kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Fear and Anxiety

    kbrn2002 replied to spark plug's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't know what to think about this anymore. I live in WI which now is open for business since the supreme court knocked down the Governor's safe at home directives and it's been a little more...
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    How do you do lab work on patients while maintaining social distancing?

    kbrn2002 replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our local clinics are actually drawing labs curbside. It's a strange procedure to be sure. The patient arrived in a car, pulls up to the door and calls the clinic to check in. The phlebotomist then...
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    Famous person as patient?

    kbrn2002 replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, I think most places know that famous person! Be careful, say their name out loud and sure as heck they'll be there
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    ADN vs BSN Nurses' Competency

    kbrn2002 replied to StudentNurseMNUS's topic in General Nursing

    Well that took until what, page 2 maybe for the arguments to start. How predictable. There are advantages and disadvantages for whatever degree path a nursing student decides on. The decision on...
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    COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    kbrn2002 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    OK, I was going to let this go but I just cant'. I haven't heard any academic sources, reputable or not comparing COVID-19 to ebola. Ebola has a well documented death rate of 25%-90%. There are a...
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    If the US started a system like the NHS in the UK should nurses expect a cut in pay

    kbrn2002 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. My issue is how many of those people already barely making ends meet would be financially ruined by an unexpected medical bill? Even if they have health insurance it's likely a low...
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    LTC Residents and Workers Face Tragedy

    kbrn2002 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Exactly what I was thinking. I worked LTC for 25 years so I can say from experience with previous flu related isolation's it's darn near impossible to keep an ambulatory person with dementia...
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    first job LTC need advice

    kbrn2002 replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can always start by posting in general nursing or if you are in school and it is an education question post in the general student forum. If the question should be moved to a different sub-forum...
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    first job LTC need advice

    kbrn2002 replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Didn't mean to bold the surprise state visit part, LOL! You are absolutely right, those people can show up anytime. While it's not common I have seen them waltz in while night shift was still on. It...
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    PTO

    kbrn2002 replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh I am shocked at how many employers don't offer the 6 paid national holidays! My current employer pays 8 holidays though they are taken from the PTO bank. The PTO accrual is generous enough...
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    If the US started a system like the NHS in the UK should nurses expect a cut in pay

    kbrn2002 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me too many people in the US are overly focused on hourly pay rates. It's not how much an hour a person is paid in gross wages that matters so much as their actual net income and the...
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    PTO

    kbrn2002 replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? Well that's lousy! I would not be impressed if I worked there. Hopefully there are a few "floating holidays" you can take to make up for that. I'm guessing probably not
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    first job LTC need advice

    kbrn2002 replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The ability for a nurse to pronounce death varies according to state laws so unless that is brought up by management I wouldn't worry too much about that. In WI nurses can't pronounce with the...
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    Share Your Most Memorable "What in the World" Moment Contest | Nurses Week

    kbrn2002 replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    The most shocking thing I've heard is that there have been some people in the world that believed Trump's off-hand comment about disinfectant killing this from the inside out and decided it might be a...
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    PTO

    kbrn2002 replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming you are in the US? There are usually 6 paid holidays. New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The occasional employer will pay Easter as well but that's...
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    first job LTC need advice

    kbrn2002 replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Glad it's going well so far. Don't be too concerned with the 3 day orientation. I forgot to mention that's pretty standard in LTC. As long as you work with other nurses that are willing to take the...
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    PTO

    kbrn2002 replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    1 week vacation in the first year of employment is pretty standard so that's not necessarily a deal breaker. But there are a couple of important questions. First, does that PTO bank pull holiday pay...
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    Too slow/stop the risk of infection is it better to rotate staff or keep the same staff on.

    kbrn2002 replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good question. While you don't want to rotate potentially exposed staff to care for susceptible patients it's also not fair to staff to not give them some kind of break. Plus it could be difficult...
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    Unclear if I’m Eligible for Unemployment

    kbrn2002 replied to blazinflame123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for offering to update. While I am not affected by this particular predicament a friend of mine is and Wisconsin hasn't updated their unemployment claims process quite yet to allow for these...
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    Medical professionals counter coronavirus lockdown protesters

    kbrn2002 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Don't take my complaints about the way this has been handled by both sides of the aisle as agreement with the protester's tactics because it's not. Blocking access to medical care by physically...
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    Genuine question that I know is going to make me sound like a TERRIBLE nurse...

    kbrn2002 replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome! Well unless you are the nurse or pharmacist trying to figure that out. Best I can decipher that RX would be 1 whole tablet two times a day plus 1/2 tablet three times a day with meals...
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    Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    kbrn2002 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    State and County governments hire nurses with the title public health nurse. The position specifically requires an RN license for that state. Education requirements are not the same as licensing...
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    Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    kbrn2002 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    While it's not impossible to find employment away from the bedside as a new nurse it's not usually easy. Mostly jobs away from direct patient care are difficult to get without at least some relevant...
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    Medical professionals counter coronavirus lockdown protesters

    kbrn2002 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Trying to keep the politics out of this discussion is darned hard! I'll try my best to explain my point of view without bringing the politics in. It's really hard to justify from any standpoint...
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    What do you think of this staffing agency being sued by nurses for allegedly misleading them on NYC travel contracts?

    kbrn2002 replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I might just get flamed for this but here goes... I really don't feel sorry for these nurses at all. If something sounds too good to be true it probably is. Unless they've been living under the...