kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    kbrn2002 replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow, just WOW! What on earth was that nurse thinking??? Why would she get on a plane, with a fever, when she knew she had been exposed???? I hate to throw a fellow nurse under the bus, but if that is...
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    Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    kbrn2002 replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would take care of the pt, I would be nervous as hell but I would do my job. Heck, I took care of an AIDS resident back when HIV was new and terrifying. For all we knew we back then it was...
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    Student Loans

    kbrn2002 replied to babyreed07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's tough isn't it? Nursing school encouraged us not to work full time years ago, and years ago the student loan interest rates were so low working part time or not working at all was a viable...
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    Can I become a Nurse at 40?

    kbrn2002 replied to amoy36's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, you are not too old. Look at it this way...you can be 40+ and a nurse, or you can be 40+ and not a nurse. Either way, you will still be 40+ so go for it if you want
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    Have you ever called Corporate at LTC?

    kbrn2002 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I called corporate once. Didn't have any repercussions at work as nobody knew I called. On the other hand, calling did no good, I pretty much got the brush-off. I won't bother calling again as I know...
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    No specific training, total disorganization - is this normal?

    kbrn2002 replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sad but true, yes that's pretty normal. It helps if you and other nurses consistently work the same unit to have some kind of short-hand communication between shifts. For example, if this pile of...
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    What an awesome feeling!

    kbrn2002 replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That connection with the people I care for is the reason I stay in LTC. It sure isn't the pay,
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    What's your go-to for stress relief?

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Emergency

    Yipes! After reading about the chainsaw I don't feel so bad about admitting to a glass of wine and a good TV show to wind down. Preferably something violent and twisted, I am a real fan of Criminal...
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    Do you go to work with vomiting/diarrhea?

    kbrn2002 replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    That's insane! The policy where I work forbids that staff come in ill. If a staff member has GI symptoms they need to stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop, and 72 hours for staff that handles...
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    Had to code my best friends husband

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

    I am so sorry for your loss, as well as your friends loss. I know you realize there is nothing more you could have done, or anything you could have done differently, but that does not minimize your...
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    My Apology

    kbrn2002 replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in General Nursing

    No worries! I am not sure which article you are referring to, and it really doesn't matter. We are a bunch of nurses on an internet forum, so this is not a source for news that anybody should be...
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

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

    Wow, that's awful behavior! Going all stereotypical drill instructor on the students is bad enough, but she actually tears up care plans if she doesn't like them?? Now I haven't had to do one of those...
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    Nurses, are You Prepared for Ebola?

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

    Thank you
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    Nurses, are You Prepared for Ebola?

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

    I am curious what the results will reveal. Will they be posted on AN after the survey is
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    kbrn2002 replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am 1000+ miles north of Texas in an area that is not by any means a major land/air transportation hub, so the risk of a major outbreak hitting up here is reasonably small. That being said, I really...
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    kbrn2002 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for the link dudette10. I had no clue so many states offer this now. Of course not all community colleges that are offering a Bachelors are offering the BSN, but still it's a big step. Does...
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    My PT called 911

    kbrn2002 replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

    Funny! What genius thought that was a good idea? Or was the hospital extension so old that it predated
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    Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    kbrn2002 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow. Was that really
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    Anxious-did I pass?

    kbrn2002 replied to Josephine7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I live in WI too...hello neighbor! The department of regulation and licensing updates every hour. Log in and find yourself, if you opted for a temp license and your credentials say expired the...
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    kbrn2002 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is a much discussed topic, and practice seem to vary by region and specialty. Some areas it is impossible to get a hospital position at all without a BSN, other areas ADN is fine. I doubt if...
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    Nauseous vs Nauseated (another grammar lesson)

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The definitive grammar
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    Nauseous vs Nauseated (another grammar lesson)

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It's not at all incorrect, yet it grates on my nerves for some reason when people say "I've got to.." Why not just say "I have to" instead of throwing an extra word and a contraction in
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    To DVR or not to DVR that is the question?

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Shameless TV addict here, cripes I can't keep up with my DVR without the time commitment of school. I need a vacation just to catch up! I don't think there is a DVR big enough to make it through a...
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    Hourly rounding. Are you kidding me?

    kbrn2002 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the rounding queen might be one the funniest things I've seen! Well, scary-funny as I believe that it actually is meant to be taken
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    kbrn2002 replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you are truly interested in a nurses perspective financially I am sure it's been pretty well covered...but here's my $.02 anyway: 1) Pay your nurses a truly competitive wage/benefits package....