KRVRN

KRVRN BSN, RN

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  1. So I kind of messed up

    KRVRN replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    Then Mom kind of messed up

  2. bullying? racism? or overreacting?

    KRVRN replied to beachbum2000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you step back and analyze it you may see an unfair trend, but it may have been quick decisions that seemed right at the

  3. So I kind of messed up

    KRVRN replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't catch how old the OP is, but I have the impression she is young. A younger person, not a nurse so maybe not knowledgeable about meds is given a med by her mother. We are thinking of the OP as...

  4. ACLS requirement for NICU nurses

    KRVRN replied to BB2bbs2016's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It could be for the same reason hospitals want BSN's. "See how educated our nurses are?" I didn't take your post as saying L&D nurses shouldn't need it, only that you were observing that some...

  5. ACLS requirement for NICU nurses

    KRVRN replied to BB2bbs2016's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It sounds rather expensive to educate NICU staff (assuming reimbursement) on ACLS unless they are going to float to an adult unit. Really, would a NICU nurse be the best person to participate in an...

  6. ACLS requirement for NICU nurses

    KRVRN replied to BB2bbs2016's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think so. There's an overhead code _____ for a Mom that goes down. NICU nurses would typically only do basic, BLS type stuff until a team gets there. A non-inpatient or family member that goes...

  7. Breaking confidentiality?

    KRVRN replied to milesims's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's important to remain anonymous yourself on AN. Another thing to remember is not to describe a situation on AN, and then also deacribe the same situation on facebook. Then your AN can be linked to...

  8. What is occurring with liquid fortifier and diaper rash?

    KRVRN replied to Devinenursem13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We used Enfamil HMF for awhile but switched back to Similac HMF because we were seeing kids with metabolic

  9. Is tipping allowed?

    KRVRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is tipping ever allowed? My stepfather wants to tip money to two of the workers (not sure which discipline) at the SNF/rehab place he's at. My mom wasn't sure it was allowed so she stopped at the...

  10. Handling Emergencies Outside the Unit

    KRVRN replied to sergel02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah, when a mom feels faint or starts to get sick we all recoil in horror. Trying to determine why a big person feels faint is just not something I can reliably do. If I encountered an emergency...

  11. How do I go about asking for an extension of my orientation in the NICU?

    KRVRN replied to journey2success's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Newer nurses usually aren't given the sickest babies. This is true, but a seemingly stable baby can go downhill. Assignments may be changed to pass off a deteriorating baby to an experienced nurse...

  12. What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    KRVRN replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Did you have any NICU experience with the days before

  13. What is occurring with liquid fortifier and diaper rash?

    KRVRN replied to Devinenursem13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My unit is very large and we also changde to the same liquid in the last few years. I have not noticed an increase it sore butts, and or any change with switching to

  14. Do you filter trauma blood?

    KRVRN replied to IvoryLena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We spike the bag with a filter, run it through the double walled tubing of the blood warmer, tnen hand push

  15. Difficult parents/patient

    KRVRN replied to ICareAlot's topic in Pediatric

    I've never worked with peds pts but I would offer my parent insight... My daughter is autistic. She was not diagnosed until age 6 yr (long story). Before that, I didn't know about the autism but I...

  16. IV fluids after C/S, am I wrong???

    KRVRN replied to knufflebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like the order is deliberately vague so the nurse can use judgment as to when to DC

  17. silly question about school.immunizations anx paying for them?

    KRVRN replied to wannabeny's topic in General Nursing

    Does your college have a health

  18. Of course, it's always the nurse's fault.

    KRVRN replied to vbarger28's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If it's not hemolyzed, do you

  19. Of course, it's always the nurse's fault.

    KRVRN replied to vbarger28's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I understand the story as indicating the charge nurse believed the sample was NOT hemolyzed given that the only level off was the K. As in, if it was hemolyzed everything else would be off

  20. Is tipping allowed?

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

    Gosh, but if we could receive tips....

  21. What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    KRVRN replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    Don't put dirty linens on the floor because then the floor will get dirty. Yes, hopefully you have a linen hamper close by, but if not they're going on the

  22. Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    It comes across as though she is doing her workplace a favor by coming to work, and they are being

  23. The Story of Jahi Continues

    KRVRN replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    They have a rolled baby blanket under her chin to hide the trach and keep her jaw closed. It makes her look more alive I guess. That one floating around of her with the white hearts over her eyes...

  24. Common NICU conditions

    KRVRN replied to batgirlRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ^those A's and B's... AOP apnea of prematurity. Bradycardia "brady" Reflux, GER Learn what a normal newborn assessment is, it helps you notice what's

  25. How do you memorize and understand medications?

    KRVRN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Memorize what you need to for school as others have suggested. But do know that in practice you don't HAVE to memorize every detail of a med. You probably will just from repetition. Honestly, when...