Kitty Hawk ADN, RN

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  1. Kitty Hawk

    Back with my update and need some tips...

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

    Can anyone point me in the direction of a thread that might have good tips? I'm not sure what would be the best search word to find what I'm looking
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    Afraid to switch specialties

    Kitty Hawk replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you! From what you wrote, I'd think you may find better fulfillment switching. I know you'll probably get some feedback to be happy you have a job etc... But whole life satisfaction to me can't...
  3. Kitty Hawk

    Back with my update and need some tips...

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

    A couple other things....(feeling really overwhelmed today) I have a few "fast" patients maybe 7 of them, take the meds with water or ensure and they're done. But they're scattered through the hall,...
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    scotchguarding or treating fabric with stain repellent

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Anyone know if scotchguard or some other method would protect a 100 percent cotton scrub top? I know what you're thinking :) as I thought it too! But really I thought any nursing scrub would naturally...
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    Help with understanding the capillary action of glucometers

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi... The glucometers we use at our facility are different than what I was used to at the hospital, so I'm finding it's hit or miss with one particular resident who has to get tested 2x during my...
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    Help with understanding the capillary action of glucometers

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

    Thanks.... Seems it may be subjective to where exactly the drop is as to how to approach it. When I started with him, I guess the angle was a bit too steep and it seemed when I held it just at the...
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    Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

    Kitty Hawk replied to DonovanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Donovan I say go for the clinic. I don't think you can go wrong with going with what you'll feel you'll enjoy more. Personally I wouldn't go with what would look best on a resume, I'd go with where...
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    I think I regret choosing nursing

    Kitty Hawk replied to nsFAMU's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree that you just "have" to put up with a stressful/catty environment too. Granted I'm new to nursing but not new to cattiness. I have seen some backstabbing in my previous profession and I've...
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    Just got a dream job at a LTC/SNF!!

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so excited. I still don't have a start date but am told it should be around the end of this month or beginning of December. This is a dream facility. The nurse manager and the DON are WONDERFUL! I...
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    Just got a dream job at a LTC/SNF!!

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

    Thanks all. I'd like to clarify "dream job" I know in reality there is no such animal, but this is as close as it comes. They start off the day with prayer which may not work for some, but for...
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    First job interview LTC. HELP

    Kitty Hawk replied to catlady5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly I don't think it's wise to state what salary *you* want. Most facilities have a set RN starting pay so I would just state if there's a space for $ you expect to be "starting RN salary"....
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    Can a RN work as a nursing aide/assistant

    Kitty Hawk replied to Seagate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    SNF's are more like mini step down units. They can have more complex patients such as one's on vents. Basically many of the patients are coming straight from a hospital and really may not be ready to...
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    Does Pittsburgh have grads in December?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know that there are grads in May, June, October and March for some of the schools, but I wondered if there are december grads, if so do more hospital nursing postions possibly start getting posted...
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    Anyone overly sensitive that over came it?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I realize I can get the answers of in time I'll just develop a thick skin etc... I'm looking for specific tips or tactics that you've used when getting criticized (even constructive) that stop you...
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    Does Pittsburgh have grads in December?

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

    It seems to be a little better if you have experience, though I don't know how that will all shake out b/c of UPMC Braddock closing. The website seems to have had new daily postings for a while, now...
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    UPMC interviews

    Kitty Hawk replied to lsm332's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

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    Does Pittsburgh have grads in December?

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

    ....interesting Well I think I'm going to end up joining the ranks and try to find a position at a decent SNF. I talked to a recruiter yesterday that hand a bunch of positions open, even specifying...
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    medsurg pocket books

    Kitty Hawk replied to spongebob6286's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have Mosby's patho memory notecards for nurses (spiral bound) It's in no way an extensive list but covers different topics mostly common like cor pumonale, cardiac tamponade, to the common endo...
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    UPMC interviews

    Kitty Hawk replied to lsm332's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Cherry, I know what you mean about reviving old threads, but yeah I think esp now it's a good one for input, so thanks for that run down. BTW did you keep in touch with the recruiter or just wait for...
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    How long does it take to get your license in the mail in PA?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Jenn5238's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All of the above is true.....just wanted to let you know I'm in PA and it took a little under 2 weeks to get the actual
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    Should I keep my A&P textbooks for nursing school?

    Kitty Hawk replied to bellefemme's topic in General Students

    I have Salinger's and I don't think I'll ever get rid of it. I didn't think I'd use it much in school, but I actually needed it quite a bit as for many med/surg rotations I was on an ortho floor and...
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    need help

    Kitty Hawk replied to sheller621's topic in General Students

    I went to a diploma/ADN program that had the pre-reqs rolled into the program as co-reqs. The majority of the students took some if not all this way, there were a few that did their pre-reqs...
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    melted down in my Clinical Lab today... left crying

    Kitty Hawk replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

    Oh...and I wanted to address one other thing. I totally disagree that in nursing school it must be competitive. You compete for a slot to get in, but once you are in, it's not like there's only so...
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    melted down in my Clinical Lab today... left crying

    Kitty Hawk replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

    Ceiling... I'm sorry you're seeing the ugly side of nursing school. Like the above quote, that was pretty much my experience, (my school didn't suck) along with the one above that said it was the...
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    Anybody work in medical short stay/ER no experience?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any GN's take this sort of position? I am being offered a position within the medical short stay dept which is like a mini ER for our hospital. Everything sounds wonderful, love the manager if I like...