Kitiger RN

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    CPR Fraud?

    Kitiger posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if the CPR course I signed up for is legitimate. They claim to give an American Heart Association certification, but their website is [email protected]. After I paid by credit...
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    When You Live With a Nurse

    Kitiger posted a topic in General Nursing

    I laughed and laughed! I don't know how to embed this, but you can just click on it.
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    What does a shadow interview entail?

    Kitiger replied to fluffymochiburr's topic in Aesthetics

    Lots of good advice here.
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    Need pediatric GJtube expert advice

    Kitiger replied to Bevpil's topic in Private Duty

    Do the meds go in the G or the J? I would expect most to go in the J. The G is venting air; does it need to be drained? What are the physician
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    Crusty Old Bats

    Kitiger replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Someone mentioned Maalox and heat lamp for decubes. How about pouring a packet of sugar into the dressing over a decube? It worked. Ventilators (Baby Byrd, LP-6, HP-50) Nitro Paste,...
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    Crusty Old Bats

    Kitiger replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right. This is where the moral injury happens for nurses: being unable to do more than simply keeping your patient safe. On the other hand, it was horrifying to see your husband...
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    Is there a place for slower nurses?

    Kitiger replied to Brownelfin's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried private duty nursing, homecare? I work through an agency, and I do a full or partial shift in one home, usually a 6-, 10-, or 12-hour shift. I can choose how long of a shift to accept....
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    Full Moon

    Kitiger replied to Nuieve's topic in General Nursing

    If you think bad things will happen during a full moon, can the patients sense this? It may truly be happening, but not because of the
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    LPN - Medicaid PDN

    Kitiger replied to Thatgirlisanurse113's topic in Private Duty

    I wonder if you could join different patient support groups, like the National MS Society or the ALS forum. You could probably network within these
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    LPN - Medicaid PDN

    Kitiger replied to Thatgirlisanurse113's topic in Private Duty

    The need is immense where I live, too. We cannot get enough nurses to cover the hours needed. Some parents even pay privately for nursing help. Expen$I've! These parents would love to have you....
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    Patients Filming You

    Kitiger replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    In private duty home nursing, it is not unusual to have a nursery video monitor trained on the child. In some case, an actual closed circuit camara is mounted on the wall. This is so the parents can...
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    A face book funny

    Kitiger posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I found this on face book. Is there a problem if I copy & paste as long as I show who wrote it? Mark ChewieHumor Jokes Nostalgia & Funny Memes Mark Chewie · ·...
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    Home Care

    Kitiger replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I don't know what happened to my reply, but I was able to copy & paste just what I wrote. Here it is: I would ask permission from the parents to organize the supplies. Nurses know...
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    Don't use Google to look up medical information. Try these sites.

    Kitiger posted a topic in General Nursing

    When nonmedical people use Google to look up medical information, they might find a good website. It's just as likely that they will hit on a site that has misleading or even false information....
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    LPN - Medicaid PDN

    Kitiger replied to Thatgirlisanurse113's topic in Private Duty

    You are looking to do private duty nursing without going through an agency, right? Do you work directly with the client's
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    Continuing education courses

    Kitiger replied to obi oji's topic in General Nursing

    CEUfast.com Cost is something like $35 for 2
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    Almost Half of Michigan Nurses Relate Patient Death to Staff Shortages, Survey Reports

    Kitiger replied to Praveen's topic in Nursing News

    Is the shortage just in Michigan? We simply can't find the nurses for private duty home care or for physician's offices. I don't want to work full time, but we can't get nurses to answer ads to...
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    fatFIRE and Nursing?

    Kitiger replied to futur0_nurs's topic in General Nursing

    https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ You should start with reading The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. I agree with most of what Dave Ramsey teaches. I do wish I had known these things 40...
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    Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL): Increased Mortality Rate

    Kitiger replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    And the Brazilian butt lifts? I just can't see why someone would want that. I'm trying to keep my weight down, my figure trim. (OK, not trim yet, but I'm working on it. At least I'm no longer labeled...
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    Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL): Increased Mortality Rate

    Kitiger replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    "Our grandchildren will even believe they invented them." Thanks for making me smile. You are so right.
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    Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

    Kitiger replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Excellent advice.
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    Game of Groans

    Kitiger replied to GrumpyRN's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I don't feel like doing anything today. I think I have an enlarged
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    Turbulence and Turmoil in Nursing

    Kitiger replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Turbulence and Turmoil in Nursing is why I do private duty home care. I don't make as much money as hospital nurses, and that doesn't bother me one bit. I'm happy, I work hard, non-stop some days, but...
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Kitiger posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you think? They make a big point about how robots can make a run to the pharmacy to pick up meds, bring meal trays, etc., but why don't they hire people to do these extra tasks that use up so...
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    Funny, but true

    Kitiger replied to Kitiger's topic in Nursing Humor

    "I've combined a laxative and alphabet soup. I call it 'Letter