kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    n the subject of coffee

    kbrn2002 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    A French Press also makes great cold brew coffee if you want to take the time to make it. It's a process but if you like cold brew it's worth making a batch. The concentrated coffee is good in the...
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    The Walking Dead

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

    I know, it's hard to think of TWD without Rick. Just doesn't seem like the same show. The only two original characters left are Daryl and Carol, though Maggie is coming back next season. I'm torn on...
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    Not sure what to do

    kbrn2002 replied to love_of_sunflowers's topic in General Nursing

    Good point there. When considering accepting a job this is one of the rare situations it's a good thing to listen to the gossip! While horror stories about a facility might be somewhat exaggerated...
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    What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

    kbrn2002 replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the culture of your workplace. Some places you wouldn't want to stop in wearing anything more relaxed than business/casual, some jeans and a t-shirt would be fine and some you...
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    I HATE THE ER

    kbrn2002 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going against the grain a little bit. I don't think that obtaining that one year of experience with an employer is necessary as long as you don't have huge gaps in employment. Granted that...
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    Where to go for continuing education?

    kbrn2002 replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    Most employers do their own required annual educations. Ask the person responsible for tracking that in your organization where you stand and request a printout for your records. If you need more...
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    Not sure what to do

    kbrn2002 replied to love_of_sunflowers's topic in General Nursing

    Assuming you already have offers from both then it's time to start asking questions about pay/benefits. Especially benefits if you need employer provided insurance, the insurance offered through my...
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    New Grad RN-Out Patient Dialysis

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

    I had the same situation. My classroom training was all in the clinic the educator was based out of as that clinic has a good size dedicated classroom with everything you need right there including...
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    New Grad RN-Out Patient Dialysis

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

    I'll ask her when I am at work and I'll let you
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    Riots in Minneapolis

    kbrn2002 replied to TomPaine's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Agree with this. Seems once it starts the looting is an equal opportunity activity. I've seen news clips clearing showing looters of all colors in all cities where the looting is happening. Once...
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    New Grad RN-Out Patient Dialysis

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

    Gosh yes, the books! I almost forgot about that, talk about selective memory! Actually that part wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. I read through everything over a weekend off to get a general idea...
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    Those Who Have Left Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to harumi22's topic in General Nursing

    The sad reality for a lot of nurses that would like to get out completely is they really are not financially able to do so. After a lot of years in the profession the best option usually becomes...
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    Mandatory

    kbrn2002 replied to runner502's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is exactly the vicious circle they create. One or two people quit, giving adequate notice to be replaced and yet they are not so the mandatory OT to fill those holes starts. Then staff that keeps...
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    Fresenius CAP RN program raise?

    kbrn2002 replied to Jadah07's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I didn't know that was going away. But then that particular program I never was overly excited about anyway. I remember when I first started that was one of the many company benefits/programs I...
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    Leaving dialysis?

    kbrn2002 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Honestly you had me at $10.00/hr more. That's a pretty significant raise unless it's a no-benefits situation in which case what sounds like a great raise really isn't. At the least it wouldn't hurt...
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    Fresenius, what are my chances ? Please help!!

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

    I can say from experience the hiring process was pretty slow. I think it was about 2-3 weeks after submitting my application that I heard from a recruiter, that was in November. I had a couple of...
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

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

    @Nurse Magnolia That is frustrating I'll bet to not even have access to the tools to do your job. I would be a little upset about not even having that part of the training scheduled until December...
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    I can't get a job!!

    kbrn2002 replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

    I second Hoosier's advice to apply to a dialysis clinic if the field at all interests you. It sounds like a perfect fit for your situation. I am new to dialysis nursing, came from a background of 25...
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    Barriers to SNF and ALF improvements

    kbrn2002 replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had 2 MDS nurses also, for 85 beds. Really? Why on earth is that necessary? Though one of the MDS nurses did oversee restorative nursing. You're right, I forgot to mention them, there's also 2...
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    Barriers to SNF and ALF improvements

    kbrn2002 replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I left LTC after 25 years. Mostly because despite any promises made things just never got better and I actually worked for a decent company. It's all about the money. I'd hate to be on a budget...
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    Federal Mandated Hazard Pay

    kbrn2002 replied to DeDe245's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately I doubt if that part of the bill will ever pass. It didn't get added to the first bill [CARES Act] so I don't see any way it'll be added to this next one. I don't want to sound...
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    No Scott Toilet Paper?

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No doubt! There are signs up at almost local places requesting people pay with exact change if possible when using cash. Only thing that comes to mind at all is a lot of people have decided to start...
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

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

    The one thing that stuck out to me Nurse Magnolia is how you describe the techs cleaning/prepping the machine for the next patient while the current patient is still in the chair. Yep, seems that's...
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    SNF Residents Dying of Broken Hearts Due to Visitation Restrictions?

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't work in LTC anymore, left right before this started as a matter of fact. I have maintained friendships with a few of my former co-workers so I do get reports on how things are going and I am...
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    No Scott Toilet Paper?

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Same here. Hand sanitizer and TP are usually around but disinfectant cleaners are still hard to