kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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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...
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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...