Kitiger RN

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    How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    Kitiger replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    My experience is with permanent ceiling tracts; I don't know the logistics of renting one. Your durable medical supplier should know. Some people have permanent ceiling tracts in several rooms; one...
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    How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    Kitiger replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Ceiling lifts can have permanent tracts or temporary frames; they do not require permanent changes in the architecture. The upright "legs" of the frames can rest against the walls, so the horizontal...
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    How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    Kitiger replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Another reason is the time factor; it takes longer to transfer someone using a Hoyer lift. Now, I can put the sling in place and then transfer the person from wheelchair to bed within 5 minutes....
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    Did I bomb this phone interview?

    Kitiger replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have answered while driving. When I could pull over, I would have called her back and set up a time for her to call. I know some people have hands-free calling assistance while driving, but...
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    Forced 24 hr shift

    Kitiger replied to Orion81RN's topic in Private Duty

    If my agency required me to work 24 hours straight, I would find another agency. I would resign even if this was only a potential requirement. I will not put myself in that
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    Does your agency still use paper charting?

    Kitiger replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Private Duty

    One of my agencies is having us sign in & out using our own smart phones. The app is password protected, but we should not have to use our personal phones and minutes. The office manager said...
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    If you provide PDN services at school?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    One problem with using a school nurse is transportation, since the private duty nurse would ride the bus with him. The school 1:1 nurse would need to meet him at his house to ride the bus with him....
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    Pediatric Private Duty Cases

    Kitiger replied to Guest1007726's topic in Private Duty

    This is wonderful! I'm so glad for
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    What are your/your agencies polices about lifting?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    A Hoyer lift can store over the bed, or over the footboard of the bed. The floor does need to be clear under the bed, which is too bad, because it's handy to store things under the bed. Sometimes...
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    How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    Kitiger replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    How much does this person weigh? I would draw the line by 50 pounds. (My agency says 40 pounds). I can lift 90 pounds, but not a 90 pound person. Use a
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    What are your/your agencies polices about lifting?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    Can you rent a Hoyer
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    What are your/your agencies polices about lifting?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    One of my agencies states that if I lift more than 40 pounds without using a mechanical lift, workman's comp will not cover me if I'm injured. It sounds like your son's mobility is not going to...
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    Alone at health clinic, Australian Nurse treats self for heart attack

    Kitiger replied to sirI's topic in Nursing News

    What is
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    How to make a PDN job appealing?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    Something that gets old is when I've been there a while and the parent still stands there telling me what to do. I expect parents to watch me closely at first. After all, this is their child that they...
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    How to make a PDN job appealing?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    I can easily work with kids who micromanage . . . if they do it right. If they are insulting and mean, I probably won't stay on the case. If they like to teach the nurse, that's fine. If they need at...
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    If you provide PDN services at school?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    Discipline issues with a child can be a problem, especially when the parent does not help the child set limits. I always try to work with the parents to understand their mindset, their goals. But if...
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    If you provide PDN services at school?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    I know some families that use 2 or even 3 different nursing agencies. It's a lot of juggling, but it can work. It's usually not too hard to add another agency. What's hard is completely switching...
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    Students with 1:1 nursing

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in School

    See my answer under Private Duty
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    If you provide PDN services at school?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    I would typically go to the home first, get him ready for school, ride the bus with him to school, attend him at school, and ride the bus home. I might then stay to do his afternoon care, respiratory...
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    If you provide PDN services at school?

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in Private Duty

    Since my only focus would be on your child, I would work with him in the classroom as a scribe. The only reason to do otherwise would be if I had to do something else for him. Charting counts here,...
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    Students with 1:1 nursing

    Kitiger replied to nursenmom3's topic in School

    I'm an agency based private duty nurse. When I go to school with a 1:1 student, I do all of his medical care. If he is SXI (severely multiply impaired), I also do many of his classroom activities...
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    new nurse, rotating shifts, sleep tips needed!

    Kitiger replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    I would sleep 3 or 4 hours Wednesday evening before the night shift, then - when you get home in the morning - sleep another 3 or 4 hours. After that, stay up the rest of the day and sleep the night....
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    How Much was your First RN Paycheck?

    Kitiger replied to igottaconquer246's topic in General Nursing

    1979, $5/hour. I made $400 per paycheck, every two weeks. I was
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    Angry and need to vent

    Kitiger replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you! I, too, have family members who are addicts. One is trying rehab - but doesn't seem to think she has a problem, really. Our city will probably soon start a syringe exchange...
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    New Grad RN-Accepted Position, Just Found Out Pregnancy (High Risk)

    Kitiger replied to JennaSnow's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds