KellieNurse06

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  1. Can all parents really make good decisions

    KellieNurse06 replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :icon_hug: absolutely!!!! My daughter had sepsis a few years ago..and I was literally told it was only a matter of hours before the end......lactate acid levels were saying so, oscillating...

  2. Can all parents really make good decisions

    KellieNurse06 replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    absolutely agree 100% with you here

  3. Can all parents really make good decisions

    KellieNurse06 replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ...wait right there........this is offensive when comments like this are made out of context, especially to those who have been in that situation as a parent...... I have a perfect example to give...

  4. How do you get skills practice after homecare for 5yrs?

    KellieNurse06 replied to nursliee's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean skills for special procedures ??? If you were doing homecare wouldn't you use your skills as well??? Sorry if I misunderstood you......I am thinking with stuff that usually isn't seen in...

  5. Brainless People!

    KellieNurse06 replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly!!! You are right on!!! This is probably the one thing he is able to control so he does it.......you are right

  6. Brainless People!

    KellieNurse06 replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find that a little hard to believe.....was the tank punctured? I open up oxygen tanks full blast to release whatever is left so when it gets picked up by the medical truck it's totally...

  7. Brainless People!

    KellieNurse06 replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well....he's an adult.....what are you going to do? Stop worrying so much about it......unless he is a danger to others while driving there's not much you can do. As for the oxygen....he isn't going...

  8. LPNs in pediatrics?

    KellieNurse06 replied to LanaBanana's topic in Pediatric

    Homecare...it's good for independant working...and any docs etc are only a call away if you need anything.... I have 3 LPN's who come into my home (besides 2 RN's) and do homecare nursing for my...

  9. Medicaid-How long does it take?

    KellieNurse06 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG!!!! See..I had a gut feeling something was up with this!!! I wonder if the lawyer "conviently" forgot.............until you called...bet he/she wasn't expecting that! I bet he had no problem...

  10. Video cameras banned in L&D

    KellieNurse06 replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can see the reasoning with this..... andone thing that I personally feel is very bizarre is when the entire family is in the room during the birth...like the father of the mom & the father of...

  11. Math Anxiety!!

    KellieNurse06 replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain...believe me!!!! I am horrible at math......always have been. Now I'm going to be a nurse.......go figure! My father is a physics, math, & chemistry braniac and he used to be a...

  12. Venting about a new CNA...this is really, really long!

    KellieNurse06 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me??????????????? That is SCARY!!! Ya, lets suffocate people with trachs!!! My daughter has a trach and I nearly spit out my drink right here on my keyboard reading that...

  13. Venting about a new CNA...this is really, really long!

    KellieNurse06 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Ya and for kicks I would throw in that you are related to one ...but don't say who..leave her wondering...lol You must have the patience of a saint...lol...please update on what goes on for...

  14. Venting about a new CNA...this is really, really long!

    KellieNurse06 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Wow......I would try to stay away from her as much as possible.......she sounds like a troublemaker from what you have described.......... I wouldn't volunteer ANY information regarding personal stuff...

  15. Am I too old?

    KellieNurse06 replied to ILoveHK's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Too Old?????? ....If you think being only 28 is too old...my gosh...I am 38 so I have 10 years on you missy! I say you are NEVER too old to learn..... It has taken me 7 years to get my ADN,( from...

  16. First day of clinicals tomorrow!!!! Advise please!

    KellieNurse06 replied to Leng27RN,BSN's topic in General Students

    No problem! You'll be fine! Oh ya...also give your instructor periodic updates on your patient...and throw in " I just wanted you to be aware".....because they appreciate that alot......ok try to get...

  17. First day of clinicals tomorrow!!!! Advise please!

    KellieNurse06 replied to Leng27RN,BSN's topic in General Students

    Oh you'll be busy, trust me! I couldn't believe when I first started how darn busy I was even with only one patient to care for.........you'll get faster as you get used to it...... Make it a point...

  18. PEG tube leaking

    KellieNurse06 replied to limabean's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Ya!! Great point!!! I forgot that surgeons usually do suture the tube in place......(owwww!!) I think the tube that can be done at the bedside is the foley cath type.....am I

  19. PEG tube leaking

    KellieNurse06 replied to limabean's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked the balloon to make sure there is enough filling the balloon to keep it in place? If so, are they using normal saline because the sodium tends to weaken the balloon and it will...

  20. Hospice patients with Bi-paps and C-paps

    KellieNurse06 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think it is definetly comfort.....who wants to see a person dying because they are struggling to breathe??? That's just horrible..... Some people just lose their respiratory drive, how terrifying...

  21. Opinion about O2 Education

    KellieNurse06 replied to QuigRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish you tons of luck in teaching! You will be an awesome one I can tell! You seem to have a passion to teach..which makes such a difference in the people who want to learn! I truly hope you enjoy...

  22. how do I stick up for myself?

    KellieNurse06 replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some people are just jealous........don't let her bother you....kill her with kindness overload! lol! If she's jealous of your education tell her then go back to school....simply said. My friend is...

  23. Medicaid-How long does it take?

    KellieNurse06 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good post !!!! Lots of info! Glad someone who knows for sure was able to

  24. Opinion about O2 Education

    KellieNurse06 replied to QuigRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think those who are afraid of Oxygen use need to be more educated on it...I have had nurses come to my house to interview for home nursing and the minute they know my child is on oxygen they get...

  25. Medicaid-How long does it take?

    KellieNurse06 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know Medicaid won't pay you to stay home & care for your mom ( at least not if you lived in my state)........that sounds like a crock was told to you from that lawyer (to me).......my daughter...