kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The problem is when it's not in the clinical setting. A Doctor of whatever degree in an academic setting should be entitled to use the title they earned. That's not staying in their lane, they aren't...
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    Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does this silliness apply to people who hold any doctorate or just medical professionals? My Dad had a doctorate, his students referred to him as "Dr Last Name," his degree was in psychology and he...
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    Direct Entry MSN - No interest in bedside

    kbrn2002 replied to mgryffon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As you already have the background experience in the field and know that's your area of focus why not? If you find a reputable program that will accept your application for direct entry I think this...
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    PRN / Full time/ pros and cons

    kbrn2002 replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    If you still plan to work at close to full time hours anyway I'd keep the full-time job. You can also look into cutting hours to part-time but staying above the hours that would keep you...
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    Untrained staff taking Residents out to smoke

    kbrn2002 replied to Kelly Buckner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked in LTC for many years. The latest smoking policy for residents which I am pretty sure is still in effect requires residents who smoke to be care planned for smoking, including an MD order....
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    Should I take this new job?

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

    Just my opinion but I would take the new position just because of the work hours and the closer commute. Is working five 12-hour shifts a common thing in Turkey? Being scheduled 60 hours a week is a...
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    Loan Repayment

    kbrn2002 replied to GoldenGirls1719's topic in General Nursing

    Grants/scholarships are typically granted while you are a student and paid toward your current tuition, I'm not an expert on this but I don't think I've ever heard of either one offered after the fact...
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    Elderly parents

    kbrn2002 replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear that. This sounds like it would likely be a long term commitment and unless you have a LOT of savings built up and can afford to take what could be an early retirement, not sure as...
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    Unsafe situation LTC

    kbrn2002 replied to Nik6lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was working LTC we had a similar situation with a volatile resident. Of course, with staffing in LTC being poor on the best of days there is simply no way to provide full-time 1:1 supervision...
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    Two job offers....trying to make a decision

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

    Curious since it's been a couple of months since your post OP...which did you choose? My vote would also have been to take the job 5 minutes from
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    Choosing a Nursing School - I have Many Questions

    kbrn2002 replied to Yu-Hsuan Liang's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry but 200k for a Master's degree when you already hold a BS is insane. There's no way that tuition cost offers a good return on investment. It's over double the cost of a couple of options the...
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    Old or new email address

    kbrn2002 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you've been using your NameRN@ email professionally it's going to be easier to just keep it instead of transitioning to a new email. If you decide on a new email you'll have to set up a mail...
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    Probation Nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to luckyLVNmoon's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Depending on stipulations finding employment is not impossible. Even with a no controlled substance contact stipulation, some employers are friendly to nurses under probation
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    Absent Nurse Manager/Perianesthsia Director

    kbrn2002 replied to CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves's topic in PACU

    Unless you love your job and are willing to ride it out awhile to see if this manager stays employed I'd start looking for another position. There's no way I'd put up with that too
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    What made you quit?

    kbrn2002 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I left a job I expected I would retire at partly because I was passed over for a promotion I fully expected to get. Mostly because I found out shortly after this that despite having 25 years of...
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    Bad pop up and charged $200

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

    While Pearson Vue used to deny the "trick" even existed now they accept the fact that test takers not only use the trick but that it's pretty reliable. Not 100% but pretty reliable. So yes, the odds...
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    NCLEX Time cap

    kbrn2002 replied to Canaila29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    2010 graduate would mean you are 14 years out of school. I doubt you'll be able to sit the NCLEX at this point without at least taking a refresher course, I wouldn't be surprised if you are required...
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    LPN or RN school?

    kbrn2002 replied to Yadayada's topic in General Students

    It kind of depends on what programs are available to you and how much determination you have to finish all the requirements for the final degree. One of the PCT's I work with is going the LPN to RN to...
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    Fail NCLEX multiple times

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

    If this is not a typo and you truly graduated in 2011 that's a LONG gap between finishing nursing school and taking the NCLEX. If there is a state that will first recognize and accept the school of...
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    CA BRN investigation

    kbrn2002 replied to nurseinca california's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with seeking out a lawyer who should be able to get this cleared fairly easily. The first mistake on their part was in not testing you at all, they reported a suspicion but have no proof to...
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    Question about RN scheduling

    kbrn2002 replied to sfn2008's topic in General Nursing

    In my area we call this "block" scheduling and the area hospital's refusal to use it is a big part of the reason I've never worked in that setting in 28 years of nursing. I like knowing my schedule,...
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    Crusty Old Bats

    kbrn2002 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    We still had smoking in the lounge when I started in the LTC in '94. When they stopped that a few years later the residents who smoked were grandfathered in and they made a corner of the dining room...
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    Question regarding corrective action

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurse ED's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can see why you left. That's absurd. How can they possibly expect you to come in and sign a corrective action for an absence on your last day of work? What part of you don't work for them...
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    No longer a NOvid

    kbrn2002 replied to Tenebrae's topic in General Nursing

    Same, LOL. I've somehow managed to avoid it despite being exposed a
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    Can a non-licensed allied healthcare professional manage a licensed registered nurse?

    kbrn2002 replied to Jenny2001's topic in General Nursing

    "When is it permissible for a non-RN (other than those healthcare providers listed previously) to clinically supervise or manage a licensed nurse?” A nonRN may NEVER supervise or manage the clinical...