kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Rehab needs to get a clue

    kbrn2002 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Isn't that about the most annoying thing!! I hate that as well. I don't like coming off as uncaring when people approach me with these things, and I do know that if so-and-so needs butt cream it is...
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    Rehab needs to get a clue

    kbrn2002 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a LTC/Rehab and the pt mix isn't a problem. The rehab pts are on one unit, though there are a few long term residents on that unit as well. We have a "rehab referral" form that is basically...
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    LTC/Nursing Homes do all the vitals? Do they still exist really?

    kbrn2002 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Like Kitsey I am in WI so maybe it is a state thing here. I don't believe it is considered out of CNA scope to do VS as our "older" ones still do, and I am pretty sure they do them at the hospitals...
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    LTC/Nursing Homes do all the vitals? Do they still exist really?

    kbrn2002 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nope downsouthlaff, CNA classes are being taught at the community college. Every CNA we have hired for the past year [and with LTC turnover that is a lot of CNA's] has said they didn't learn how to...
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    What do you do about doctors who don't write scripts for narcotics/sleeping pills etc

    kbrn2002 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well...we can take a telephone order for the med but the pharmacy won't send it without a written script. Exception to the rule; If it is after hours the doc can call the pharmacy and authorize a...
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    LTC/Nursing Homes do all the vitals? Do they still exist really?

    kbrn2002 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sadly funtimes in my area they don't even teach VS in the CNA classes anymore. Most of our newer aides don't have a clue how to check a BP. I believe for the monthly VS the CNA's do that either the...
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    MARS: electronic or paper?

    kbrn2002 replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Gosh that sounds great! Way better than the program we use. As I mentioned in an earlier post it can't even populate the vs in all the places I need them much less update care plans and CNA care...
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    kbrn2002 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's a good one! I have to add that to my vocabulary to describe an OK shift. We can say a calm shift, a mellow shift...any word but quiet [gasp! I said
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    LTC/Nursing Homes do all the vitals? Do they still exist really?

    kbrn2002 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I work CNA's can do monthly and weekly VS and weights. Any other reason for VS ,like a BP for a med or VS after a fall are considered part of the assessment process so the nurse does
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    New handoff report- scared!

    kbrn2002 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in General Nursing

    Yipes! Unless you have really small floor, that system sounds like a
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    Is a slow code ethical?

    kbrn2002 replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I agree in principle, but have to go with don't do it. The code decision is not ours to make, like it or not we are obligated to follow the pts/families
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    Grumpy Co workers make it so bad, I might just leave

    kbrn2002 replied to SheRN12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ain't it the truth! I don't think it matters where you work, there will always be people who complain because their shift is the hardest and only they can possible do everything
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    Grrrrr.....

    kbrn2002 replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    Sorry but I had to laugh at that. Bet you didn't know you've been a fake nurse all this
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    The nurse who can smile when things go wrong...

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    As good as it feels to get out of there , gotta admit I do feel guilty when I know the oncoming nurse could use a hand and I have to say "sorry, I have to leave or I'll get written up for unauthorized...
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    Cost effective patients

    kbrn2002 replied to SNB1014's topic in Nursing Humor

    If your hospital allows pts to bring in their own supplies without still charging them for the room amenities good for them. I believe the hospital here charges for those Kleenex whether they are used...
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    MARS: electronic or paper?

    kbrn2002 replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear you Polly! Unfortunately I haven't seen a lot of redundant charting go away since we switched to EMARS. The beast that is LTC paperwork still makes me chart the same darn VS in at least 2...
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    nursing clinicals and glorified cna work

    kbrn2002 replied to kkanady's topic in General Students

    Just because you've been a CNA for six years doesn't mean the rest of your class has that experience. CNA work is core nursing, and am important step in learning observation and assessment skills....
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    Husband and wife working together

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

    I don't blame you for being confused as the powers that be gave you the position probably knowing full well that you worked with your husband, then ..oops! sorry, you can't do that job. Not fair on...
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    new to site.

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

    Welcome to
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    Why are people uncomfortable talking about mental health?

    kbrn2002 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How sad! If the medical records even still exist wouldn't it be a nice thing to give those poor souls back there
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    "For-profit" schools... As bad as they say?

    kbrn2002 replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    I don't think that for profit schools are necessarily bad. I work with a few nurses that have earned their degrees that way. The only problem is if you decide to further your education later. One of...
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    Finally got an interview

    kbrn2002 replied to Anniehow's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck! I hope you land the
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    MARS: electronic or paper?

    kbrn2002 replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definitely a big EMAR problem. It really sucks when it goes down. Fortunately I almost always work the same unit with the same people as I did a full med pass completely from memory when the system...
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    I feel like such an idiot

    kbrn2002 replied to NurseEricaB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't beat yourself up not knowing that for your facility antibiotic ointment = bacitracin. None of us passed that mind reading class in school! At least you ordered it, you wouldn't believe how...
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    Electronic charting- administration time out of compliance

    kbrn2002 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The system we are using doesn't seem to have a problem with meds checked off late, only if you need to give them early for some reason. Then it is "are you sure you want to document this.." for every...