kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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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...
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    job offer but not until December

    kbrn2002 replied to direw0lf's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I second those that say as long as you have a firm offer in writing go ahead and wait it out. If you don't have that offer in writing ask for it and if they can't or won't provide you with that go...
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    Quit while on orientation

    kbrn2002 replied to Throwaway11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a little surprised that the new employer isn't willing to adjust your start date to allow you to give your current employer adequate notice before leaving, that raises a big old red flag to me....
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    Another NCLEX Shut off in 85 questions thread

    kbrn2002 replied to JimJamtheman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Somebody may have already mentioned this, so sorry if I'm repeating but the minimum number of questions for NCLEX-PN is 85, it is 75 for
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    Nursing Incentives - New Grads and Expereinced

    kbrn2002 replied to RNCompConsultant's topic in General Nursing

    The days of sign on bonuses seem to be returning in quite a few areas and that is frequently a good way to get staff in the door. Relocation assistance helps also if you need to or want to recruit out...
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    What's the deal with study groups?

    kbrn2002 replied to boiledcabbage's topic in General Students

    As long as the study lounge has computers and lab equipment take advantage of those resources. You won't be expected by anybody to join a group if you are on a computer so you can utilize that to...
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    Is it worth it?

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

    Is the accelerated program a BSN? Or does the lower cost city college option have an associated school that offers the RN to BSN option? I ask because from everything I hear anecdotally the Bay ares...
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    Is this really that controversial?

    kbrn2002 replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    A bunch of nursing students work as bartenders and /or wait staff during school. The hours are student friendly and the tips are a vital income booster, especially since I've never heard of anyone...