kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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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...
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    bsn waste without license?

    kbrn2002 replied to burtonmarg's topic in General Students

    Unless there is a compelling reason for you not to at least take the exam you should, even if you never use your license to practice. The degree itself could be useful depending on where you want to...
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    OB class makes me depressed...

    kbrn2002 replied to erikathered's topic in General Students

    I am sorry. The struggle is real and fertility is a huge issue for those in the transgender community. Somebody very close to me is a transgender woman and she went through the same feelings during...
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    Rant. Questions are killing me!

    kbrn2002 replied to broughden's topic in General Students

    You've obviously ruled out two responses already and are left to choose between two that might be right, but which is more right. In this case asking for a social worker referral might eventually be...
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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

    I'm getting to be kind of an anomaly as I've been with my employer over 20 years. But, only because I still don't hate the place and I wouldn't make enough money job hopping to offset the loss of...
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    It's all good except for...

    kbrn2002 replied to Estateboy's topic in General Nursing

    Some people, even nurses are jerks. If only one nurse is giving you problems, then the problem is that nurse and not you. Meanwhile, thanks for the typo. I was getting a good and much needed case of...
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    I feel like a complete moron

    kbrn2002 replied to cjp1994's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Come on Alex...we're all your best friends on the internet. Spill the
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    Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    kbrn2002 replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Funny but true. Our protocol is to give the laxative suppository at the end of shift. End of NOC shift to be precise. When I worked nights I gotta admit there were days I took a particular glee in...
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    Discouraged in Clinical

    kbrn2002 replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Students

    I've never heard of a clinical rotation where nothing is assigned so no, this is not normal. You should be assigned one or two patients. Hopefully this situation is just some quirk with this...
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    Dispute test question??

    kbrn2002 replied to cin808's topic in General Students

    Something you'll learn as you progress, don't overthink the answer. If no other oxygen delivery method was listed as a choice then the cannula is the choice. You can't not choose O2 as an appropriate...
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    The life or death squatty potty

    kbrn2002 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure in the hospital setting moving a patient to a hard surface such as the floor wouldn't ever be a necessity, but I work in a LTC facility, all of our mattresses are somewhat soft so they're not...
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    The life or death squatty potty

    kbrn2002 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still trying to visualize how such a thing would be used in a code. Does the person doing compression's stand on it to get to the right height for the bed? That doesn't sound even remotely safe,...
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    I feel like a complete moron

    kbrn2002 replied to cjp1994's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First, deep breath! It's not stupid at all, you may have even done somebody else an accidental favor since the entire ostomy bag/flange is changed on a regular schedule anyway and you probably...
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    Dilemma - What To Do, What To Do

    kbrn2002 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Four missed interviews? Not even the courtesy of calling to reschedule, but just plain missed. That's certainly not a very good first impression on the employers end. I'd look elsewhere if I were
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    Racial Discrimination in the Nursing Profession

    kbrn2002 replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not agreeing or disagreeing that being passed over for this promotion was racially motivated. Frankly I'm not seeing it as such based on the OP, but then I don't work there to see first hand the...
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    Scared to Seek Help

    kbrn2002 replied to NurseNurseNurseNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First, good for you! You have a problem, realize you have a problem and you are willing to seek help. Second, for the sake of your future career as a nurse please do not disclose this to anybody...
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    LTC staffing

    kbrn2002 replied to RCNurse89's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Where I work the steps are as follows: First try calling in staff to cover the hole. By policy we are supposed to first call the casual/on-call employees, then the regular employees that would not get...
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    Help! Tested positive

    kbrn2002 replied to Jaybird82's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't, just don't! If you are truly entirely innocent why would you damage your career, possibly beyond repair? I believe you by the way, my brother-in-law was in jail for a short period of time and...
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    2 full-time jobs?

    kbrn2002 replied to anna225's topic in General Nursing

    That student debt load isn't sustainable on a nurse's wages. If there is any possible way of transferring to a lower cost school do so as soon as possible. The savings would make it worth adding...