Kittenlove

Kittenlove

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  1. AIMS

    Kittenlove replied to zark's topic in General Nursing

    IF you are referring to the abnormal involuntary movement screen for patients taking psychotropic medications, the nurse Case Manager ( if trained) or the psych provider fills out the form. I...

  2. Perinatal Bereavement?

    Kittenlove replied to Rinehajb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked with hospice that had a perinatal program. The company pretty much had partnership with all the hospitals in the state. We worked from the hospital, on call duties for unexpected loss. Many...

  3. Nurses with second jobs

    Kittenlove replied to tvbbnumber41's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 jobs and so does all the other nurses in my team. It really depends on the job/hours. We have the ability to work out our own schedule, just as long as the work gets done, there's no

  4. how much do you pay on student loans per month

    Kittenlove replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    $60 per month for my ADN. My BSN courses and pre med classes are paid without

  5. medication errors

    Kittenlove replied to nursingrnb's topic in General Students

    As the previous poster said, I would investigate the student, instructor and the assigned nurse that was on duty to get a clear story. The student will be held accountable no matter

  6. NP or MD/DO????

    Kittenlove replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Going into emergency medicine is not hard as what you think. I just completed my forms for medical school. I had to choose the top 3 specialties I wanted to practice. Trauma medicine and emergency...

  7. does every rn out there hate their job? sonography/x-ray tech instead?

    Kittenlove replied to Bailando's topic in General Nursing

    I like my job, but it took me several positions to find a good fit. I am even considering picking up a 2nd job (same duties). Great pay, great benefits, great co-workers and flexibility keeps me...

  8. Zombie Apocalypse: WWND?

    Kittenlove replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I like this thread. I have not thought about this scenario before. I asked my husband about it, his response "just kill me!" No survival skills what so ever:no: (and I'm a little concerned:(). I...

  9. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    Kittenlove replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    Hi OP, I just want to let you know that it is possible for your future employers to see ALL of your past employment (the jobs that are connected to your social security number). I did not know this...

  10. Working as a CNA as a muslim?

    Kittenlove replied to inshaallahme's topic in General Students

    I absolutely agree. That being said, to provide accommodation for a fellow worker does not mean more work for the other team members. That's why I suggested that the OP speaks to her employer before...

  11. LPNs to RN: does your experience count

    Kittenlove replied to shabish's topic in General Nursing

    The area that I live, 2 years experience as a LPN counts as 1 year RN experience (for pay only). But you will still be put through the RN new grad program, just with a higher

  12. Working as a CNA as a muslim?

    Kittenlove replied to inshaallahme's topic in General Students

    Walaikum Salam, I am speaking from a managers point. *Yes, you may wear your Hijab, that is not an issue. *I have not seen too many long sleeved scrubs, but you can wear a long sleeve shirt under...

  13. Let's Share Our Healthy Snacks!!

    Kittenlove replied to brandiep1982's topic in General Students

    My go-to snacks are almonds and fresh fruit. I love berries! Each day I go into work, I bring almonds, fruit (strawberries, raspberry, blueberry and cranberries) water with cucumbers or lemon and...

  14. Nurses Week

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

    You are right, Don'tStop! Lets hope the OP has a great celebration. (Never hurts to get the party started early

  15. Nurses Week

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

    I think it is important to show appreciation all year around, but I have planned to celebrate with nurses on my team for this special week. I could not have asked for a better team and I want them to...

  16. As a single nurse were you able to buy a home?

    Kittenlove replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    It is doable. I bought my first home with that hourly wage and was able to live comfortably. BUT before I did that, I made sure that I paid off old debt, including student loans and my car. I worked...

  17. Every other weekend & holidays??

    Kittenlove replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    there are positions out there, but you really have to search. The company I work for does not have the nurses working weekends and for the holidays, its only triaging emergency calls only (no going...

  18. New grad or inexperienced nurse interview question

    Kittenlove replied to vanessaem's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I usually ask a couple of triage questions (basic) during the interview process. For anyone applying for my open positions, there is a math/pharmacology exam and a safety exam which is very basic and...

  19. I Love Night Shift

    Kittenlove replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I miss the night shift. I had a lot of fun during that time. I met my husband on my shift, he was the "rubber band bandit". He was one of the attending docs and went around rubber banding...

  20. Don't do it.

    Kittenlove replied to RHope's topic in Excelsior College

    That is a sad story indeed. But I think we all are responsible to secure our own futures and thus, she should have better researched her program and whether it is an approved RN program in the state...

  21. Some people are too smart for nursing

    Kittenlove replied to Careerchange88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My professor mentioned this to me when I was in school. thinking about it now, that conversation had redirected my career goals. I have never enjoyed being a nurse, eventhough I have had some of the...

  22. Ever heard the phrase "We have a lot of people to interview"

    Kittenlove replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Klone, I actually say this at the end of the interviews because it was true on my end. I interviewed about 50 well qualified nurses, but only have an opening for 10. I did tell them that "we/I...

  23. RN to MD or DO

    Kittenlove replied to RNIZZY14's topic in General Students

    I am now taking the steps that is needed for medical school admissions. I know a few Medical Doctors that were Registered Nurses before medical school. Two of them first were APRN (anesthesia and...