KIAN

KIAN

Pulmonary, Cath Lab, Float Pool

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  1. Eating healthy on 21 dollars per week...

    KIAN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with Jolie. And good point mjlrn, who earned the money. Yes, some have more advantages than others. Warren Buffet for example is giving away money yet what he has left continues to make...

  2. Patient Accusations...

    KIAN replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of patients don't tell the truth. Sometimes on purpose, sometimes by mistakes. Document, document, document!!!!! I work at an office and we have patients who want to be seen without an...

  3. Question... are we supposed to help? Good Samaritan.

    KIAN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    You know in this day and age I would be cautious about offering help outside my place of employment and to strangers. I have a family to think about. My health and our livlihood could be affected by...

  4. Humidify low flow oxygen?

    KIAN replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    The only benefit to humidify low flow oxygen would be the subjective one by the patient. "It doesn't feel as dry with it on". I do not know if studies would show an increase in nosocomial infections...

  5. Helping the goof offs

    KIAN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    SCRN1, Thank-you for putting the patient first. Sometimes the goof-offs forget this. I know it doesn't help your frustration any but, the patient that you helped with appreciates that you were...

  6. Senario Help

    KIAN replied to paradise22's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question about the scenerio. She had 1000ml in 6 hours and 1170 out in those 6 hours. Did I interpret that right or am I missing something? She certainly wouldn't be fluid overloaded so I...

  7. Trying to cope....

    KIAN replied to SUiFI's topic in General Nursing

    She is not ready to settle down with you. Her career is still first in her heart. She is doing this for her future not yours. Talking from experience, how long would you wait for her? I agree with...

  8. Calling All Nurses.....How did you......

    KIAN replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Nursing

    L&D maybe difficult to get in. I would try that first because that is truly where you want to be. Another suggestion is Float Pool. You'll get to see many areas and sometimes I'm sure you will...

  9. second career nurses/students, input pls!

    KIAN replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Nursing

    I am a second career nurse. I was/am a RRT. I went back to school at the age of 40. Most of my prerequisits were counted from college 20 years ago. My grade point average was a 2.6. I had to take...

  10. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    KIAN replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    How old are your children? Can you sell one of the homes just to get out from under it. How about loan consolidation? There are some reputable companies out there. Is child care an issue? A job at...

  11. Horrible LTC & boss, and a recurrence of cancer

    KIAN replied to rehab nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    rehab nurse, I am so sorry for your plight. You must be so overwhelmed. Please take one day at a time. The ones who left that mud hole appreciated you. We one this board appreciate you, I...

  12. Dumped in America

    KIAN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with you elkpark. It's great for people to find the problems and let others be aware of them but, what are their solutions? Who is held ultimately

  13. What part of pt care gets overlooked most often

    KIAN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I've had this converstation with other nurses and we agree it is oral care. We can't tell you why for sure. Maybe the nurses thought the aids took care of it and the aids thought the nurses

  14. nurses getting consents signed?

    KIAN replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with SCRN1. That is how we do it in

  15. Question....

    KIAN replied to mountainnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is a great question. It really makes you critically think. Granted it would be much easier if we knew the symptoms. Otherwise let the debate begin. I think Vfib 1, A-fib 2 (due to the...

  16. feel guilty not contributing

    KIAN replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give anything. I would have tried to get along when we first worked together and when that failed I would move on. Then when she left I would feel my contribution was trying to work with...

  17. How are you judgemental?

    KIAN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I have no patience for people who do not help themselves. The smokers who say they can't quit but want samples of inhalers because they can't afford them. The 300 lb short people with hip and knee...

  18. Do you document errors?

    KIAN replied to nur2007sing's topic in General Nursing

    Document what was running in the IV, how fast, when, how much did the patient receive and that you removed it and started an infusion of NS. Document pt. assessment and that the Dr. was notified,...

  19. Learning Disabled Students

    KIAN replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    I have a son who has a "learning disability". He is very compassionate and kind and has a great sense of humor. That being said, I do not see him as being capable of the quick critical thinking...

  20. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    KIAN replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    The profession of nursing requires all types. I love nursing just for that reason. I do not think you have to work the "floor" to pay your dues. Working the floor gives great experience but I don't...

  21. Calling on all DNSes for opinion

    KIAN replied to 1st edition's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your DNS. Did she explain how you were expected to handle it? If not, ask her how she would handle it. Make sure she knows you did not witness the abuse. You only heard about it 2nd hand and...

  22. Advice please

    KIAN replied to BSNTexan's topic in General Nursing

    I was a RRT also when I went back to school for my RN. I was expected to start nights after orientation even though I had always been on days as a therapist. I'm working in a Pulmonary Clinic as a...

  23. New Nurse Needs Advice- ASAP.

    KIAN replied to AmberRN06's topic in General Nursing

    You need to work at what will make you happy. If you like the hospital better, go for it. Make sure you have one job before you give up another if possible. If you are a good nurse they will take...

  24. Made a med error

    KIAN replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like the system needs to be changed. Unfortunately mistakes are going to happen because we are human. I am glad the patient was okay. If this is the only mistake you make in your career...

  25. Second Career Nurses (30+ years old)

    KIAN replied to duxallinarow's topic in General Nursing

    I picked nursing because I was burned out in my first profession yet still wanted to stay in the health care field. Job security and good pay. I will stay in nursing because of job security, good...