Kitiger RN

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    pediatric HH, please help

    Kitiger replied to tami2017's topic in Home Health

    Your first move is to talk to the clinical supervisor. Every agency has at least one. As I've done this for over 30 years, I would be comfortable simply asking the clinical supervisor to tell me what...
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    Human anatomy & physiology part 1?

    Kitiger replied to lecole01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I make flash cards. Most college bookstores sell blanks, already connected with a ring. Fill them in, and take them with you. When you have a few minutes, here & there, pull them out and flip...
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    Would You do This Commute?

    Kitiger replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I've done a 12-hour shift almost an hour away for years at a time. The shifts - including commute - are 12 plus 2 hours long, and you add another hour to the total in the winter when you have to clean...
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    Keeping textbooks for reference?

    Kitiger replied to cnsrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I kept my test books from first year, my first Merck Manual, and I have my Mom's old Merck Manual (circa 1945), and my Grandma's Library of Health; Complete Guide to Prevention and Cure of Disease....
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    Seeking Financial advice

    Kitiger replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some formulas you can use to figure out how much you can save. Invest 45
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    What do you do during down time?

    Kitiger replied to Orion81RN's topic in Private Duty

    If she has OT or PT, you can contact the therapists and ask for suggestions. Even if they don't come out to the house regularly, they could still give you ideas by phone or email or snail mail. They...
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    RFID Implantation and Implementation: A Look Into the Future

    Kitiger replied to David Offenbaker's topic in General Nursing

    If Russia can hack into our voting computers, if identity theft is a clear possibility, then why would I want an implantable RFID? Do you want our government to be able to track your location all the...
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    What makes your job meaningful?

    Kitiger replied to chillinlikeavillain's topic in General Nursing

    What makes my job meaningful? Doing range of motion to loosen up those painful, tight muscles, and seeing the child fall into a restful sleep. Seeing the relief on Mom's face when she checks in and...
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    Risk of getting your family members sick?

    Kitiger replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my clients are respiratory - trachs, vents, etc - and many have pseudomonas, MRSA, or VRE. I don't get sick from taking care of them. My two worst times for infection are when school starts in...
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    How does vent rate effect heart rate?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I can't argue with success - the pulse is now in an acceptable range - but I can't explain why increasing the respiratory rate worked. It may well be
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    How does vent rate effect heart rate?

    Kitiger posted a topic in General Nursing

    Why would increasing the vent rate from 12 to 14 cause the heart rate to increase from around 50 to 60? The SpO2 was 98% the entire
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    Math requirement for RNs?

    Kitiger replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    No calculator? Natural disasters come to mind. How about a power outage in the home (private duty nursing) and your phone is dead. Hey, I always carry a flashlight and extra batteries along with a...
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    Allnurses needs nurses

    Kitiger replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I love this thread, but haven't been able to find it lately. Where did you find it? I don't want to have to write out a whole article each time in order to contribute; this thread allows...
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    What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

    Kitiger replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Set aside at least 5% of your pay from your first paycheck and invest it in a Target mutual fund. I didn't know about investing when I was young, and so didn't start until I was 40. I could have been...
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    What are the Not So Good Things about working Private Duty

    Kitiger replied to pat8585's topic in Private Duty

    Where I work, each family orders their own supplies from their medical supply company; the nurse does not bring in routine supplies. Are you throwing away syringes after one use when you give GT meds?...
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    Recent Medical Discovery/Research

    Kitiger replied to Avid reader's topic in General Nursing

    High salt intake in older people could lead to water retention during the day, leading to nocturia at night, once we get those legs
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    Kitiger replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    You're still making a difference here. I enjoy your posts, and gain from your
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    15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

    Kitiger replied to NurseJulie31's topic in General Nursing

    "15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse" is exactly why I do private duty home nursing. I have never looked back, because I love my
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    WILTW 2/12: The Seven Stages of Grievance (Part I)

    Kitiger replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    6:37 am by Kitiger, RN Quote from OrganizedChaos *breathes* Only 3 weeks to go. You can do this! (Hugs) (I copied & pasted,
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    1/29 and 2/5 WILTW: Teachable Moments Are Priceless

    Kitiger replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    You can do this!
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    1/29 and 2/5 WILTW: Teachable Moments Are Priceless

    Kitiger replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that when dealing with a code brown, it doesn't pay to lean too far over the patient. Loose clothing isn't helpful,
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    Sleeping Nurse = No Agency?

    Kitiger replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    No, no, no! Sleeping on the job is ALWAYS wrong! Part of my job is to come to work prepared to work. It is my responsibility to be alert all shift. If a child needs a nurse at night, that nurse must...
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    Favorite RN Position

    Kitiger replied to KT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite is home care (private duty) pediatrics. That's why it's my specialty. í
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    How to protect yourself from infections after work?

    Kitiger replied to NurseIAm0613's topic in General Nursing

    If you have small children who mouth everything, then putting your work shoes out of reach is good. When I get home, I wash my hands, arms, and face and change my clothes. The goal is not to try to...
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    2017 Nurse Salary

    Kitiger replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Midwest Experience: 35 years RN Specialty: Private duty home care Facility: Nursing agencies Pay: $20 - $22/hour Cost of living is low. My house payment is ~ $400/month