Kitiger RN

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  1. Kitiger

    Got my antibody test results

    Kitiger replied to bossfrog's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wouldn't put too much trust in the results just yet. There are too many false positives and too many false negatives at this point. In addition, we don't know yet whether a person can get...
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    Presenting Hospital work I.D. as a Patient or Visitor. Any thoughts?

    Kitiger replied to erwindt's topic in General Nursing

    This. Yeah, I forget to keep my language "non-medical", so they figure it out. But there is so much that I do not know! I want them to offer me the same teaching they would give to a regular patient....
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    Discussion about use of Valved Masks

    Kitiger replied to 42pines's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Can the valve be taped over? The wearer could still breathe out through the mask, just not through the unfiltered
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    How does this work?

    Kitiger replied to Lotsofquestions's topic in Private Duty

    As an agency nurse, I would have to do a beginning assessment, which at the minimum would include temp/pulse/respirations, lung sounds, assess the trach site, verify back-up equipment, vent check,...
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    Living as an older individual with comorbidities

    Kitiger replied to Hillbilly RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Every month that goes by is that much more that we know about this wily virus. We are learning how it does what it does, and we are learning how to treat it. A year from now, we might even be able to...
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    Where do you stand on opening things up during the Pandemic?

    Kitiger replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And this is why we need the appropriate testing done before any vaccine is offered to the public. Rushing it through is dangerous....
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    Want some more fun? Here's another conspiracy theory.

    Kitiger posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you believe this, you need to go back to
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    Openly criticizing a fellow nurse.

    Kitiger replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think OP knows
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    Conquering COVID-19: 8 Ways Nurses and Parents Can Help Kids Cope

    Kitiger replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    May I put this out on face
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    Will it be hard for me to get a Girlfriend during this Pandemic since I am dealing with sick people?

    Kitiger replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you! I never even thought of basketball. (Sports is not my thing.) I wondered if he was trying to show that he was young . .
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    Facial coverings effective?

    Kitiger replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    Facial coverings effective?

    Kitiger replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "Trump's CDC" isn't providing that leadership because Pres. Trump speaks and acts against wearing a mask. I don't think I could handle having him as my
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    Facial coverings effective?

    Kitiger replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You would wear a mask correctly, right? So - if you wore one - you would be giving the people around you another layer of protection. Isn't that worth
  14. Kitiger

    Should Social Media shut down Conspiracy Theories?

    Kitiger replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think I can agree to that. Several things bother me, none of which are scientific facts: 1. The labs are there, right where the epidemic started. 2. I don't trust the Chinese government. 3. The...
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    Should Social Media shut down Conspiracy Theories?

    Kitiger replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was simply pointing out that it might not have originated in the wet
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    Should Social Media shut down Conspiracy Theories?

    Kitiger replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From the above article: "Furthermore, 14 of the first 41 cases had no contact with the seafood market13. In another report, five of the first seven cases of COVID-19 had no link to the seafood...
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    "At Burger King, We're Updating Our Safety Procedures"

    Kitiger replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I love this! You have a way with
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    Facial coverings effective?

    Kitiger replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And I also wash well when I get home. Depending on where I have been, I may be changing my clothes, too. I have hand sanitizer at home because I keep medical supplies handy. I must have bought this...
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    Facial coverings effective?

    Kitiger replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do the "clean hand, dirty hand" thing automatically. When I worked in the hospital, I had a "clean pocket, dirty pocket" mentality as well. "Dirty pocket" took a roll of tape, alcohol wipes, and...
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    Fear-mongering in nursing school

    Kitiger replied to Guest1033582's topic in General Students

    Those care plans are a teaching tool. While appropriate for students, they are not necessary for an experienced
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    Are you being required to wear face masks all shift now on assisted living, memory care or nursing homes?

    Kitiger replied to Blackcat99's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Who is going to pay this nurse's wages? Who is going to buy the N 95 stash? This sounds like a dream. A good dream, perhaps, but not one that is likely to be
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    Are you being required to wear face masks all shift now on assisted living, memory care or nursing homes?

    Kitiger replied to Blackcat99's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have a UV sanitizer at home to sanitize my mask. I just wish I had a way to test the sanitizer, to know whether it really works. I am reading up on
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    COVID-19 Trusted Blogs

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Gerad Nadal, PhD Saint John's University, New York Class of 2006 · PhD · Ph.D. Molecular Microbiology · Jamaica, New York Saint John's University, New York Class of 2002 · M.phil · M.Phil....
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    States are reopening. As a nurse who takes care of COVID, how do you personally feel about going out and seeing people?

    Kitiger replied to EDScrubLife77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's a given that the infection rate in the community is going to go up. I don't have known COVID contact at this time, but my clients are high risk. (I work private duty home care.) We are trying to...
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    Nasal cannulas behind the head

    Kitiger replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    And we run the tubing down their back, inside their clothing. Out of sight, out of mind. And, yes, these kids always have someone with