kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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

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   Pre-nursing student asks which nurses make the most money?

   kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   It's usually location, location. location. Pay is determined by market value. A nurse in California will make way more than a nurse in Alabama, but then the cost of living in California is also much higher so you need to factor that in as well. ...
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   Should I retake Microbiology?

   kbrn2002 replied to Jayla11's topic in General Students

   An advisor suggested you just fail the class? I'm sorry but that's nuts! Do not just stop the coursework and fail. Very bad advice. A fail looks much worse than a C grade on any transcript even if you retake the class. Plus depending on school policy...
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   Should I start over or find a new career?

   kbrn2002 replied to Strugglebus101's topic in General Students

   Depending on how your program was setup you may be eligible to sit the NCLEX for LPN. It might be the shortest path for you to getting that RN to license as an LPN and then look for an LPN to RN program to finish the degree. At least you would then b...
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   💔 nurse about to become a dog groomer

   kbrn2002 replied to CWS RN's topic in General Nursing

   You got a verbal warning for being too smart? In an ironic sort of way that's kind of hilarious. Apparently dumbing down charting is indeed a thing. It was heading that way when I left the SNF where I was their wound nurse. I would use the correct te...
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   Falsified writeup

   kbrn2002 replied to RBradfield's topic in Career Support

   Unfortunately fighting a write-up is rarely successful and only serves to put a bigger target on your back. If I were in that position I'd just start looking for another job. Just about every place in health care seems to be short staffed so you shou...
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   Mom is charge nurse

   kbrn2002 replied to GracePressure's topic in Professionalism

   Where I used to work there were two sisters, one was a Unit Manager, and one was a floor nurse, They worked different units which was allowed. The sister that had been Unit Manger was promoted to ADON, then DON. There were concerns about favoritism b...
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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...