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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    Life's little irritations...

    Kallie3006 replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Does this same excuse work when not giving the patients their flu shot prior to
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    Unsafe staffing with 4:1 ICU ratios 8:1 on floor.

    Kallie3006 replied to cmueller's topic in General Nursing

    You and me
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    NCLEX Math question

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

    The test will tell you what placement they are looking for in the question. They dont try to "trick" you by having 2 answers both correct depending on the rounding placement sought and not tell you...
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    Unsafe staffing with 4:1 ICU ratios 8:1 on floor.

    Kallie3006 replied to cmueller's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started at a hospital there were nurses on the step-down unit that would take an extra patient for a $100 bonus. I told them numerous times that this would come back and bite them. That...
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    Unsafe staffing with 4:1 ICU ratios 8:1 on floor.

    Kallie3006 replied to cmueller's topic in General Nursing

    Refuse the assignment, they may fire you but you will still have your license. You accept the assignment, you accept repercussions when something happens and the BON will not care that the ratio is...
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    Blended ACLS skill session

    Kallie3006 replied to Savannajohnson40's topic in General Nursing

    I've done this at 2 different hospitals. One I did the online portion and only had to do compressions for the in person part and the second did the online and had to complete a mega
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    Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    Kallie3006 replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    I have been floated to 3 units within 4 hours, that was horrible, they tried to float me back to the original unit in the end but I called the house supervisor and said that I have taken report on 15...
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    Seasoned Nurses - This one is for you

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

    EMR- love /hate relationship, older programs with redundant, outdated systems, or lack of physician compliance- ease of access and patient safety check a plus, not having to play guess that word as...
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    Need help from anyone crafty

    Kallie3006 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My daughter is in dance tutu!! Do you have a dollar tree? Bare with me I'm going to try to explain a dance figurine and I'm hypothetically getting my supplies at dollar tree: Water bottle- maybe you...
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    My coworkers dont like me because I bragged

    Kallie3006 replied to esrun13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand what you are saying but I disagree with this piece of advice. I do not understand why she would apologize for not knowing as much as she thought she did, what did she not know when moving...
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    We can all relate!!

    Kallie3006 replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    He's definitely looking for a valid reason to not wipe his own but for 5 days. I think he learned this from the neighbor that only got 2 days because of the split end they came in
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    Confused.. Pre-reqs are different at each schools I want to apply to.

    Kallie3006 replied to FutureNurseWard's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you talked to an academic advisor at the college you are at now? They would be able to tell you your best course of action for each school you are interested
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    local anesthesia and drug test

    Kallie3006 replied to jojojojojojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're going to go through l that I would just have another test completely independently from the schools at a testing facility and tell them you need a send out, it's about the same price...
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    My coworkers dont like me because I bragged

    Kallie3006 replied to esrun13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also do not understand why this non issue is even an issue, but that's besides the point. I just wouldn't say anything else about it, including apologizing, diffusing etc. That will just bring...
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    As seen on TV

    Kallie3006 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I read somewhere (possibly here??) That the inaccuracies are in the shows (even with medical consults) due to liability issues. Does anyone know if there is any truth to
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    Help getting kicked out have a 4.0

    Kallie3006 replied to CXW11's topic in General Students

    My school gave us the TB and Flu tests each year. Regardless if you received the "reminder" email or not, I doubt that this is the first time this requirement has been brought to you or your classes...
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    LVN probation follow my RN LICENSE?

    Kallie3006 replied to Anon143's topic in Nurses Recovery

    oh wow I was not aware of that. possible call and
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    Why do [some] nursing students fail?

    Kallie3006 replied to aquakenn's topic in General Students

    When we had our skills check offs we had 2 chances, 1st on lab day and 2nd (If you failed 1st) was like the end of that week. We had some fail in my class because they didn't take the time to...
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    I hate this "squeaky wheel gets the oil" actions in healthcare!!

    Kallie3006 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Your coworkers being a "hero" should not be labeled as such for doing their job. When you find a rash you are supposed to follow up with the doctor if this is new. Congrats to them for seeing...
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    LVN probation follow my RN LICENSE?

    Kallie3006 replied to Anon143's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are still being licensed by the same board. So when your license is ran both licenses will be linked showing the disciplinary actions, agreement to infarction and completion, unless you have an...
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    Pts who insult you?

    Kallie3006 replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    "patient, patient all bright and cheery Here's your meds now be a deary A sip of water just real quick Take your pill or not- you pick" of course, "pick" can be interchanged with other words to your...
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    HIPAA violation and future employment opportunities

    Kallie3006 replied to kmcd90's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This could be a civil and/or criminal matter. This could also be a matter for the BON on top of any civil or criminal charges. You could also be placed on the OIG exclusion list, thus tremendously...
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    Half-way through narcotic restrictionsOk

    Kallie3006 replied to Scared-RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I forgot to check in once. I had just started nights and went to bed after work and slept through the check in time. I got an email from my case manager basically saying to not let it happen again....
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    HIPAA violation and future employment opportunities

    Kallie3006 replied to kmcd90's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    What OCR Considers During Intake & Review | HHS.gov What are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations? Violating HIPAA is not a minor violation, it is breaking a federal law. This can get reported to...
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    New Grad changes Preceptor. Help!

    Kallie3006 replied to MOmama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had an awful preceding experience when I moved to another facility. I felt like I was picked on and had a target stamped on day 1. I was pulled from patient care from one preceptor (same preceptor...