kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    Is This Common in LTC?

    kbrn2002 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    First, that's a pretty terribly written sliding scale order. What are you supposed to give when the BGL falls on an overlap number? If it's exactly 100, 200 or 300 do you give the lower amount of...
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    Nurses who have been practicing 2+ years... Do you think you could pass the NCLEX?

    kbrn2002 replied to GammaReyMysterio's topic in General Nursing

    I think I could. But then I am an NCLEX panel member for the NCSBN so I do participate in the NCLEX test writing process which does give me a bit of an unfair advantage. If I can't pass the test I...
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    Guidance

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

    I can't help you with compression socks, hate the things and never wear them. I just can't start my my day fighting with my clothes. Stethoscopes are an easy call though, Littman all the way....
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    Is charge nurse considered supervisory position?

    kbrn2002 replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, as long as that nurse was charge during a shift you worked they were indeed your direct supervisor so if you have a charge that you feel will provide a positive letter of course you can ask them...
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    HIPAA questions

    kbrn2002 replied to Naomi M's topic in General Students

    Regardless of HIPAA I still wouldn't disclose anybody's health information without their consent. Yes, that includes family. When my mother was diagnosed with cancer I told nobody, including family...
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    Nurse Manager; Is it worth it?

    kbrn2002 replied to BirdieBird's topic in Nurse Management

    That's a question only your employer can answer. What is your job title? What are your expected job functions and duties? I have not a clue what your role is now though I do agree that a manager that...
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    Complaint Reported to Board of Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to Josh Ronulo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Every state BON is different so I can't say how your state is likely to respond. If getting a lawyer is something you feel able to do it never hurts to have an attorney guide you through this. I...
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    Anxiety Advice About Job

    kbrn2002 replied to Dill Pickle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You need to take care of yourself before you take care of others. If you were comfortable and functioning well with your previous employer and have the opportunity to go back, with a bump in pay...
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    How do I find a shadowing Opportunity?

    kbrn2002 replied to Olivia Smith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Typically job shadows for students are arranged by the program, not the individual student. Ask your academic advisor for help scheduling a shadow before you attempt this on your own but don't be too...
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    question about career support new nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to milk1996's topic in Nursing Career

    Just my personal opinion but I would wait that year. If you intend to stay in the outpatient cancer center give yourself plenty of time to become comfortable in your role before taking on learning...
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    How much are you willing to pay for scrubs?

    kbrn2002 replied to Ms.Frank's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My favorite brand is Figs, fairly expensive but worth it. The only thing I don't love about them is they don't have as big a variety of styles as some brands. There's only one top I like for instance...
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    Burn out? I'm pre-nursing

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

    I've had a 25+ year nursing career and have never worked in acute care. Never wanted to. There's a lot of nursing jobs outside of the hospital, nothing wrong with a new nurse knowing the hospital...
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    Did She Violate Patient Confidentiality?

    kbrn2002 replied to 0121Mednurse's topic in General Nursing

    The patient leaving the ER and getting in his vehicle with the intention to drive makes disclosing the the BAC to officers before the inebriated patient drives away allowable as preventing him from...
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    LPN Supervisor Would Not Let Me Call Doctor

    kbrn2002 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    During a day shift when other RN's are in the building if I had a maybe I should call the doc, maybe not resident I would certainly seek another opinion before making that call. At night though, with...
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    LPN Supervisor Would Not Let Me Call Doctor

    kbrn2002 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    While you are only responsible for the residents under your direct care you also as the only RN in the building would be expected to respond to any situation requiring an RN assessment as the LPN...
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    I Did Not Feel Like A Hero

    kbrn2002 replied to Brooke Schmidt's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was never bothered by the public appreciating the nursing profession. I was and am bothered and a little, OK maybe a lot disgusted by the companies that employ us not putting their money where there...
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    CDC update on masks

    kbrn2002 replied to mfci's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My local medical groups, all two of them that own between them every hospital, urgent care and clinic in the region with the exception of the income based community health center and a tribal clinic...
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    Wound Care part-time?

    kbrn2002 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not an NP, an RN here so I couldn't perform physical debriding but I did wound care for the SNF I worked in one day a week. I found it interesting and rewarding work. It is nice to be able see...
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    According to Google, I'm suffering from...

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I had a female resident in the SNF I used to work for who insisted after visiting Dr Google that she suffered from an enlarged prostate. Nobody could convince her
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    School Under Investigation: Ideal Professional Institute

    kbrn2002 replied to Hina90's topic in School, College Programs

    Wow! That's horrendous. Why doesn't the state regulate these money grab programs better? I notice the tuition is front and center on the webpage, oh and all financial obligations must be met prior to...
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    School Under Investigation: Ideal Professional Institute

    kbrn2002 replied to Hina90's topic in School, College Programs

    An appeal to the NY BON will probably be a rather long process with very likely little chance of success. Especially given the amount of time it's been between graduation when the school was still...
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    Which to pursue?

    kbrn2002 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    While I agree the fellowship is likely the better option and I agree 75k isn't bad, depending on the market rates it might also not be good. Based on a 40 hour work week with no other income the...
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    Thanksgiving is time for football!!

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I am the sports fan in our household, I like it all but football is definitely King. While it's not a Thanksgiving tradition the Super Bowl is well, the Super Bowl and I haven't worked a Super Bowl...
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    Narcotic Discrepancy

    kbrn2002 replied to Bellmicki's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It may be nothing and it may be you need an attorney ASAP to fight this. Similar thing happened to me years ago, turns out the facility called in everybody that was working during the time frame they...
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    Any Limitations To Bullying?

    kbrn2002 replied to KatieP2000's topic in General Students

    Shouldn't really matter if the professor denied everything if you have proof otherwise. You did say this professor left a threat of some kind at your home? If she left a message or a note I would...