Red Kryptonite

Red Kryptonite

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  1. Male catheters

    Red Kryptonite replied to libran1984's topic in Men in Nursing

    Whatevs.

  2. Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

    Red Kryptonite replied to NewgradMary's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of course, then you're paying big city prices, expenses, and taxes....so it may end up being a wash even though the numbers look

  3. Frustrated New Grad

    Red Kryptonite replied to blueyes27's topic in Colorado Nursing

    What is this? I don't

  4. Drug testing TN

    Red Kryptonite replied to anc9513's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OP, why couldn't you call a cab, borrow a car, use Uber or Lyft, call a friend or family member to take you....I mean, there are so many transportation options besides your own

  5. Nervous to start Nursing school

    Red Kryptonite replied to Shan801's topic in General Students

    Orientation is Wed Jan 7 for me, and I feel "omg what have I gotten myself into?!" creeping up the back of my neck. I think you'd be nuts not to feel nervous. You're starting something that defines...

  6. What is the draw to nursing these days

    Red Kryptonite replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    What's the draw? Well, for me, I'm working as a CNA, and my employer is one of the few still offering decent educational benefits. I figure if I'm going to work full time and stay up all night...

  7. Alberta Job Situation

    Red Kryptonite replied to RepublicanNurse's topic in Canada

    This is really.......unattractive. That's the word I'll go

  8. Know what is the right dose for child

    Red Kryptonite replied to Sherin Vickram's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a parent I always preferred dosages based on weight. Children of the same age can vary greatly in size, and that impacts how medication affects them. One of the military clinics we used even gave...

  9. New to special care

    Red Kryptonite replied to NeoPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What a refreshing

  10. What is the draw to nursing these days

    Red Kryptonite replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Well what do you expect when you go stepping all over their dddddrrrreeeeeeeeeaaaaaammmmmm ya big old meanies! I never expected to develop such a bad attitude toward such an innocuous word, but after...

  11. Male nurse midwife

    Red Kryptonite replied to Eyalslevy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've experienced "med-wives" and OBs who practice more like midwives, but they're not the rule. I guess I'm just a little floored that a discussion is taking place in 2015 as to whether someone can...

  12. Moving to Cali

    Red Kryptonite replied to Grace4life's topic in California Nursing

    Both the employment market and the educational system for nurses in California are extremely impacted. Especially in a major metro like Los Angeles. What's the reason for the

  13. Night shift misery

    Red Kryptonite replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We're just built differently. Personally I've always been more of a night owl/late riser type person. It wasn't hard for me to just extend my normal staying-up-late ways, and my body usually is just...

  14. Male nurse midwife

    Red Kryptonite replied to Eyalslevy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Blech, if I thought midwives behaved similarly to OBs, I would never consider becoming one! The midwifery model of care is completely different from the obstetrical one. If a man believes in the...

  15. Will I ever get accepted to nursing school? How?

    Red Kryptonite replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How do you expect to get to clinical sites if you do get into a program? I think you need to get your driver's license. I've seen people on this board describing driving an hour one way for...

  16. Chromebook or Tablet

    Red Kryptonite replied to Bruceh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm hoping I won't be the only one in my class doing it "old school" and taking hand written notes. I haven't been a student for almost 18 years, but I do remember that what my dad told me was true:...

  17. Male nurse midwife

    Red Kryptonite replied to Eyalslevy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Maybe because birth is cool? There are tons of male OBs, so why

  18. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    Red Kryptonite replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Shots fired! *runs for

  19. Turning Total Dependent/Aphasic Patient

    Red Kryptonite replied to valliloves's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That seems like a lot of turning. When I do a bed bath, I remove top linens and bag them first, then undress the patient and cover them with a large towel or bath blanket. If I'm washing hair, I put...

  20. Pain medication and the dying patient

    Red Kryptonite replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    I never said he couldn't....patients can go if they feel the need. But I know my employer works hard to have alternative options in place for urgent needs, like 24 hour triage nurse availability who...

  21. New Year's Eve - Who's working?

    Red Kryptonite replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I am. Private duty case through my hospice employer. The patient is still pretty functional and doesn't get up much at night. Easiest time and a half ever once midnight passes.

  22. Happy New Year

    Red Kryptonite replied to GrumpyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since I'm starting LPN school next week and will work full time as a CNA during it, I thank you for this. At the end of my first semester I'll watch my oldest child graduate high school, and...

  23. Pain medication and the dying patient

    Red Kryptonite replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    This kind of thing is why end of life comfort care is probably not best delivered in the hospital. That's not really their strength. Nothing can change what happened, and it sounds inexcusable, but...

  24. White pants. Freaking white pants.

    Red Kryptonite posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just found out that my LPN program requires white pants and shoes with their uniform scrub top. I have never in my life worn white pants for a whole lot of very good reasons. Anyone have...

  25. A new puppy!!

    Red Kryptonite replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. You did, and probably saved yourself a world of