kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Memphis RN wears violently racist t-shirt to polling place when voting on Tuesday

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Freedom of speech is not and nor should it be all encompassing. Freedom to express your beliefs does not include the freedom to threaten others and I fail to see how a public statement in support of...
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    Compact law

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

    Licensing by endorsement generally requires an active working license in another state plus meeting all the requirements of the BON for the state you are trying to endorse to. This is not at all the...
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    No, you can't do that!

    kbrn2002 replied to LoveMyRNlife's topic in General Nursing

    You just described perfectly the spouse or child of about a half dozen of our residents. I work in a SNF that is probably similar to the place you would be discharging this patient to and believe me a...
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    Low unemployment

    kbrn2002 replied to KSjo88's topic in Nursing Career

    Nope, not just your opinion. It's been widely reported lately that in all fields of employment wages have been stagnant while COL has considerably increased. So it's not just health care, but that...
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    Nurse abuse

    kbrn2002 replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First understand there is a difference between abuse by a patient and unwanted behavior that the patient can't control. I have been hit, kicked, bitten, groped, etc. but almost always by a person...
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    kbrn2002 replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but you really should know this if you are as far along in your education as you say. You were not this patients nurse and had zero business looking at the MAR or the H&P . In your...
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    Newly qualified (sept 2018) I need advice!

    kbrn2002 replied to Yellowdiamonds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's difficult transitioning from the role of personal care giver [certified nursing assistant in my area] to the role of nurse as you are discovering. It's especially difficult when you are placed...
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    Am I in the wrong?

    kbrn2002 replied to EmilyjaneLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry but your concerns over making a med error just because you don't know the residents on that unit are completely unfounded. You can and do read a MAR before giving meds, right? Not knowing...
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    Writing Bad Orders

    kbrn2002 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well that's a nightmare of an order in any setting. I work in LTC and have several CHF residents managed with diuretics based on daily weights. All of those patients are managed by the heart center...
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    Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    kbrn2002 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Do you think part of this might be attributed to lousy insurance and the staff hoping you'll tell them it's ok to not see a doctor to save them the
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    kbrn2002 replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was bullied once by a clinical nursing instructor that clearly had it out for a small group of us that were friends. She did mange to fail one of the four of us during clinical's in the group, the...
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    Enablement Overload

    kbrn2002 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    So sad you live and work in a world where that always has to be on your radar. People sometimes
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    5 Questions to Ask if You Think Your Patient is a Victim of Domestic Violence

    kbrn2002 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I guess maybe it's not the question itself that is bothersome to me. It's more the way it's asked. It's such an obviously required question without any indication the provider is actually interested...
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    5 Questions to Ask if You Think Your Patient is a Victim of Domestic Violence

    kbrn2002 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    What do you think about provider's asking every single visit "Do you feel safe?" despite there being no warning signs? I ask because I was just at the clinic and was asked that very question, and I...
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    Friend is sending FB requests to all ICU/ER nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    Strange way to try to network for future job opportunities to be sure. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's stalker behavior like some have, but I also don't think it'll be in the least bit useful...
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    Should prn get weekend or holiday diff???

    kbrn2002 replied to rechell1215's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it's not illegal, it's not required to give holiday or weekend differential pay to regular employees either. Should they offer it though? It depends on your facilities PRN pay structure and...
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    kbrn2002 replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    It's not particularly the dosing of the meds that concerns me, though I do hope that the indication of a 0.5 to 1 g dose of Ativan was a typo. What concerns me is the verbal responses to the patient....
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    Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    kbrn2002 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    OK, if this is for real what an absolutely bonkers thing to be doing. I am appalled that management is fully aware and has done nothing substantial to address this situation despite multiple...
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    The life or death squatty potty

    kbrn2002 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    That's actually a perfect solution! As long as there's one available. Sadly our so called crash cart leaves a lot to be desired. I will mention that to the powers that be though. Who knows, it might...
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    California New Grad taking job out of state, what are my chances of getting back to CA?

    kbrn2002 replied to sunflow3rz's topic in General Nursing

    You make a fair argument as long as you like or at least can tolerate that job for one year or more. I still recommend leaving though before that year or two mark if a position becomes available...
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    As a RN, which would you choose?

    kbrn2002 replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on why CPR may be necessary. If my heart stopping is the end result of a terminal illness of course I don't want my suffering prolonged. If it's due to something reversible that I could...
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    ABSN vs. Direct Entry MSN?

    kbrn2002 replied to sesw1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends. Partly upon how much you will be relying on student loans/grants. Financial assistance is much more limited for those pursuing a second degree so if you need financial aid you'll be...
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    Low cumulative GPA. Hope for ABSN?

    kbrn2002 replied to sleepymonkey022's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If a prospective school does look at cumulative GPA, and I'm afraid most if not all reputable schools do then you will have a real struggle ahead. It's not impossible but you will need to be prepared...
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    Possible to take traditional BSN?

    kbrn2002 replied to LizardNurse's topic in General Students

    If there is a particular campus you are thinking of attending see if they offer an RN to BSN option, many do. I am not sure that a traditional 4 year degree is even possible for a student that...
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    Your words are against you

    kbrn2002 replied to WHICH's topic in General Students

    You just gave yourself the best advice possible. Follow it. Oversharing with colleagues is never a good idea. Oversharing with supervisors is an even worse idea unless there is a compelling reason...