kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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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
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    Coronavirus / COVID-19 Nurse Survey: The Outbreak Continues

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

    I work in dialysis in an area that so far hasn't been too affected. A few positive cases in our county, nothing in my community..yet. There is a plan in place for how to change schedules and clinic...
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    Digital watch recommendations?

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest1141053's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There are some smart watches that work with both Apple and Android products that are not much more expensive than a good digital watch. Especially if you opt for an older model. I have the Samsung...
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    Are you considering leaving the nursing profession due to hospital conditions and Covid-19?

    kbrn2002 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There's been a bunch of topics on this very thing lately. From what I have read it seems that while most are not considering leaving nursing there are some that are. Particularly nurses that either...
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    Hesitation to become a nurse student

    kbrn2002 replied to mushroomTinybear's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Take a deep breath. Whether or not you decide to pursue nursing school is a personal decision only you can make. That being said don't let this virus be the only factor in your decision. Think about...
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    Why are some RNs rarely busy, while others are always busy

    kbrn2002 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with that same nurse. Except this continued all day long. She was to busy chatting with family members, other staff or even management to actually do the job she was paid to do. She...
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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

    Yep, that's the one! I've been there only a short time but so far I am pretty darn impressed. There's been no lack of communication about quickly evolving policies. Nice to work for a company that...
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    I need advice on how to quit my job

    kbrn2002 replied to sloaneeee's topic in Nursing Career

    Since you are per diem and already haven't picked up shifts for a couple of weeks a formal written notice might not be necessary but it would still be the best way to handle quitting a job. Not sure...