kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Black Humour

    kbrn2002 replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nobody is advocating "poking fun" at a death. While the dark and twisted helps us cope, I've never heard anything inappropriate said where anyone other than a like minded coworker or friend can hear...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to here about the setback. Hopefully that is temporary and Esme is back to feeling better
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    "Bless Your Heart"

    kbrn2002 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Bless your heart" just makes me giggle as it usually means "you're a flaming fool." Unless of course it is delivered by my super religious , traveled the world spreading the word of God missionary...
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    Odd situation

    kbrn2002 replied to anonymous88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Poor kid. Could you imagine being 10 years old and knowing your mom is not only willing but eager to give you to somebody she just met? I may be odd man out here, but honestly as long as social...
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    Patients allowed to go outside and smoke???

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

    The SNF I work in recently went smoke free. The few smokers we have were grandfathered in , any new admissions are not allowed to smoke on the grounds. They can however request a safe smoking...
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    What did you do when you got burnt out?

    kbrn2002 replied to dreamer30's topic in Health, Stress Management

    20 years in and I haven't hit the wall of burn out, at least not yet. Been a little singed though. While there are some bad things about my job/employer there are also some good things, like a...
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    No your not overreacting at all. That is sexual harassment and if your higher ups are telling you to ignore it you are not going high enough. The last thing your hospital wants is a lawsuit. If there...
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    Taking care of DNR patients. The point?

    kbrn2002 replied to cholmes1223's topic in General Nursing

    Gee Whiz...I'm actually quoting myself here. I posted this original reply after seeing your first post. I then read the full thread and saw you had an "a-ha!" moment after reading a few of the...
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    Taking care of DNR patients. The point?

    kbrn2002 replied to cholmes1223's topic in General Nursing

    DNR does mean do not resuscitate. DNR does not mean do not treat. I'll leave it at that instead of saying what I really think about your
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    About paying off student loans

    kbrn2002 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, I never thought of that possibility. I suppose if the parent cosigned the loan they would be responsible for paying it back. How
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    I failed out of Nursing School... Appealed and WON!!

    kbrn2002 replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    Good for you for winning your appeal. To ensure your continuing success in school please learn some proofreading skills. If your incorrectly spelled direct quote by Florence [for which the source was...
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    family members working in the same hospital and exact same unit

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

    Sounds like big brother has some growing up to do. If you get the position...and that is a big if since an interview isn't by any means a guarantee of a job offer, don't let his negative attitude...
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    About paying off student loans

    kbrn2002 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Quote from smilingblueeyes: Yeah, this just makes me crazy! I've struggled at times to pay my debt, had some late payments and unfortunately some other mistakes that made my credit score take a hit....
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    Oldest practicing Nurse?

    kbrn2002 replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

    95?? Good grief, that's amazing! The oldest i ever worked with was a LTC LPN that was still working full time at 73, I couldn't imagine working into the 90's. Good for her and good for you for wanting...
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    ADVICE NEEDED!! What should I do?

    kbrn2002 replied to LadiiGambleRN5's topic in Nursing Career

    First, congrats! It's a tough job market and to get an offer and a couple interviews is pretty fantastic. My advice, which doesn't mean squat, is definitely go to the interview. Especially since you...
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    What would you have done? Need advice.

    kbrn2002 replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    Yes you were absolutely right to respectfully decline the offer. It certainly isn't worth the risk. Besides, this nurse has already offered to be your preceptor, maybe this was his way of testing you...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Than you so much for the update. Sending prayers to Esme and her family. Get well
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    Passed with 122 questions on second try!! Read me!

    kbrn2002 replied to GinabinaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is the lovely state of Wisconsin. One of the more oddball statutes in the Nurse Practice Act. I would never dare to presume that an LPN is not a nurse, but somehow the state of WI decided they...
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    The Hunger Games and Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    This is great! You are very good at this
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    How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

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

    You are much nicer than I am. No way am I carrying the workload for a student that would rather spend her [or his] paid time at work to study. If you are getting paid to do the job, do the job. If you...
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    disturbing observation at the Children's hospital...

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

    I know which hospital you are talking about. I took my sister in law to the ER there when she lived in Salt Lake. It felt like walking on to a TV medical drama set. Every single staff member from...
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    Most surprising/shocking/interesting thing you've seen

    kbrn2002 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Good golly! I bet you got a few gray hairs that
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    Ask for advice (then explain why it's wrong)

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I can never decide if I love or loathe the many threads where the OP asks for "advice" and as all the respondents [myself included] merrily argue our viewpoints the OP never comes back. I've seen...
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    36 boxes??? You win! Save yourself from this insanity...send me
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    Read this,..its real not a joke! copied from craigslist and i think its funny and crazy

    kbrn2002 replied to harmonylove28's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow. How on earth this poor soul found 2 caregivers he obviously has trust in in the first place astounds me. Those caregivers must have the patience of