kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    Feeling guilty about maternity leave

    kbrn2002 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you work labor and delivery your co-workers will probably be more than happy to have you gone. Few things are more terrifying than worrying about a co-worker going into labor during my shift!...
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    Need help with nursing interventions.

    kbrn2002 replied to duytschaver2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are off to a good start! As others have said, definitely look into the psycho-social aspects further. Fear on multiple fronts, worry about future health, worry about possible lifestyle changes,...
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    Graduating HS with all of my nursing prerequisites done

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

    Wow! You are a very motivated and I suspect very busy person!!! It sounds like you are on a great path to reach your goals. As long as you are at least 18 years old by the time you enter the nursing...
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    ANA petitions Feds (educ. funding) for 1.1 million more RN's within 8 yrs.

    kbrn2002 replied to Guttercat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's not always a great option. My family is close to where I live and my Mom and in-laws are getting older so I expect it will be up to me and my husband to help them as we are the only adult...
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    Kodak Moments - Just When You Think You've Seen it All

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I worked with a nurse a few years back that had a freak-out moment when our resident went into sudden respiratory distress. The freak out moment is understandable, but it consisted of her running...
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    Don't give up!

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

    Congrats RN! It's nice to hear a success story like
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    Should I continue my BSN?

    kbrn2002 replied to nursedayday's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My opinion for what it's worth...go ahead and finish your BSN. Even if it isn't required to find a job in your area, it will most likely be easier to get a job when you re-enter the work force if you...
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    Tuition cost

    kbrn2002 replied to hs4lisha's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Of course it is your decision to make, but I am very pleased to hear that you are deciding against it. There are definitely other options that will be much more cost effective. I just can't see the...
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    ANA petitions Feds (educ. funding) for 1.1 million more RN's within 8 yrs.

    kbrn2002 replied to Guttercat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is exactly why I do not support or belong to the ANA. Better working conditions and better pay for actual working nurses instead of supporting corporate healthcare and government agendas doesn't...
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    If you could go back and choose....

    kbrn2002 replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    As much as I sometimes hate it, being a nurse is such an integral part of who I am that I really can't imagine doing anything else. That is until I actually win the lottery and don't have to work at...
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    Bringin' home more than the bacon....

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    No special precautions for me. I am quite sure I encounter just as many germs at Walmart as I do as at work, and I certainly don't do a full decontamination routine after shopping. Maybe if I worked...
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    ANA petitions Feds (educ. funding) for 1.1 million more RN's within 8 yrs.

    kbrn2002 replied to Guttercat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have to agree with music in my heart. The RN job openings in my area tend to be on specialized units that want previous experience and/or multiple certifications that most nurses don't have unless...
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    Unhealthy Habits of Nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to lynns75's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Darn! I need to go make popcorn!
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    UNDERWEAR (Yes, underwear)

    kbrn2002 replied to nycnurse92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For some unknown reason males just seem to be more comfortable about wearing underwear, only underwear, than women. No brothers but my dad always lounged around watching sports in his tighty-whities....
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    Would you want your child to become a Nurse???

    kbrn2002 replied to myownboss's topic in General Nursing

    My mom is a nurse [retired now] and she really, really tried to talk me out of health care. I started as a CNA because I was a low income single mom without great prospects and the nursing home that...
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    What makes a COB crusty?

    kbrn2002 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thought of another one. Nurses expected and actually got yearly raises. There were also more of us! News flash...there is indeed a nursing shortage, just not the way it is portrayed. There are tons of...
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    What makes a COB crusty?

    kbrn2002 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Batty? check! Old? Well, getting there. Crusty? Getting more so by the year! What gets me is all the so-called time saving, streamlining measures that actually take twice as long as the old fashioned...
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    Are We Truly That Gullible?

    kbrn2002 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad it's a satire
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    Having a hard time saying 'no' to working overtime

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thank you! I thought I was nuts for a minute there, wondering where that kind of wage is. I would love to know where in the midwest I could pull in that kind of money as a bedside nurse, heck I'd move...
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    WAKE UP!!!!

    kbrn2002 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually I've found the opposite to be true. I know my residents well enough that if something looks "off" when I am checking the meds against the EMAR I notice right away. By not just assuming that...
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    Falls on way to bathroom

    kbrn2002 replied to RehabMelbourne's topic in Rehabilitation

    Indeed and seconded. There should already be falls prevention protocols in place. Look them up first before submitting suggestions that should already be implemented. After you know what current...
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    Which nurse called it?

    kbrn2002 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From the info given in your question, Nurse B is correct. No code, so do not call a code or initiate a code. If we had more information the answer might be different. Is there an advance directive in...
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    I work in a sauna!!

    kbrn2002 replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I am really surprised at how many of you work in a place where you can adjust the thermostats at will! Only thermostats in resident rooms can be adjusted where I work, all community areas are temp...
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    Fake call outs irritate me

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

    Oddly enough I am not all that bothered by this. If that nurse has already tried to cover the shift themselves that means management didn't work with her [or him] tp get the time off for something...
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    Meds due at shift change

    kbrn2002 replied to zieglarf's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the good old days of paper MARS any shift change scheduled meds were given by the offgoing shift, so 2 pm meds were given by days. Now that we changed to electronic MARS the 2 pm meds don't' show...