kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    Very torn over what I should do.

    kbrn2002 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Specialties

    It's been a little while since you posted this, wondering if you made a decision or had that second interview for the educator position yet? If you haven't here's my possibly belated thoughts....
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    Anxious I May Lose License Over Diversion

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Personally I wouldn't say a thing to your current employer. No need for them to know as investigation's are not public. If you are cleared of wrongdoing why have your current employers knowledge of an...
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    Maryland Nursing licensed Endorsement

    kbrn2002 replied to RN in the making's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A quick Google search says that schools outside of the state must be on the list of approved schools for licensure by endorsement to be granted. If you don't see your school on that list I'm guessing...
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    Asking for a pay raise

    kbrn2002 replied to Jo89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Follow the chain of command for a raise request. The first person to approach would be your manager, use that person as an advocate for pushing for a raise as long as they are on board with the raise...
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    Are we not talking about the largest nursing strike in US history happening right now?

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with this. As long as our health care system remains profit based, I doubt we'll see significant change. Our national economy allows the rich to just keep getting richer while the...
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    Are we not talking about the largest nursing strike in US history happening right now?

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I don't usually listen to MPR but I will today just to see if they say anything. I just find it a little, well a lot frustrating that the strike went from being the biggest news in our...
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    Will my social life really be over?

    kbrn2002 replied to Kennakenna's topic in General Students

    Two classes a semester is certainly not anywhere near a heavy course load, quite the opposite in fact. Unless you completed all your pre-reqs and gen ED requirements prior to starting the core...
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    Part time?

    kbrn2002 replied to NewRookie's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford to go to part time don't worry about it affecting your resume at all. The fact that you are/were employed there and if you are eligible for rehire if you no longer work there is all...
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    CONFUSED COLLEGE STUDENT

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

    If your goal is the BSN ask your academic advisor if there is an affiliated university that accepts all credits earned at the community college toward the BSN degree. I assume from your post that the...
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    It Could Be Monday!

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I know it would never happen but if schools wanted to give their nursing students a realistic clinical experience they'd have them there on weekends and holidays. They'd schedule them a couple of 3-11...
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    Are we not talking about the largest nursing strike in US history happening right now?

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I live on the Minnesota border. It's now day 6 post strike and there's nothing, and I mean nothing in the news. Not a peep about the strike or any progress in negotiations, heck nothing about even...
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    Returning To Work After Long Absence

    kbrn2002 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with londonflo here. Congrats are definitely in order for OP landing that position but sadly there's often things in a new job that just don't make it a good fit. Nights doesn't work well for...
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    Returning To Work After Long Absence

    kbrn2002 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent news! I hope you find you really like the job, the hours will definitely work with your daughters school schedule. At the very least if for whatever reason you decide you don't like it...
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    Should I take the risk on a new job or keep my state pension ?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    State benefits and a pension might very well be more financially beneficial in the long term than a $10.00/hr raise is without attached benefits. For the new offer you need to find out how fast...
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    How much I pick up affects my yearly evaluation?

    kbrn2002 replied to Loly23's topic in General Nursing

    If a manager had the nerve to put in my official review that I didn't pick up enough extra shifts that would be the quickest way to ensure I never picked up an extra shift. Since when is picking up...
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    Questions about the NCLEX

    kbrn2002 replied to Penebly09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes the test is difficult, as it should be. Though admittedly some find it more difficult than others. As far as how many questions you can get wrong and pass, well that's a bit more difficult to...
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    New nurse constantly worried about losing license

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Malpractice insurance for nurses is pretty reasonable so since you are concerned about the potential for future lawsuits go ahead and do a little research and sign up for a policy just for your peace...
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    NEW GRAD NURSE IN URGENT CARE

    kbrn2002 replied to nursag222's topic in Nursing Career

    Pay scales can vary widely depending on setting and location so it's pretty impossible to answer your question. Starting wages for a new grad in say the Bay area, New York or Seattle are going to be...
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    Job dilemma!!

    kbrn2002 replied to T-Bird78's topic in Nursing Career

    My daughter-in-law is a medical coder. She chose that career mostly because it does allow her to work remotely. My son is a travel PT and the ability to work remotely is necessary for her as her job...
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    Stoma powder for bed sores?

    kbrn2002 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    I've used it in the past for pressure wounds in the LTC setting with decidedly mixed results. The only times I have seen any measurable improvement to a coccyx/sacral ulcer was when that dressing...
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    Driver in fatal crash has had her license suspended

    kbrn2002 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing News

    Say what? That's so not OK. If I worked someplace that thought mandating a split shift was an acceptable option for covering staffing shortages I'd be creating an even bigger staffing shortage myself...
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    7 on - 7 off shift schedule

    kbrn2002 replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    The only problem with this potential schedule is if it's a repeating schedule Nurse A gets that 4 day weekend but also gets stuck with a 4 day stretch. That last Fri-Sat goes right into the first...
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    Nurse supervisor making request in all caps

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

    I would normally agree with you 100% but before going so far as reporting it there's a couple things to consider. Does this person always type/text in all caps? A few people do, either just not...
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    My living situation while in Nursing school

    kbrn2002 replied to Penebly09's topic in General Students

    With cost of living, particularly housing skyrocketing pretty much everywhere adult children moving back in with their parents to save money isn't at all uncommon. A combined household is a lot more...
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    7 on - 7 off shift schedule

    kbrn2002 replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    I read this a couple of times before deciding to answer. I get that it's a vent thread but still... I am looking at this from the other nurse's point of view and getting a little angry for her sake....