kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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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

    I am thinking from reading other posts by you that we might be employed by the same company. Granted I am new to the organization but it does seem that they have a pretty well thought out plan,...
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    Pregnant new grad...need advice please!

    kbrn2002 replied to Catherine1997's topic in General Nursing

    Tough choices there. First let me say I am impressed your food service job offers the 6 months of paid maternity leave you would like. That's unheard of in the USA. Heck even the 15 weeks guaranteed...
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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

    Same around here. There's a lot of "appreciation" for the nurses that are suddenly hero's. Nothing but a lot of talk really. A local fast food chain offered a free meal to health care worker's,...
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    Take job in dialysis or OR?

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

    I started a new job with dialysis recently. Still in training as a matter of fact. If you are analytical and detail oriented this is the job for you! I've been a nurse for a long time and had no clue...
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    LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    kbrn2002 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's crazy how little has changed since this thread was started 10 years ago. Heck, if anything it's worse now. Used to be 25-30 residents was tough but manageable since almost all of them were in...
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    The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    kbrn2002 replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I read all the responses and I had to laugh or I would've cried. Every single post rings true. I worked 25 years in LTC. I say worked because I finally had enough and I worked in a better than most...
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    New nurse in LTC... advice?!

    kbrn2002 replied to AngelusLapsus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The med passes will be your greatest time challenge. Expect it to be massive. If you work an 8 hour shift there should be two big med passes plus a few random meds scheduled at off times. The...
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    New to the field and feeling guilty

    kbrn2002 replied to telephone2468's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You're not the only one feeling torn about the direction their employer is taking. I am fortunate I started a new job not long before this hit and my current employer is being very proactive and not...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    The saga continues! Can't wait to hear where your next steps will lead
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    Was I a complete idiot for wanting to get into OB? Now I'm lost and don't know what to do with my life.

    kbrn2002 replied to RubyJuly2020's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say you picked a heck of a time to get off the pot with NCLEX exams not being so easy to schedule now. Hopefully you were able to schedule before these unforeseen circumstances threw a...
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    To be a coward, or to be a fool?

    kbrn2002 replied to MsJenn_The_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am surprised at this response from an experienced nurse. Nowhere, at no time did any nurse take an oath to risk their lives due to poor planning and poor implementation of disaster protocols....
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    Fired

    kbrn2002 replied to Lilynelo's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of an acute care setting that expects new employees to be totally up to speed and on their own in 6 days. Regardless of previous experience that is insane. How on earth do they...
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    Old new grad starting at a LTC home

    kbrn2002 replied to Natalie Ou's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not based in Canada so I really can't give specific advice there. I could write pages answering your other questions though! To avoid that I suggest you spend some time looking around the...
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    COVID-19: NCLEX Changed!!

    kbrn2002 replied to Clover123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've never been a big fan of the test prep companies since there are so many free options for test prep out there. But... considering all the uncertainty surrounding testing now maybe paying for test...
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    Med cart organization

    kbrn2002 replied to RNMoxie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not in Florida so I am sorry I can't offer specific advice. Every state will have requirements for med carts being locked and for controlled substances being double locked [in a separate locked...
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    COVID-19: NCLEX Changed!!

    kbrn2002 replied to Clover123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They sure kind of buried that update didn't they? I wonder how many candidates will be unpleasantly surprised when they try to schedule an exam? Well I am truly sorry for everybody waiting to
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    New Admission Documentation

    kbrn2002 replied to LatteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well if they expect the admitting nurse to stay and complete the entire admission that's a lousy policy. Hopefully they aren't also complaining about the inevitable overtime that will generate. A...
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    COVID-19: NCLEX Changed!!

    kbrn2002 replied to Clover123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Can I ask where you found this information? I wasn't seeing any new announcements on testing procedures at either Person Vue's or the NCSBN
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    RN Disciplined While Waiting On Covid 19 Result

    kbrn2002 replied to INDY RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Unfortunately that act also seems to exclude many nurses. The paid leave requirement only applies to employers with fewer than 500 employees. This is the exact wording I am seeing: "Covered Employers:...
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    RN Disciplined While Waiting On Covid 19 Result

    kbrn2002 replied to INDY RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The thought never crossed my mind! That is horrible and shame on them for taking advantage of
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    Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    kbrn2002 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Personally, as a fellow RN and charge nurse I would wonder why you even bothered with the two week notice given the combination of being in a high risk group and lack of appropriate PPE. I sure...
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    COVID-19 Are the droplets somewhat airborne? Conflicting reports

    kbrn2002 replied to Pete W.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    I haven't read the research yet but it was reported yesterday an MIT study showed the virus can travel 27 feet and remain airborne for several
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    Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

    kbrn2002 replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What gets me is the incorrect statistics that are being thrown around by news sources. Every news station is giving daily reports of numbers infected and number of deaths for all the states in our...
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    Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    kbrn2002 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am sorry but not surprised your employer is making it difficult for you to take some time off under FMLA. Sorry , but sadly not terribly surprised. Some of the stories I've been reading in the news...
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    Have you found yourself blurring the professional boundary?

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry. That right there is the best reason to not cross those boundaries. Somebody can and usually does get