KelRN215 BSN, RN

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    Working in MedSurg with ONLY RNs...

    KelRN215 replied to newgradnurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals in my area of the US do not have LPNs at all. They have all but been phased out in acute care. I've only encountered 2 LPNs working in acute care in the last 12 years and it was 12...
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    Can a nurse specialize in genetics? Or should I go for my masters in Genetic Counseling?

    KelRN215 replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there are a ton of options for nurses in the genetics field- unless you want to be a research nurse for genetic clinical
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    New Grad dilemma: WWYD?

    KelRN215 replied to midwifemae's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this. Wait tables. Walk dogs. Drive for Uber or
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    Needle stick Injury but Unused Needle

    KelRN215 replied to Ladyazn08's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, and sticking yourself with a clean needle that hadn't touched the patient is related to the patient being colonized with MRSA and VRE
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    What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    KelRN215 replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it's been my Mon-Fri community based jobs. If you find a true salaried M-F job, it offers an incredible amount of flexibility. Personal appointments and whatnot can be built into your day. I...
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    Bradycardia vs Tachycardia

    KelRN215 replied to hanakimi4's topic in General Nursing

    Well a patient with a HR of 40 with a large brain tumor with a midline shift and acute hydrocephalus awaiting surgery's life is more at risk than a patient with anxiety and a HR of 150. On the other...
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    Leaving tasks for the next shift

    KelRN215 replied to dergs's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but does anyone else think this is a dumb policy? Patients who aren't ordered for anythign IV need 2 IVs just in case? Also, since the patient refused further sticks and the MD agreed that 1...
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    Transportation when in motor home

    KelRN215 replied to luvpets's topic in Travel

    If you can get a site close enough to the employer that it's not cost prohibitive, Uber or Lyft is a good idea. There's also zipcar. If it's nice out, you could consider biking. A lot of cities have...
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    PICC dressing

    KelRN215 replied to jeane1090's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a reason the night shift cannot do it before the patient falls
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    New Grad Resume

    KelRN215 replied to nurse_jnicole's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It totally depends on your area of the country as to if employers will hire you before you have an actual license number. Where I live, if you graduated in May and were just starting to look for a new...
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    Cover letter and resume help

    KelRN215 replied to Delia0506's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say "newly licensed nurse" as well. You are not a new graduate. I would expect facilities to be weary about hiring someone who graduated 4 years ago but has no professional experience, though. Do...
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    Miscounting Meds

    KelRN215 replied to WickerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does everywhere not require 2 nurses to count narcotics? When I worked in the hospital, 2 nurses always counted every time a controlled substance was being pulled. We always had a lot of...
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    Any American RN jobs that allow living abroad??

    KelRN215 replied to ICUEllis's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who's been a digital nomad for the past 2 years. She has her DNP, though, and teaches online nursing courses for a local university. I think she teaches in the RN-BSN program. She's in...
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    Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    KelRN215 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is receiving private duty nursing, who is paying for that? Medicare doesn't cover
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    HIPAA violation or no?

    KelRN215 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Does the person referred to the program have to be a family member of a patient in your facility? And that's the only way they qualify for the program? That's my guess, that this program needs to...
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    HIPAA violation? Contacting friend about seeing her in hall?

    KelRN215 replied to Kd856's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Not a HIPAA violation- telling someone you thought you saw them at your place of employment. HIPAA violation- telling the world you saw said person at your place of work as a
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    Can nurses get their licenses revoked or suspended for fighting outside of the workplace?

    KelRN215 replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    Well does the Board know about it? Someone would have to report
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    Question about med calculation

    KelRN215 replied to Coin1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, what's the order and what size vial do you
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    BS 94, Lantus 20 units, give HS snack?

    KelRN215 replied to knotizer12's topic in General Nursing

    Lantus doesn't peak and 94 mg/dL isn't low. I wouldn't give a snack unless the patient specifically asked for one as I wouldn't be worried about their blood sugar bottoming out from the long acting...
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    Interviews

    KelRN215 replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in Nursing Career

    I usually say some crap about how diverse my experience
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    Weird actions that are out of nursing scope

    KelRN215 replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

    In general. My neurologist and spine physiatrist have both told me in the past not to bother taking any if I wasn't going to take at least 600 mg. I just took 600 mg for a headache, actually. And my...
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    How do you change a diaper without waking a baby up?

    KelRN215 replied to wingingit's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    When I worked in the hospital (peds neuro/neurosurgery) we frequently had patients, including babies, who had to be kept flat and prone for 24 hours post-op. Spinal surgery. I'm guessing that wasn't...
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    Request not to be placed at certain clinical site

    KelRN215 replied to sheirry's topic in General Students

    The school is not going to let you out of the instructor because you "heard he is the worst one." The school has determined that he is competent to teach clinical, therefore the chips fall where they...
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    How would you like 3 consecutive months off a year?

    KelRN215 replied to KrCmommy522's topic in Nursing News

    This was a hospital that considered all RNs to be salaried, exempt employees. The nurses were considered to have 32 hr/week
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    Weird actions that are out of nursing scope

    KelRN215 replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

    It's in your best interest to not entertain such questions from friends and family members. Not because of legal reasons but to protect your sanity. My mother loves to ask me questions about her hip...