kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

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    Meth heads are zombies

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

    Had to look up that Walking Corpse Syndrome as well, it sounds way creepier when described that way instead of by it's other name [Cotard's Syndrome]. Gee whiz, what an awful, and weird condition!...
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    The Med Room.

    kbrn2002 replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Camera's in our med room as well. The live feed goes directly to pharmacy, I don't know [or care] if it's recorded or if there is audio. After a while you kind of forget they are even there. I wonder...
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    Fun with charting.

    kbrn2002 replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me the pt was status DNR...oh the
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    No failure to communicate

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned to tune out "nurse" a little bit as when my residents are yelling nurse they really want their CNA. What's bad is when they know your name. No way then of telling yourself it's the...
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    Nurses' union says settlement ends its dispute with Kaiser Permanente

    kbrn2002 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    California here I come! Sigh, if only it were that easy. Seriously though, great for
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    Being a Hostage to Your Bladder

    kbrn2002 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Too funny! Happened to me once years ago. There were drugs that went missing from work so they drug tested all the staff unannounced, and of course since I can easily go a whole shift without even...
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    do you wash your hair every day?

    kbrn2002 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I haven't washed every day for years. My hair just dries out and frizzes or get's horrible static if I do. I have shoulder length wavy hair, very wash and wear friendly. I just spritz it down with a...
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    Does anyone else get grief from their family for choosing nursing?

    kbrn2002 replied to planetoi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only family member that tried to dissuade me even a little is my Mom...also a nurse so that was more from a do you know what you are getting yourself into perspective. Once she realized I was...
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I too had to look up box braids. My opinion, which isn't worth squat, is that style is lovely! Some of the updo pictures are spectacular looking. I would say do what looks good on you and is...
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    I have forgotten a lot of the material covered in pre-requesites (Anatomy & Phy). Help

    kbrn2002 replied to unknowngenius10's topic in General Students

    The bad news..yes, it seems overwhelming! The good news...it's really not. This is a good case in point why mastering A & P is important. The body may change from birth to death, but the parts are...
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    Six months in - LPN @ 90-bed LTC. Is it me?

    kbrn2002 replied to mimigins's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What kind of insanity is this? 90 residents! How is that even possible? Even if 2/3 of them don't receive any meds or require any nursing care that's still a heavy
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    LPN/ADN/RN/BSN differences

    kbrn2002 replied to CallieBennett's topic in General Students

    I would address your questions to local nurses if at all possible. There are just so many variances between states. Even within states there are wide differences in job opportunities, pay etc. Heck,...
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    Failed Nclex first Attempt in FL, NY?

    kbrn2002 replied to Lindarn2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unless you have a burning desire to travel half a country away to take the exact same test and I can't imagine why you would there is no need. The NCLEX is standardized, the same test [though not the...
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    I have forgotten a lot of the material covered in pre-requesites (Anatomy & Phy). Help

    kbrn2002 replied to unknowngenius10's topic in General Students

    Somebody asked a question in another thread, what do you wish you would have been told before entering nursing school? My answer there applies here as well:' You will feel like you haven't learned a...
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    I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

    kbrn2002 replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OK...the quote button on this thread seems to be stuck! Just endlessly loading, so in response to above by vintagemother... substitute the word observed, or observation everywhere you would use...
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    Prestige in Employment

    kbrn2002 replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Nursing

    I think that might depend on where you live and where you are planning to work. This may be a regional thing. I can't speak for other areas of the country but here in the upper midwest employers don't...
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    I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    kbrn2002 replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    Totally off topic, so sorry in advance! I took my sister-in-law to the ER a while ago, the MD wore rumpled scrubs and sandals. Had about a 3 day beard and some serious bed-head. The care he provided...
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    New RN nerves i guess

    kbrn2002 replied to <3adventure's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you did everything absolutely right. I especially like that you double checked BP's with a manual cuff rather that just trusting a machine, and even had another nurse verify. You...
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    Associates after bachelors degree?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Nursing Career

    Entering an Associate Degree program after obtaining a BS [or BA] in an unrelated field isn't uncommon. It may be the easiest and most cost effective way to reach your goal. Another plus; check with...
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    radiology tech vs respiratory therapy vs nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Nursing Career

    Can you arrange to shadow some people in these fields to see what it is like? Or at least talk to some people, preferably more than one so the opinions you receive are more varied. Most of what you...
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    Very Disappointing.What Now?

    kbrn2002 replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It wouldn't be a high paying job but check for openings in a pediatrician's office. I'd be willing to bet though that those positions are few and far between. Another peds-centric job is school...
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    BON asking for certified court documents

    kbrn2002 replied to almostRN#12's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I've never experienced this situation so I can't really offer advice, just want to say good luck! It must be nerve wracking for
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    Want experience to get hired into ICU

    kbrn2002 replied to Lee12394's topic in Nursing Career

    Specialty training while still a student is priceless, even if it's not the specialty you are looking towards after graduation. The burn unit will have a relatively close relationship with the ICU...
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    Find your Specialty Quiz

    kbrn2002 replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    Your telling me! I don't hate midwives, no matter their country of practice. As a matter of fact I have nothing but the greatest respect for those that specialize in mom & baby, but just the...
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    Um.....what?

    kbrn2002 replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree that if this is all the information the text provided, just the middle section of a wound care plan [maybe] and leave it to the reader to solve the riddle -well, this text book stinks! Unless...