kbrn2002 ADN, RN

kbrn2002 has 21 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

kbrn2002's Latest Activity

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   Twelve Hour Nights or M-F

   kbrn2002 replied to Lynn1230's topic in General Nursing

   I'm an odd duck that never minded working the weekends and holidays. I liked my days off, thought the longer hours per day were worth it because I worked fewer days. Shift differentials weren't a factor with my schedule so that made no difference in ...
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   Finally, someone is discussing this openly

   kbrn2002 replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Many nurses have discovered there are jobs available away from the bedside where they can still utilize their nursing degree. There's also jobs where nurses can utilize their education and work background that aren't nursing related at all. Still mor...
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   How do BON investigations work?

   kbrn2002 replied to ScaredCat's topic in Criminal

   Thing is there's just no telling when the BON will reach a decision. Most states BON's are not known to act very fast and when your BON does respond to the charges it could come with very little warning so then you might not have the opportunity to ...
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   Overly sensitive, or bullying/inappropriate behavior?

   kbrn2002 replied to evilolive07's topic in Professionalism

   Most employers are going to have some kind of attendance policy and by your own admission you have missed a lot more work than your norm this year so no, it's not bullying. Offering you a "counseling" that won't appear in your employee record is ofte...
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   BON NCLEX PN Which State

   kbrn2002 replied to CLamplough27's topic in NCLEX

   It's not going to be as easy as you would like to get around Florida's rules just by applying for a different state. Most, if not all states require you to either live in, or at least have a legal residence in that state for a period of time determin...
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   Going through a divorce. Any divorced nurses out there seeking advice & feedback.

   kbrn2002 replied to PizzaNurse2023's topic in Stress 101

   Where do you both work that neither one of you is required to work every other weekend plus you can both set your own schedule and have it be consistent? That sounds fairly unlikely that you both have employers that allow this. If by some chanc...
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   What was she thinking?!

   kbrn2002 replied to pharmanurse11's topic in General Nursing

   Actually it is kind of a big deal. If I had been expected to carry a phone, answer every call and also page the correct person or worse yet run around the building to find the correct person to take the call after the quiet hours when pages are no l...
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   The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

   kbrn2002 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

   I only pulled this part of your post because your were responding to somebody else and I don't want to appear like I am also trying to jump into an argument so please don't take it that way. But sadly yes, with the inflated health care costs i...
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   Phasing Out ADN?

   kbrn2002 replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

   Well never say never but this ADN V BSN argument has been going on in this forum since I've been here and that's been a LOT of years. ADN programs aren't going anywhere, at least not for the foreseeable future.
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    New Job Recommendations

    kbrn2002 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it this way. You can be part of the positive change that facility needs and you'll be learning the job under the close supervision of the state. Guaranteed the current management won't be training you in the ways to cut corners when under the...
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    Please, I need your insight.

    kbrn2002 replied to JS0108's topic in General Nursing

    Being a military spouse does add a few complications when looking for employment. Go for that RN as it will open a few more doors for you when job hunting. I would imagine that employers in a community with a military base are familiar with the...
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    New Job Recommendations

    kbrn2002 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Take the first job. If for no other reason that it is just far enough away that you are considering moving to that town, Time to leave the nest and move out of your family home.
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    Being Asked to Give References for Someone You Don't Respect

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If you are being asked for a reference as a manager many companies have a policy to only confirm start and end dates of employment and eligibility to be rehired so you could easily stick to that rule without raising any eyebrows. If you are bei...
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    Should I stay per diem with my old job?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    If staying PRN requires 4 shifts a month and if you are already working M-F at your new job that essentially requires you to work every other weekend to get those 4 shifts in. So the big question is are you willing to go such a long stretch working ...
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    How do BON investigations work?

    kbrn2002 replied to ScaredCat's topic in Criminal

    If your employer allows can you resign, collect your accrued PTO and still stay on as a per diem employee and continue to pick up shifts as long as you are able? I'm guessing probably not as going per diem would mean you are still employed so ...