kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Mandatory Overtime

    kbrn2002 replied to NurseLili625's topic in General Nursing

    If OP works in LTC it's sadly pretty much the norm to mandate. Not that it's right, it just is what it is. Nurses who don't work in that setting don't realize the staffing issue when there's a...
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    Should I worry about a job rejecting me if they are assigning me to multiple shadow shifts and interviews?

    kbrn2002 replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like my experience with my current employer. It was a ridiculously slow hiring and onboarding experience. It was three interviews and two shadow days before I received a formal offer, then a...
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    LPN needing Reinstatement help

    kbrn2002 replied to Nuttienurse10's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are going through this. If you have the required hours working to renew without needing additional education that will be the easier route to renew your license. Your former...
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    Life Changes

    kbrn2002 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I've considered you a voice of wisdom and reason and an online friend for many years now. Bless you on your eventual reunion with your heavenly family, may the journey there be peaceful. You will be...
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    Home health work from nurses home?

    kbrn2002 replied to PCORRAL's topic in General Nursing

    I admit to being a bit confused here. Do you mean providing Home Health nurse duties for patients in your own home? So the patients needing Home Health travel to your home for care? If so I'm shocked...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    kbrn2002 replied to NurseLili625's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that the clock resets when working in multiple facilities. It was years ago but I worked with an RN that worked 5 shifts straight because of the facilities "mandatory OT" policy. She...
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    US Citizen State of Maryland - Can I take NCLEX in Philippines?

    kbrn2002 replied to Merianne Estacio's topic in Philippines

    Yes, he can as long as an NCLEX testing facility is there. The physical test can be taken anywhere, the license is then granted upon passing by the state that he applied for after that state reviews...
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    Family filmed patient (I think) with staff - should I have spoken up?

    kbrn2002 replied to IreneTouTheou's topic in General Nursing

    My son is a PT, he encourages filming at least one session before discharge so the family/care partner has a visual guide for how to perform the recommended home PT after discharge so the filming...
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    So hard for new nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to jenny102235's topic in General Nursing

    Now that you have made the decision to resign and there are no concerns about retaliation from that doctor I'd seriously consider filing a formal complaint with the medical board. The days of doctors...
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    Not sure if I should take this new grad position

    kbrn2002 replied to gsg92's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a perfect opportunity for a new grad to me. A smaller hospital with its smaller staff could be the perfect place to start a career if it has a team that works well together and has...
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    Be careful in monitoring with urine and blood tests like peth!

    kbrn2002 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This friend knowingly and purposefully drank alcohol while on a strict monitoring plan. This was not an "oops" it was a deliberate choice. Now she has to pay the consequences for that choice whatever...
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    Why is pay so low?

    kbrn2002 replied to gcupid's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nope, I don't predict pay will increase to reflect current COL at all. Nursing pay has been stagnant for what seems like forever. Typically the only way to move up the pay scale is to switch jobs...
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    I am not getting job as I have condition in my license to complete 150hr under a supervisor.

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

    Have you considered or applied for a position in dialysis? The company I work for requires nurses to work under supervision for a relatively long time as part of the job training so the need for...
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    What happens if I take a 15 yr break from nursing?

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

    A 15-year employment gap will be challenging to overcome, especially in a specialized area of practice like a NICU. Would you consider staying with your employer on a very part-time or even per diem...
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    Snacks for CNAs and Nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to WisconsinCheddr's topic in General Nursing

    That is very nice to do however before carrying through with the plan please check with the facility. They very well might not want you to affix anything to the walls, even a light basket would have...
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    Nurse told me she has given dropped pills to patients, not sure I responded appropriately

    kbrn2002 replied to IreneTouTheou's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't done it myself but I have participated in the search for a pill that was dropped, and yes she gave the pill to the patient. I wasn't really too surprised and frankly would have been tempted...
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    Pre-nursing student asks which nurses make the most money?

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

    It's usually location, location. location. Pay is determined by market value. A nurse in California will make way more than a nurse in Alabama, but then the cost of living in California is also much...
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    Should I retake Microbiology?

    kbrn2002 replied to Jayla11's topic in General Students

    An advisor suggested you just fail the class? I'm sorry but that's nuts! Do not just stop the coursework and fail. Very bad advice. A fail looks much worse than a C grade on any transcript even if you...
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    Should I start over or find a new career?

    kbrn2002 replied to Strugglebus101's topic in General Students

    Depending on how your program was setup you may be eligible to sit the NCLEX for LPN. It might be the shortest path for you to getting that RN to license as an LPN and then look for an LPN to RN...
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    💔 nurse about to become a dog groomer

    kbrn2002 replied to CWS RN's topic in General Nursing

    You got a verbal warning for being too smart? In an ironic sort of way that's kind of hilarious. Apparently dumbing down charting is indeed a thing. It was heading that way when I left the SNF where I...
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    Falsified writeup

    kbrn2002 replied to RBradfield's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately fighting a write-up is rarely successful and only serves to put a bigger target on your back. If I were in that position I'd just start looking for another job. Just about every place in...
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    Accused of falsifying charting

    kbrn2002 replied to Dee1959's topic in General Nursing

    There likely is. A new ownership is going to first want to cut costs and there are WAY too many management staff unless this is a huge facility. Then they are likely going to want to put their own...
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    Accused of falsifying charting

    kbrn2002 replied to Dee1959's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly that doesn't surprise me. The SNF I worked for is a good one. Best reputation in our region and well deserved. But talk about top-heavy. It's a 90 bed facility separated into three wings. Day...
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    Accused of falsifying charting

    kbrn2002 replied to Dee1959's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I would be angry about them threatening your job when clearly you did nothing wrong. Especially with an accusation of falsifying charting which is an offense that could get you in hot water...
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    Accused of falsifying charting

    kbrn2002 replied to Dee1959's topic in General Nursing

    If the nurses who are not performing the wound care are clicking that off in PCC then they are the ones falsifying documentation, not you. I was the wound care nurse in the SNF I worked in for years....