kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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RN from WI

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    I'm struggling

    kbrn2002 replied to Daniela2343's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A 3.0 is not by any means a bad GPA. However some nursing programs are super competitive and have few chairs available compared to number of applicants so be prepared to submit applications to more...
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    RN Sentenced for Medication Tampering

    kbrn2002 replied to Erin Lee's topic in Nursing News

    Apparently I am bad, like really bad at spotting any warning signs of diversion. I worked LTC for over 20 years, the amount of diversion I later found out about was astounding. A couple of the more...
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    Employer keeps delaying start date and I'm confused about what to do

    kbrn2002 replied to bluescoop's topic in Nursing Career

    A long hiring process isn't necessarily a red flag but it can for sure be an inconvenience. The days of walking into a facility, asking for an application and being hired on the spot with a "how soon...
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    Work after probation

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest26407's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry but I am super confused so it's really hard to give any valuable advice. How were you able to take the RN NCLEX if the school was not approved? There has to be proof of graduation from an...
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    Quitting with less then a two weeks notice

    kbrn2002 replied to Ashpea24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is exactly why in 30 years of nursing I have never worked in a hospital and never would. We have two health care systems in our area, both used shift rotations then and they still do now. This...
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    Management threatens nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to Djadia's topic in General Nursing

    A group of somebodies made the decision that this was OK behind some closed door meeting somewhere. Those somebodies make way more money than the nurses, techs and any ancillary staff that might...
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    Diverted pain meds

    kbrn2002 replied to guest1240569's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did you simply not waste the meds as you and another nurse together should have or did you divert the meds? Were the meds still in the facility and accounted for? Last point, is the med in question...
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    RN nurse getting fired from multiple jobs

    kbrn2002 replied to Cycling101's topic in General Nursing

    Click on the member name. That will open their profile. On the right side under the the profile information there is a little heart and an envelope. Click on the envelope to send a PM. If you don't...
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    Worried losing her license

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    That's actually quite promising. If there are no similar cases, none have received any disciplinary action so it's pretty likely that she won't have any action against her license for
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    Nickname or legal name change

    kbrn2002 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a new employee who is transitioning from female to male but has not legally changed his name yet. All hiring paperwork needed to be in his given female name, I assume for legal and tax...
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    Worried losing her license

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    The Tylenol, IB and I assume the etc. you mentioned are all OTC, that's no big deal. Difference here is she pulled the Zofran which is an RX med so that should not have been pulled for personal use....
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    Worried losing her license

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    It's very unlikely she would lose her license. Nurses that divert narcotics rarely lose their license and this is not a controlled med so I wouldn't think any state would impose a suspension or...
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    RN license on probation, can I work as a case manager?

    kbrn2002 replied to Neopets Lover's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, they should. Asking for a copy of procedures is a bit much, the policy and procedure for my workplace is over 600 pages so I'd clarify exactly what they are looking for. If they really want a...
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    RN license on probation, can I work as a case manager?

    kbrn2002 replied to Neopets Lover's topic in California Nursing

    The position doesn't require an RN license so if you want the job take it. Report the employment to your probation monitor and if the position isn't qualifying for any required supervision you can...
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    Decubitus ulcer care

    kbrn2002 replied to Mickeyii's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for getting that stuck in my brain, LOL. I remember using it, don't remember what it was called. This is going to drive me nuts also. Hopefully somebody has a better memory than we
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    Should I take the job even knowing it's unsafe?

    kbrn2002 replied to Lozzie's topic in General Nursing

    After a 6 month search take the offer. The longer you go without getting a job the harder it will be to get one. For some reason it is easier to get a new job when you have a job so keep applying and...
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    Coworker starting out making more per hr as a new nurse than me. Should I be angry?

    kbrn2002 replied to Dialysis RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, your feelings about that are entirely appropriate. If you don't choose to show your displeasure by leaving the job use it to advocate for yourself when the annual wage review window opens which...
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    Questions about the 960 hours work experience requirement in AZ

    kbrn2002 replied to Ellie0510's topic in Nurse Registration

    Only the Arizona BON can answer this question. Reach out to them and ask if your foreign work experience will apply. I'd guess if you have the documentation proving the work experience that it would...
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    How long should orientation be?

    kbrn2002 replied to Pug RN's topic in Emergency

    Well in that case the 12-16 weeks orientation the other respondent mentioned is spot
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    BSN- Is it Worth It?

    kbrn2002 replied to Heather02128's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    With only 4 classes to go, why not get it? Even if you never need it it you will always have
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    How long should orientation be?

    kbrn2002 replied to Pug RN's topic in Emergency

    If it is an internal transfer you won't need the general orientation, just the unit orientation so I don't think a full 12-16 weeks is likely necessary. I would think 6-8 weeks is adequate. Maybe...
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    I was recently fired from my job and don't know where to go from here

    kbrn2002 replied to bluescoop's topic in Nursing Career

    Your next steps might depend on how long you can afford to be unemployed. If you need employment immediately or very soon you might just have to accept the first tolerable job offer that comes your...
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    Getting my License back

    kbrn2002 replied to Pixiedust0928's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As you admit you did not follow through with the requirements your initial contract stipulated there's zero percent chance you get your license reinstated without at the least going through all the...
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    Facing A Felony - RN LICENSE

    kbrn2002 replied to nismo1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Consequences of a felony conviction can and do vary wildly from state to state so I can't give you any thoughts on how Michigan BON might react to this. I can tell you from an employment perspective...
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    Med pass

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

    Yeah, no. At first I thought maybe the DON was giving you advice on what residents need meds first based on preference, certain meds given before eating or maybe working around a therapy schedule and...