Kitiger RN

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  1. Kitiger

    Nursey Compression Socks

    Kitiger replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do they come in non-standard sizes? (Can I get them short and
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    Client vs Patient

    Kitiger replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    I can agree with you about hospitalized patients, but in private duty home care, it is not quite so cut & dried. The people I take care of are not necessarily sick; in fact, one of my goals is to...
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    Freaking out about needlestick

    Kitiger replied to SoScared's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, the patient can't refuse. They are tested if there is a needlestick
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    What's your side job?

    Kitiger replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Part time? Three 12's a week sounds like full time to
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    Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

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

    You asked politely, and he responded well. I don't see a problem. I use my gray hair to my advantage, as I sort of resemble a LOL. Patient: Get me some (blankity-Blank) pain meds now! Me: (gasp) (!)...
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    Kitiger replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    This week I was reminded: That a nurse who comes into the home with a negative attitude can change the emotional tone of the whole house. That a Teflon coat helps a great deal (just let it roll off!)....
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    Needlestick

    Kitiger replied to Ontariosn's topic in General Nursing

    I should think the hospital would want to track this, because another time the needle might not be sterile. Is there a specific reason that it happened? Perhaps the needle cap sticks, making it hard...
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    Full-time job & wanting per diem

    Kitiger replied to 2016New's topic in General Nursing

    When working for more than one company, I divide the week between the two of them. For example, my availability for one company is Tuesday and Wednesday, and the other company can choose from the...
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    Flowers for Mother's day.

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

    Mother's Day is a difficult time for me. I agree with Raviepoo; this had the potential of causing
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    Flowers for Mother's day.

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

    In private duty home nursing, we don't give gifts of over $10 value, to avoid violating the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute. We do not want the client to think that we are trying to buy their good will....
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    Infection control + gloves

    Kitiger replied to eiwneon's topic in General Nursing

    I do private duty home care pediatrics. I wear gloves for contact with body fluids like mucus, pee, or poop. I don't care if she drools on me: I am not going to wear gloves the entire time I'm in the...
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    Gracious Patients

    Kitiger replied to bgxyrnf's topic in General Nursing

    I had 2 patients back-to-back who not only thanked me, they also wrote thank-you notes to my boss. Oh,
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    Always Rumors

    Kitiger replied to babynurse101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did that, too, because I was used to glass bottles that resealed themselves when the spike was removed. Boy, was I surprised! You know how to learn from your mistakes, and, Believe me! We all...
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    Kitiger replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Those credits come in handy when you have your yearly evaluations. It pays to toot your own
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    Confidence

    Kitiger replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    What a wonderful resource. Thank
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    jobs during pregnancy

    Kitiger replied to drcricket's topic in General Nursing

    Private duty home care would work if you're not too close to your due date. I know some families don't want a nurse home alone with their child if that nurse might go into labor any
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    Book "The Nurses"

    Kitiger replied to lucy100's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'll look for it at the library.
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    My first night shift... help!

    Kitiger replied to Kwells29's topic in General Nursing

    How did you
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    How much is a normal raise

    Kitiger replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had a raise for 6 years. I work for 3 agencies; they all pay the
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    5/01 WILTW: Margaritas and Oral Thrush

    Kitiger replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to see someone hurt themselves. I kinda think you'll still be there for them. That's your
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    Kitiger replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    In Mission Impossible, the 2nd season, the show titled Operation "Heart" shows a person undergoing open heart surgery, and his respirations are 'normal'. He is not on a vent during the surgery!...
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    4/23 WILTW: It turns out nurses do make the worst patients

    Kitiger replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My problem with compression stockings is that I have a muscular, short leg. If it's wide enough, it will be 2 inches too long. The foot fits, but the leg?
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    Switching to days: Pros and cons

    Kitiger replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a night worker. I switched to days in the hospital when I got married (a long time ago), but it didn't work out. Part of the problem was the high stress, but much of it was because I just wasn't...
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    Sad and Exhausted - Questioning my career choice

    Kitiger replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Could you try private duty nursing? I love
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    Ready to do what I am passionate about

    Kitiger replied to Ellinursing's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Private duty nursing is often with developmentally disabled people. I love