kbrn2002 ADN, RN

kbrn2002 has 24 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

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   Ethical dilemma

   kbrn2002 replied to Testing1.2.3.'s topic in General Nursing

   If the note was accurate to the patient there is nothing wrong with using a copy/paste template and adding/removing as needed. Have you read any provider rounding notes? They are usually copy/paste,...
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   NP School in Late 60s

   kbrn2002 replied to feelix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   It really kind of depends. How long would you work before retirement after finishing the program and how expensive is the program? How much of a bump in pay would an entry level NP be over your...
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   Nursing Is No Longer Counted as a ‘Professional Degree'

   kbrn2002 replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in General Students

   The only real impact of this is limitations on the dollar amount of student loans. I don't see too many graduate nurses needing $200,000 in loans to graduate. If any graduate nursing student is...
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   I can't find another nursing job

   kbrn2002 replied to Marthern17's topic in General Nursing

   Those outpatient/clinic jobs with a Mon-Fri day schedule are pretty hard to get anywhere even with experience. In small towns it can be very hard to get in to a position like that, there's just no...
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   Feeling stuck as a new LVN — did I ruin my career?

   kbrn2002 replied to Nursing65287's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Some corners can be cut, some can't. These are things you learn with experience, and that is something you don't have enough of yet to make that call. Definitely continue to do the right thing,...
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   how do I get into the nursing program

   kbrn2002 replied to ihtisham khan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Well this might be the Captain Obvious answer but start with researching available programs and apply. Be prepared to possibly retake the prerequisites since they are three years old, especially if...
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   Narcotic keys sitting out, mold, mice and missing nurses-should I quit?

   kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Oh my. Run, run far and fast. The hygiene and infection control issues with rats, insects, mold and mildew would probably be enough for me to leave. Narcotic keys just laying on an open counter...
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   Anyone work 7days on/off?

   kbrn2002 replied to rn3052's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I used to, sort of. I was scheduled 12 hr shifts, did 3 on, 1 off, 3 on then 7 off. I loved it then, but I was also quite a bit younger and working a 72 hr week wasn't as physically demanding for me....
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   How to go PRN at a nursing home while in 90 days?

   kbrn2002 replied to amason2021's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Just talk to your DON and verbally give notice, they will likely ask you to stay on PRN but if not you can tell them you are willing to stay and transition to a PRN role. Then submit a letter of...
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    Career advice please

    kbrn2002 replied to maddieebobaddiee's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck with the interview! Staff will probably be on their best behavior during the job shadow but you'll still get a pretty good feel for clinic culture. By the way, dialysis is not at all...
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    Career advice please

    kbrn2002 replied to maddieebobaddiee's topic in Nursing Career

    If your goal is patient care and getting to know your patients an outpatient dialysis clinic is a good fit. The same patients are in the same chairs usually 3 times a week for several hours each time....
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    Transition to School Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to erinsbigsister's topic in School

    Congratulation's on the new position. It's scary to transition to a whole new specialty, I did that when I flexed from LTC to dialysis It's like starting your career over again. Scary and exciting all...
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    Eval from the BON

    kbrn2002 replied to QuestForWa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unless you are an advanced practice nurse with prescribing privileges writing an order is outside your scope of practice. Since you are being investigated for writing a med order I am guessing you...
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    Poll: Have you been assaulted on the job?

    kbrn2002 replied to nighttech's topic in General Nursing

    Many times. I've been punched, slapped, bit, kicked etc. But then I worked 25 years in a SNF and these assaults were from elderly, confused, scared and combative residents. I considered the occasional...
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    Passed NCLEX in 2011 but never worked as an RN, how to get started?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Like Nurse Beth said, every state has their own requirements. It might be as easy as paying a fee to renew, it might be as complex as taking the NCLEX again along with any additional education or...