kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    I want to get a headstart before I start nursing school

    kbrn2002 replied to Jerbear30's topic in General Nursing

    If you really are insisting on a jump start you can't go wrong with the basics. Things like A&P that are fact based, pure memorization and are the same no matter what source you use. After the all...
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    Gutless Colleagues

    kbrn2002 replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I have never understood the mentality that we are expected to expect to be physically assaulted at some point in our career, and that we are expected to accept this as "just part of the job." I have...
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    All staff matter :)

    kbrn2002 replied to %D#2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not necessarily. While an RN must do the actual assessments we are only required to have one on call. Unless there is an active IV in the building, in that case an RN must always be on the premises on...
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    Nurses and holiday exhaustion

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how practical it is around here, but here's your hangover remedy:
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    GUYS I Decided after reading several posts here that Nursing is a Dream!!!!!!

    kbrn2002 replied to MSBREELEE's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have decided nursing is not for you it is better that you know this now and not deep into a nursing program so good for you. You listed a whole boatload of alternative choices, one of which IS...
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    Nurses and holiday exhaustion

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Red wine with the bird? I must try this next time I have turkey, we've always done white. Any suggestions for a red that goes with
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    That's not a ridiculous request at all if Dad could not physically floss. Oral care is part of nursing care. We have several residents with intact teeth that staff brushes and flosses during ADL...
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    kbrn2002 replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the replies yet but I bet they are all pretty much in line with mine. There is no ethical dilemma here. A patient that is A & O and cognitively able to understand the risks of...
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    All staff matter :)

    kbrn2002 replied to %D#2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in LTC as well and you absolutely did the right thing. We don't have the diagnostic equipment the hospital has, nor do we have a doctor in the building. If in doubt, send them out. Though I...
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    Mobile IV infusions... for hangovers

    kbrn2002 replied to Dogen's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a brilliant business idea in a big urban party hard then party some more setting. New Orleans at Mardi Gras, Super Bowl Sunday, Las Vegas any day, St Patrick's Day and New Years Eve in...
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    Totally Disapointed

    kbrn2002 replied to OSUFan1's topic in Rehabilitation

    All I can say is if taking myrtle and frank to the bathroom and putting on ted hose are new skills for you your LPN education was sadly
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    How many is too many? Medication errors

    kbrn2002 replied to fangirl's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree with OP's frustration in this. While it is true that it is not her concern as far as discipline beyond notifying the powers that be that a narcotic med was missed I wonder if the person [OP or...
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    Nurses and holiday exhaustion

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    We got through another year in one piece! This is the first year in a long time that for whatever reason none of the kids had an in-law they had to see and nobody was scheduled to work so we actually...
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    Would you choose nursing again or another health profession?

    kbrn2002 replied to Abbr's topic in Nursing Career

    I find enough satisfaction in my job to say I would still go with nursing. The cost of my schooling compared to wages is fair, but then I went to a community college years ago for a total cost of...
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    kbrn2002 replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I have a Ford I have to agree with those that love the reliability and longevity of the Subaru. My cousin replaced her old Subaru with a new one after 300,000+ miles on the old one. The...
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    Do you stalk anyone here?

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh that gal gets around. I admit I am a little disappointed as every email update from a thread I've had with a message from our mutual friend Tessy the post was deleted by the time I got to it so I...
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    New quest

    kbrn2002 replied to Mostafa.shakshak's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas and welcome to AN! I would be very interested to hear stories of nursing in Cairo. It sounds like a lovely
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    kbrn2002 replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    And how is the 'Vette in the snow? Since I don't think Corvette has come out with a 4WD model yet I'd suggest the Porche Cayenne. Just as much of a status symbol and a beautiful little SUV! On a more...
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    Do you stalk anyone here?

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I don't stalk anybody, but there are several members that seem to be in the same threads I go to that I really
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Very true and I didn't think of that. Fortunately we have a full kitchen set-up in rehab that can be used if OT doesn't have anything scheduled in it. It is easier for family meals in our dementia...
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    Knocking on Doors

    kbrn2002 replied to will_power27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sometimes it helps, sometimes not. Depends entirely on the facilities hiring process. Our local places only take online applications and the nurse managers that actually do the hiring don't see the...
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    Medication error

    kbrn2002 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient Medications

    A local nurse was in the news a few years ago after a patient died because she administered the wrong IV med. I believe potassium was the med wrongly administered. Initial reports of course blamed it...
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    Medication error

    kbrn2002 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient Medications

    These are exactly the policies that encourage nurses to not self report errors. Why on earth would any facility give a nurse that self reports a formal write up? Much better to have a policy in place...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's just me, but I think that's kind of sweet. Now if you could have convinced the grandson and his wife to cook the omelettes instead of obviously incapable Grandma I might have made the rehab...
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    CNA TO LVN

    kbrn2002 replied to NeNe_cna's topic in Nursing Career

    Guessing no as I am confused as to what you are talking about