kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

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    New Grad...Is this typical?

    kbrn2002 replied to MeganStar's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably the norm since the hospital based diploma programs with LOTS of bedside experience became less common. I went to nursing school years ago and never placed an IV since all our...
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    WELL, WOULD YOU???

    kbrn2002 replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    While I sure wouldn't be the first in line to volunteer if I saw enough people saying yes I would probably lemming up and jump over the cliff
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    Notes in 3rd person style

    kbrn2002 replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting topic, thanks! We, as in all the nurses in our system , use narrative charting. LTC/SNF might be the only area of nursing that still uses narrative charting. Maybe it's a regional thing...
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    Sex, Porn & Roto-Prone Beds.....

    kbrn2002 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    There does seem to be some kind of ebb and flow to controversial threads. Personally I like the periods of time when these threads seem to run rampant. But then I am usually here for the entertainment...
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    I was accepted into nursing school, but I don't know if this is what I want. Please help?

    kbrn2002 replied to Collegegirl94's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for clarifying that. If you are interested in health care, but only from an administrative standpoint, have you considered a degree specific to health care
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    Reasons patients turn on their call light

    kbrn2002 replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm with you on "help!' yellers. Pretty common in a SNF unfortunately. It seems we usually have at least one or two in house that yell help frequently for absolutely no reason. One is so bad with...
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    Reasons patients turn on their call light

    kbrn2002 replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of the nice things about working in a SNF is I am able to say "it is part of my job to encourage you to improve your mobility, you can reach that yourself" and expect them to at least try. I am...
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    Esme welcome back!!!!

    kbrn2002 replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    A big , giant welcome beck!!! You have been greatly missed. So glad you are feeling well enough to join in on the fun around here. Continue to get
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    Withdraw 401k for living expenses while in school?

    kbrn2002 replied to AllIcanbe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't suggest withdrawing from your 401k, the tax penalties are severe. But, if a 401k loan is available to you that may be a decent option. Basically you are borrowing money from yourself at a...
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    I took 80 questions is that bad?

    kbrn2002 replied to Egeolu1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a deep breath. It does not matter how many questions you had. It does not matter what type of questions you had. The computer scoring system simply determined after 80 questions that you either...
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    Question about who is responsible for an incident report

    kbrn2002 replied to horrorxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! You answered my questions perfectly! Yet another reason to educate staff on the importance of complete, factual and objective charting. I work in a SNF and we still use narrative charting....
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    Apologies

    kbrn2002 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, at least it hasn't been boring with your input! Boring is the ultimate in bad on forums. If you can learn to ignore or otherwise somehow live with the inevitable negativity in the wild world of...
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    Unusual treatments

    kbrn2002 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with maggot therapy on a large sacral pressure ulcer once. It was a really cool procedure and it might have had a fighting chance to help if it had been started earlier. Unfortunately by the...
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    Today, I am thankful for......

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Jensmom. A lot of the fun is seeing how threads veer WAY off the OP's original topic. In longer threads this inevitably happens at some point. So...back on topic. I'm thankful for the...
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    Question about NCLEX posts

    kbrn2002 replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the test long enough ago that there were no SATA questions. Thank goodness! Seems like that's pretty much what people obsess
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    Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    kbrn2002 replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    And I once though I was wrong, but I was
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    Question about who is responsible for an incident report

    kbrn2002 replied to horrorxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know. Our administration still pounds the "don't mention it in the chart and it doesn't exist" line, but I always kind of wondered about that. Not a lawyer [obviously] but are they allowed to...
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    Question about who is responsible for an incident report

    kbrn2002 replied to horrorxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1] It is pretty standard procedure to not ever mention an incident report in charting. This then opens the door for state and/or lawyers to gain access to not only that particular incident report, but...
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    Unusual treatments

    kbrn2002 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Might work, but ouch! I don't want to try it. Salt on an open area stings like heck. I might just for the heck of it try the sugar trick next time a splinter happens, never heard of it
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    Today, I am thankful for......

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That could be a seriously cool job opportunity. In house nurse to the brothels! I bet the prostitutes are legally required to have very regular health screenings, and that's sure not a job everyone...
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    Today, I am thankful for......

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Reminder to self...do not visit Pahrump this week! Good golly that's hot! But let me guess, it's a "dry heat." Still don't care, too hot for
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    Today, I am thankful for......

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thankful I've never had to think about being thankful for a functioning rectum...one of those things you just take for granted until it's not functioning I guess. I'm thankful it's my day off and...
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    Loco-Parentis

    kbrn2002 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably adding more fuel to your fire by commenting on this ridiculous scenario. Yes, rich and entitled teens are probably horribly difficult to deal with. None of my patients are teens at all,...
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    50-60 SATA questions on NCLEX??

    kbrn2002 replied to monica842's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I would say you should only need to defer these tasks to a female nurse if the patient requests a female nurse. For most of us females it really is no big deal to have care provided by a male. My...