kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Are you Tanning?

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yeah! I switched to days a while back and kind of miss the bar at 0700. For some reason it was easier to stop for one after working nights than it is now that I'm on
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    No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    kbrn2002 replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    No, OCNRN63 you won't get criticized. At least not from me. I am fairly certain I know exactly which thread you are referring to, and the personal attacks toward the OP were abhorrent! Frankly I am...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am in pretty regular contact with urology lately...it's going to be darn near impossible not to hear "pissology department" and giggle when they answer the phone
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    Saying No!

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of going the the dance of answering the phone, saying no and then continuing to say no during the desperate pleas and bribes that are usually a joke I have found that it's just easier to not...
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    Keep my cell phone......or landline

    kbrn2002 replied to Vwpenn's topic in General Nursing

    Call Control is the same app I use. I never thought to blacklist work while I am on vacation. Excellent idea!!
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    Providing Patients with their legal medication

    kbrn2002 replied to inforn43's topic in General Nursing

    um...just NO! Grooming pubic hair for looks rather than need is not something I will do. And yes, it has been requested and yes, I have refused without repercussion of any kind. Now back to your...
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    Providing Patients with their legal medication

    kbrn2002 replied to inforn43's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, interesting question! Does your state BON have any position on the legality of administering medical marijuana? Even if the BON is ok with it, I have no idea how the owner or Medical Director of...
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    PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    kbrn2002 replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have some lofty goals, good for you! Just please do a lot of research before committing to a nursing program. The odds of walking into a NICU position are very slim, much less finding a very part...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That is actually an accepted diagnosis now. There had been too many instances of hyperkalemia being confused with hypercalcemia during dictation transcriptions so too avoid that error many providers...
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    Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

    kbrn2002 replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem with my place of employment being on Facebook. But then I never post anything work related, or even anything that can be viewed as really inappropriate so no worries. I do see some...
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    Germs, germs, and more germs

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am in the school of thought that worries more about creating more resistant germs. I only use antibacterial gel/soap at work. I never worried overmuch about carrying germs from work into my house on...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    i hear that every now and then. Mostly from older people, not sure if it's a regional thing or a cultural
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    kbrn2002 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I love movies like Contagion and Outbreak, but do I want to live it...big NO! Those movies are scary because while the scenario is implausible it is by no means impossible. i am truly torn by this...
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    What "bad habits" are LTC nurses known for??

    kbrn2002 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bad habits...I have a few. Many have been mentioned already. I have no problem giving meds outside the time parameters, working NOCs I will give the meds when the CNA is checking them and waking them...
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    The Happiness in your job thread

    kbrn2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    The best part of being a nurse is about to become the worst part for me. My father has terminal cancer. I love that being a nurse means I will be able to knowledgeably care for him when he needs...
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    Apology from a doctor!

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

    Dealing with on call MD's in the middle of night can be real hit or miss...some accept that being the on call means they will get called and are awesome, others not so much. One of the famous for...
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    kbrn2002 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really don't understand why the color coded scrubs in the first place. Sure if you work there you know by uniform color what department somebody works in, but for pt and family unless they know the...
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    Your first experience with a dead person

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    On of all nights Halloween...a gentleman passed away, I went in to confirm death before making phone calls. I entered the room, and the dead man sat bolt upright in bed and very loudly gasped before...
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    Noro-virus Blues

    kbrn2002 replied to jadelpn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Knock on wood we all missed it this season, no reported cases in our facility and none with staff. Last year no such luck. Most of the residents were sick and a lot of staff were out sick and I was...
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    What game show describes your workplace?

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Family Feud followed by Lets Make a Deal with an if "the Price is Right" chaser. Can you tell it's been a rough few
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    I'm All Ears

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    yeah...what is it with people sharing the intimate details of their sex lives??? I don't consider myself a prude by any means, but I really don't care to hear the play by
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    Who's the Best TV Nurse? - allnurses in the news

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I second Hot Lips. Her character was tough with a soft side as needed. She busted her behind working and still managed to have fun, even during war. For a TV show that was set in the early 1950's...
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    What did you get for nurses week?

    kbrn2002 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Ice cream....on my day off, so I guess
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    Working crazy hours

    kbrn2002 replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work insane hours like that anymore. I don't mind going in early or staying late every now and then but I rarely if ever pick up a day off. Partly because I am realizing that I am not as young...
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    Student loans, ugh!

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Been paying for seems like forever, and will be for a few more years. But I was lucky. I went to school when interest rates were crazy low, my payments are tiny and at 1.025% interest I really didn't...