Kitiger RN

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    In renal disease, what is GPA?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Auto-immune problems run in that family, so this could be it, too. Her mom said the MPO antibodies were "off the chart", and a major factor in diagnosing GPA. I'll read up on both of these.
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    In renal disease, what is GPA?

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    She has albuminuria and polyuria, so that fits. Thanks. I'll talk to her mother before disseminating any information, but I wanted to at least do my homework first.
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    RN Renewal question

    Kitiger replied to EDRNBSN2011's topic in General Nursing

    If challenged, you could send them a copy - probably a certified copy - of your marriage
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    Sleeping at work

    Kitiger replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    It's done now. Have a good cry or two - this is really a hard thing to go through - but you can move on and do well. You did well with your job up to this point, and you can do it again. Good
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    These friends were also very sure that you couldn't drink milk at the same meal that you ate fish; you might get blood poisoning! I think they considered me to be a city-girl, and therefore ignorant....
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Are potatoes anti-inflammatory or something? I've heard of using a garlic compress for hemorrhoids ... although my Grandma's book said to use belladonna, tannin, or powdered opium for
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    Is nursing something I really want to do?

    Kitiger replied to vanillajenkins's topic in General Nursing

    It might help you to both interview and shadow people in some of those professions. Get a feel for what they actually do, and why. You sound like an intelligent young person. Yes, it's too early to...
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    How often do you go to the office?

    Kitiger replied to devi's topic in Private Duty

    I work for three (3) agencies! The first requires that we call the nursing supervisor or fax in the order, and then mail it. We may not write it on the MAR or give the drug until the supervisor gets a...
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    The skin was most definitely not intact, but it is healed now. Be careful with the real advice. I don't want to get the Mods riled. I started this thread to talk about advice from well-meaning, but...
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    We went to Alabama to visit my husband's grandmother, "Grannie", when she was in the hospital, and we stayed with some friends of the family. We bought flowers for Grannie, but she never received...
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    How often do you go to the office?

    Kitiger replied to devi's topic in Private Duty

    I mail in my paperwork. If snail mail won't get my timeslip in on time, I fax it and then mail it. We have a fax machine at home, so this is easy to do. When the office is an hour away, I only go in...
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds good to me! To what kind of advice should we
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    So Embarrassing

    Kitiger replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I told my patient to take off his feet and hop into bed. He & his wife burst out laughing, and I thought, "Huh?" He then removed his shoe with the artificial foot
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    where to get continuing education requirements done?

    Kitiger replied to Christfinn's topic in General Nursing

    Type in "CEU" under search, top right corner of this
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    Student in need of help!

    Kitiger replied to davidjamesnewman's topic in General Nursing

    How about designing a Hoyer loft sling that doesn't have loops that get caught in everything? By 'everything', I mean wheelchair handles, brakes, and anything that sticks out even a little. I keep...
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    RN Needlestick

    Kitiger replied to SadieRN123's topic in General Nursing

    I thought post-exposure prophylaxis needed to be started right away. Also, my understanding is that they test you for HIV right away, and then again after the proper time period. If you test positive...
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    Tetraplegia vs Quadriplegia?!

    Kitiger replied to mcurie's topic in General Nursing

    Tetraplegia vs Quadriplegia - What's the difference? |
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    RN Needlestick

    Kitiger replied to SadieRN123's topic in General Nursing

    Did you report this to employee
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    Social Class and Nursing

    Kitiger replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    My Dad was a high-school educated, skilled worker, and my Mom was a BSN RN. We grew up in a nice neighborhood. It wasn't fancy. I remember Dad paid off the mortgage when I was about 10 or so. That was...
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    WILTW 10/1/16: Lights up to Activism and Bonus Points

    Kitiger replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned that I really don't like a No-Compete clause. I had to sign it to follow a client to this agency. I stayed, and took another client, who has now left the agency. The fact that the...
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    It feels better when the burn is covered with an ointment. I used an antibiotic ointment under a Telfa pad. Maybe butter was used as an ointment? Kerosene was used to "sterilize" the wound, but it did...
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    You are right, of course. I think the reason my burn healed so quickly is that I NOT follow all that well-meaning, but not helpful, advice. Here, we're just talking about the Helpful (?) (!) advice...
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    "You make a valid point youngster!"

    Kitiger replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I find that the older I get, the younger those youngsters
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    My Grandma's medical book: "This was written FOR THE WIFE and FOR THE MOTHER, since the mother is the one who looks after the health of the family." Library of Health; Complete Guide to Prevention...
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    Night shift nurses: your top tips/advice?

    Kitiger replied to kittyxqueen's topic in General Nursing

    Repeat update. Oops. I don't know how to get this one to go