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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    How do you get called in?

    Kallie3006 replied to Johnnyappleseed's topic in General Nursing

    I also work nights and have had the house supervisor text me that I needed to come in and I didn't get the text until the next morning, about 6 hours later. I immediately contacted the day house sup...
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    BON and alleged verbal abuse via pt

    Kallie3006 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Paragraphs are a wonderful way to break down your post and make the reading flow smoothly. 4 pages is way too excessive for a response, you should only stick to what you remember and make objective...
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    Should I divorce my husband

    Kallie3006 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    You could always use the cards to spell "Go Fish" for your resignation letter, if that time comes........ Could be used for your husband too....
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    Stupid hurts.

    Kallie3006 replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Alcohol+butt plug+ overly excited boyfriend= OR booking the next day & wonderful DC instructions from the
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    Kallie3006 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Could you imagine the look on the poor saps face when it busts and gets in his mouth ?
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    Kallie3006 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Refer to your instructors and the nurses can refer to their facilitie's policy and
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    Looking up patients on Facebook

    Kallie3006 replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    Looking someone up on facebook is not a HIPAA violation, possibly creepy but no violation- putting on someone's facebook that you took care of so and so after he got downgraded from ICU for...
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    Kallie3006 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    To any new nurses reading this PLEASE do not hang blood with D5W unless you are planning to hemolyze your PRBC's and defeat the intent of the infusion, to begin with, and do not spray WD40 on your...
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    Kallie3006 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Oh no, buddy don't be trying to take me down with you, I have no part in this attempt at practice enhancement forum. Your post and intention confuse the hell out of me and you are very reluctant to...
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    Playing Cards

    Kallie3006 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

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    Cardiology IV

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

    I agree with not skimping on the scope and the shoes, your wife sounds very wise! Just a heads up on wearing your scope around your neck- the bell hurts like a son of a... when it hits you in the...
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    Is this even Legal?

    Kallie3006 replied to Roda dendron's topic in General Nursing

    Our school had us take the Nightingale Pledge prior to our
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    Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    Kallie3006 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This is a public forum, anyone is welcome to join the discussion good work experience or
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    They want us to give drip meds on med/surg

    Kallie3006 replied to bindikwan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have worked where we could start Cardizem gtt on the unit but could not go over 10mg/hr, we also did heparin and argatroban gtt with titrations. I have not ever worked where we could initiate epi,...
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    Is this even Legal?

    Kallie3006 replied to Roda dendron's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, I would not invoke without giving the chance to have the situation
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    Is this even Legal?

    Kallie3006 replied to Roda dendron's topic in General Nursing

    Safe Harbor (SHPR), which may be initiated by a LVN, RN or APRN prior to accepting an assignment or engaging in requested conduct that the nurse believes would place patients at risk of harm, thus...
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    What is One of the Most Memorable Moments in Your Nursing Career?

    Kallie3006 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I was with a patient that was downgraded to the floor, assisted with transfer and did not leave the room. The assigned nurse was going through the patients orders ect, the patient passed 22 minutes...
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    IV Lasix.

    Kallie3006 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Has the class withdrawal date
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    Nurse Practitioner (Mother) leaves 21 month old in car for 8 hours

    Kallie3006 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    To many people are quick to judge or think that this could never happen to them, until it does. What a horrible experience. Thoughts and prayers to all involved, such a sad set of
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    Time Management

    Kallie3006 replied to freckles96's topic in General Nursing

    We do bedside report and the majority of my assessment can be completed at that time interacting with the patient, with listening and whatnot aside. Cluster care is extremely important at the...
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    First RN Job in Float Pool?

    Kallie3006 replied to dbricson's topic in General Nursing

    I worked float pool and loved it. I also had 2 years on one unit before I was able to go to the float pool and I personally think that makes a huge difference. When you are first starting you are...
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    Feeling Overwhelmed

    Kallie3006 replied to nursingwhat's topic in General Nursing

    Surgeons are in a class of their own. The easiest way to deal with them is to know in advance what they are looking for and why you are calling. Example- patient came from PACU 2 hours ago and is...
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    IV Lasix.

    Kallie3006 replied to Nursing Au's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you @Wuzzie for the wonderful explanation you have provided for
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    Is this even Legal?

    Kallie3006 replied to Roda dendron's topic in General Nursing

    https://nurseguidance.com/when-an-assignment-is-unsafe/ This has some good information in it that could be of benefit to all of
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    Return to nursing possible? Looking for advice/similar experiences.

    Kallie3006 replied to BeatriceBee's topic in Nursing Career

    Another thought if you do get back in and have to do nights for a little while..... I absolutely in no way was interested in nights, I have kids, a husband, dance, cheer etc and all the other family...