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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    Accused of not giving dilaudid

    Kallie3006 replied to KMULL002's topic in General Nursing

    We deal with dilaudid a lot on my unit and depending on the day, and which way the wind blows, we have dose syringes as 0.5mg, 1mg, and 2mg per ml. We also only have prepackaged flushes in 10ml,...
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    Simple, one sentence teaching for patients. Cardiac Clinical, Argh!

    Kallie3006 replied to simonedbv's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you have to make drug cards? We had to do this for every med the patient was on and it had everything; mechanism of action, common side effects, labs to know before or monitor ect. Before...
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    Cared for MRSA patient without PPE

    Kallie3006 replied to emnicole's topic in General Nursing

    You'll only do this once and that will be enough to last you for the rest of your career, I've done this too ... never again. Wash your hands before and after patient contact ect, use standard...
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    Very scared, reported to board of nursing, trying to land new employment

    Kallie3006 replied to ILRN23's topic in General Nursing

    Not true it is state dependent, there is not a federal law that mandates access to your employee file. Check your state law and see before traveling this path without a lawyer doing
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    Memphis RN wears violently racist t-shirt to polling place when voting on Tuesday

    Kallie3006 replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    We each have to sit through orientation at any hospital we get a job at. During that time they review the hospital's mission statement, values and code of conduct. When acknowledging receipt of this...
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    Memphis RN wears violently racist t-shirt to polling place when voting on Tuesday

    Kallie3006 replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Davey Do.... this made my heart
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    Lovenox injection

    Kallie3006 replied to Lewis35's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Learn something new every day! Thank
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    Struggling new nurse

    Kallie3006 replied to jeamzo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with JKL33, the next place could be worse, not enough staff... you're a warm body and bam, your off orientation early due to not having enough nursing. (Not that this would happen but it...
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    Lactated ringers and zosyn compatibility?

    Kallie3006 replied to ddrn97's topic in General Nursing

    It is compatible with LR if it contains EDTA. Best bet is for you to consult with your pharmacist with any compatibility questions, document who you spoke with and what the response
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    Very scared, reported to board of nursing, trying to land new employment

    Kallie3006 replied to ILRN23's topic in General Nursing

    I second this, the reporting to the BON in one breath and steller references in the next makes no sense to me at all. Make sure you are talking to a lawyer that deals with the BON, and your best bet...
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    Lovenox injection

    Kallie3006 replied to Lewis35's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    your instructor should direct you on what place value they are wanting you to round to which would be helpful for the first questions in regards to the 80mg prefilled syringe- clinically the...
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    friendly advise

    Kallie3006 replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Students

    Is there a list of questions that you are using to check off to see how many posts you can start in one
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    question about subpoena

    Kallie3006 replied to carmelojames123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this sounds like a scam. I have been served by a process server as well as someone in uniform. Just because you do not sign does not mean that them giving the papers to you does not...
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    RN tells my mom that I don't need to take pre-requisites to become a nurse

    Kallie3006 replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    Clarify with the school itself and if that doesnt answer your questions see if you can talk to an academic advisor. This person should be able to pull what you have taken and are enrolled in and give...
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    Kallie3006 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    My oldest had growing pains a couple times (that she complained of) and my youngest has complained of them approx x1 a month or 2. Both was always at night and was both legs and x1 arms, usually...
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    UPDATE on "At a Crossroad"

    Kallie3006 replied to Jas10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you!
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    Wants to Leave Toxic Job After One Month

    Kallie3006 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    How long do you have to be there to change your status? If you could down to part time would you be able to make the year mark? Starting a new position is stressful in itself and then throwing in a...
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    I need some career advice

    Kallie3006 replied to EternalFeather's topic in Nursing Career

    Most reference calls are made to HR, and they normally will verify employment dates and if you are eligible for rehire. When you get invited to interview see if you can do a shadowing shift to get a...
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    Wheelchair and IV Pole

    Kallie3006 replied to rachRN96's topic in General Students

    Not to sound naive, this is truly a honest question: where would you be taking a patient that requires the IV to be running during transfer and what medications do you feel is not ok to pause until...
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    First clinical nightmare

    Kallie3006 replied to Flylik3abr1's topic in General Students

    I don't remember for sure but I think we learned assessments around the last of the first semester. We were, however, quizzed like no tomorrow with medications and medication rights. This lead into...
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    New RN Grad Need Guidance Please :()

    Kallie3006 replied to NewICUNurse93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't understand the expectations that the unit is expecting from a new grad RN on an ICU unit with only an 8 wk orientation. That's 24 shifts, you are supposed to be competent and ready to care...
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    Drug urine test after 12 hour shift

    Kallie3006 replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Report who exactly? The hospital or lab? I have slowly but surely reclaimed my life back, and hopefully in the near future be able to close this chapter for
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    Drug urine test after 12 hour shift

    Kallie3006 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    After the completion of my shift I was escorted by the house supervisor to another floor where a woman, hospital security, and house soup for the next shift waiting for me. I was told on the way...
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    Graduated 4 yrs ago... need ANY advice on how to study!!!

    Kallie3006 replied to yesriosl1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check with your state BON you might be required to take a refresher course, and if you are not, it might serve your best interest to take one
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    Kallie3006 replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious as well on how the CNA/sitter is so knowledgeable as to the patient's home medications, and stories concerning the patient given by a third party that is presumably not involved in the...