kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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RN from WI

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    What else can I do with my BSN

    kbrn2002 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess my suggestion was spot on, lol! Too bad there's not full time openings for teaching. That sure is a good thing to have on your resume though. Are you in a big enough market to have...
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    terminated for drug diversion

    kbrn2002 replied to sbonthrowaway's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so sorry. Hoping you are in a better place and getting the mental health help you need. The only question I can confidently answer is yes to renewing your license as usual. Most SBON's are not...
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    What else can I do with my BSN

    kbrn2002 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for answering my questions. OK, so you are experienced but looking for a change. Frankly I wouldn't be surprised if you find acute care to be not what you are looking for if you do land that...
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    What else can I do with my BSN

    kbrn2002 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN is by definition nursing specific so I don't think it'll do you much good outside of anything nursing related. Unfortunately most non-bedside nursing jobs aren't entry level and will be harder...
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    CPR Training Online

    kbrn2002 replied to yourstrulynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I looked at the website and it looks legit to me. Plus the prices are decent enough that I'd say it's worth a shot for a recertification course. There's not a hands on component so no way to prove...
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    Is this really a cushy job?

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

    I can't say if switching from a home health setting to behavioral health would mean a cut in pay for you or not. Very much depends on your locale. Where I live acute care nurses make quite a bit more...
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    Is It Too Demeaning to be a CNA?

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

    It is not in the very least little bit demeaning to be a CNA. Quite the opposite in fact. Caring for those who can't care for themselves is an honorable job. What it isn't however is a high paying...
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    Promotion advice?

    kbrn2002 replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You've already overcome the first and biggest hurdle by recognizing that your age might even be an issue. Assuming you are offered the position as long as you are good at the job and support your...
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    When Nurses Dream...and Have Nightmares!

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of those people that doesn't remember dreams. Even if I wake up in the middle of a particularly vivid dream if I don't actively commit the details to memory they fade quickly, to be forever...
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    When Police and Nurses Disagree Over Blood Draw Consent - Know What to Do

    kbrn2002 replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing News

    Too bad I don't have a lawyer handy that I can ask some of these questions. What about the patient that comes in unconscious or impaired enough to not be able to give consent? I assume for that...
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    Am, I in over my head or out of my league?

    kbrn2002 replied to cjp1994's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The goal is to graduate and then pass the NCLEX. After you pass and the state determines that you have met the requirements to become an at least minimally competent entry level nurse and issues you...
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    kbrn2002 replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    Over a course of three days post admit charting every single nurse except one charted lung sounds clear bilaterally, pupils equal and reactive and bilateral pedal pulses present on a new admit with no...
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    Legal obligation for disaster relief

    kbrn2002 replied to kardz30's topic in Disaster Preparation

    While I am not in an area known for natural disasters I am in an area known for snow storms. We have a "storm policy" that expects all staff to be on-call and to come in when needed. I successfully...
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    Smoking as a bar to nursing - beyond silly

    kbrn2002 replied to brianbooth's topic in General Nursing

    We had a similar type of program for a couple of years. They dropped it due to non-participation. The smokers pretty much accepted the higher premiums as a direct result of testing positive for...
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    Spouse of nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration. My husband is unemployed and due to health, age and education issues he would have a difficult time even finding a job much less one that would generate enough income...
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    As Hurricane Dorian Approaches, 60% of FL Nursing Homes Still Without Backup Power

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    A few of us were just talking about this at work yesterday. We had an evacuation a year ago that wasn't weather related and boy that was no fun. We had another local LTC facility that was big enough...
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    kbrn2002 replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% on the silly factor. Unless you work in a confirmed Biohazard zone why are some nurses so worried about bringing home germs? We're probably exposed to just as much if not more crap in...
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    Verbally and Emotionally Abused, then Fired

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

    I am so sorry. What horrible behavior by that employer! Have you consulted with an attorney that specializes in employment? Especially considering there is a workplace injury involved, I would think...
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    LPN Refused Assignment as a CNA

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

    While it would have been nice to get a "head's up, we're pulling you to work as an aid" it doesn't mean they had to let you know in advance. It could've been and probably was a last minute decision...
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    100% LVN Administration and Managers...

    kbrn2002 replied to SoCalRN1976's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can't speak to the legality of this as every state has different rules and regulations regarding scope of practice. Some states including mine even have specific language that differentiates scope...
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    Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    kbrn2002 replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there are those of us [like me] that find the long drawn out poop cleaning descriptions funny when I'm not the one actually dealing with said code brown. My husband was just asking me what I was...
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    Scary commute for work?

    kbrn2002 replied to Kat12340's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the drive may or may not be bad depending on flow of traffic. A longish commute that is mostly freeway when there's not rush hour traffic to contend with would be no big deal but if there's a...
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    CNA forgot to take patient off bedpan for 4 hours and now patient has wounds

    kbrn2002 replied to rork17's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Maybe so, maybe not. Have you ever worked in a LTC facility? Odds are if a resident was left on a bed pan for 4 hours it was on a night shift. That nurse could easily be responsible for 50+ residents....
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    CNA forgot to take patient off bedpan for 4 hours and now patient has wounds

    kbrn2002 replied to rork17's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A good CNA with an otherwise clean record will probable be OK as far as keeping their job unless the family is upset and out for blood. If so then it's not just the CNA in danger of losing their job...
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    I've Been Employed at 7 Facilities as a New Grad RN

    kbrn2002 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Well a couple of those I really can't blame you for leaving but... ICU as a first job is difficult for sure but instead of quitting right away over what you felt was inadequate training why didn't...