kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

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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

    Scope of LPN practice can vary wildly between states. If you want to know what an LPN can and can't do in your state, check out their scope of practice on your BON
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    Other Nurses: a compendium(of love and hate)

    kbrn2002 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Not just the nurses, but the CNA's, housekeepers, dietary etc. The right [or wrong] staff can make all the difference on how my shift
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    What to do after ADN?

    kbrn2002 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would say that your decision should in part be determined by how long you intend to work. If you go into teaching after retiring from floor nursing your years of employment may very well make it...
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    Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    A timely thread as I am going to work this morning feeling way less than 100%. Just a lousy head cold, which everybody has right now anyway. If I call in on a weekend not only is there pretty much...
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    why do nurses discourage nursing students?

    kbrn2002 replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is exactly the problem with the so-called nursing shortage. Just about any nurse will tell you they need more staff, the one's that don't are lucky indeed. Health care is a business, and a big...
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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

    Personally I find nothing out of line with that message. The students that are affected by it should be thankful for the warning that there will be harsh consequences for not following the policy...
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    It's a crime to take pictures of your patients

    kbrn2002 replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Tenebrae, you are absolutely right. Documenting wound progression is done regularly. We also take pictures of all residents on admission for identification purposes as we don't use any identifiers on...
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    Opinion on using the word "retarded"?

    kbrn2002 replied to abbypoo's topic in General Nursing

    OK, now I hate you. You got that song stuck in my head! Seriously though....the political correctness movement has gone way overboard. There are legitimately some words and phrases that are pretty...
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Egads yes! Middle management in any area of nursing is a thankless job. You get the brown stuff from those above you and end up giving it to those below you with no way to make either side
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    Male nurse midwife

    kbrn2002 replied to Eyalslevy's topic in Men in Nursing

    If that is where your interests lie, why not? I am female and though I didn't opt for a midwife [had a traditional hospital birthing] my doctor was male and that wasn't a concern for me at
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    In need of guidance and advice

    kbrn2002 replied to R_N_K's topic in Nursing Career

    Bedside experience does not make a great or even good instructor. The best teacher I had was in A & P, micro and patho, she had zero bedside experience but was extremely knowledgeable and a great...
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Same here! Zero interest then in taking care of sick kids, and that hasn't changed. I was lucky I guess. I came into nursing at a time when there really was a shortage so I got some really good...
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    What is the draw to nursing these days

    kbrn2002 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Good for you! It sounds like you have a decent employer, not many are offering tuition assistance to that degree anymore, and with the current job market being obligated to them for at least a...
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    kbrn2002 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I have a really good stethoscope, Littmann Master Cardiology. I don't use it every day, but then I am in a SNF and don't always have a need for it with a generally stable population. But when I do...
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    Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

    kbrn2002 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Good question! Growing up I wanted to be a vet but there were no programs for veterinary school anywhere near me and the ones out of state were not only too expensive for me to seriously consider but...
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    Would you take a patient's blood sugar without an "order"?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I not only would, I do. But I do work in a SNF so we probably have a little more leeway with doing things at our discretion than a hospital nurse would. I will check a BGL any time a resident requests...
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    Social Skills in Nursing: The Art of Validation

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

    There are only a few staff in my workplace around my age [pushing 50 quickly] and all of the crew I usually work with are 20 to 30 years younger. They do occasionally overshare, it takes a LOT to...
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    Taking your benefits away one by one

    kbrn2002 replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the wonderful world of modern health care, where the employer certainly doesn't care about the employees health. The company that owns my SNF is one of the largest in the USA. Every year...
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    Fun with charting.

    kbrn2002 replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Too funny...shortness of debt! This is a diagnosis I wish I
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    Thinking about working casual

    kbrn2002 replied to PatienceS's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a few issues with going casual that you want to address before making this decision. Casual staff have zero guaranteed hours, if you need a certain number of hours to pay the bills going...
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    Feeling Inadequate

    kbrn2002 replied to MassRN1991's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Just like back in the school days...practice, practice, practice! What type of equipment are you using in the clinic job? I am assuming since you say you can't hear the BP it uses a standard...
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    Chamberlain vs. GateWay Community College...Decisions!

    kbrn2002 replied to taylor92's topic in General Students

    Tough decision when you are accepted for both programs. I'd say it should boil down to the financials. Chamberlain is very expensive, you will be taking on a huge student loan obligation. Look into...
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    help overcoming setback

    kbrn2002 replied to dchavez777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Think positive. When you repeat the semester you will know what to expect and know what is expected of you. It is a set back, but not a failure. Good luck and welcome to
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    Just graduated but I am sad

    kbrn2002 replied to Ozzy84's topic in General Students

    It is commendable that you have so much compassion for those of your cohort that failed, and I am sorry to hear that they did. Be proud of yourself for succeeding in a unit that obviously was...
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    Answering the "where are you going" ??

    kbrn2002 replied to LevitateMe's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Whatever you reasons are for being OK with telling some people where you are going while not telling others...just don't do it. Be consistent and either tell everyone who asks what you future plans...