kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    Have I been "spoken to" or even yelled at when I either screw up or am about to screw up? Sure I have. Have I returned the favor and done the same to somebody else? Sure I have. I this bullying??...
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    Do nurses eat their young?

    kbrn2002 replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are asking about an oft repeated topic here on AN, but to your credit you seem to asking out of genuine curiosity about what you may or may not face as a new nurse instead of assuming that you...
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    how often do you need to get a PPD test?

    kbrn2002 replied to flipnbrenda's topic in General Nursing

    My area was moved into the "low incidence" level, so no more annuals for me! Good thing as I think mine was missed last year
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    mandatory flu shot

    kbrn2002 replied to Mando7475's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have no problem with the mandatory flu shot. I hate shots, but it's one a year so I'll deal with it. Unless there is a very good reason for a nurse not to get it, like an allergy...get it! If...
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    Limited Nursing Permit

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

    Agree with above posters. Like most rules and regs in nursing this too is state specific. I know in WI you can work a number of days [i can't remember off hand] as a graduate nurse while waiting to...
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    Job Offer Juggling

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

    One in the hand is worth two in the bush! Take the job offer. If the other job offer comes through just tell the SNF thanks for the opportunity but I decided to accept a different
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    Stalking - dropping off resume to nurse recruite/HR without appointment

    kbrn2002 replied to nonnocere1988's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't get me wrong, I'm not discounting your methods. Heck I'm glad it worked for you! It just won't work for everyone, and I'd hate to see stalking the nurse manager backfire on somebody. Those of...
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    Stalking - dropping off resume to nurse recruite/HR without appointment

    kbrn2002 replied to nonnocere1988's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in a fairly small area in the upper midwest and both of our hospital systems are strictly online apps. They are also both union systems where the nurse mangers hands are sometimes tied anyway...
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    New Grad Jobs in Mountain Towns...Unrealistic?

    kbrn2002 replied to cwest2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What's your definition of mountains, and what's your definitions of towns? Are you looking for a more wintry climate? Do you prefer urban or rural settings? There are a lot of mountain regions in...
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    Politics of Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to Darien1989's topic in Nursing Career

    If you truly like your job you just may be stuck in it. It doesn't sound like your DON has any intention of ever giving you a supervisory position. Ask if they will pay you the wage for that position...
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    kbrn2002 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I feel a little guilty...l live in a big snow belt area and here it is February and...no snow! The little we have had melted in an unusual January thaw, we got temps up to 40 when it is usually well...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    I rarely if ever come in extra. I figure I get mandated often enough when I am already there so I don't feel obligated to come in extra. I never answer when work calls, and I don't call back to say...
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    I can't smell c-diff

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't deal with very often I can see why you wouldn't notice the difference, but it is there. C-diff has a pretty distinctive odor, kind of sweet but foul. Reminds me a little of something...
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    weekend work Harder?

    kbrn2002 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    For me weekends are easier. No management, no Doctor calls, no appointments, limited therapy..for some reason just an easier going atmosphere. Even our normally on edge residents are more mellow on...
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    Do Male Nurses Get More Respect?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting, I never thought of it like that. We really are not too far removed from an era when the only socially acceptable female professions were nurses, teachers and secretaries. Then they were...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    kbrn2002 replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A timely Gomer Blog article.. Local Children Against Vaccinations Despite the Evidence |
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    do you wash your hair every day?

    kbrn2002 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am really not knowledgeable in oncology, is it common for your hair to come back in with different texture? So sorry to hear you are going through chemo again. Best wishes for a speedy and full...
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    PRN position without monthly hours required?

    kbrn2002 replied to jmcgrn's topic in Travel

    Not a traveler myself, but just a thought. If you want to pick up some hours in your home area, have you considered looking at LTC or Home Health? I am in LTC and we have 2 prn nurses that are school...
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    Only African American Nurse on Staff

    kbrn2002 replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am glad to hear you are leaving that toxic environment. Not only an openly discriminatory but a bullying place! Maybe just getting out will be enough for you, and maybe not. If you decide to pursue...
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    ADN vs BSN

    kbrn2002 replied to extex77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Again it depends on the program. Generally a semester is about 16 weeks, give or take. I've heard of as short as 14 weeks to as long as 20 weeks. Plus the summer semester is always shorter, so factor...
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    Students asking for free money

    kbrn2002 replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    Okay....now suddenly gofundme seems pretty darn
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    ADN vs BSN

    kbrn2002 replied to extex77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It very much depends on where you live. Some areas of the country an ADN is fine, other areas a BSN is required for pretty much everything. Some places a BSN is required, or at least preferred in an...
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    Students asking for free money

    kbrn2002 replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    We did have just about the same thread awhile back. My opinion hasn't changed. While this is not something I would personally feel comfortable doing, if somebody chooses that route for financing and...
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    Do Male Nurses Get More Respect?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Good question, and some interesting answers so far. My limited experience is yes, men do get more respect. The opportunities for advancement come faster and easier at least. There are now only 3 male...
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Congrats!!! So glad you got the job. ps the braids will be