kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    Just can't do nights and I am finally accepting it.

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

    I haven't worked a day rotation over the winter yet. I rotate days/night every month with this schedule, so days will come back around in December. So great! I still won't see sunlight for days on...
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    Just can't do nights and I am finally accepting it.

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

    Good thing for me I don't suffer from SAD. When I am working nights during the winter months I rarely see the sun. Go to work at 6 pm, it's already dark. Get done at 6 am, it's still dark. Go in the...
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    When you just don't want to go to work....

    kbrn2002 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I love my on a week off a week schedule, but I always dread Monday morning my week back. Mostly because until I get there I have not a clue what I am walking into. Once I am there though, it is
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    Confused future Nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to mrs.stone8078's topic in Nursing Career

    Look into area programs to see if any RN programs offer the option to sit the LPN NCLEX at the halfway point. Two of the programs in my area offer this option, so you can get the best of both worlds....
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    Sign-on bonuses

    kbrn2002 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Interesting question. I've never heard of anybody declining a sign on bonus. We are offering one now, the way it works is the first installment is paid after the 90 day probationary period, the rest...
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    BA Psych - Need a job while in nursing school

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

    Not sure how it works in other states, but here in WI you can work as a GN [graduate nurse] pending boards. The only real downfall is if you fail the NCLEX you can no longer practice as a GN, so...
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    46 year old new nurse - Should I get a BSN?

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

    Hows this for a clear as mud answer? It depends. Personally I would think with a BS and an MS already the BSN is not necessary. But maybe you work or may work in an area that prefers BSN prepared...
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    Misconceptions about Nurses.

    kbrn2002 replied to vnvelez90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh boy, let me get some popcorn and wine and I'll take a stab at this. First, any genuine answers you get will for sure not be in depth enough to flesh out a paper. The answer to these open ended...
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    Odd interactions

    kbrn2002 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The hallucinating residents can be hilarious. One particular gal that comes to mind regularly has visits from "friends" and even helps herself to snacks to pass around to them. Kind of funny to see...
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    Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    kbrn2002 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Easy...GoFundMe...Another GoFundMe thread anyone?? It's been awhile since I've seen
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    MAR how should it read?

    kbrn2002 replied to newrnontheblock's topic in Patient Medications

    Blaming the computer may actually be valid. Depends on the program used for order entry. There are several programs available and the one we use, PCC, is geared toward LTC nursing. It is very...
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    Do I NEED to get my BSN?

    kbrn2002 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you for making that point much better than I would have. I don't understand why in an area where a BSN is not only preferred but necessary for most employment amybody would consider stopping at...
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    Nurses who've had LASIK

    kbrn2002 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    I am about 3 months post-op. Initially the doc was leaning toward full correction but after we discussed the options and he knew that a priority for me would be to not need glasses at work we decided...
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    I Am Struggling to Find My Purpose in Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to SteelyJones's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunately there are many careers that can utilize that hard earned nursing degree than don't involve actual nursing. To mention just a few : insurance companies utilize nurses for claims review and...
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    All my friends are RNs

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have a lot of nurse acquaintances that I do see socially. Mostly in the "hey, lets grab a drink after work" group. My Mom is a retired nurse so we often discuss nursy stuff. My true friends...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    kbrn2002 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    No, being anonymous online is not even close to being unethical. In fact it allows us a much greater freedom of speech than if we were all required to post under our true identities. While this...
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    When confidentiality isn't quite the same

    kbrn2002 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of the source I think this is an interesting topic. I doubt if any of the so called third world nations have privacy laws regarding healthcare, or anything else for that matter. I am not...
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    Do I NEED to get my BSN?

    kbrn2002 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As long as you live in an area where that BSN isn't vital to finding employment then no, I don't think it's
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    Go into nursing for the money?

    kbrn2002 replied to jackhensy's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with going into it for the money. As long as you become a good nurse your motivation for becoming a nurse shouldn't be important. My only concern is your desire to become an LPN for the...
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how they are verifying licenses but they never asked for mine. I signed up after they had removed the license upload feature on the online application and I got my membership welcome...
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes a great deal is just that...a great deal. The company is reputable though I haven't gone looking for testimonials from people they have helped. The registration was a breeze and I got my...
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Just did this and it worked just fine...I think. I got this message: Congratulations! Your information has been received and you will receive a confirmation email with your membership information...
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    #nursesforgive

    kbrn2002 replied to Nerd eNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses have long had mostly negative portrayals in the media. Most medical dramas have either no nurses or only have nurses that are there just to boink the residents and interns. Watch any "B" movie...
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    I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    kbrn2002 replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it was just that one. A miniseries from the mid '90's? That book is so massive even with a miniseries format they manged to miss a lot. I only watched it at the original airing and thought it...
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    I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    kbrn2002 replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Officially hijacking the thread now...yes!!! I can't wait for this to happen. The Stand is one of my all time faves and I have yet to see a decent film