nkochrn

nkochrn RN

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  1. Career Fair Presentation

    nkochrn posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I volunteered to participate in a local high school career fair in March. I volunteered to do this since my position is fairly new and a career field that will likely be growing. They are looking...

  2. I can't understand what you're saying!

    nkochrn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I email from my smartphone and will sometimes forget that I'm texting, when I remember I will go back and change all my text speak because it looks pretty

  3. When your the patient, do you tell the nursing staff your a nurse?

    nkochrn replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty hard for me to not tell people, since this is a small town with a small hospital and they all know me as a coworker , but I did have a surgery one time when the regular CRNA was outta town and...

  4. I want to be a CRNA so what!!!

    nkochrn replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish you luck also! When I was in nursing school I had an elderly patient who WAS a CRNA. She asked me if I was going to be a CRNA and I said no, she said, "well Why not?." It had just never...

  5. Does everyone really study?

    nkochrn replied to D.R.A.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't study much for either the PN or RN NCLEX. I mostly just did practice questions on the computer. I was a lot more lax about studying for the RN exam, probably since I passed the PN one with...

  6. Looking for some Wall Sayings

    nkochrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm looking for some good ideas!!! My hospital is remodeling the labor and delivery unit and we'd like to find a saying to put above the door as you enter. I plan to cut it out with vinyl using my...

  7. Should I get my ADN or BSN based on my life goals?

    nkochrn replied to Maria2694's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have an ADN. I work in a rural hospital and my degree doesn't make a difference in the pay scale here. I worked nights for 6 years, but now I'm working in clinical IT for the better hours. I have...

  8. Clinical Decision Support

    nkochrn posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I'm interested in seeing what everyone is using for their clinical decision support rules. I've been working on one this morning: Recommend HGBA1C on all patients admitted with diabetes that have...

  9. Informatics Final Project

    nkochrn replied to *ABCRN*'s topic in Nursing Informatics

    An overview of Meaningful use would be a big topic right

  10. A day in the life of ..............

    nkochrn replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I JUST started this job on Oct. 3rd with no prior training in IT, just floor nursing. I am learning A LOT! Today has been the probably one of the most productive days I've had yet!!! So here is my...

  11. Informaticists.... tell me about your specific jobs...

    nkochrn replied to delabeaux's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Another small hospital a couple hours from us is using the same EHR, so I'm planning to go there for a day and follow their CIS to see what all she does. Today has actually been one of my busiest...

  12. Accepted New Position!!!

    nkochrn posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am soooo excited to have just accepted a position as a Clinical Information Specialist! This is a new position at my hospital so I will be the first person to do the job. I will not be starting...

  13. measurement 0.5ml same as 0.50ml?

    nkochrn replied to ajfm's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like Ashley beat me to

  14. measurement 0.5ml same as 0.50ml?

    nkochrn replied to ajfm's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously??? The only thing I can think of is that you are not supposed to add the 0 to the end b/c it increases the risk of error b/c it can be misread as another number. If I read this right...

  15. Accepted New Position!!!

    nkochrn replied to nkochrn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    One of the things that I've noticed nearly every department seems to find frustrating is the archives. First of all, after an update there are now 2 different archives, so you have to know how old...

  16. Breast Cancer Pumpkin

    nkochrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    The hospital activites comittee handed out a pumpkin for each dept to decorate for Breast Cancer Awareness today, that'll be judged by a pt. at the end of the month. I'm working in IT with 2 men and...

  17. Accepted New Position!!!

    nkochrn replied to nkochrn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I'm so glad to find someone else that uses HMS, I'd DEFINITELY like to network with you! I'll PM you my email addy I am really liking the job so far

  18. Charting Critique?

    nkochrn replied to LTV950rn's topic in General Nursing

    I think everywhere ya go someone has to be the perfectionist that finds all the itty bitty details that aren't right. I wouldn't get too worked up about it, I'd probably just make whatever...

  19. Internal Spiral Electrode during Pushing

    nkochrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had a couple deliveries lately where an internal spiral electrode was placed on baby during labor and then while the mom was pushing the heart rate drops into the 30's. Babies have THANFULLY...

  20. Maternity scrubs

    nkochrn replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the online stores, jasco, marcus uniforms, lydias, etc. I believer carry maternity scrubs in a very limited selection. I never bought actual maternity scrubs when I was pregnant, but found...

  21. Gluteus non approved IM site???

    nkochrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was talking to my cousin this weekend who is also an RN. I mentioned a doc wanting Solumedrol given in her arm (this was the dr. receiving the injection not another patient.) I said it wasn't...

  22. Gluteus non approved IM site???

    nkochrn replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of it being unapproved. I use this site frequently in the ER for injections, mostly toradol. I do know we were taught in school that it was very important to use your landmarks to...

  23. I feel stupid!

    nkochrn replied to heavenwith7's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I woulda done the same thing! This makes me realize that during a code I've NEVER checked to see if the meds I'm giving are expired! I know they are checked monthly though and if it came to...

  24. Can someone with poor audition become a nurse?

    nkochrn replied to yisy4u's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with a nurse that had lost some of his hearing, I believe he had to order a special stethoscope because of it. He is the DON at the nursing home where we worked together

  25. To all Night Nurses:

    nkochrn replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! I've worked nights for 6 years now and only have 2 weeks of it left before I begin working it IT!!! I am going to miss my co-workers, but I am going to be able to...