Kitiger RN

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    When Nurses Cry

    Kitiger replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is it, in a nutshell (my bold). In the back of my head, I remember that the family is hurting, perhaps overwhelmed, and I am here to help them. My emotions show through - as they should - but I...
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    2018 Questions

    Kitiger replied to BevvMA2LVN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't understand. If your school isn't accredited, will you even be allowed to take the
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    Why pediatrics?

    Kitiger replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Pediatric

    You might not think so after your kiddo watches it hour after hour after ... Some parents want the TV on whenever their child is awake! It takes a while, because I have to give them time to know me...
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    What are some horror stories families have shared with you about former nurses they had?

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

    One parent told me that - after she changed her child's trach - the nurse said, "So THAT'S how it's done!" The nurse had worked there for several weeks. She (the nurse) told me she probably shouldn't...
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    Success with going back to old career?

    Kitiger replied to psychRN136's topic in General Nursing

    I missed the candy striper part, but I was a nurse's aide right out of high school. (We didn't have CNAs back then.) psychRN, have you tried private duty home care? I love it, and have never looked...
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    How to prepare for Nursing school?

    Kitiger replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you get your textbooks - or e-text books - (whatever it is they use) early? If so, I would recommend reading ahead, understanding as much as you can. Be advised, I'm a diploma grad from the dark...
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    My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    Kitiger replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    What do you see as "professional"? What impression do you want to make? Do you care? Do you want to look harried, like someone who is so stressed that they can't even comb their hair? First...
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    Do you go to work with vomiting/diarrhea?

    Kitiger replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    Vomiting & diarrhea would usually mean I'm infectious. No. I wouldn't go in. Uncontrolled coughing, fever, etc., are other firm reasons to stay home. I do not appreciate nurses who come in sick....
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    Advice for a New Grad

    Kitiger replied to FishBones's topic in General Nursing

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    My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    Kitiger replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I advise teens & young adults to either avoid tats or have them in an area that can be covered if necessary at work. Many of these kids do not yet know what type of profession they might choose,...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Overthinking "likes" That's hard on Monday mornings `Way to start my
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Anxiety. Oh! I don't think I can take it. It's gone from my
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    It needs gray
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right, JKL. Part of the problem with social media is that the kids come to depend on the social group for affirmation. But a sense of self-worth needs to come from within. I had a relative...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Haiku expresses Thoughtful, insightful wisdom In stylized
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Just got another "Like" from some discerning soul Who boosts my
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of affirmation did he
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I like to get "likes" So I go to my dashboard To see who "liked"
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Kitiger replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I "like" a post when I agree with the writer, when I laugh aloud, and - often - when it is well-written whether or not I agree. I like to see the other side, and I like a post that makes me think. I...
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    How do you communicate with work??

    Kitiger replied to Lpn1226's topic in General Nursing

    I work for 2 agencies. One agency issued us tablets, which are used for charting, scheduling, and messaging. In addition, when they send a message to the tablet, they automatically send a note to my...
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    Birds of a feather

    Kitiger replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

    I need people like you who can clearly show me my preconceived notions - things that I had not seen. You teach me to walk in another's shoes. Thank
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    Do you buy medical equipment for home use?

    Kitiger replied to der_kerl's topic in General Nursing

    I have known clients to go to eBay to buy suction machines, nebulizers, pulse oximeters, etc., to replace the ones they have. Equipment can wear out - or just plain break - and Medicaid will only buy...
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    Care for the Older Adult: ICU or Not?!

    Kitiger replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    This is a wonderful. well-written, informative
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    Pain scale

    Kitiger replied to nurseequestrian's topic in General Nursing

    I know a person who has fibromyalgia, who states that he is never without pain, and that he rates his pain consistently as a 7 to 10. I asked him what his pain was right then, and he said it was 8. I...
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    Could I become a nurse ?

    Kitiger replied to Albino904's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of the definitions for legally blind is 20/200 even with correction. My vision - when uncorrected - is 20/100 in one eye and 20/200 in the other eye (on a good day). This is mostly for...