kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    First semester nursing student. Does it get better?

    kbrn2002 replied to basenjilove808's topic in General Students

    The first semester is hard, not only are you learning basic content you are learning how to be a nursing student. Once you learn how to be an effective student, it's still hard because the content is...
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    NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    kbrn2002 replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I absolutely agree with this. If you can't pass by the third time at the latest a mandatory test prep course should implemented. If you still can't pass maybe it's time to consider stopping. It...
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    The B word. Again!

    kbrn2002 replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Hey...totally off topic here. Just wanted to say Happy Valentines Day to all of
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    The B word. Again!

    kbrn2002 replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to the slow thaw idea. On top of the rediculous mounds of snow there is a huge risk of fast melt before the ground thaws. From feet on top of feet of snow to a flood...sounds real fun
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    You are right, and I have to say I didn't think about that. We have a very strong hospital system here, as a matter of fact both the major players are expanding. I do still think it sucks to be in...
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    kbrn2002 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh...yet another case of nurses that don't work in LTC believing that our skill set is limited, or at least not utilized much. Honestly you'd be surprised at what we do. We regularly get admissions...
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    just accepted a part time job however had a really promising full time job interview what

    kbrn2002 replied to namid's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, there is a lot more to the job than "pushing a med cart on night shift," other than that I agree with you
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    Black and Job Hunting

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

    Holy smokes! This thread has been pretty eye opening for me. I've lived in a predominantly Caucasian and Christian community since I was a kid. The vast majority of ethnic residents have moved here...
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    kbrn2002 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I can't speak to other facilities but my patient load is 24, a pretty stable bunch for now anyway so it is manageable. You are absolutely right about our inability to use any kind of...
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That is beautiful, and sure I could picture it with scrubs. I am not at all familiar with ethnic hair, so forgive me please if this is a crazy question. What I would like to know is long does that...
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    Death of a student

    kbrn2002 replied to missnursejodi's topic in School

    I'm so sorry this happened. Any chance of getting a grief counselor involved? It may
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    When is it delegation and when is it "Being bossy"???

    kbrn2002 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have no problem delegating tasks, but I also say please and thank you. A little politeness and consideration for the hard work the CNA's do goes a long way. As a result of my being nice to them,...
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    The B word. Again!

    kbrn2002 replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    OK I am officially jealous! Not much snow here and I live in what is normally a snow belt. Maybe 3 inches on the ground. We are making up for the lack of snow with bone chilling cold though. It warmed...
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    That I can believe. I don't even live in a large population area, maybe a bit over 90,000 including outlying areas. There are 3 ADN programs and 1 BSN program pumping out new grads every year. That...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    kbrn2002 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    There's been many times I've said "I wish State would show up to see how this place is really staffed." There are no lie days when the entire night shift, yes both CNA's and nurses, are mandated...
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I am quite sure your class of 70 will not all need to find jobs. If your program is similar to most others roughly half of you won't make it to
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    When Is OUR Parade?

    kbrn2002 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats! Not an easy thing to accomplish. Why stop at pompoms? I think you should just hire a marching
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    Which offer do I keep

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

    Boy, tough choice. Myself I'd opt for the oncology position, better pay plus better benefits in the form of paid insurance..that's a huge benefit, especially since you have a family. But if ER is...
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the expectation to move to find employment is a little much. It may be a good option for those with no family, but a lot of nurses are 2nd career people. Most of us in that boat have...
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    Leaving work at work

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Now that in itself I find funny. Kind of hard to leave work at work when you live
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    Nursing Pins

    kbrn2002 replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    I wear my pin on my name badge, it's changed badges several times over the years. It wasn't cheap, but I'd rather wear it than leave it in a box
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I do feel bad for the multitudes of students that are taken in by the "nursing shortage" song and dance. Some schools are lousy, pushing under educated grads out of an overpriced program, but some...
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    kbrn2002 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    The acute care nurses are better mind-frame is quite insulting to us LTC nurses. Though to be fair, I have nothing to compare it to as I've worked LTC my entire 20 year career. By choice, not for lack...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Good for your son! Geez...I can't master this crap in English much less a foreign
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    kbrn2002 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is the most regulated industry in the US and you are right, it's still not enough. I've worked LTC for 20 years, and I don't know rather to laugh or get angry at the games. We have a pretty good...