kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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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...
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    Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    kbrn2002 replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    The handoff between shifts is much improved when it's just 2 shifts I agree. Less opportunity for things that really should be reported getting lost between shifts. Nights has always been a...
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    Bedside Nurses: Undervalued, Poorly Retained and What Experts Say

    kbrn2002 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    That's my biggest problem with where I work so this is not just a hospital problem. I work in a SNF. When we are fully staffed we have 4 nurses on the day shift. We also have a DON, ADON, 2 MDS...
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    Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    kbrn2002 replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    Count me as one of the over age 50+ nurses that prefer 12's. The trade off of more days not at work more than makes up for the longer hours the days I am at work. I do work an AM/PM shift with a set...
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    Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    kbrn2002 replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree about the insanity of requiring rotating shifts. Every hospital around here requires them and that's a huge part of the reason I have zero interest in acute care. I really don't get how...
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    Are Braids Professional?

    kbrn2002 replied to POB21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nothing wrong at all with the braids but depending on the setting you might need to put them up in a bun while working. Which you would probably want to do anyway. You don't need your hair used...
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    kbrn2002 replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in Rural

    Well, if you are looking at doctor characters in small town/rural setting there's going to be a lot more. Tons of doctor movies and tv shows out there. Heck the big city doctor going home for...
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    5th e-Cigarette Death Reported As Illnesses Double

    kbrn2002 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I think the complete banning of vaping products some municipalities are doing is an unnecessary knee jerk reaction to this issue. The vast majority of vapers that are experiencing illness are being...
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    Forced Organ Donations from Living Donors???!!!!

    kbrn2002 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    This is indeed an abhorrent practice. I can't imagine a government that kills their citizens just to obtain their organs. I have no knowledge on how the Chinese medical system works, who pays for...
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    Failed drug screen before ever utilizing license

    kbrn2002 replied to NicoleDime's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your first mistake was using as a "last hoorah." Your second mistake was agreeing to test knowing full well you would be positive for at least the cocaine and as it turned out the marijuana was still...
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    Should I disclose my current job to interviewer?

    kbrn2002 replied to CA_new_grad's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There's no reason not to disclose your employment status. Oddly enough it seems to be easier to get a job when you already have a job. A perfect time to bring it up casually is when you are asked...
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    kbrn2002 replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in Rural

    Look at the selection of Lifetime and Hallmark Christmas Movies, there are at least a couple every year that feature a small town or country doctor. Call the Midwife is in a rural setting. Are you...
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    kbrn2002 replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    I have only seen on-site day care at the fantasy hospital that is Grey/Sloan. With so many major characters having children now they are always taking them to day care. The day care is always full and...
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    WHY?

    kbrn2002 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCod, you'd get along well with my DON. She also spends at least part of her day either attending a resident meal or an activity. Not because she has the time mind you. She makes the time because...
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    What am I missing?

    kbrn2002 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're not missing anything at all. You did everything you should have should have done by calling the DON and following her directions from there. It wasn't your decision to send the resident out...
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    It's That Time of Year Again: Preparing for Influenza Season

    kbrn2002 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    I work in a SNF and have no problem with getting vaccinated. The last thing I want to do is be exposed somewhere else and bring that to work. Our facility has been flu-free for three years straight...
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    Nurses Furious As Dentist to Lead Nursing Research Institute

    kbrn2002 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I'm sorry but I fail to see how a dentist can possibly be more qualified to lead a nursing research firm than a nurse. I also call BS on their claims of failure to find a qualified nurse applicant....
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    6,500 Nurses to Go Out on Strike 09/20/19 in Four States

    kbrn2002 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    We have two hospital systems where I live. One just settled a three year contract. This is resulting in that hospital actively recruiting me and others I am sure. Actually makes me a little mad at all...
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    Bedside Nurses: Undervalued, Poorly Retained and What Experts Say

    kbrn2002 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    The job can suck bad no doubt. In my opinion the massive increase in documentation has been a huge factor in nurse dissatisfaction. Seems like I spend more time clicking off a ridiculous number of...