kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Night Shift Dulls your brain

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

    15 years of nights, and I am going to do some again...well, that study explains a
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    Recent changes to allnurses

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    So far looks good. No problems navigating
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    Not sure if Nursing is right for me (Right Now)

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

    Just my opinion but I would say hold off on nursing school. It sounds like you have a good job with decent pay and the possibility of advancement. It also sounds like you are not yet 100% committed to...
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    Hear that eerie taunt? "Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat."

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Same here Tina. Last year we were slammed with kids so this year I got three big bags of candy..went through one. Too bad I don't have kids at home anymore since I have enough candy to last until...
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my personal experience men do get promoted/hired into management positions before women. My facility has 3 male nurses...2 of the 3 are the DON and the
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    Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    While I know that the risk of infection is slight, the general public that lives off 24 hr sensationalized news bites does not. I can empathize with her plight, but I don't agree with her blatant...
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    Hear that eerie taunt? "Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat."

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    When the kids were little I tried the putting it up and doling it out a little at a time routine. It usually backfired [or not, depending on your point of view] as after a few days the kids would...
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    one of those nights

    kbrn2002 replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you get a chance to listen to Sam Jackson reading the "childrens" book Go the **** to sleep! please do. It's one of the funniest things I've ever listened
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    LPN?

    kbrn2002 replied to Doglover109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, learning about regional differences in nursing programs is really interesting. My first thought was what's the issue here? All the nursing programs in my area are RN degree with the option to sit...
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    DNR HELP

    kbrn2002 replied to Kylee Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Quoted from above post...I find nursing homes often call us for dying DNR patients because the NURSES don't know what to do!!! No argument from me. We as LTC nurses often don't know what to do....
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    Open interviews for 1+ yrs. experience. Should I just go??

    kbrn2002 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The worst that can happen is you hear "no thanks." I say go for it, it can't hurt to
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    No specific training, total disorganization - is this normal?

    kbrn2002 replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did I read this right? Did you say an unwitnessed homicide? Yikes! If all agreed I sure hope the police were
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    First Med error??

    kbrn2002 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel too bad. The first time I was confronted with an atropine order I questioned it too...why the heck would you give eye drops sublingually?? Turns out it's a common order for our Hospice...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking of you and wishing you well. Get better
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    Need some comic relief from all this Ebola-ness?

    kbrn2002 replied to 1KoolRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is fun! Thanks everyone...and please keep 'em
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    New Grad, New to SoCal

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

    From what I've read on AN the job market for new grads in CA is challenging to say the least. Wish I could help, but the best I can offer is a sincere good luck in your search! p.s. if your user name...
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    I think I'm in trouble, HELP!

    kbrn2002 replied to NCB2371's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Per TOS we can not offer any legal advice. My best suggestion is for you to contact your state's BON and ask how this might impact you if at all. Good
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    EBOLA- Is this a game changer?

    kbrn2002 replied to HouTx's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The funding is the issue, isn't it always? I just read the thread on new CDC recommendations and sure,it looks good on paper. I see nothing in those guidelines that requires facilities to implement...
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    BEST Ebola Theories

    kbrn2002 replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Read on one of the web sites, sorry but I can't remember which one. Ebola will spread in the US because certain agencies [read CDC I am sure] are upset about budget cuts and the need to fight Ebola...
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    I live in an area with A LOT of snow, and as a nurse, do I need an SUV?

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

    My vote is the SUV, small to mid-size. Front wheel drive with a V6 is what I have and it's great. It's not the power/grip of a 4WD or AWD that I feel is important, it's the height advantage of the...
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    Nina Pham and/or Amber Vinson

    kbrn2002 replied to logank622's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If I was Amber...I probably would have done exactly as she did, and it would now be me getting vilified by my peers. I can't just call my job and say "sorry, just to be safe I am taking a few weeks...
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    Time management advice

    kbrn2002 replied to mbreyes's topic in General Students

    Not sure if you need to be quite that drastic, lol! Seriously though, there is a small grain of truth in there. Juggling school, work and life is difficult at best. Knowing that school is a commitment...
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    Help! Best route to get a BSN

    kbrn2002 replied to mcgannciara10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you are getting some good advice. You need to first know your situation, are your grades adequate for admission to a competitive BSN program? Will whatever path you you choose apply...
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    How do you feel about coworkers who refuse to work overtime?

    kbrn2002 replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in Nursing Career

    I very much appreciate the nurses that enjoy the OT, and I am not one of them. I occasionally volunteer to stay late or come in early, but I never pick up a shift on my day off unless I am getting...
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    kbrn2002 replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Cripes! I am so sorry about an earlier comment indicating that nurse was a flaming fool for getting on a plane with a fever after knowing she was exposed...I hadn't seen the whole story yet. Now I...