kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Any RN student clinicals cancelled because of COVID-19?

    kbrn2002 replied to llg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are several ADN programs and one BSN program here which is a border state area that includes parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. There are other allied health programs as well that require a...
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    kbrn2002 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    The closure does put nurses in a strange position of really not being needed. There might be paperwork that needs to be maintained and updated but with no students there's certainly not much need for...
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    Advice on working nights 7P-7A in LTC? Haven't work nights before

    kbrn2002 replied to mustlovedogs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good advice so far! I can think of a couple of things to add though. Make a small bag/container of office supplies you usually use at night and keep it in your locker. If you run out of post-it...
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    HELP! Old new grad in LTC need advice ASAP From LTC nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to lyssak's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A 31 bed unit is pretty large even by LTC standards if you are the only nurse. It'll be doable, barely as long as you have good CNA's and management. Expect a massive med pass. There will be a mix...
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    Please help, feel trapped

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    Glad the workman's comp was a good option for you. That'll at least give you some room to breathe. Good luck with the upcoming interviews! You already have case management experience so that'll give...
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    Seeking advice for a new dialysis nurse

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

    Thanks! So far I am really enjoying the challenge of actually learning something new. I work for the F, so we are with the same company. They are the only dialysis provider in my area. Nine...
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    Please help, feel trapped

    kbrn2002 replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are having such a rough time. You sound like you are physically and mentally burnt out. I can't imagine the stress of that. But in reality the stress of being unemployed will probably...
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    Assistant Director of Nurses has no Nursing License

    kbrn2002 replied to lukesbaby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If this is true there's no way in any state that can be legal. I know every BON is different but I doubt there's a single one that has language in their Nurse Practice Act that allows for non...
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    On FMLA, Can't Go Back To Old Job, Now what?

    kbrn2002 replied to namaste111's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what kind of relationship you and you daughter have with these teachers outside of school but unless you are legitimately close friends I'm sorry but that solution raises a few flags for...
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    kbrn2002 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    My state, WI also announced K-12 school is closing yesterday. The announcement wasn't very detailed and I haven't looked it up to read the formal statement yet but I haven't heard much of a plan other...
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    kbrn2002 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    All area Universities have cancelled on campus activities including classes already. Now it looks like the state of Michigan is the first to suspend K-12 school. I imagine since they broke the mold...
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    Dilemma- my job or my boyfriend?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Congratulations to your fiancee on the new job! Firefighter training is no joke though. I second the suggestion to wait on the move until you both know that new job is what he wants. That's a high...
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    Arrested for DUI- should I put it on my nursing school application?

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Big question is will the case be resolved by the time you need to submit your application? If so you'll know by then how you need to answer that question. You will either be convicted of a DUI,...
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    On FMLA, Can't Go Back To Old Job, Now what?

    kbrn2002 replied to namaste111's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are making the right decision staying in Michigan for you and your daughter. Please don't discount looking into the option of renting out your house in Ohio. You may be pleasantly...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, thanks Jenny...I got your
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    Seeking advice for a new dialysis nurse

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

    Thanks for the response! Yes I started orientation, just! Two days in only and that's been all classroom teaching and new hire paperwork, so far so good. And yes, there's a lot of computer learning...
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    Disrespect & Profanity

    kbrn2002 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    That's not just a cultural shift based on a preference to be more casual, it's a cultural shift based on safety. Unless you have a unique first name it's a lot more difficult for somebody you'd...
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    kbrn2002 replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from a lot of LTC experience you'd most likely be measuring your orientation in days, if you're lucky weeks and if that's the case it'll be one or maybe two. Long, thorough orientation just...
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    Coronavirus and Supply Shortages

    kbrn2002 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've never liked the cheap gloves my employer bought anyway so I've been buying my own for awhile. But I absolutely agree, If I was relying on using the gloves they supply I'd be throwing fits...
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    On FMLA, Can't Go Back To Old Job, Now what?

    kbrn2002 replied to namaste111's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are currently unemployed you'll be in the position of job hunting no matter where you decide to be. It sounds like child care is a major factor in making your decision. If you go back to...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    kbrn2002 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Holy crap! A twenty year old thread. I wonder if that's a record? Maybe an admin [hint, hint] could easily check this out? Because now inquiring minds, well at least mine, wonder what the longest...
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    Coronavirus and Supply Shortages

    kbrn2002 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not only this but so many places especially in healthcare ironically, have such punitive call off policies that people go to work all the time when they really shouldn't. I wonder if that will...
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    Coronavirus and Supply Shortages

    kbrn2002 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's gloves where I worked. Right before I left the last shipment we received was only a partial one due to a shortage. The supply clerk was passing them out on the Wings and telling everybody that's...
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    Face masks

    kbrn2002 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    That's also part of what makes this situation so fascinating as well as scary. First problem is a person that is actually infected can apparently be symptom free while still transmitting the virus for...
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    Calling all nurses, do not get scammed by this phone call.

    kbrn2002 replied to Julie's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of hated to "like" that because it's such a frustrating situation I am sure. The hospital might very well have sold the debt to a third party collector. There's a difference in writing off the...