Kitty Hawk ADN, RN

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    What's the best job site you've used

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    True enough about the hospitals, even the outpatient positions pop up there. What about clinics? Such as dialysis clincs or other stand alone outpatient ones...where do they advertise? How do you find...
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    Reebock EasyTone or Sketchers ShapeUp shoes

    Kitty Hawk replied to linRdsNay's topic in General Nursing

    Could be the shoes Carolina. I love my Skechers, quite a few people have converted where I work. I didn't notice any calve/shin hurts but I attributed that to I used to work out, I'm slim to begin...
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    job great interest go in person or email?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay I'm full of q's this week! Thanks to the other thread, I realize I should bypass the recruiter if I really want this job. I realize some people read a thread and only respond to the beginning...
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    job great interest go in person or email?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU! This makes sense. If I'm understanding you correctly, you're saying just send my cover letter w/o the resume the 1st time? I tried to get live feedback by friends/co-workers and they're...
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    nurse recruiters vs nurse mgrs which is proper channel?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    There seems to be some discussion on going directly through a unit manager for a position that you're interested in, even if it's on the hospital website. I'm in an area where there's a mega hospital...
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    job great interest go in person or email?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't disregard anything. "most" of the advice seemed to state I'd stand a better shot making an impression. I'm not sure an email would convey that, but I am most willing to go that route if it's...
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    nurse recruiters vs nurse mgrs which is proper channel?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. then would you recommend just emailing this director? I have their name. The email address would be standard b/c of the hospital system. I almost feel it's less invasive to just drop in...
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    nurse recruiters vs nurse mgrs which is proper channel?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Okay further update to this little saga. Website worked reasonably well. There's still ridiculous glitches that have things garbled and needed fixed. Some things you can't put the exact situation....
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    nurse recruiters vs nurse mgrs which is proper channel?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    That's cute Hotflashion. Well a little update. I did find a number, called and found out there is a director that is in charge of hiring. There's also an office manager who answered the phone, when I...
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    nurse recruiters vs nurse mgrs which is proper channel?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    One last question. Provided I can get a name for the manager AND the website will allow me to attach a cover letter (hey I'm feeling optimistic!) should I address the cover letter for the website to...
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    nurse recruiters vs nurse mgrs which is proper channel?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! Thanks for the laugh. After tonight I needed it. I got an email telling me that my temp internet files are corrupt so I need to delete them that's why the website acts goofy....okay, we'll see I'm...
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    UPMC vs West Penn?? New Grad needs HELP

    Kitty Hawk replied to Priscilla L's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good info....I've heard this before (go directly to manager) However I just contacted the recruiter for the position at the hospital I'm interested in to ask if I could email her directly w/cover...
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    problems with UPMC website

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Anyone else have trouble with it? I have info stored on it, but no matter when I go back the info will change! Either it will drop off employer names and change the dates so I have to go in and...
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    Most common LTC meds

    Kitty Hawk replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you need to give potassium (pill form) and also have other meds you need to crush and they prefer pudding, you can melt down the potassium in a tiny bit of water. It will melt down while you're...
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 4 out of my 24 that are constant fall risks. The one that I'm looking for tips on, sleeps most of the day but is up all night with us (3-11) She's in a broda chair and can self propel by...
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    auscultating RLL where are you placing steth?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quick question... When listening for the RLL lung sounds I always thought you listen posterior, to be able to compare and contrast sides. Looking at a diagram though, perhaps the best place is the...
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sue! Too funny again. She does love to riffle papers and will do that, however sometimes she'll get her hands on important ones before we catch it. The other day since she wouldn't just give me it, I...
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That'd be great if there could be a team approach. It won't work though, as I'm told we fill out slips and have whatever dept evaluate them. My mgr thinks so far we're handling it, so no problem, yeah...
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ha, Thanks Sue for the NASCAR visual.... CCM, No at this point they won't even allow for the trial. When I went in on Friday, I talked to PT and also the nurse that heads up the planning for...
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    How to know if air is the problem in a g tube?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh don't get me started! I asked when I went on this afternoon what the doctor said and I was told THEY DIDN'T SEE THE POINT TO CONTACT HIM!!!! Seriously?! Well things went okay. No residual tube...
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    Answering "YES/NO" to contacting current employer?

    Kitty Hawk replied to SoClose!'s topic in General Nursing

    I could write this almost word for word so I know where you're coming from. I'm in the exact place. I know my end point of what I want to do 5-10 years from now, not exactly sure of the steps to take...
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is that? Oh, we have Paro, the 6,000 seal that we can borrow sometimes. Doesn't amuse her, she sets it back on the nurse's desk and says "that dog makes too much noise" :) She's a cutie I just...
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sue! I'm bummed...that very item was mentioned the other night by one of my co-workers. After it was explained to me, I agree...it would be perfect for her. Our facility is against them (They said...
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks No, she doesn't hurt herself, so I guess it is something I just have to learn to accept and not let it affect me. At least her daughter is v. understanding and really they aren't falls. Yes,...
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    How to know if air is the problem in a g tube?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mystery may be getting solved. After coming on shift, nurse going off duty just reconnected her. Connex held fine. About an hour later, the tube connex was apart (she may have pulled it apart she does...