kbrn2002 ADN, RN

kbrn2002 has 22 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

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   Accused of falsifying charting

   kbrn2002 replied to Dee1959's topic in General Nursing

   There likely is. A new ownership is going to first want to cut costs and there are WAY too many management staff unless this is a huge facility. Then they are likely going to want to put their own people in management positions after they figure out ...
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   Accused of falsifying charting

   kbrn2002 replied to Dee1959's topic in General Nursing

   Sadly that doesn't surprise me. The SNF I worked for is a good one. Best reputation in our region and well deserved. But talk about top-heavy. It's a 90 bed facility separated into three wings. Day shift has 3 or 4 floor nurses, when there's a 4th ...
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   Accused of falsifying charting

   kbrn2002 replied to Dee1959's topic in General Nursing

   Honestly, I would be angry about them threatening your job when clearly you did nothing wrong. Especially with an accusation of falsifying charting which is an offense that could get you in hot water with the BON if they were to act on their empty th...
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   Accused of falsifying charting

   kbrn2002 replied to Dee1959's topic in General Nursing

   If the nurses who are not performing the wound care are clicking that off in PCC then they are the ones falsifying documentation, not you. I was the wound care nurse in the SNF I worked in for years. I did my own charting, there is a "wound" categor...
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   Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

   kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   The problem is when it's not in the clinical setting. A Doctor of whatever degree in an academic setting should be entitled to use the title they earned. That's not staying in their lane, they aren't even on the same track.
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   Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

   kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   Does this silliness apply to people who hold any doctorate or just medical professionals? My Dad had a doctorate, his students referred to him as "Dr Last Name," his degree was in psychology and he was a university professor. My son is a doctor, has ...
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   Vacation

   kbrn2002 replied to saraclark62's topic in Relations

   That entirely depends on the policies of the employer. Can a manager go on vacation with an employee? Probably, there's likely no written policy that specifically ays they can't. Should the manager go on vacation with an employee? Maybe, maybe n...
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   Direct Entry MSN - No interest in bedside

   kbrn2002 replied to mgryffon's topic in NP Students

   As you already have the background experience in the field and know that's your area of focus why not? If you find a reputable program that will accept your application for direct entry I think this sounds like a great option for you.
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   PRN / Full time/ pros and cons

   kbrn2002 replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

   If you still plan to work at close to full time hours anyway I'd keep the full-time job. You can also look into cutting hours to part-time but staying above the hours that would keep you benefit-eligible. Any higher wage/hr you might get as a per di...
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    Untrained staff taking Residents out to smoke

    kbrn2002 replied to Kelly Buckner's topic in Safety

    I worked in LTC for many years. The latest smoking policy for residents which I am pretty sure is still in effect requires residents who smoke to be care planned for smoking, including an MD order. Cigarettes and lighters are not allowed to stay...
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    Should I take this new job?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Just my opinion but I would take the new position just because of the work hours and the closer commute. Is working five 12-hour shifts a common thing in Turkey? Being scheduled 60 hours a week is a hard no for me. Even four 12-hour shifts a week is...
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    Loan Repayment

    kbrn2002 replied to GoldenGirls1719's topic in General Nursing

    Grants/scholarships are typically granted while you are a student and paid toward your current tuition, I'm not an expert on this but I don't think I've ever heard of either one offered after the fact that would apply toward student loan payments. ...
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    Elderly parents

    kbrn2002 replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear that. This sounds like it would likely be a long term commitment and unless you have a LOT of savings built up and can afford to take what could be an early retirement, not sure as you don't mention your general age so I'm not sure ...
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    Unsafe situation LTC

    kbrn2002 replied to Nik6lpn's topic in LPN/LVN

    When I was working LTC we had a similar situation with a volatile resident. Of course, with staffing in LTC being poor on the best of days there is simply no way to provide full-time 1:1 supervision to the difficult resident. Sadly the 1:1 care...
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    Two job offers....trying to make a decision

    kbrn2002 replied to nrsval's topic in LPN/LVN

    Curious since it's been a couple of months since your post OP...which did you choose? My vote would also have been to take the job 5 minutes from home.