kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    Feeling overwhelmed

    kbrn2002 replied to J-lynn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've never heard of such a thing. Even casual/on call nurses are scheduled a full shift with the exception of the rare case when somebody is unexpectedly needed part way through a shift. We do...
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    New grad Rn should I go to medsurg

    kbrn2002 replied to snowybee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You've been a nurse for 5 years already so you do have some experience to draw on. I'd say go with what you would like. A hospital setting is no doubt going to have the more acute patients with a...
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    Are there any certifications I can take to increase my salary??

    kbrn2002 replied to Hcc19's topic in General Nursing

    Well my first thought was teach. Then I realized that would most likely require a PhD plus it usually pays worse than you would
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    Are there any certifications I can take to increase my salary??

    kbrn2002 replied to Hcc19's topic in General Nursing

    Well I wouldn't go so far as to say it's an easy job to make six figures at. It is I'm sure if you live in a high salary area, but usually along with that high rate of pay comes a high cost of...
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    Apheresis nursing, interview soon, help?

    kbrn2002 replied to skydancer7's topic in General Specialties

    I am not at all familiar with that specialty, which sounds interesting by the way. But... I do see a couple of red flags there. If the manager actually admits to some "drama" I'd expect it be well,...
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    Delegation

    kbrn2002 replied to penny186's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While you certainly can feel bad for this girl what you shouldn't do is let your personal feelings toward her impact your need to protect the residents under her care. If she is unable or just...
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    A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

    kbrn2002 replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not at all familiar with schools based outside the US but with all the requirements needed before being eligible to sit the NCLEX I don't know how it's possible to just buy a degree that would get...
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    Exciting possibility...

    kbrn2002 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Hiring nursing students as aids sounds good in theory but I do have some reservations about that idea. First I can't imagine they'd actually be able to do much, all that practicing outside scope...
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    kbrn2002 replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    That pay does sound terrible until you take a good look at COL. This seems to hold true throughout the southeastern states with the exception of the high tourist volume cities. A friend of mine just...
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    Aggressive Resident and Alcohol

    kbrn2002 replied to guest336699's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Withholding an ordered prn or even threatening to refuse to give an ordered PRN as punishment for bad behavior is wrong and a violation of residents rights. If your employer has already informed you...
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    Interruptions during my med pass

    kbrn2002 replied to Nspirit's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know this is an older post but still, it was relevant then and is still relevant now. Eliminating interruptions during med pass is unrealistic, I would even say impossible in some settings. I work...
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    Called by Law Office regarding patient fall

    kbrn2002 replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I believe it's standard practice in a lawsuit to interview every employee that had contact with the resident during their stay. It's only happened to me once and that was years ago but at that time...
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    Not eligible for rehire

    kbrn2002 replied to NURS94's topic in General Nursing

    Well first you haven't ruined you nursing career before it even started. You have a long way to go before becoming a licensed nurse and trust me, losing a single job as a PCT will have zero impact on...
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    Is the Educator culpable if the student does something wrong?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Interesting question. Without knowing any details it's hard to frame an answer. A clinical practice mistake made while under the supervision of the instructor is an entirely different scenario than...
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    Is it a HIPAA violation to share my patient's obituary on Facebook?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Once the obituary is published in the paper it is a matter of public record so no, it's not a privacy violation to post it. But it still might not be a good idea to post an obituary of a resident on...
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    Should I go to 12 hr shifts?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    There are definite advantages as well as some disadvantages of working 12's. The biggest advantage of longer hours per day is less days you have to work. This can be beneficial for scheduling family...
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    To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    kbrn2002 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No doubt! Not only does she not ever belong in the medical field she really belongs in jail. While she might be young, 17 is still old enough to have better sense than to at the best commit assault...
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    Medication order correct or no

    kbrn2002 replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    I would read that order as give 2 tabs 500 mg each for a total of 1000 mg per dose but I can see where there is a lot of room for error when an order is written like that. Maybe if enough nurses call...
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    It's Driving Me Crazy

    kbrn2002 replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    While I can fully understand the desire to prepare for a shift by looking up patient information beforehand what I can't wrap my head around is why so many nurses are willing and even eager to do this...
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    Ointments/Wound care for Geriatric Patient

    kbrn2002 replied to tinilouise's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm a wound nurse for my facility and I've had pretty amazing results with Anasept. It's a clear antimicrobial wound gel that's applied to the wound bed and secured with an appropriate dressing for...
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    Ridiculous class schedule, please help

    kbrn2002 replied to PrinPrin2's topic in General Students

    I am going to assume that this is an ADN program as that is the type of schedule I would have been subjected to when I went to school ages ago! That is the exact reason that everybody in my cohort...
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    Half the class expelled... help.

    kbrn2002 replied to LoveGuineaPigs's topic in General Students

    The outstanding loans are the main reason I would be looking at suing the school if I were in this unfortunate situation. Better yet a class action with all affected students involved. You should...
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    kbrn2002 replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me I'd love to get rid of good number of these. Problem is not the resident so much as the family/POA who has resisted all efforts thus far to reduce some of these. Heck it wasn't too long ago...
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    R.N. debating to pursue BSN

    kbrn2002 replied to Martinezrn84's topic in General Nursing

    That can be a difficult decision as there are many factors at play. First is your local job market. Will a BSN be beneficial for future job mobility or do you think you might someday move to an area...
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    kbrn2002 replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree with reducing polypharmacy especially where vitamins/supplements are concerned. I can't tell you how many LTC residents I have that take a few prescription meds that are probably...