kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

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    Job Interview at the Birthing Center

    kbrn2002 replied to Cindyt86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Best of luck! I hope you get the
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    New Grad: feeling defeated

    kbrn2002 replied to maine28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I know it is frustrating but don't give up hope! The job market is very tight in some areas, are you open to relocating if need
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    Just applied to NICU

    kbrn2002 replied to reesepiece's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hoping to work in NICU, or already have a promised position in NICU? From what I hear it is a particularly difficult floor to get hired on. Also...you may want to edit your post to remove the name of...
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    Contacting nurse manager or patient care director?

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

    What response you get, if any, depends on the facility you are applying at. And no, it doesn't look awkward at all to apply to multiple positions. As far as I know only HR sees all the applications...
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    wouldn't it be easier

    kbrn2002 replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    I can see a return to the RN/LPN team model as well. Seems more cost effective for employers than all RN staff. At some point employers have to spend money on wages to maintain minimum effective...
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    Applying to 'no experience necessary' jobs and being rejected for lack of experience?

    kbrn2002 replied to moodyred01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wish you were hiring in my area! As I mentioned in a another post, our area hospitals don't consider LTC experience! Though a nurse I work...worked ...with just got a hospital position after...
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    Applying to 'no experience necessary' jobs and being rejected for lack of experience?

    kbrn2002 replied to moodyred01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my area LTC experience doesn't count as far as the are hospitals are concerned. They all want acute care experience. It is not impossible to get a hospital job after working LTC, but you are...
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    Just tired

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

    Where I work the MD offices for both major provider systems turn off their fax machines after 5:00 PM and on weekends, so the faxes after hours don't go through. Strange,
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    And the hits just keep on coming!!

    kbrn2002 replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    So true! If two shifts in a row are ok, the next three will suck
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    TN BON decides tomorrow

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

    Good luck! I really think that it should go in your favor as they are traffic related offences, but not being from TN, I have no idea how tough their BON is on past criminal
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    Elder Abuse/ Neglect

    kbrn2002 replied to juliepag's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry you went through that but...welcome to the all too common Code Brown! It happens sometimes, especially with dementia or psych pts. All you can do is suck it up and clean the mess. A person...
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    The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

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

    Just wondering...why must the minister be Baptist, and what exactly is said minister suppose to do about this
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    Toxic Nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to jenrak's topic in Nursing Humor

    I used to work with a nurse like that. In LTC and every time she worked it seemed like somebody died. We joked about it, but it really creeped her out after
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    Witnessing and reporting resident abuse.

    kbrn2002 replied to wjg2882's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Contact your Ombudsman for advice. You can do so anonymously if you believe reporting to the administrator would a) do no good or b) be detrimental to your
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    Corrective Action or Bullying???

    kbrn2002 replied to qaqueen's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not thinking that at all! I am thinking I am so sorry, it sounds like you were royally screwed for the horrible crime of not being in the popular
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    Corrective Action or Bullying???

    kbrn2002 replied to qaqueen's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks for the
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    What type of shoes do you buy?

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Agree! Not cheap but the only shoe that never gives me foot or knee pain after 12 hrs. The different styles/colors are addicting. I have 3 pair and I think I need
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    New job: "Don't worry about following the MAR" & other scary stuff

    kbrn2002 replied to kak85's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Excellent advice for a new LTC nurse to
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    New grads being rushed into "nursing maturity"

    kbrn2002 replied to PA_RN87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wonderful in theory. I would love nothing more than to be able to invest time and money in furthering my education through classes and inservices. In reality, my employer has not given me a raise in 3...
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    New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

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

    I am so sorry. LTC is an almost impossible work load, even for an experienced nurse. For your employer to deny you an extra few days of orientation is certainly a red flag. Are your fellow nurses...
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    Nursing school while on Adult Probation

    kbrn2002 replied to Magik04's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Go to your state BON website and look for reporting requirements. You may find you are not required to report
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    Restraints, What's Unacceptable?

    kbrn2002 replied to Hooch's topic in General Nursing

    "Here where I come from the national policy is to eliminate the use of all restraints, or if it's not possible after weighing up the risk versus harm, to use the least restrictive means of restraint."...
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    Best advice for when a patient insists on asking you personal/awkward questions?

    kbrn2002 replied to ScarletCeylonRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As long as they don't actually know what HIPAA is...or worse yet, follow up with "what does a hippo have to do with
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    New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

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

    So...it is Saturday morning and I am curious. How did your first night alone go? I hope everything was good for
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    Male Nurse Hair Styles

    kbrn2002 replied to Benners's topic in Men in Nursing

    It may or may not be an issue. In my opinion, which doesn't count for squat, it sounds fine. Before you change your look drastically, ask your program director if your hair style is ok. Preferably...