Kitiger RN

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    Fake 'Nurse' Killed Patients Because of Hangover

    Kitiger replied to futur0_nurs's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people don't know the difference. Mute: refraining from speech or temporarily speechless: Moot: subject to debate, dispute, or
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    Game of Groans

    Kitiger replied to GrumpyRN's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

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    Post COVID-19: How Do We Lead Nurses in the New Normal?

    Kitiger replied to EOC's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My home health agency told us that beginning in January, we would no longer have to wear masks as long as we were symptom-free. And as long as the parents were OK with us not wearing
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    Post COVID-19: How Do We Lead Nurses in the New Normal?

    Kitiger replied to EOC's topic in Disaster Preparation

    These three ideas look like more work for the nurses. More meetings. More projects and counsels. And have them engaged in mentoring, too? Or is the mentoring coming from the clinical leadership?...
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    Pediatric patients...parents are KILLING me!

    Kitiger replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    You seem to imply that the nurse is there to assist the parent, while teaching the parent how to care for their child. I must respectfully disagree with this. During your shift, YOU are...
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    OT vs. Nurse

    Kitiger replied to Mary3010's topic in General Specialties

    Even neonatology can get dicey if the parents lose control. They are under a LOT of stress and may have unreasonable expectations. And as Hoosier said, mental health can mean dealing with violent...
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    Perfume

    Kitiger replied to Sanfranjflo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What is an ankle alcohol
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I'm glad that I'm older, and I won't be around for some of the scary times that are coming up. On the other hand, if I were younger, perhaps I would find it easier to be flexible and...
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    OT vs. Nurse

    Kitiger replied to Mary3010's topic in General Specialties

    So, to decrease your risk: 1. Protect your back; exercise, keep yourself strong and in shape, always use the correct lifting technique, and get help and/or use mechanical aides when available....
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    Game of Groans

    Kitiger replied to GrumpyRN's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    What's the leading cause of dry skin?
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    OT vs. Nurse

    Kitiger replied to Mary3010's topic in General Specialties

    We were taught - as student nurses some 40 years ago - that we would never damage ourselves if we exercised, kept ourselves strong and in shape, and always used the correct lifting technique. But the...
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    And no Karens.
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    Game of Groans

    Kitiger replied to GrumpyRN's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Places I've Been and Haven't Been I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never...
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    Join my journey

    Kitiger replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    I do best losing weight if I exercise before eating.It helps me maintain my weight,
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    OT vs. Nurse

    Kitiger replied to Mary3010's topic in General Specialties

    The comparison was between nursing, PT, and OT. And I said that nursing and PT get more physical work than
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    OT vs. Nurse

    Kitiger replied to Mary3010's topic in General Specialties

    Doing range of motion on a strong, spastic patient takes strength. Turning a patient whose spasticity resists you is a challenge. Sliding a patient up in bed takes strength. (I use a pull sheet over a...
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    No thanks. I wouldn't have time to watch a video when I need a specific piece of information. However, if we could just speak what needs to go into the chart - and if it would accurately record our...
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    For teaching, I can see how useful a video link with an experienced nurse would be. But you are talking about a robot to help with teaching. Is this something like an interactive video? I...
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    OT vs. Nurse

    Kitiger replied to Mary3010's topic in General Specialties

    From what I've seen, nursing and PT get the most physical work. OT has physical work, but usually not as much as nursing or physical
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    Game of Groans

    Kitiger replied to GrumpyRN's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    What state has a LOT of dirty laundry?
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Having fewer nurses on the floor will most likely lead to more physical work for those who are part of this "three-person care team model." I only count 2 people, two people who will need to do most...
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Moving toward deliberately having fewer nurses on the floor will delight the pencil-pushers who want to "save" money. And it will most likely put more onto the floor nurses who
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I can see the benefit of a virtual nurse for patient teaching. Answering call lights sounds like the system already in place where the patient used the call light, and a disembodied voice tell him...
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    Join my journey

    Kitiger replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    Good for you, Happygr8ful! I'm UP 4 pounds.?I guess I need to cut out the popcorn, or at least some of the
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety and Rose Queen both make a good point; people don't want to take low-paying jobs. I hadn't thought of