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Expert Profile: Kathleen RN

Expertise: I can answer nursing questions related to medical nursing and preoperative and post operative nursing care. What to expect as you come into the hospital, questions to ask your doctor, what to expect postoperative. How to minimize your chances of post operative complications such as infection.

Experience in the area
I am in charge of a thirty bed surgical unit on nights, twelve hour shifts. I am a resource person for new grads and new hires, I also work on the floor when not in charge and love bedside nursing.

Education/Credentials
Associates Degree in Nursing.

Past/Present Clients
Surgical patients, medical patients, pysch patients, detox patients at times. Our hospital does not discriminate, and regardless of finances or insurance are taken care of. On my floor we take care of all general surgeries, orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology. No pediatrics, I have taken care of as young as four years old, but am not an expert on pediatrics. I will never divulge personal information because of HIPPA laws, and will not go out of my scope of practice.

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What do you like about this subject? I love nursing, and the whole healthcare profession

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I learn something new everyday, medical technology is in constant change and the advances being made are incredible.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Your patient rights.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Nothing is off limits, you can ask any question you might find embarrassing that maybe you couldn't discuss with others.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1290
Knowledge	9.95 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.95 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.98 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		120

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/21/08
10	10	10	10	08/24/08
9	10	9	10	08/21/08
10	10	10	10	08/22/08
10	10	10	10	08/09/08

User Comments

Thank you so much. Very professional and polite. Thank you again.
(Tanya on 09/21/08)

thank you so much for the encouragement, i really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to answer my question.
(jallisa on 08/21/08)

thanks sooooo much!!
(lindsay on 08/09/08)

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Recent Answers from Kathleen RN

2008-10-01 classes: Hello Shelby, Thank you for your question. You really want to concentrate on your math and sciences. Especially your biology courses as they will help you when you get to college. You will be required...

2008-09-20 2 weeks post op/incision ?'s: Hello Tanya, Any surgery takes alot out of your body. Therefore it takes awhile to get back on track. Those things we do in our everyday lives tend to drain us after surgery. I'm not sure about your pain...

2008-09-20 2 weeks post op/incision ?'s: Hello Tanya, Thanks for your question. The rash is most likely due to the tape that was on your incision from your original postop dressing. Air is the best thing for it. Silk tape or surgical tape will...

2008-09-15 Interview for Nursing Class: Hello Jessica, Thanks for your questions, I hope you recieve this in time. My name is Kathleen and I obtained Licensure in NC and Alaska. 1. I came into nursing because I love helping people. From a...

2008-09-13 TB test: Hello Michelle, If in fact you were exposed and had to take medicine for it, than you will probably test positive as you have the antigen. It's kind of like an alarm that sets off. Like when we get an...