Kim O'Therapy BSN, RN

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    Xanax in school?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Flare's topic in School

    No. I agree with your caution. I would do the same thing, especially for a "PRN" anxiety medication. Is it me, or are children handed medication for everything these days? If this child has PTSD...
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    Things you wish you could say to parents.....

    Kim O'Therapy replied to mc3's topic in School

    Yes, you do have to fill out a new emergency card and medication form AGAIN. I know you did one last year, but it has to be renewed every school-year. I know it can be a pain, but you decided to...
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    Things you wish you could say to parents.....

    Kim O'Therapy replied to mc3's topic in School

    Please do not send your child to the clinic because "my mom said I NEED my inhaler". Inhaler/Neb tx are not given out like candy. If there is no wheezing or poor oxygen saturation, he/she is going...
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    Things you wish you could say to parents.....

    Kim O'Therapy replied to mc3's topic in School

    Of course, it is sad how many parents will not listen to any of this because they want us to wear the parent hat. Kids hand-delivering meds boils my blood every time, but cannot think of anything...
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    Dear, dear student...

    Kim O'Therapy replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Great idea about the poison control number.....I'm a new school nurse and had not thought of that
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    Disillusioned, Depression, or Both?

    Kim O'Therapy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good Afternoon Everyone, Those of you that know me realize that I have been participating here since nursing school. I graduated May 2009 and have been working in oncology. I worked in oncology as a...
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    Disillusioned, Depression, or Both?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about changing hospitals. I don't necessarily know if one will be better than the other. A co-worker once commented that she believes all new nurses should start on night shift because it is...
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    Disillusioned, Depression, or Both?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    :redbeathe Thanks for your responses. I have a question. Maybe it is just a matter of getting more experience under my belt, but, how come other nurses seem to handle these issues effortlessly?...
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    are filter needles necessary?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    Always use filter needles when drawing from ampules. Better safe than
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    A new debate: public school teaching vs hospital nursing

    Kim O'Therapy replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses and educators are under the same pressure. Every year we are expected to do more and more with less resources and produce better
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    Whyyyyy? Rant from a Lab Tech

    Kim O'Therapy replied to raianne's topic in General Nursing

    You did nothing wrong. If the lab calls me about a critical value, there is NO choice if it is entered or not, the lab enters it into the system. Where I work, by policy, the lab documents all lab...
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    Vent: Dysfunctional Family Dynamics

    Kim O'Therapy replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Usually, I let the family know that my priority is getting necessary medications to their family member; however, I will be happy to come back post-med pass and explain things further. AND I DO IT....
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    Unhappy nurse? How to be happy?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to florence09's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me for hijacking the thread a bit, but I can also use the advice of experienced nurses. I am a new nurse and have the same feelings as the OP already. I love what I do; however, with newly...
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    My god, I saved a life for the first time!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the
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    Mental Health

    Kim O'Therapy posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Could a past suicide attempt keep a nurse from getting a new
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    Mental Health

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, thanks for you answer! I will be sure to keep it in
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    Mental Health

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in Nursing Career

    I've seen on applications in the past, "Have you ever been hospitalized for depression?" So, I was just
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am an oncology nurse, so I get asked questions from pt family members as well as my own family members. I am ALWAYS asked, "You are a cancer nurse...what EXACTLY causes cancer?" Hmmmmmmm.......if...
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    Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    Kim O'Therapy replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear JoblessRN, I am sorry to hear of your employment woes. I hope and pray this will turn around for you soon. All of your hard work will not go down the drain - I promise. Eventually, something...
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    second time around...

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Short-Stuff 23's topic in General Nursing

    Way to keep at it. Your hard work will pay
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    I start my new job tomorrow!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! Have a good
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    Getting Over Feelings of Regret?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to PacoUSA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Diane227 - I don't know if you were addressing the OP, the other posters, or me....but you made me smile. Thanks.
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    Patient to Nurse Ratios: What are yours?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy 1: 2-3 (depending on
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    Getting Over Feelings of Regret?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to PacoUSA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I graduated at the age of 42 and have been a nurse in a high acuity area for just a few months. I am glad I got my degree, it had always been a goal for me to finish college. After working as a CNA...
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    Injured by patient's family?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to ErNrsLynzzie's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sorry this happened to you. I hope you are feeling better