Kallie3006 ADN

Surgical, Home Infusions, HVU, PCU, Neuro

I have been an RN since 2012 and am currently pursuing my BSN with the hopes of being in an FNP program in the near future.

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    Watches for Nursing Students

    Kallie3006 replied to Monica.Aguilar12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the watches that I put on my name badge, or you can pin to scrubs. They hang upside down so you can just glance at it, easy to clean because of silicone and cheap. Love them, can color...
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    Oh, my aching feet!!!!

    Kallie3006 replied to GrammyCat066's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have found that inserts for plantar fasciitis
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    Nursing School Essentials

    Kallie3006 replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in General Students

    I recorded my lectures on my phone and played them driving in the car, I typed my notes and printed on bright colored card stock to study from, dry erase board, snacks and a trusty water bottle....
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    Very concerned

    Kallie3006 replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible the patient had sulfonylurea poisoning? OP stated pt was DM2 and on dialysis, just
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    Lost on where to nurse next

    Kallie3006 replied to Lasanga123's topic in General Nursing

    I work prn at the hospital and home infusion therapy and full time case management from home. I get the variety to help change it up, can do hands on care when I want and I'm in charge of my...
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    When does HIPPA no longer apply?

    Kallie3006 replied to GuineaPigs's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    How bad are you going to feel if the next person's threat esccatlaes because there was not any ramifications for this
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    Break up during school

    Kallie3006 replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    ***hugs*** the torturous questions of How? Why? And what will eventually pass. Some you may get answers too and others you will be left to ponder and time will heal your heart. Think of school...
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    Which unit requires the most knowledge and critical nursing skills?

    Kallie3006 replied to Ad808's topic in General Nursing

    Any unit will be challenging to a new grad. After you graduate and pass your boards you will be a RN/LVN sure, but that doesnt equate to experience. You will still have to transition from student...
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    Starting IV

    Kallie3006 replied to krissieshull's topic in General Nursing

    I third advancing the needle a tiny bit more after your official flash. Also if you have the cathlon resting on the vein wall or a valve it will not flush. In my experience if I have gone through...
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    help with APA format for personal statement

    Kallie3006 replied to gatorRN04's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Its saving me right now!! I dont know if I would spend money on software to do it
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    help with APA format for personal statement

    Kallie3006 replied to gatorRN04's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Look up Owl/Purdue
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    IV vs PO abx

    Kallie3006 replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    IV abx bioavailability is 100% where PO depends on the med. IV is preferred on infections in a part of the body where PO abx penetration is less effective Absorption factors that are patient dependent...
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    Future RN needs help!

    Kallie3006 replied to karliwalker92's topic in General Students

    As long as you get into an accredited program you can school in one state and obtain liscensure in another state as long as you meet the license requirements. Ex- graduate in Nevada NCLEX is national...
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    Scheduled to take the NCLEX today but denied because of inappropriate identification???

    Kallie3006 replied to wonderbrah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You would think that if she was going to accept the passport in the end she would have handed OP a pen and had it signed then. Given the fact that the passport wasnt signed and therefore to go by the...
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    Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    Kallie3006 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    You are not making any sense at all. How are you getting blood all over the place, from a capillary Lancet stick, and worried about exposure to HEP C in one sentence. Then you're not exposed to...
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    What Is This Type Of Schedule Called and Can I Change It?

    Kallie3006 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I was told 1.0 was 84 in a pay period. This is being told and never having worked that I'm just going to realize I dont know what I'm talking about and hush
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    What Is This Type Of Schedule Called and Can I Change It?

    Kallie3006 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Its possible OP was hired as a 1.0 not a 0.9. I would definitely check that first because if so you told them you would do 3 one week and 4 the
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    People who think becoming a nurse is so easy

    Kallie3006 replied to Recovering_RN's topic in General Nursing

    TurtlesRcool---If I could like this 1000 times I
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    People who think becoming a nurse is so easy

    Kallie3006 replied to Recovering_RN's topic in General Nursing

    If I could like this 1000 times I
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    People who think becoming a nurse is so easy

    Kallie3006 replied to Recovering_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Probably not what you are looking for but.. I would be offended if I was your friend and you was talking about my husband in this condescending
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    "I am not a robot!"

    Kallie3006 replied to Adriane82's topic in Health, Stress Management

    May the void in your heart one day be filled not with sadness and loss, but with memories filled with laughter, tears formed from exultation, and a sense of peace envelopes you in the days
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    BEING PICKED ON

    Kallie3006 replied to cabinman's topic in General Nursing

    Were you given specifics related to your charting on what needs to change? Have you worked on them? Unfortunately the other nurses behaviors, and lack of whatever they may or may not be doing, is...
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    discouraged with interviews

    Kallie3006 replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    Yay congrats to you!!! Side note- CNA ?: If I was asked that question or if the scenario happened at work... first I would assess my patient (machines tell you all kinds of stuff, BUT your eyes,...
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    discouraged with interviews

    Kallie3006 replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    When you are going through the interview process do you research the company and the position you are applying for? During the interview, you have to remember you are interviewing them as much as they...
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    Miscounting Meds

    Kallie3006 replied to WickerRN's topic in General Nursing

    The pyxis is set up to alert you if the first number entered is wrong, and discrepancy is created- telling who last accessed, their beginning count and what was removed, your actual count and the...