kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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RN from WI

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    Something new...

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    A big nursing success for me besides just some longevity in the career is my participation on various NCLEX writing/review panels. It's been several years since I started doing this, I was initially...
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    What did you miss the most while allnurses was "closed"?

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

    My usual workday morning routine includes getting up 1 1/2 hours before work, taking a quick shower, letting the dogs out while making coffee and going on AN for about a half hour while I drink my...
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    Thinking about returning to nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to setsuna92's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    So sorry to hear it didn't work out as you had hoped. Have you considered a position that allows 1:1 patient contact like Home Health or Private Duty nursing? I'm not familiar with that work so I...
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    Florida Board of Health Suspends Healthcare Licenses Over Student Loan Defaults

    kbrn2002 replied to Swellz's topic in Nursing News

    That never made any sense to me either. How is eliminating a person's source of revenue helping them? If they weren't paying on the loan before it's certain they won't be able to pay on if they aren't...
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    Staffing Issues

    kbrn2002 replied to HeatHuddy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As you already work in a LTC facility you are obviously aware of the staffing issues and unfortunately I really don't have any words of wisdom to contribute. Sadly it's one of those get used to the...
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    The End of An Era

    kbrn2002 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know there was an option to place a license in retired mode. While I am sad you had to make the decision to officially retire it is kind of nice that you can still retain the title in some...
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    Welcome Home!!!! - Home Sweet Home

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    I was afraid of that. So it seems the only way to exclude content from only one forum is to go through and check everything but that? There should be an easier
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    Welcome Home!!!! - Home Sweet Home

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    I am full of questions today, lol! Is there a way to exclude one category from the activity feed? I am getting tons of school program topics in the whats new feed and while I don't mean to offend...
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    Welcome Home!!!! - Home Sweet Home

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Quick question I haven't seen addressed, or at least I haven't found the answer on my own. What is this "community standing" percentage bar under our
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    So what have you been doing while the allnurses.com upgrade was happening????

    kbrn2002 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Working a ton. Went to Chicago for an NCLEX panel last week. Watched some TV. Read a ton of older posts on AN and getting incredibly frustrated every time I realized I couldn't comment on
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    Are We Too PC?

    kbrn2002 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Given our insensitive past a cultural shift was and in many places and settings still is very much needed. That being said I can't agree with the current trend of lambasting a stand up comedian for...
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    NCLEX PN Breeze account changes.

    kbrn2002 replied to cjman2424's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Kind of feel bad for liking that response. What a cluster! Sending out positive vibes that when you do finally get word that it's good
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    Profanity in the workplace

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Depends. Are said F bombs being dropped by patients or
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    Extreme nurse burn out need help please

    kbrn2002 replied to NURSEJSS's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what a day! So sorry. At least you have another job lined up already so you know there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Have you already put in your notice? If not, call in sick. Do whatever...
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    Leave Nursing??

    kbrn2002 replied to Tellis17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well if after three years you don't like being and LPN I doubt if you'd like being an RN any better. Unless you know the expanded job opportunities include something you think you might enjoy doing...
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    NCLEX PN Breeze account changes.

    kbrn2002 replied to cjman2424's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    California? I have heard horror stories about the long wait times there! It's been a while since you posted, any update
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    Where can I buy scrubs?

    kbrn2002 replied to wandwaving's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If there is any local option I find that's usually the best since scrubs can fit so different. WalMart carries a limited variety, Fleet Farm stores carry a couple of good brands including Dickie's,...
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    How do you take blood pressures for 90 people?

    kbrn2002 replied to wandwaving's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why on earth would 90 people need BP's every day? That's kind of an insane policy. We do monthly vitals on all residents, the load is split between shifts and the CNA's do them. The only times the...
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    Who is in Charge Here?

    kbrn2002 replied to HangInThere's topic in General Nursing

    That's a wonderful story and you and your fellow nurse did a great job for this man. I just wish we had the time to play cards at 4 am with somebody who could really benefit from the interaction. In...
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    Wants to Take LPN Boards While in RN Program

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

    Depending on the program you attend and the state you are in it might be an option built in to the RN curriculum. Where I live the ADN nursing programs have their curriculum designed in a way that...
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    Help Please!

    kbrn2002 replied to JLA's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse or an oncology nurse so I really can't weigh in on the pros and cons of either so I won't even try. For me the choice would boil down to a few factors. Money is a big one, a...
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    Caught With Weed and Wants to Apply to Nursing School

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

    And isn't that the Catch-22? The one entity that could answer the question about eligibility to take the NCLEX won't answer the question until the applicant graduates and is ready to apply. I wonder...
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    Let go after 11 years, feeling worthless and anxious

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

    Nursing is a small world. Unless OP is in a huge job market available positions might be limited. The termination is probably factoring in as well, especially if a majority of hiring entities are...
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    Applying for out of state job as new grad?

    kbrn2002 replied to sther0's topic in Nursing Career

    Not sure why your heart is set on southern California but I don't think you could have chosen a more competitive job market if you tried. I don't live in California but all anecdotal evidence points...
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    Should I Attend a Non-Accredited School?

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

    Lack of accreditation may not necessarily be a deal breaker but I still think you should be cautious. You do really need to do your homework before you consider it. First and probably most obvious...