KLKRN

KLKRN RN

M/S, dialysis, home health, SNF

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  1. Taking the CLNC exam....

    KLKRN replied to SheaOBRN's topic in Legal

    And yes, Shea! Congratulations! I hope you'll keep posting so we can follow your progress. I haven't started any course yet, but I hope I can within the next couple weeks at the latest. You go,

  2. Taking the CLNC exam....

    KLKRN replied to SheaOBRN's topic in Legal

    I've seen books on Amazon to prepare for the exam. But it sounds, Siri, like we don't really need those if we've taken the course.

  3. What is a code gray?

    KLKRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm not mistaken, it depends on the hospital but in my experience it is usually along the lines of a violent person requiring immediate security

  4. I had just had it with my job!!!(long)

    KLKRN replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    It was the home health agency I worked for where I walked into the supervisor's office and said, "The plans have changed. I'm leaving." And no, it's not the best M.O., but I agree with the others -...

  5. The Things Patients Say & Think....Oh My!

    KLKRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't just patients. I actually worked with a dialysis tech who told a patient not to blow their nose too hard because they could blow out some of their brains. And yes, she believed

  6. The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    KLKRN replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    An excellent

  7. backstabbing co workers

    KLKRN replied to qje999's topic in Medical-Surgical

    proud2b1: have they heard of HIPPA

  8. backstabbing co workers

    KLKRN replied to qje999's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Last night the nurse I gave report to was one of those people who I suspect is just plain mean and nasty. Rolling eyes, interrupting me, talking down to me, looking for things to find fault with....

  9. silly question

    KLKRN replied to LanaConga's topic in Emergency

    Dern, if evilnighgtwitch hadn't been kidding, I was going to suggest that you could just bring it on over to my unit now and we could figure this thing out over lunch!

  10. In nursing uniform during a traffic copstop!

    KLKRN replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I got ticketed for a California roll-through one morning. Actually, twice - two different times, in two different states. And as a cat fancier, I have to say that Katnip avatar is pretty

  11. silly question

    KLKRN replied to LanaConga's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, we're getting hungry

  12. Any RNs going back to school for MBA/Business School?

    KLKRN replied to cameroondiva's topic in General Nursing

    Do you really want to do hospital management? By all means, I'd get the MBA but keep ALL your options open. There are many opportunities out there. Also, I applaud your goals! You go,

  13. Newbie lifting question

    KLKRN replied to RedRobin8's topic in General Nursing

    Start weight lifting! I'm only half joking here. Being in shape or getting in shape helps. (I'm your height, weigh 5 lb more and I'm 17 yrs older than you) One hospital where I worked required a P.T....

  14. Why can't I train my husband?

    KLKRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    He works at the same hospital? Same position? Even better, higher position? When he answers the phone, say, "No, I can't come in but my husband would be glad to take my

  15. The Nurses Belive that I'm here to Help

    KLKRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's good to be appreciated. :) Well

  16. Things You Wish You Could Tell Managers that Love to Short Staff

    KLKRN replied to Martinette's topic in General Nursing

    One job I had where the managers were particularly obnoxious, I lined up a new job, walked into their office unannounced, uninvited, and said: "There's been a change of plans. I'm leaving." And handed...

  17. therapy for me,I guess?

    KLKRN replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a little girl, I couldn't wait to grow up so I could be treated with respect. I grew up and still got disrespected by some people. I thought when I had my RN people would treat me with more...

  18. RhoGAM and Coombs

    KLKRN replied to NeuroNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was in nursing school, the anatomy teacher incorrectly marked an answer of mine wrong. I took the book up to him and showed him why I answered the way I did. He gave me credit for the question....

  19. Do both systolic and diastolic need to be high for a patient to be hypertensive?

    KLKRN replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I think altered tissue perfusion works. Dang it! I cleaned out my office and can't find my

  20. The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    KLKRN replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, I got your drift, but I don't think you got mine. Oh

  21. Rather work with men or women?

    KLKRN replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    "no one is wrong and no one is right either. as long as a person is able to be respectful to others and to recognize the limits of his/ her own point of views, then we all learn from one another and...

  22. The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    KLKRN replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    They're the ones I know most well. You're welcome!

  23. Today I was made redundant

    KLKRN replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

    I would just savor the time you have right now, relax and ask yourself what YOU want to do, now that the future is all

  24. Rather work with men or women?

    KLKRN replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    Caroladybelle hit the nail on the head. As long as they're competent team players who respect all members of the team equally, I have no problem working with them - male, female, or

  25. RN Jobs

    KLKRN replied to Texas12's topic in General Nursing

    If you get a travel contract offered, read the fine print carefully. When I used to travel, over ten years ago, the contracts were very straightforward. Now days, they come with a lot of fine print...