KrysyRN

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  1. Help! "old" brain refuses to retain!

    KrysyRN replied to Juliemm75's topic in General Students

    I was around 43 when I was in a bridge program from LPN to RN. I remember that brain-on-strike feeling really well! I found a method of studying that really helped. I recorded every lecture, and...

  2. Signing hours for my volunteer

    KrysyRN replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteer in my spare time and have signed pre-nursing and pre-med student volunteer time cards. The students really are a lot of fun to work with. Because volunteers don't receive compensation,...

  3. Urgent question about the missing controlled medications

    KrysyRN replied to Greensoup's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to take a guess that another nurse re-ordered the narcotic for the patient in the following days, not knowing they had already been ordered and delivered....and (possibly) diverted at that...

  4. Urgent question about the missing controlled medications

    KrysyRN replied to Greensoup's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also wondering about the count with the oncoming nurse. Do you remember making a MAR or a narcotic record entry for the narcotics that night? Did you count with the oncoming nurse and did both of...

  5. Bullying/Harrassment?

    KrysyRN replied to warthawg's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious about the harassment and bullying. What have the manager and your co-workers been doing to bully you? I'm also wondering why. Your disappointment from finding out that you've been...

  6. Totally Off Topic...apple recipes?

    KrysyRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    French Apple Cake - David Lebovitz I'm excited to share this recipe. It calls for four apples - a mix of varieties. I can't remember the varieties I used, but I remember one was a yellow apple. I...

  7. Old nurse won't retire

    KrysyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with other posters that have recommended speaking to your coworker about volunteering. I volunteer in my spare time at local hospitals and community service agencies and have found it to be...

  8. New grad tele nurse vs. peds

    KrysyRN replied to RNrightn0w's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are there any peds home health agencies in your area? You may be able to gain experience that way while waiting for an opening in a hospital. I used to live in a major metropolitan area that still has...

  9. Called off too many times?

    KrysyRN replied to MS0298's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Has your physician recommended or prescribed pain medication for you? Is it

  10. How much does insurance pay for home nursing services?

    KrysyRN replied to ApolloC's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to speak with owners of local home health agencies to see if any of them are RNs and if they would be willing to speak with you. You might find a lot of answers to your questions this...

  11. How much does insurance pay for home nursing services?

    KrysyRN replied to ApolloC's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters. Different health insurance plans pay different amounts, and there may be a cap on the number of visits that are covered by the plan each year. It also depends on the...

  12. Charge nurse

    KrysyRN replied to YstRN12's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. I prefer to be a follower rather than a leader. I used to wonder if something was wrong with me because I never wanted to be in charge. Some people are natural leaders, some are natural...

  13. What would you do?

    KrysyRN replied to jimmyjohn1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm going to take a guess that the facility isn't doing anything about HIPAA complaints because of the consequences they would face. The fines can be incredibly steep depending on the severity or...

  14. Any advice about fingerstick?

    KrysyRN replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    No, it definitely wasn't safe to carry an uncapped needle in the hallway. I haven't looked, but there must be an OSHA regulation regarding placement of sharps containers in healthcare facilities...

  15. Med Error Advice...

    KrysyRN replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    Just to be clear, there was no label on the bag of fluids that indicated Vanco had been added?? It looked like a plain bag of fluids? Yowza. I don't think you are wrong about other aspects. It almost...

  16. Break up during school

    KrysyRN replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    I'm really sorry. I've been there and know how painful it is and to wonder how you're going to make it through classes. After a 14 year relationship, my significant other blindsided me with the news...

  17. Is it just me, or is my employer being really messed up?

    KrysyRN replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    The costs you pay, the location you go to for meds, and the medications that are covered by insurance -- are all determined by a pre-written contract between a health insurance plan [example: United...

  18. When they're SO sure they're right...

    KrysyRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was buddied with a nurse, that my manager wanted me to evaluate, because of complaints from other nurses about his work. This was a 35-bed unit where 99.8% of the patients admitted to the unit had...

  19. Under investigation

    KrysyRN replied to Clare2125's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I've been in a similar situation as the OP. I took a call from a patient and opened the patient's EMR to document the call and the conversation (phone triage). It was the last call I took that night....

  20. Student Nurse Med Error

    KrysyRN replied to heallis's topic in General Students

    I don't know how common it is for students to get kicked out of a program for two med errors or forgetting to administer insulin, but I do recall during my student nurse days, another student nurse...

  21. Current student, looking to transfer license after graduation

    KrysyRN replied to KaylaRM's topic in General Students

    Hello, I was in the same situation as you. Nursing school in one state but moved to another state after the exam. When it is time for you to apply to take the NCLEX, you can select on the application...

  22. Chart Auditing and education

    KrysyRN replied to Rnasn2017's topic in General Nursing

    Putting this into perspective, another question could be asked if it is appropriate for a CNA to audit an LPN's documentation. Or a physician assistant to audit an MD's charting. I guess it depends on...

  23. What is Nux Vomica? State Board Questions From the Turn of the 20thCentury: An Era Gone By

    KrysyRN replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Fascinating! Did the lessons belong to someone you know? I believe my great aunt graduated from this nursing school, but I'm unsure when. It could very well have been around 1936. This thread is...

  24. Written warning for something I did not do! Feeling beat down by DON!

    KrysyRN replied to vmcneil2010's topic in General Nursing

    I

  25. Nursing Instructor Anger Management

    KrysyRN replied to sarahky79's topic in General Students

    I so agree. The instructor's reaction was not acceptable and would have infuriated me if it had happened to me. To throw your phone at you was absolutely uncalled for. No way would I want to speak...