kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    Nobody rides the bus?! What jobs can I do that don't involve driving?

    kbrn2002 replied to uniteddemclub's topic in General Nursing

    When I visit any big city with a robust public transport system, New York and Chicago come to mind, I don't get why so many people drive everywhere. Between the traffic, finding parking and paying...
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    Renewing license from jail

    kbrn2002 replied to Chonkycat's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As the renewal process can be completed online it should be possible to complete from jail, however only the jail that he is being held in can answer what computer resources are available for his use...
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    Unable how to study for 4 classes, need advice!

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest1204968's topic in General Students

    My first concern is if you already failed the first 4 exams are you even able to complete the semester with a passing grade? If you haven't already done so make an appointment to see your academic...
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    DV Victim Arrested-how to protect license

    kbrn2002 replied to wernicke's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First let me say I am glad your friend is safe! As for her concerns regarding an arrest, even without a conviction an arrest does show up in a criminal background check. I would advise your friend...
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    Are ALL Nurses Trauma Informed? Take the Survey

    kbrn2002 replied to Vickye Hayter's topic in General Nursing

    I completed the survey and it was a little long. Though there is one question toward the end that cracked me up....where you born on planet earth? You have no idea how tempted I was to answer no,
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    Passed the NCLEX, but I feel like I need to go back to nursing school.

    kbrn2002 replied to Ame_0818's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You passed NCLEX so congratulations! That means the state that granted you that license determined that you meet or exceed the standard necessary to practice as at the least a minimally competent...
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    Unreported Fall

    kbrn2002 replied to Danita Mc Donald's topic in General Students

    An unreported fall happens when the nurse who would be responsible for initiating the fall investigation/paperwork does not do so despite knowing a fall did, or even might have occurred. This...
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    No longer conducting drug tests

    kbrn2002 replied to oldie's topic in General Nursing

    I've been tested three times in my 25+ years. Twice as part of the onboarding process, once when a narc went missing and the employer tested every nurse and CNA that had worked on that unit. We all...
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    Unique Offer from Work

    kbrn2002 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to differ a little on other's suggestions to take the offer. Considering you already have a pretty well publicized past with difficulties setting boundaries at work having your employer...
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    Fee waivers

    kbrn2002 replied to NursingiA2023's topic in General Students

    I doubt you can get those fees waived. Read the applications closely and there's very likely to be a sentence on there somewhere that states something like application fees are required and are not...
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    Apply for MD RN License??

    kbrn2002 replied to pamalamadingdong's topic in Nursing Career

    I live in a border town with a non compact state. There are plenty of nurses here that live on the Wisconsin side but work in the larger Minnesota city. Unless they want to potentially pick up work...
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    Offered a raise then ignored

    kbrn2002 replied to lizet4455RN's topic in Nursing Career

    The question is did you take on those extra duties? If so I would remind the person that that you are not asking for a raise but that you were offered the raise for taking on these extra duties and if...
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    In Home Care Working Beside Nurse Who Goes Against Order

    kbrn2002 replied to Vee D's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Same in my area. The pay is lower as you mentioned plus we live in an area where Winter driving can be not so fun. I'm driving to work in snow again this morning. I know I wouldn't want to commit to a...
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    Nursing Exam Failure Rates Spark Review

    kbrn2002 replied to toomuchbaloney's topic in Nursing News

    Pearson is changing the test however the new version isn't live quite yet so the published pass rates are based on the current format. I'm not surprised at all by a lower pass rate though....
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    Illinois exam license application query

    kbrn2002 replied to RNyuliia's topic in Nurse Registration

    Some states can be pretty slow, especially for an application sent via mail from overseas. If nothing else mail has been slow in many areas due to staffing shortages. I don't think a month or more is...
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    I’m in trouble with DSD at work and it’s killing me that I could be fired

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

    I couldn't stand it anymore so I googled it. Looks like the most likely candidate for this acronym is Director of Staff
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    How many I.V.'s

    kbrn2002 replied to summertx's topic in Critical Care

    I doubt this is typical but here's a picture of the IV pole my husband had while in the ICU around the time of his transplant surgery. I took one look and thought no way would I like to keep up with...
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    PSA/Free Covid Tests

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I just ordered some. Though I still have a couple left from the last round of free test kits that were distributed. Knock on that wood, so far my husband and myself have managed to avoid
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    Vaccines

    kbrn2002 replied to CathiP's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in LTC for 25 years, flu vaccines were never mandatory though they were highly encouraged. Those that declined were required to wear a mask the entire flu season, that alone was enough to...
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    A Day in the Life of a Nurse Working Christmas

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    My mom had been a nurse since I was 14 years old. We celebrated many a Christmas on another day. Then I went into nursing and between our schedules it was pretty much the norm to celebrate the holiday...
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    Abandonment? What exactly is it?

    kbrn2002 replied to ppfd's topic in Nursing Career

    Let them spout their empty threats if you stay at this job. It's not abandonment unless and until you accept your assignment. If you left after you initiated your shift and also assumed care of the...
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    I’m in trouble with DSD at work and it’s killing me that I could be fired

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

    That sounds like a pretty toxic work environment to be sure. I too am not familiar with the DSD acronym? One of the management people to be sure, but certainly not one good at the job if the...
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    RN, should I renew my phlebotomy license even though I'm not using phlebotomy?

    kbrn2002 replied to Vee D's topic in Nursing Career

    I second what Hannahbanana said. Phlebotomy is within the RN scope of practice so there is no need for a separate phlebotomy license. Save your hard earned money and let it lapse. Unless...The only...
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    Why lift foot of bed up to lift pts in bed?

    kbrn2002 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's not a new thing. I worked in LTC for 25 years and we did that for all 25 years I was there. Raising the foot of the bed or better yet for a very large resident putting the bed in...
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    In Home Care Working Beside Nurse Who Goes Against Order

    kbrn2002 replied to Vee D's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's a scary situation that you work, hopefully no longer work for an agency that allows an employee to put patients in harms way and does essentially nothing. I'd seriously consider contacting the...