kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Medical professionals counter coronavirus lockdown protesters

    kbrn2002 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    For most of the people doing the actual physical protesting there is no way to separate the political component of the debate. Protest is inherently a political act. The question then becomes how...
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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

    Absolutely correct. Nurses actually have very little leeway here. We are required by policy and procedure to report things we know don't really require follow up all the time. Most providers are...
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    Negligence

    kbrn2002 replied to teddy2009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm thinking a little more information is needed here. Why would you think a failure to introduce yourself and say please or thank you is negligent? I don't even get how you jumped to a lack of...
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    DCFS opinions?

    kbrn2002 replied to Rasberry_RN_'s topic in General Nursing

    The sentence that sticks out to me is "I ordered a drug screen under the doctors name which came back positive for THC. " So did the doctor actually order the drug screen or did you order it? If the...
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    Incorrigible

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse ninja rules must be pretty relaxed. As I recall Davey Do failed at the ability to see through closed doors skills
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    Have you ironically lost out on a donated perk because you were at work

    kbrn2002 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Because as long as they are burning through that PTO they are still considered currently employed with income rather than laid off or furloughed so they don't qualify for unemployment until that PTO...
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    Incorrigible

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    welcome to the night
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    RN Disciplined While Waiting On Covid 19 Result

    kbrn2002 replied to INDY RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is just insane. Stories like this should go to the press so people can hear how their "hero's" are being treated by employers while the average joe who loses employment is getting $2400.00/month...
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    Seeking advice for a new dialysis nurse

    kbrn2002 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello all! I recently accepted a position with a dialysis center. I have been a nurse for 20 years but all of it in LTC, heck all of it in one facility! I decided for various reasons to explore other...
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    Am sadly just putting this out there - Overwhelming Covid-19 Death Statistics

    kbrn2002 replied to amoLucia's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm sorry but that made me laugh a little so thank you for that. I pictured my Dad staging some sort of protest at the local golf course, maybe saying the heck with your rules and going out on the...
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    Am sadly just putting this out there - Overwhelming Covid-19 Death Statistics

    kbrn2002 replied to amoLucia's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This situation is surreal. I too am having a hard time wrapping my head around the numbers. Mostly because, knock on wood here, I am fortunate enough to be in an area that hasn't been hard hit. The...
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    first job LTC need advice

    kbrn2002 replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First piece of advice is read that post, get a good chuckle out of it's rudeness and then ignore most of it. The only piece of that to take away is time management and to an extent repetition will...
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    Incorrigible

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Have fun with the new job. I'm sure you'll get tons of cartoon inspiration from both the residents and staff! On a sad note. I am so very sorry to hear the news about your sister. Virtual hugs to you...
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    Take job in dialysis or OR?

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

    I have to have all the RN specific training done before my test date which is before I am done with the PCT portion of the floor training so a lot of that content has been squeezed in between the PCT...
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    Take job in dialysis or OR?

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

    Yeah, I haul that heavy bag of books back and forth every day. Even during floor orientation the PCT that is training me makes sure I have time to get some computer stuff done during the down time...
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    To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    kbrn2002 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am so glad to hear you are recovering well. I am also glad that this young lady is going to having to deal with the consequences of her actions. Hopefully learning some valuable life lessons along...
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    How is your hospital...poll

    kbrn2002 replied to cartwrk's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't work in the hospital setting so I can only attest to what my nurse friends who do work in the local hospitals are saying. There are five inpatient hospitals within a 30 mile radius here....
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    LPN before BSN ??

    kbrn2002 replied to DlaineyZ's topic in Nursing Career

    As you are paying at least a good portion yourself the pathway you are leaning towards is most likely the more cost effective option. It's pretty rare for a traditional 4 year BSN at a university to...
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    kbrn2002 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Strangely while I feel angry for the nurses put in this position I also feel a little sorry for the manager. She probably wasn't wrong when she admitted it would be not only her bonus but her job in...
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    LPN before BSN ??

    kbrn2002 replied to DlaineyZ's topic in Nursing Career

    There's pros and cons to either path. Most being financial. If you plan to or need to rely on financial aid you might be better off going straight to the BSN program. Annual FAFSA process will be...
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    Take job in dialysis or OR?

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

    I had that light bulb moment this week. I realized after stressing about it so much that I was not hired as a tech. I will never be expected to be as fast and efficient at that job as those amazing...
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    kbrn2002 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    On one hand I consider myself fortunate to have a job with no likelihood of ever being downsized or laid off under normal circumstances. Now with COVID around I consider myself fortunate because I...
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    Take job in dialysis or OR?

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

    Congratulations! I think you'll end up loving it but prepared to be a little overwhelmed in the beginning. I had no idea how much I didn't know about kidney care until I started this job. I am about...
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    Have you ironically lost out on a donated perk because you were at work

    kbrn2002 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    There's a couple day care's around here that don't like health care parents either. My friend had a heck of a time finding a good one but the kicker is they charge her a $15.00 fee for every 15...
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    Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    well if that isn't a double whammy about