kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Can the nurse test reported HIPAA get charged with it too?

    kbrn2002 replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    Don't assume the CNA wasn't fired because she is a friend of management. Don't even assume the picture was a HIPAA violation. Maybe the resident or the resident's responsibility party has signed a...
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    The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    kbrn2002 replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    You are fortunate that you have the option to continue to your BSN at a relatively reasonable cost. Most of the reason the "BSN only" requirements for being hired in my area failed is simply because...
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    The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    kbrn2002 replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    We have the full system. The ADU [automatic dispensing unit] for meds is nice I'll admit. Most dispensed meds are automatically re-ordered, the exception is controlled meds. There are actually a...
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    Unsafe Environment for Graduate Nurse?

    kbrn2002 replied to KMcRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that's so not OK. Expecting a nurse still in the beginnings of orientation to accept a full patient load is just asking for
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    The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    kbrn2002 replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    We use PCC as well and while it's probably no worse than any other charting software out there I agree it's pretty horrible. Switch to EMARS/ETARS they said, it's more streamlined and will save time...
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    Looking to move to a new state

    kbrn2002 replied to babynursebri's topic in General Nursing

    If you hold a multi-state license you can practice in any compact state, that broadens your current license to 24 other states. You would have to obtain your license in the new state after...
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    1.5 million a year profit per facility in LTC

    kbrn2002 replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    No all LTC facilities can be painted with that brush. They are not all the cesspool from hell that many make them out to be. I happen to work for a very good one. If we run out of something we need...
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    Women's Right to Choose

    kbrn2002 replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    In an otherwise pretty awful argument for forcing a victim of rape to carry an unwanted child to term this is the one thing that makes sense. Pretty succinctly stated I might add and the best argument...
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    Ask Me If I'm Safe At Home

    kbrn2002 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's been proven time and time again that a determined abuser will sometimes go to extreme lengths to track down the one that got away. Scary as hell, and sadly not just the plot of a Lifetime...
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    New Graduate, Only one interview, Should I Be Picky

    kbrn2002 replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't even sound like you have a firm offer at all yet. Has HR actually offered you a position? If so, I'd suggest taking it. The job market where a new grad can afford to be picky is a rare...
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    The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    kbrn2002 replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    Being accredited does not make it a good program. In my opinion a good program would actually teach you something useful in your current job when the only reason you are pursuing the degree is...
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    Ask Me If I'm Safe At Home

    kbrn2002 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to your generosity and honesty Ruby many people might feel the support they were looking for to see themselves in a similar situation and get help, get out before it's too late. So thank you...
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    The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    kbrn2002 replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting topic and I'm sorry OP that so many respondents piled on you for awhile there. You are absolutely right, nobody is living your reality except you. Where I live not having a BSN is in no...
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    Is it like this everywhere now?

    kbrn2002 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly this. I missed a daily charting that includes a set of VS on a very bad no good day. Must have been 3 or 4 days later the DON came to me expecting me to complete it. I am pretty sure I never...
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    Sent STUPID email "joke": what now?

    kbrn2002 replied to Zuzu's Petals's topic in General Nursing

    Well that's an oops! moment. Hopefully since you already addressed the error and apologized to the people involved it will just end up being an embarrassing moment. I'm thinking that might depend on...
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    And The Reason Nurses Don't Get Fired

    kbrn2002 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with nurses that stole from work, both from the employer and from residents. I've worked with nurses that slept on the job. I've worked with nurses that showed up to work obviously...
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    Joint Commission and Ligature Points

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of some dumb doozies the safety police ding dongs have come up with but this is beyond bonkers. So if I get this right the floor can be short staffed already, probably per usual but...
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    kbrn2002 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    The micro thing, yep. That I will agree with. We had to compile a "bug book" which in the days before readily available online resources were around was one giant PITA! Had to memorize a crap ton of...
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    Feeling embarrassed, ask the md a stupid question

    kbrn2002 replied to RobertJo's topic in General Nursing

    No you were not wrong to call the doctor. Classic case of CYA. The patient can't come back and rightfully complain that you did nothing to address their concerns and the doctor saying no takes the...
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    Should I divorce my husband

    kbrn2002 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Seems cards were in the gift packs for most employers this nurses week. At least the card companies are probably enjoying their unexpected surge in
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    How do you handle touchy/feely coworkers?

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well that seems pretty harsh. Unless there was a pattern of complaints firing somebody for a casual touch is
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    Constant interruptions

    kbrn2002 replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    Not the same setting but I deal with the same thing in LTC. I pass meds to 24 people, on a good day it takes me about 2 hours. No way I am getting through that without multiple interruptions from...
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    Stupid hurts.

    kbrn2002 replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome! There's a doc that's really seen it all. I love these ER stories, people are just so, so stupid
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    I hate fake call outs.

    kbrn2002 replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fake call outs, like the co-worker that recently called out and posted pictures on Facebook less than four hours later out horseback riding? Or the one that recently called out and was posting all...
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    How would Medicare for all affect nursing?

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I did the math out of curiosity and would you believe 13.8% off the top of my paycheck equals the same amount as my combined insurance premiums within pennies, literally only $0.13 difference. That...