kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    kbrn2002 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    You have no idea how much I appreciate that! It is gratifying to know that there are still programs that actually teach, and teach well. Of course since this is an internet forum people are much more...
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    why aren't gloves better

    kbrn2002 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    The nurse I learned to draw blood from always tore the tip of a finger off her glove to palpate the vein. I asked her why she even bothered with the gloves at all since she ripped a finger off of it...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    kbrn2002 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    After reading the entire thread the main point I've taken away is boy, have times changed! And not for the better. Not a single experienced nurse recounted memories of their clinical experiences that...
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    communicating with patient dilemna with native tongue

    kbrn2002 replied to mariarose's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't worry, you will not be expected to be fluent in medical terms. As others have mentioned there should be a translator available for this. The ability to converse in a patients native language,...
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    I feel demoralize and I feel i cannot go on.

    kbrn2002 replied to curiousnurse2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The UAE culture is so far from what I know that it may as well be a different planet. Is it truly a natural occurance to be scolded by anyone? If so I can understand why you are not getting used to...
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    Apologies for using the term "NETY"

    kbrn2002 replied to Perisoreus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm guessing you haven't come here often since joining several years ago if you have been lucky enough to miss the goodness knows how many NETY threads. And yes, read enough of them and it is...
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    Apple IWatch and nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to Miker1980's topic in General Nursing

    What a nice and thoughtful gift! As long as your wife works in a setting that allows watches [most do] a smart watch is a great idea. I regularly use the timer to remind myself of time sensitive...
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    I am a real nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to annienurse86's topic in Psychiatric

    This is another reason why I wouldn't like your job. I deal with combative dementia patients on a pretty regular basis and it really doesn't doesn't bother me much. Somehow in my mind it's easier to...
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    I am a real nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to annienurse86's topic in Psychiatric

    Well as long as not inserting IV's is the criteria I guess I'm not a real nurse either...haven't placed one in years and that is the only one I've ever
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    Nurse Retention ideas

    kbrn2002 replied to CCU-Flight RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not just in hospital nursing but all areas of nursing...money! Our local school district doesn't differentiate between LPN and RN, all school nurses are paid the same pathetic wage. Add to that the...
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    The Real Brian Short - Words from a Friend

    kbrn2002 replied to allnurses Admin Team's topic in General Nursing

    I never met Brian in person but his online presence was hugely influencing. Thanks to the pioneering efforts of Brian Short there are now many nurse-centric websites and forums, yet I only frequent...
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    Money for DNP...how!?

    kbrn2002 replied to Brianne.arnold87's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Is that 15,000 for the degree or 15,000 for the first payment toward the degree? If it's the latter, that's WAY too much money and you really should shop around for more affordable options. As far...
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    AllNurses Abbreviations

    kbrn2002 replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    It took me forever to figure out DH too. Wonder why our married male posters never refer to their spouses as
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    Nurses don't know the lab

    kbrn2002 replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you [OP] have such a negative opinion of nurses. I have never seen or even heard any nurses ranting about the "stupidity" of lab, quite the opposite in fact. If I have a question about a lab...
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    Overhead Paging Banned

    kbrn2002 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I work nights we don't page. We all have each others cell phone numbers and just text or call if another staff member is needed somewhere. On days however I couldn't imagine not being able to...
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    THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

    kbrn2002 replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to not only the mods, but to everybody involved in keeping AN up and running during this difficult time. I can't imagine how difficult and painful it must be to continue working so hard while...
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    CNA Accusations and Recommendations

    kbrn2002 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't speak for all facilities but this situation seems to be surprisingly common is settings with confused patients. Where I work unless something untoward is witnessed the CNA gets the benefit of...
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    Brian Short News

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. What tragic news. AllNurses has been and will continue to be a great resource as well as a place I have made many internet friends. You all feel like a second family. So sorry for...
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    Cannot stand director

    kbrn2002 replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    This response really should be accompanied by pictures...proof,
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    kbrn2002 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I'll own up to this...oddly enough I like
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    The Vomit Thread

    kbrn2002 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I am so sorry, but not sorry enough that I'm not laughing like a fool. Gosh that visual is great! I'm just picturing the panic, like a cheesy horror flick, with kids slipping and falling everywhere....
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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    kbrn2002 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    Resident suffers from FMPS=fluff my pillow syndrome. True story, or at least local legend... an older LTC facility that closed down several years ago got pretty big fines when this was discovered...
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    Do you get hit/spit on? Does body fluids splash on you?

    kbrn2002 replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in nursing long enough, no matter the specialty you are likely to have contact with bodily fluids, violence or both. Some areas of nursing it's more common but unless you ride a desk your...
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    Love AN...Too much...Goodbye

    kbrn2002 replied to AcuteHD's topic in General Nursing

    I know the feeling. I just got home from a 700+ mile drive. Am I getting anything accomplished, other than checking in here ...of course
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    Is this crossing boundaries?

    kbrn2002 replied to SNurse15's topic in General Nursing

    Well I voted yes, but it's a very qualified yes. Only if certain conditions are met. You need to clear this with your nursing program, it is NOT worth the possibility of being expelled to go say...