kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    kbrn2002 replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    Bolding is mine... I'm not being snarky about this, honest. Reality is if OP is looking at this strictly from a wage point of view I absolutely guarantee that even if she was among the lowest paid of...
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    "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    kbrn2002 replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I often refer to the CNA staff as "my aides," but then they also refer to me as their nurse. So it goes both ways. I've never had the feeling that either side was offended by
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    hiding piercing holes?

    kbrn2002 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a few nurse with piercings and it is not a big deal at all. Just wear a small, neutral color stud and I would think that unless the prospective employer is super conservative it shouldn't...
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    Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    kbrn2002 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    It must be the supernatural! I just posted almost the same thing so I must be reading your mind from across the space time continuum. And here I stupidly thought my place was the only one that came up...
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    Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    kbrn2002 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    Easy solution to this mysterious phenomenon. Make a badge size laminated card printed with quick references in case state surveyors ask "what are patient's rights?" because in my experience they...
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    Apple Watch

    kbrn2002 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sorry but I don't think I mentioned the watch I have. It's a Pebble Steel model, picked it up Black Friday last year for a really good price. To answer your questions: I wash my hands and even shower...
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    The Official I Hate School Thread

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    sad but true, I sleep with my 2 big dogs more than my husband when we are on opposite shifts. The dogs get upset when my husband and I can actually share the bed since they are locked out of the room....
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    Apple Watch

    kbrn2002 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Full disclosure here: I have a smart watch, just not the Apple watch. I don't use an iPhone anyway so the Apple watch would essentially be useless for me. I do have to say it looks nice but...the...
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    What changes would you like to see from administration?

    kbrn2002 replied to kbakrevs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That makes sense for the nursing managers/administration but administrators usually hold business degrees and would be useless for this. On the off chance this isn't a homework assignment. The easy...
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    Transfering RN in license from compact state to compact state

    kbrn2002 replied to ScorpioRN18's topic in Nursing Career

    Yep. I guess I just assumed OP would still reside in KY. Silly of me to make that assumption. If OP is moving to GA, well then that changes
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    LVN just finished ADN program but I have a DWI!

    kbrn2002 replied to Ajg630's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The best and really only advice I can give is to contact the BON and ask them what the proper steps are. You might find the information on their website and if not there should be a way to contact...
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    The Official I Hate School Thread

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    This is a strange thread...I love it! We have morphed from ways to procrastinate, which I am very good at by the way even though I am not a student, to neurotic dogs, stinky cats and some homeopathic...
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    I hate being a CNA

    kbrn2002 replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My advice is stick it out for the summer. Yes, it's a hard job. Nobody enjoys cleaning incontinent adults. It is however part of nursing and even if you never have to do this type of work again in...
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    HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    kbrn2002 replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    A very good question and kind of thought provoking for me. Morals aside I would think that as long as what you are doing is not considered illegal there's no reason for it to show up on a background...
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    How to eat on night shift

    kbrn2002 replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately night shift is famous for munching junk food. It seems somebody always brings candy, chips, cookies or something else that's really not too good for you. Try your best to stick to...
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    Transfering RN in license from compact state to compact state

    kbrn2002 replied to ScorpioRN18's topic in Nursing Career

    Apply for your GA license through their BON, I would imagine this can all be done online. While it will mean paying for 2 licenses I would suggest not giving up your KY license as that is the compact...
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    clinical job

    kbrn2002 replied to nursellama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If all the clinics are affiliated with the major hospitals their job openings are probably on the hospitals job openings website. For the independent clinics it might be best to go old school and...
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    Why You Need an Elevator Speech

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    No kidding! Boy how times have changed. It hasn't been quite as long for me, but when I started my first nursing job it was at the place I was already employed as first a CNA then as a nurse tech. Got...
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    Should I take this job?

    kbrn2002 replied to BarsAndLeanPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    No point in debating the pay any more since you decided to accept the offer. Congrats on the
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    To List, or Not

    kbrn2002 replied to procrastinator911's topic in Nursing Career

    Definitely use your current job on your resume. It's easier to find a job if you already have a job for some reason. Also not listing your current employer on an application would raise some red...
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    Graduating LVN August 2015. Work as LVN for a few yrs or straight to LVN-RN bridge??

    kbrn2002 replied to cantwait2beanurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are receiving any kind of financial aid for school continue on immediately. If you wait a few years your income as a working nurse will impact the aid you are eligible for, by going directly...
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

    kbrn2002 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You'll certainly have my support as well as the support of most, if not all of us that work in LTC settings. Years ago the ridiculous ratios were hard but doable. Now with the patient population...
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    Why does the Patient know best?

    kbrn2002 replied to EandERN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not sure that you will find studies that support what you are looking for. Of course the patient knows their own body best, but most of the ways they communicate this knowledge to their health...
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

    kbrn2002 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    only funny because sadly it is too often true! Turn him in for this behavior and one of three things are likely to happen: 1] he is talked to, reprimanded for this behavior and actually improves 2] he...
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    How To Answer "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

    kbrn2002 replied to RNmamabear's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah, isn't that just kind of a trick question? Answer something that clearly indicates you have no intention of still being employed there in five years and that sure doesn't look good. Answer that...