kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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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...
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    You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

    kbrn2002 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    This is actually a schedule I've had for years. I really like it. 3 on, 1 off, 3 on makes the week tolerable as long as the 12 hours doesn't stretch to 13-14 or more every shift. The real advantage...
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    Pct

    kbrn2002 replied to Kaddy Touray's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you and your fellow students fell for this in the first place. A classic case of if it sounds too good to be true it is. An RN degree in less than a year? All online with no clinical...
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    You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

    kbrn2002 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I looked into that about 6 months ago or so when I saw a couple of positions had opened, for about a minute. I took one look at the job posting and gave it a hard pass. First red flag was...While...
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    Afraid to Seek Treatment

    kbrn2002 replied to TravelNurse1812's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First I am not an addiction specialist so I wouldn't presume to give any advice on if your friend should seek treatment and/or counseling much less disclose it to their employer and/or their state...
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    Australian Enrolled Nurse wanting to work in Texas

    kbrn2002 replied to AusNurse39's topic in Nurse Registration

    The only advice I can really give you is check with the Texan BON to determine what steps you need to take to get licensed there. In the USA every state has their own board of nursing which has it's...
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    Self-Reporting

    kbrn2002 replied to nurse1374833's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Well, the cat was well out of the bag when you self reported the arrest. As you have already self reported the arrest and pending court case it only makes sense to update the BON on the results of...
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    Med administration

    kbrn2002 replied to Succubus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As long as the dose given matches the dose ordered it's not an error. What's likely happening in this situation is simply a limitation of the software used by the provider or the nurse entering the...
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    New Graduate Nurses Require Support and Honesty, No More "Eating The Young"

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

    I'm glad for you OP that you were fortunate enough to land your first nursing job in such a supportive environment. Sadly that isn't always the case, maybe not even often the case. However, it's...
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    Failed at 145 - NCLEX

    kbrn2002 replied to Bebe89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep, you are right, I was forgetting the COVID era reduced the number of questions...I had a brain fart and was thinking it was 265
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    Failed at 145 - NCLEX

    kbrn2002 replied to Bebe89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's not the case, unfortunately it's quite the opposite. If the computer shuts off before the maximum number of questions with a failing score it has determined that the test taker would not get...
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    Failed at 145 - NCLEX

    kbrn2002 replied to Bebe89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not necessarily. It just means that was the number of questions required for the program to determine that you did not pass. Sorry if that is not what you wanted to
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    Anxious About New DON/Coworkers

    kbrn2002 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! Though I do question the start next week part, if you are changing not just roles but facilities that's not much notice to your current employer. But at this point if that's the case it...
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    Anxious About New DON/Coworkers

    kbrn2002 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a thought. Instead of worrying about you meeting their expectations why not think about what these new co-workers will do to meet yours? You will likely be seen a as a valuable resource to new...
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    Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest1201734's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't. There might even be advantages for nurses who see their job as well...a job and not as a life's passion. Just my opinion but I would think people who go into nursing with a healthy dose...
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    BON Where I’m Single State Licensed Wants To Ask Me Questions

    kbrn2002 replied to Bryan Hurst's topic in General Nursing

    The wording, they want to talk about what happened in Colorado sounds a bit ominous to say the least. Assuming what happened in Colorado is an investigation or a discipline don't go into that...
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    CNA write up

    kbrn2002 replied to Terria9's topic in General Nursing

    Well that's just wrong leaving then. She at the very least deserves a face to face where she has an opportunity to defend herself. I hate to sound a little paranoid but...has she been at this...