KRVRN

KRVRN BSN, RN

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  1. OCD about central line infections - need perspective!

    KRVRN replied to laceysrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think you missed your calling as a NICU

  2. Occupational exposure to floor wax

    KRVRN replied to NurseHP's topic in General Nursing

    I read your whole post and I don't have a headache. Paragraphs would have been nice but I can tell you are discussing a concern you have so I will respond rather than continuing to scroll by. I feel...

  3. Bicarbonate HC03 - As High as 43?

    KRVRN replied to NurseSonata's topic in General Nursing

    Pt sounds very compensated. CO2 and

  4. Female patients at risk because of male patient?

    KRVRN replied to Major_Mira's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You mention you've "been called mean and stuff" and you "feel like they expect you to allow him to touch my bits" Depending exactly what and how this was said, they are starting to border on sexual...

  5. 2nd tb test is freaking me out

    KRVRN replied to MsLori615's topic in General Nursing

    Well you'll never need a PPD skin test

  6. 2nd tb test is freaking me out

    KRVRN replied to MsLori615's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you take it a second

  7. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    KRVRN replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes. I'll never do it. Kudos to those that

  8. Female patients at risk because of male patient?

    KRVRN replied to Major_Mira's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Wouldn't a male pt touching a female pt that doesn't consent (or isn't capable of consenting) in a sexual way be a reportable

  9. Oxygen and candles after death=Safety hazard!! what do you do?

    KRVRN replied to nurseruss's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If the flow meters are off and there's not ventilators, etc drawing O2, the hospital environment isn't any higher in O2 than anywhere else. Which isn't really the point... Open flames are not allowed...

  10. Never changed maiden name to married name

    KRVRN replied to LilNurseMelissa's topic in General Nursing

    It may be a hassle to deal with but no you aren't going to lose your

  11. Doulble lumen UAC v/s double lumen UVC

    KRVRN replied to aimeern31's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What would be the point of a DL UAC? The list of meds that can infuse via a UAC is limited. If you're getting rid of DL UVC's then you're going to be starting more saline locks. Doctors may not...

  12. HIPAA/confidentiality during an Outbreak

    KRVRN replied to Nurse2b Fun's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Are CNA's allowed to apply that? It is medication after all. I assume some topicals are okay for a CNA to apply, AD ointment to the peri area for

  13. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    KRVRN replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I see you've mentioned "****show" and "tantrum" more than once. If the pt were polite, yet insistent would you feel

  14. Rn fingerprint cleareances

    KRVRN replied to verneva's topic in General Nursing

    When you look up your license on the BON's website, does it show your license as renewed? (later expiration

  15. My coworker was high and got away with it

    KRVRN replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    This is different, usually the pack mentality the forms on internet forums has nurses vehemently defending pt safety, with the insistence that all potential pt safety issues are to be reported for...

  16. What was the REAL reason you called off

    KRVRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Had too much to drink at a concert on a work night. I didn't think it was "too much" but I'm not in my twenties anymore... Yup, I ended up calling in sick at 0300 for a hangover. A true adult

  17. Sedation/Analgesia for HFOV, HFJV, Vents?

    KRVRN replied to 24gaDalek's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've brought actual numbers before. "My pt has NAS scores of 13" or "my pt's very agitated, sats are labile, he seems to be in pain and pain scores are X." Document your pain scores and that you...

  18. Chinese births in U.S. hospitals?

    KRVRN replied to Plumrose15153's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a lot of Chinese parents using surrogates

  19. Hipaa violation?

    KRVRN replied to Pharmacygirl83's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I've seen open-topped trash bins clearly marked PHI in non-public accessible office areas. They are eventually put into lidded, locked privacy bins. I believe it's for the convenience of the desk-job...

  20. 3 Strike Rule: Non-Compliant Patients

    KRVRN replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not taking a pt back after so many strikes would probably result in (more) overburdened

  21. Fired, no proof or investigation. Please help

    KRVRN replied to Fnj9977's topic in General Nursing

    How likely is it an alarm could have been going off for 30 min with no one noticing in an

  22. Dr. Brown Nipples....

    KRVRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is this a full Dr. Brown bottle with a straw down the middle all the parts or just a nipple and ring like the disposable ones? Dr. Brown bottles have about 5 pieces to each bottle and if you're having...

  23. Failed preceptorship

    KRVRN replied to Spurse32's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you're an almost-new grad. You're inexperienced and have a lot to learn. This is expected, don't agonize over it. Do better next

  24. what's wrong with this patient?

    KRVRN replied to RenKenn72's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Confusion could indicate a stroke. Why did she fall? Was it just from her feet slipping or did she pass out and she has an underlying

  25. what's wrong with this patient?

    KRVRN replied to RenKenn72's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It also specified a high temp of 40.4 C. Those vitals could indicate