kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    How many chances do you give a job before you quit?

    kbrn2002 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know, I worked LTC for 25 years, all of it in one place. Despite the usual high turnover the core staff that worked there had all been there for years. I was one of the last few long timers...
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    Is anyone in California living alone on an LVN salary?

    kbrn2002 replied to Student nurse lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on where in California. There are still pockets of affordability, mostly in the northern part of the state. But in the Bay area especially a person probably can't afford a broom closet on...
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    Going back for PMHNP or travel nursing?

    kbrn2002 replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    My son is a traveler. His wife has a job that allows her to work remotely and she travels with him. They really enjoy it but there are a few negatives. Taxes can be challenging depending on what...
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    Being forced to give corporate access to my medical records?!

    kbrn2002 replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    How intrusive! Why on earth would they need or even want access to your medical records? Beyond the situation specific to the restriction that by the way your manager asked for which would be covered...
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    The Honeymoon That Never Came

    kbrn2002 replied to Merrie82's topic in General Nursing

    Well that bites! On the plus side at least you know you have 3 weeks pay to cash out at the end of the year assuming you stay there. It's kind of an involuntary savings account, one without interest...
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    The Honeymoon That Never Came

    kbrn2002 replied to Merrie82's topic in General Nursing

    Are you certain the policy is you can only take two weeks? Could it be you can only take two weeks at a time? It's pretty amazing you get 5 weeks just starting the job to begin with, unless of course...
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    Working nights with kids/baby

    kbrn2002 replied to ERWnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I found nights an easier schedule when my daughter was school age. I could put her bed at night before work and get her off to school in the morning after work before going to sleep. Then I'd get up...
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    Nursing and Children

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I have a daughter from a previous relationship, my husband has two sons from two previous relationships. We have no children together. I never really wanted kids and while I love my daughter to the...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    kbrn2002 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody ever said on their death bed "I wish I had spent more time at work." Work and education can be fulfilling but they should not consume your life to the point of neglecting everything else...
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    Lost a pill for my patient

    kbrn2002 replied to Nick Forthofer's topic in General Students

    There must be a black hole in the universe full of lost pills and the random socks eaten by the dryer. As long as there have been nurses and pills a nurse has lost a pill somewhere along the way....
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    Which Nurse are You?

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest856929's topic in General Nursing

    I also worked with a Rescue Rhonda...every situation would generate a story how she single handedly saved the
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    Which Nurse are You?

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest856929's topic in General Nursing

    Heaven's yes! I worked in LTC with 2 one upper Opal's. Whenever they happened to meet at report I swear the first 10 minutes were nothing but them comparing their various health woes followed by...
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    I'm Overly Stressed Now

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest1167840's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like the right decision to me. You 100% did what any responsible nurse would do by sending the resident to the ER for evaluation and treatment after the fall. I worked LTC for 25 years...
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    Grad Nurse LPN job offer in SNF

    kbrn2002 replied to Jade Nicole's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A 10-11 ratio in LTC is almost unheard of, as is an orientation longer than a few days. If they actually stick to that promise it sounds like a unicorn facility! I'd imagine if this is indeed the...
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    Posting Styles

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Gosh I can't believe I forgot all about that. Especially since it drove me a little batty. Unless it was a response I just had to read trying to get through a post with light pink tiny text in a...
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    Permission

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    I rarely if ever start a topic but I always love your input, both written and your fabulous artwork! Thank you a million times for sharing your talent and please continue to do
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    Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    kbrn2002 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I'll never forget when I started nursing school the professor in our introductory class told us to look around at our fellow students in the room. She said half of us wouldn't make it through the...
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    If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: Nursing Things that are so Frustrating They're Funny

    kbrn2002 replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    LTC, a resident loudly accused a CNA of being inappropriate, he yelled "stop grabbing my dick!" loud enough to hear down the hall while swatting at her. This resident had a long term foley cath, the...
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    Covid Vaccine

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I never heard of this V-safe either. If they want people's input post vaccine I wonder why the information to register isn't part of the mandatory vaccine information sheet they hand out? Anyway, I...
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    Need some insight on choosing between two totally different jobs

    kbrn2002 replied to BE1111's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds like if the position is offered the insurance company job is the better choice. Job offers in that field are few and far between with no experience and from what I hear the pay is way above...
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    Cannot find a hospital job

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

    California is a notoriously tight job market. Try leveraging your side job by looking for a position in an infusion clinic that is owned by/connected to the hospital. Once you are in their system as...
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    Career Change

    kbrn2002 replied to ecf1972's topic in Nursing Career

    With COVID precautions telehealth is booming. If that's something that interests you there's a bunch of open positions in my area and I'd imagine that holds true pretty much
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    The Walking Dead

    kbrn2002 replied to sirI's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I gave up on TWD for awhile also. I left a full season plus on my DVR and on a staycation decided to give it another go as the reviews indicated the new season was a great improvement. I agreed that...
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    Sleeping In Vehicle Between Shifts

    kbrn2002 replied to NGRN89's topic in General Nursing

    Even in my relatively small town there are at least 3 motels that I know of that rent rooms by the week. I would bet that any of them would also let you get a room for a day instead of a night....
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hoosier is right that hours vary on what you position you are hired for and schedules vary by clinic. I am working in outpatient dialysis and have a block schedule that I really like. I work a few...