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    I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    kataraang replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just finished orientation about a month ago. I can kind of relate to your post, and I think I can see the part of you that isn't being cocky. I get it, I was itching to go off orientation too. I...
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    when is the best time to do ECG for dialysis patient

    kataraang replied to uae808's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis involves a lot of rapid fluid shifts in the body. Chemistry is changed over hours instead of over days as a working kidney would take. ECG can pick up benign arrhythmias caused by electrolyte...
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    Passed my nclex

    kataraang replied to yourslovely20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats, this must be the greatest feeling for you :) Hiring managers don't care or know how many times you took the NCLEX. So wear the RN title proud and just know that if you care so much to try...
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    K and mag values overlooked

    kataraang replied to mikasa's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In general, it IS the nurse's responsibility to address lab values, even if they don't write the replacement orders. Not to say the MD is off the hook. But that if the MD does drop the ball, the nurse...
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    No More Glass in Your Fingers: Filter Needle Trick of the Trade

    kataraang replied to EMdruggist's topic in Nursing News

    Carefully open an alcohol pad. Put the top of the ampule into the wrapper (with the pad still in it) and break it off that way. That seems like it would work as well if the needle cap doesn't
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    From the other side...nurses as patients.

    kataraang replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    Yes yes yes, the assumption that because I'm a nurse, I know everything about my care. And the value of listening. Pain is 100% real! The nurse kept insisting on flushing a hand IV that HURT REALLY...
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    Got Fired - Need help writing resume

    kataraang replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    @ShortShell -- as much as we want to be idealistic and caring about our patients 100%...in the end, hospitals/LTC facilities are a business. Businesses have budgets and spending caps. Even if the...
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    From the other side...nurses as patients.

    kataraang replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I definitely had quite a scare. Double vision and vertigo to the point I couldn't sit up in bed without losing balance. They called a code stroke on me!! Thank goodness it wasn't. Toxicity...
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    patient attitude

    kataraang replied to ali1347's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ask your classmates who are also working on the same assignment! We helped each other out all the time since we study
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    kataraang replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Lol I saw the defib in asystole as well. Well, as I have been taught, if you're pushing meds and pushing meds, with no response...it can't hurt to defib. It may be a very fine v fib that the monitor...
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    I need advice about switching jobs as a New Grad

    kataraang replied to S.CALIRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The way I interpreted it is that she loves nursing, but not where she
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    I need advice about switching jobs as a New Grad

    kataraang replied to S.CALIRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to suggest that perhaps using the specific name of the hospital wouldn't be a good idea. Maybe I'm just paranoid. Your username is anonymous enough, but even so... I agree with the...
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    New nurse, need advice

    kataraang replied to Love_Nursing17's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know how to get in contact with the DON at your hospital? Someone higher up than your unit manager. Through all of this, I advise do not let your manager/preceptor know you are speaking to...
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    New grad job offer conundrum

    kataraang replied to juniuslunius's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse, take the first one (unless you were lucky enough to get 2 offers simultaneously!). Once you get some experience in, then you could transfer to your #1 choice. But who knows? Maybe your...
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    Just passed my NCLEX

    kataraang replied to pinknurse2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAY congratulations!!
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    New nurse, need advice

    kataraang replied to Love_Nursing17's topic in General Nursing

    Your preceptor told you that you would be written up, but what did your manager say? You are absolutely correct. Giving 6am meds at 4am is not right. Is it going to kill your patient? For most meds,...
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    first time to see death

    kataraang posted a topic in General Nursing

    First time working on the floor Wednesday. I had a rapid response (not my patient, but I was helping by bringing people supplies). Then, later on I see a whole bunch of residents crowding toward one...
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    Nervous to start Nursing School

    kataraang replied to monsg3100's topic in General Nursing

    Just from my school as an example, those who dropped out usually did so for personal reasons such as family problems, illness, or financial trouble. Not so much to do with their success. I don't know...
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    Choosing a Preceptorship

    kataraang replied to sharpiechic's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. ICU! You won't get many other chances to work in this setting as a student. And most ICUs don't even take new grads. I wish my school let me do internship
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    Nervous to start Nursing School

    kataraang replied to monsg3100's topic in General Nursing

    This feeling is so normal! Congrats on getting into the BSN program. It'll be a great experience. Nursing school is difficult, and it takes a lot of hard work to succeed. But, you aren't alone. Your...
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    first time to see death

    kataraang replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    I am certainly having so many memorable experiences as a new nurse. This was just one of many of my "firsts" as a nurse. Didn't expect it half way through my first ever shift though! Thank you all for...
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    I used to want to be a doctor

    kataraang replied to RiRi4life's topic in General Nursing

    The most important thing is that you do something that will make YOU happy. You are almost an adult (or...already an adult?). These choices are yours. The idea that doctors are above nurses is such...
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    Not sure if I hate nursing or I just hate bedside nursing

    kataraang replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    That's rough, I'm sorry. Can't say I relate (yet) because my first day on the unit was Wednesday. I am a new grad. 2 months...aren't you still with your preceptor? My hospital does 12 week...
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    Student with Feelings!

    kataraang replied to KimberlyWilson's topic in General Nursing

    It's normal to feel compassion toward a patient, especially in cases where you are worried about their outcome. Feelings are good! If you didn't have any, you would suck as a nurse. As long as it...
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    first time to see death

    kataraang replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the input. It wasn't a bad experience in the sense that I am tentative to go in for my 2nd day. I am okay. I guess working in a critical care area straight out of nursing school is...