kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    UTI Coughing

    kbrn2002 replied to thisnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    huh? the odds of a UTI having any respiratory complications are shall I say slim at best. Playing devil's advocate here on somehow trying to connect the two....The only time I could see that UTI...
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    Charting Medications

    kbrn2002 replied to thisnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    sleepwalker is correct, changing administration times in the MAR just to make it look like meds were given on time is definitely falsifying documentation and is at best a very slippery slope to other...
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    Why do so many nurses work multiple jobs?

    kbrn2002 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    EH, not me, LOL. I am a one job person. I devote enough of my time and energy to my one job. I'm not rich by any means but the bills get paid and I treasure my time off too much to spend any of it...
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    Want to Be a Nurse, But Hesitations

    kbrn2002 replied to tortellini101's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately whether it's nursing or a different career path you choose to pursue they key is that YOU choose to pursue it. Assuming the goal is to achieve a long term career/job that you can support...
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    How am I supposed to give pills when I have several dosages?

    kbrn2002 replied to pepitohonguito87's topic in General Students

    First off, nobody is "bullying you" when asking you to recheck your math. This is by the way, a simple math calculation which in your own question/answer scenario you were incorrect. Your answer...
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    CNA write up

    kbrn2002 replied to Terria9's topic in General Nursing

    Unless it's a very generic write up for attendance then no, just leaving it in the employee's mailbox is in no way appropriate. I can see it in the aforementioned case if the staff member works...
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    Refusing to Sign Off On Others Assessments

    kbrn2002 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can't disagree with you there. I worked LTC for many years and one of the LPN supervisors would always have me sign off on her assessments, however this was an LPN I worked with for years and I...
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    Struggling !

    kbrn2002 replied to Strugglebus101's topic in General Students

    It's not impossible. One girl in my cohort was in the same situation, she needed a 93 I believe on the final, she passed with a point to spare. That being said it won't be easy to get that high of a...
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    Switched Jobs and Made A Huge Mistake....

    kbrn2002 replied to Mckinneyhog's topic in General Nursing

    A manager physically kicked you? That's not just reportable to upper management, that's reportable to the police. Bad enough nurses have to worry about being assaulted by patients, family members or...
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    Is This Common in LTC?

    kbrn2002 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    First, that's a pretty terribly written sliding scale order. What are you supposed to give when the BGL falls on an overlap number? If it's exactly 100, 200 or 300 do you give the lower amount of...
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    Nurses who have been practicing 2+ years... Do you think you could pass the NCLEX?

    kbrn2002 replied to GammaReyMysterio's topic in General Nursing

    I think I could. But then I am an NCLEX panel member for the NCSBN so I do participate in the NCLEX test writing process which does give me a bit of an unfair advantage. If I can't pass the test I...
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    Guidance

    kbrn2002 replied to PrismovingUp's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't help you with compression socks, hate the things and never wear them. I just can't start my my day fighting with my clothes. Stethoscopes are an easy call though, Littman all the way....
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    Is charge nurse considered supervisory position?

    kbrn2002 replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, as long as that nurse was charge during a shift you worked they were indeed your direct supervisor so if you have a charge that you feel will provide a positive letter of course you can ask them...
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    HIPAA questions

    kbrn2002 replied to Naomi M's topic in General Students

    Regardless of HIPAA I still wouldn't disclose anybody's health information without their consent. Yes, that includes family. When my mother was diagnosed with cancer I told nobody, including family...
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    Nurse Manager; Is it worth it?

    kbrn2002 replied to BirdieBird's topic in Nurse Management

    That's a question only your employer can answer. What is your job title? What are your expected job functions and duties? I have not a clue what your role is now though I do agree that a manager that...
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    Complaint Reported to Board of Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to Josh Ronulo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Every state BON is different so I can't say how your state is likely to respond. If getting a lawyer is something you feel able to do it never hurts to have an attorney guide you through this. I...
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    Anxiety Advice About Job

    kbrn2002 replied to Dill Pickle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You need to take care of yourself before you take care of others. If you were comfortable and functioning well with your previous employer and have the opportunity to go back, with a bump in pay...
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    How do I find a shadowing Opportunity?

    kbrn2002 replied to Olivia Smith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Typically job shadows for students are arranged by the program, not the individual student. Ask your academic advisor for help scheduling a shadow before you attempt this on your own but don't be too...
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    question about career support new nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to milk1996's topic in Nursing Career

    Just my personal opinion but I would wait that year. If you intend to stay in the outpatient cancer center give yourself plenty of time to become comfortable in your role before taking on learning...
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    How much are you willing to pay for scrubs?

    kbrn2002 replied to Ms.Frank's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My favorite brand is Figs, fairly expensive but worth it. The only thing I don't love about them is they don't have as big a variety of styles as some brands. There's only one top I like for instance...
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    Burn out? I'm pre-nursing

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

    I've had a 25+ year nursing career and have never worked in acute care. Never wanted to. There's a lot of nursing jobs outside of the hospital, nothing wrong with a new nurse knowing the hospital...
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    Did She Violate Patient Confidentiality?

    kbrn2002 replied to 0121Mednurse's topic in General Nursing

    The patient leaving the ER and getting in his vehicle with the intention to drive makes disclosing the the BAC to officers before the inebriated patient drives away allowable as preventing him from...
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    LPN Supervisor Would Not Let Me Call Doctor

    kbrn2002 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    During a day shift when other RN's are in the building if I had a maybe I should call the doc, maybe not resident I would certainly seek another opinion before making that call. At night though, with...
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    LPN Supervisor Would Not Let Me Call Doctor

    kbrn2002 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    While you are only responsible for the residents under your direct care you also as the only RN in the building would be expected to respond to any situation requiring an RN assessment as the LPN...
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    I Did Not Feel Like A Hero

    kbrn2002 replied to Brooke Schmidt's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was never bothered by the public appreciating the nursing profession. I was and am bothered and a little, OK maybe a lot disgusted by the companies that employ us not putting their money where there...