kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    LTC nurses having to do CNA work all day

    kbrn2002 replied to Kac718's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No that's not typical at all. I work LTC and there are 24 to 28 residents on a hall with 1 nurse and 2 CNA's plus another CNA that floats between the 2 heaviest halls helping with cares and call...
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    Kidzcare, MSN

    kbrn2002 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    That's wonderful! Congrats to
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    How to Support the Next Nursing Generation: The Z's

    kbrn2002 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Opposite opinions, and yet I agree with both. While every generation entering the workforce has unique characteristics that it's important for the the current workforce to recognize it's not the...
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    Hate night shifts

    kbrn2002 replied to RN&RDH's topic in General Nursing

    You probably won't have much trouble finding a day position if you truly need to switch but it might end up being a trade you don't like. As long as you like everything about your job except the...
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    Weekend Work

    kbrn2002 replied to LemonDrop1234's topic in Operating Room

    The schedule you describe is like a modified Baylor, named after somebody named Baylor I'm sure, lol. That schedule is working double shifts every Saturday and Sunday, so 32 hours scheduled but it...
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    Horrifying medical quack info on the Internet

    kbrn2002 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    The cheesier the better when it comes to disaster movies. The more outrageous the scenario the more fun it is. If it's combined with horrible acting, well that's just a plus! I love the awful...
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    Bathing and Showering Systems in Hospitals

    kbrn2002 replied to Naser001's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a SNF with a 80 bed capacity spread over three wings on separate halls. It's an old building so there are some rooms that share bathrooms and there are no showers in the rooms. To give you...
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    Michigan hospital sued after honoring woman's request for "white nurse only"

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    I guess I don't understand how a lawsuit could really end up with a finding for the nurses. As far as I know employers pretty much universally retain the right to assign staff as needed, if the...
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    Super discouraged

    kbrn2002 replied to jessmarieb's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I understand in your situation 2 1/2 weeks feels frustrating but look around here on AN and you'll find a ton of threads from new grads that are months and in a few cases years that are still job...
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    New grad RN, can't land a job after nursing school

    kbrn2002 replied to viviagbobu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I could be way off base here, but in my mind I picture hiring managers throwing a pile of applications from equally qualified new grads in a hat and hiring the first one they pull out. Eventually the...
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    New job- to quit or not?

    kbrn2002 replied to ViviRN's topic in Nursing Career

    So, it's been a few days since there was a post on this thread. Did you put in your notice? After reading all you've been going through at that job I hope
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    Paid Report Time

    kbrn2002 replied to cdods's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I was thinking along those lines myself. 12 hour shifts with no defined breaks? I'd be not letting the door hit my butt on the way
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    I made a medication error. What will happen to me?

    kbrn2002 replied to whyohwhy's topic in General Nursing

    Every BON has a section somewhere that lists all disciplinary actions. They are a matter of public record though that doesn't mean your state's BON makes it easy to find. If you are curious just look...
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    Catheter Came out. Should I reinsert it?

    kbrn2002 replied to fergsu22's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, those policies are more than a little bonkers. If I am understanding this right there is no licensed provider on call for medical concerns after office hours? So it seems like your only option...
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    Medical kidnap? Discuss

    kbrn2002 replied to dbabz's topic in Nursing News

    It's not at all surprising that Mayo has no comment on this matter. I'm sure their high price attorneys have told them in no uncertain terms to zip it. Just because the patient hasn't filed a lawsuit...
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    I accepted the fact nursing isn't for me, what do I do?

    kbrn2002 replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses are pretty clueless at the beginning of their career. Sadly enough, no you really aren't expected to learn everything you need to know to be a nurse in school. Nursing school prepares you...
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    Normal Working Conditions for Hospice RN Case Managers?

    kbrn2002 replied to nuncle265's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work Hospice home care, but I have a few friends that do. My case manger friend left for exactly the reasons you are complaining about. She expected as a case manager her work would be...
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    Greetings From SpankedInPittsburgh

    kbrn2002 replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats on finishing that degree Spanked! That is truly
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    5 things would have detered nurse from killing

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    While this story is no doubt horrific the effects on the rest of the nursing staff are also horrific. Not only do they have to continue working knowing that one of their coworkers was a stone cold...
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    Is it just me, or is my employer being really messed up?

    kbrn2002 replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's messed up. The entire US Health system is somewhat messed up. For many if not most people choosing providers including pharmacies isn't a hardship if your choice is out of network. Sure you...
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    WA Appellate Court says nurses cannot have 'break buddies' must use designated break nurse

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    My thinking exactly. Sure a designated break nurse would have a full day between covering several nurses 15 minute and 30 minute breaks, but in order for one break nurse to cover all those breaks the...
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    Brand new CNA just graduated high school!

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

    Just wishing you good luck today! You don't need to bring anything special, maybe just a small note pad and pen to throw in your pocket. Your first day should mostly be just shadowing the CNA that...
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    do i go for absn or bsn?? would really appreciate any advice !

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

    California is super competitive from what I hear so that does complicate things a bit if you are unable or unwilling to move. At least at this point in your education path you do have options. The...
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    I hate being a nurse and i'm about to graduate

    kbrn2002 replied to Newtons's topic in General Students

    You don't know yet if you hate being a nurse, you're not a nurse. You do know you hate being a nursing student, and that's ok. You're certainly not the first to have second thoughts when hitting the...
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    What do you hate about nursing and why?

    kbrn2002 replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    If I were to write a pro/con list I really wonder some days which side would win. The primary gripes are probably the same as most other nurses complaints. Chronic short staffing, the ridiculous...