kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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RN from WI

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    MARS: electronic or paper?

    kbrn2002 replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can say that is one big positive with the change to EMAR/ETAR...no more end of month
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    MARS: electronic or paper?

    kbrn2002 replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We changed to EMAR/ETAR awhile ago and from personal experience I can tell you it doesn't save time at all. My med pass went faster with the old paper system actually. Mostly because of old orders...
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    Umm...again, how many weeks of orientation?

    kbrn2002 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Don't know where you live of course, bur where I am I couldn't count on moving on easily after that year or so experience. None of the hospitals in my area count LTC as experience, when experience is...
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    Does your facility send someone home every shift?

    kbrn2002 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have been doing this for some time now. There are several days a week with extra staff on and there is always somebody willing to take if off. The logic behind waiting for everyone for to show up...
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    new to ltc - any reading recommendations or other suggestions?

    kbrn2002 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is hard to give specific advice without knowing what type of facility you will be working in. Is it strictly LTC with a variety of DX or is it a dementia/memory care facility. Or is it a combo...
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    calling into work sick and feeling very guilty

    kbrn2002 replied to chellemaree88's topic in General Nursing

    Good heavens no, you definitely should not feel guilty. I rarely call off, maybe once or twice a year and I definitely do not feel bad about it when I do. If you are sick you are sick. Besides, how...
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    Why are people uncomfortable talking about mental health?

    kbrn2002 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    A nurse I used to work with has a son with paranoid schizophrenia. Watching her struggle to help him find treatment options and safe housing as well as the daily struggle to encourage his med...
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    Hooray and Thank Yous!!!

    kbrn2002 replied to LemonIndiscretion's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Your journey is just beginning, don't forget to have fun along the
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    Nurses working on day off...

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    A little off topic but that drives me crazy! I too work nights and wonder why anybody at work expects me to answer the phone in the middle of my
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    Enjoying my day off. Are you?

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    If not laundry then dishes, if not dishes then grocery shopping, if not grocery shopping..... you get the idea. Is there really such a thing as a day
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    My heartache and hiatus...

    kbrn2002 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. You somehow managed to keep your sense of humor and compassion intact through such a trying time in your life. You are an Amazing...
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That is it in a nutshell. I have been a nurse for 15+ years and only in the last year or so have I felt the frustration of feeling like a paper/pill pusher instead of a nurse. I spend roughly half my...
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    Losing respect for nursing students

    kbrn2002 replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    Very true! I have seen this issue from both sides. It is frustrating to see students "sitting around" and taking over the computers, charts, breakroom etc. But keep in mind the students don't always...
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    I Ask For "Nothing".

    kbrn2002 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I would gladly forego "nurses week" if it meant we were all treated with respect the other 51 weeks. I would rather be recognized for my hard work all year than get a card once a
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    Nurses working on day off...

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I know every number that work calls from and I don't answer. I will listen to the message [if they leave one] and decide if I want to call back
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    Nurses week gifts from employer

    kbrn2002 replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    an ice cream social or something or other I think...it was at 2 pm on a Monday. I work nights so no good for me. They usually don't do anything that works for anybodies schedule except days no matter...
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    Representing yourself to the public as a nurse when you are not a nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to Penguin67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't see any intentional misrepresentation here. He clearly stated his title as med tech, he just didn't take to time to give a detailed description of the job duties. Saying "like a nurse" was...
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    Hospital CEO Salaries: Are The Big Bucks Justified?

    kbrn2002 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sore subject here...let's see, CEO gets huge wages and big bonuses, probably for finishing fiscal year under budget....me, wage freeze past 2 years and part of the reason that (insert bad name here)...
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    "No nurses of color....."

    kbrn2002 replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a skilled nursing facility in a predominantly white area. We have some staff of color and some gay/lesbian staff. Only one of our long term residents has a problem with these staff so we...
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    Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    kbrn2002 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    Great thread! A good laugh was just what I needed after work. Thanks to all that shared your oop! moments,makes me glad I am not alone in the doofus nurse
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    The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

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

    Dating myself here...I was born in '65 and I think I was in the last year or two that smallpox vaccine was routinely
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    RN's and the Cult Mentality

    kbrn2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Another victim of the well known disorder
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    RN's are part of one huge CULT!

    kbrn2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Sad but true. We take the bull because we have to keep our jobs. As has been said: There is no nursing shortage, only a hiring shortage. Especially in smaller markets with few facilities and even...
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    You Know You Are a Nurse When...

    kbrn2002 replied to ParvulusPuella's topic in Nursing Humor

    "You'e told a confused patient your name was that of your coworkers, and to HOLLER if they need help." OK, gotta admit that I have done this one. Spent a whole glorious night hearing her name every...
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    The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

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

    reminds me of a nurse way back when i was a fresh cna. we had an ms pt with a trach in respiratory distress and the nurse put a nasal cannula on her and just couldn't understand why her o2 didn't...