Kitty Hawk ADN, RN

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  1. Kitty Hawk

    if you're on a unit not by your choice how do you cope?

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

    Okay, longer short story! I graduated June '09. Couldn't find a job for many mos after got LTC Dec. worked there for 7mos, got hired for the IMC. The IMC/ICU here are closely linked. Same NM for both....
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    if you're on a unit not by your choice how do you cope?

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

    Zookeeper, actually my big desire eventually is to do some type of ed. for the well population. Pain mgmnt greatly interests me and did even before I got hired here b/c they deal with alt. therapies...
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    What's a good length for orientation for an IMC?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying not to have my tail between my legs, but I was told today that I didn't cut it for the IMC unit. This, after killing myself to pass all the courses etc...I only had 4 weeks on the unit with...
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    What's a good length for orientation for an IMC?

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

    Yes exactly. It's closely knitted with the ICU. I was told the major difference between the two is the titration of the drips. The NM even said in her opinion, IMC was harder b/c you have one more pt...
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    What's a good length for orientation for an IMC?

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

    Yes, ma'am...you got it. She's the manager for both.(there was always 1 mgr for both) Rumor has it some people are not happy about it. I didn't see anything overt pointing to anything bad. I was told...
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    What's a good length for orientation for an IMC?

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

    WOW! I'm stunned at some of the politics. I can relate to a lot of that. I was told that anxiety is normal...but you know the rest! That's interesting you didn't experience that in the ER. So they may...
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    What's a good length for orientation for an IMC?

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

    Hi Diane and DeLana What's a reasonable time? I'm thinking I need to try for at least a year, but is 6 mos still respectable? Diane, I came from LTC and not really a great learning tool. I'd have an...
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    What's a good length for orientation for an IMC?

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

    Haha. YES! you nailed it for me. I am DO. It was a must in my previous job so I guess 20+ years of practice. Honestly I'm not sure why I was killing myself to fit. TBH I loved the people, many of the...
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    What's a good length for orientation for an IMC?

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

    Hi and thanks... I really don't think it was sabatouged however my husband does Everything was discussed on the up and up. Things I should have caught, what I've needed to work on etc...and they know...
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    Acinetobacter transmission q

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since this is a dropet isolation, is the only way say for a nurse to be infected is from breathing in the spores? We had a pt who has this for her sputum. She has a trach and while another nurse was...
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    New grad discouraged about job oppurtunity

    Kitty Hawk replied to Maciver's topic in General Nursing

    i absolutely don't. i agree it's a special calling and it's not for me, that doesn't mean it's not a respectable and true calling for some. the public perception does remain. i can't tell you how...
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    New grad discouraged about job oppurtunity

    Kitty Hawk replied to Maciver's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the feeling. I held out for a hospital job last year and didn't find a job at all and finally in Dec got hired in LTC!At that time I figured maybe it was for the best and it'll be great...
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    IV tubing basics did it just click or was it practice?

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

    yes thank you! That's a good starting point to go from. At least if I have an understanding with incompatibles as long as they're not IVPB'd, y-ported or pushed with incompatible, they can be...
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    Flipping days/nights while keeping normal off days

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I remember reading here about various ways that people do this, but not sure what search terms to use to find the posts! Basically, since I'm coming off orientation in a little over a week, I work...
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    Skechers shape-ups after 6 months of wear

    Kitty Hawk replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've had mine for over 6mos and am about ready to replace them but they're still going pretty strong. I just bought Dansko's but found they don't compare for me for comfort. I'm breaking them in on my...
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    anyone NOT roll an ankle in Danskos professionals?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey thanks Ruby, I agree about the comfort. I didn't think they'd be comfortable but they looked so cool (I got the emerald tiger eye) When I tried them on, they were a size smaller and my toes were...
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    question to those that have Dansko's patent leather

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As much as I love my skechers (and I do) They're not practical for my new job and the potential messes that seem more common on this unit. So tonight I caved and bought a pair of Dansko's...
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    BEST Nursing Shoes??

    Kitty Hawk replied to Sl1011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Alegria's are really nice. Most of the styles are too open for where I work. I tried on the basic clog and it was comfy but too open on the front. I think I may get some for personal use. I shocked...
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    Does your nose run only at work?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    It happened at my last place and now at the hospital. Practically the minute I walk in the door it starts. There's a/c but i's not what I would say freezing and besides it doesn't happen with a/c at...
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    question to those that have Dansko's patent leather

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    One more question! Can you run in them if need be? I've had to run before and in my skechers even with the rocker bottom I could still run in them. I've actually rolled my ankle bad a couple years ago...
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    Registration code for online renewal?

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

    ah, thank you. That was my next step to look at my license. Good thing too, after I registered on the main site, I'll never remember the password I had to create including symbols for cryin' out loud....
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    Paper license?

    Kitty Hawk replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    How do you renew online? Sorry if this is stupid, but I've been all over the website and I could only find the downloaded form part. I searched for somethng online and can't find it. Also, this is my...
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    CEU's are there special requirements for 1st time?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just completed and got certified for my hospital's Basic Critical Care course. The cert says on it "continuing education..." and states it's worth 31.8 contact hours. I graduated last year and my...
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    CEU's are there special requirements for 1st time?

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

    Ok thanks for the info, I was able to navigate all the info and I think you're right, I shouldn't need to renew for my 1st time. I wonder though, since it says that there is just the "yes or no"...
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    CEU's are there special requirements for 1st time?

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

    I'm in PA I'll see if I can find the info on the website. Do you know if the CEU's have an expiry? For example this course I took, if I don't need the units this time around would they be good in...