Kitiger RN

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    Blacklisted from HCA

    Kitiger replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    And this is why we should be careful what we say on this public forum. We go by avatars, but - with enough information - we could be
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    Kitiger replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's a good point, about putting some space between the 2
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    New Pediatric LPN Homecare advice

    Kitiger replied to FutureNurse138's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Look under Specialties: Private Duty
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    Kitiger replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And there's the problem
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    How much of this seems within CDC guidelines?

    Kitiger replied to GoAway2020's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is not isolation. As soon as a new patient comes in (Day 1), then everybody who comes in contact with that person is Day
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    Kitiger replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got mine at
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    What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

    Kitiger replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    Good description! I laughed aloud.
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    Five Months Later, Where is the PPE?

    Kitiger replied to Brian S.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    https://www.bandgdiscount.com/ If you don't mind providing your own, you have the option of getting gloves and masks, both procedure masks and KN95s, by calling in an order, pay over the phone,...
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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    Kitiger replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I already got mine. I know it was early, but I didn't want to have to deal with lines, or inconvenient times to get mine, as I have to fit it in outside my work hours. Sometimes that isn't easy....
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    Anyone else wearing old scrubs whilst shopping/running errands?

    Kitiger replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    If I saw you run errands while wearing scrubs, I would think: 1 You just got off work and are therefore contaminated. 2 You are going to work, but not in clean clothes. OK, that's just...
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    CDC states only 10,000 patients died DIRECTLY from Covid

    Kitiger replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I love this
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    CDC states only 10,000 patients died DIRECTLY from Covid

    Kitiger replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    You cannot fill that which is already
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    Global coronavirus cases surpass 25 million

    Kitiger replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm quoting ZDOGGMD: "There was a JAMA article that looked at the period from March 1st through the end of May, May 30th, and that’s three solid months in the center of the pandemic when things...
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    Five Months Later, Where is the PPE?

    Kitiger replied to Brian S.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    In which states is PPE an issue? Do most hospitals have everything except N95s? Gowns?
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    What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

    Kitiger replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    I work private duty home care, and I wear "casual professional" clothes to work. Our policies are specific: no flip flops, no jeans, no cut-offs, no writing/advertising on t-shirts. A plain (or...
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    Pediatric vaccine gone wrong

    Kitiger replied to Kazed's topic in General Nursing

    I hadn't considered this; you are
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    Influenza and COVID-19: The Twindemic

    Kitiger replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We were taught that HIV spreads more easily when the person also has hepatitis B. (Is that still the understanding?) What if COVID 19 spreads more easily when the person has the flu? Is that
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    Influenza and COVID-19: The Twindemic

    Kitiger replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If more people get the flu shot this year than last, you'll have to figure that into your
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    First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reinfection

    Kitiger replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good news,
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    Influenza and COVID-19: The Twindemic

    Kitiger replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got mine at Walgreen Pharmacy. My client is very high risk, and only goes out when necessary, only for doctor appointments. Is it true that we try to keep COVID patients dry, while flu patients need...
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    Influenza and COVID-19: The Twindemic

    Kitiger replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My client tried to make an appointment at his doctor's to get the flu shot next week, but was told they don't have it yet. "Try again in the middle of
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    Influenza and COVID-19: The Twindemic

    Kitiger replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got my flu shot yesterday. It's a little early, but I didn't want to have to deal with shortages, later in the
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    Influenza and COVID-19: The Twindemic

    Kitiger replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Same here, but I can't get my husband to do it.
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    Confirmed allergic reaction to surgical mask

    Kitiger replied to askater112's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Does the H2O2 leak out of the paper bag enough to cause irritation? Do you get it running and then leave the
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    Confirmed allergic reaction to surgical mask

    Kitiger replied to askater112's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I know someone who has the nebulizer, and who is a high risk herself when going out in public. This is something she could