kaltia replied to lunaro16's topic in Patient Medications

    It's protocol on my unit not to give the same pain meds together. With a dependent patient I doubt it would have hurt anything and in the mentioned case I'd highly suspect the patient of self...

  22. Things you tell newbies

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

    No I beg to differ. The hardest part of nursing is dealing with family regardless of patient age. Do use your brain, and your gut. Those feelings are important. doctors will yell, not put their...

  23. I have the time (to pee)

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

    I do not understand this. With the exception of a few absolutely crazy shifts, I refuse to not make time to pee. that 1 min to hold still and go is important to my sanity, let alone the physical...

  24. Adjusting to Night Shift

    Kaltia replied to Lynzie's topic in General Nursing

    Snacks, water, bathroom breaks, and actual breaks if possible. You will need tons of water, 12s are the worst for needing fluids, they're like a dessert. Sleep you can't do much during the day when...

  25. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

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

    It's because everyone forgets names sometimes even with whiteboards. And if a patient is climbing out of bed I don't always get a chance to ask their name. Hon, sweetie, sweetheart, dear are just...