kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Please Help! I need career advice ASAP

    kbrn2002 replied to OmgNurse11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sadly in many job markets the easiest jobs for a brand new nurse to get are not necessarily the best jobs for a new nurse. I work in a SNF and I love it, but it certainly isn't for everyone. The...
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    I hate wound care terminology

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    well, you can't deny that the charting was descriptive enough to "paint a picture" that everyone reading could clearly understand...and probably never
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    What do you do on weekends off?

    kbrn2002 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure exactly what all this has to do with trying to enjoy a weekend off, but gee whiz! I'm sure you probably didn't intend the post to be funny but I kind of loved the over-the-top dramatics. I...
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    LTC vs Psych

    kbrn2002 replied to Satori77's topic in Nursing Career

    I'll give the opposite response of the others that say the skills/experience you will get in a SNF will make it easier to transition to a hospital later. If the behavioral health position is...
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    kbrn2002 replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    No funny stories here, I haven't been pulled over [knock on wood]! Wondering why your nurse buddy was caught talking on the cell phone though when there are so many reasonably priced hands free...
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    Coworker had a needle stick, HR is not supportive

    kbrn2002 replied to mc-escher's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but in this case I side with the employer. If she filed an incident report as soon as it happened and then refused the recommended follow up she can't change her mind later and expect the...
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    How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    kbrn2002 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a SNF that employs both RN's and LPN's, mostly the former. I don't believe a single LPN has ever been disrespected because of their degree and not a single LPN has ever openly condemned an...
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    Not hearing from former nurse co-workers

    kbrn2002 replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I consider a few nurses I work with friends, but there's only one I ever do anything with outside of work. That is the work friendship that I expect might last if one of us leaves our current...
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    Certifications

    kbrn2002 replied to Jf1421's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A BSN is not required. The eligibility requirements taken directly from the ANCC: Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or hold the professional, legally...
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    Looking for advice

    kbrn2002 replied to NurseV123's topic in Home Health

    That may be one of the most insane things I've ever heard. It's difficult enough to double and triple check orders and care plans without worrying about random mistakes purposefully entered. There is...
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    How did she/he get through nursing school?

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a dollar for every time I've heard, or said myself "how did so-and-so ever pass nursing school, much less the NCLEX?" I'd be able to retire comfortably. It's sometimes uttered in sheer...
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    Limited Orientation; High Ratio; How to Survive?

    kbrn2002 replied to River&MountainRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Limited orientation is not at all unusual in LTC, there is none of that 6-12 weeks with a preceptor, heck in most cases you are lucky to get 6 days. Even a ratio of 50-1 on nights isn't unusual. What...
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    MED cart Wars. LTC

    kbrn2002 replied to Trulibra's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I shouldn't laugh but I went through something similar recently. Not a new nurse, but a new transfer to my wing. She decided to move everything so she could find things on her weekend, despite only...
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    Unhappy with HH

    kbrn2002 replied to deefizzle's topic in Home Health

    My biggest question for you is about that 2 1/2 hour drive time. I don't work HH so honestly not sure how that works. Do you get paid for that drive time or are you only paid for the actual visits?...
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    Driving drowsy

    kbrn2002 replied to Irishnights's topic in Emergency

    It worked. Management started taking minutes during the meetings for staff that didn't attend to
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    So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    kbrn2002 replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    While I do make a living wage, I nowhere near feel "rich." Quite the opposite, in fact. I go through cycles, sometimes I am content with my wages and then the reality that I actually make about the...
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    Raises?

    kbrn2002 replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to answer your poll because my raises are so sporadic. Used to get one every year, then nothing for 4 years. Then a small raise 2 years later, followed by a significant raise a year ago....
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    I'm so lost :(

    kbrn2002 replied to JenMH88RN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on that first job! It's a good feeling heading into graduation and NCLEX time not needing to worry about finding work also. While long term goals are good, focus more on your...
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    Driving drowsy

    kbrn2002 replied to Irishnights's topic in Emergency

    A former DON was famous for this. I work in a smaller SNF which might make a difference in how it's handled, what we did is the entire night shift refused to attend these meetings. We told the DON as...
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    Practicality or Passion?

    kbrn2002 replied to seej's topic in Nursing Career

    Assuming you actually have job offers at both you need to look at not just those two factors. The hospital you think you want to be at you really don't know yet what it's really like, you might love...
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    When and Why Nurses Are Leaving the Workforce

    kbrn2002 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe that pay is such a small factor because nurses are overall more satisfied with their compensation. I think it's a non-factor because pay has been pretty much stagnant for years and...
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    Gloves required for ALL oral meds.

    kbrn2002 replied to Leonardos's topic in Patient Medications

    Wondering why you are actually handling the pills? This is kind of a big no-no where I work. The meds go directly from their packaging into a med cup, they are never touched by the
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    Gloves required for ALL oral meds.

    kbrn2002 replied to Leonardos's topic in Patient Medications

    That was my first thought as well. The local landfill is going to be full of nitrile gloves in no time! What ding dong came up with this bright
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    Where are all the nursing jobs?

    kbrn2002 replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm going to offer a little different perspective on your experience. Experience is great, right? It should make you easily employable just about anywhere. Unless of course you have too much...
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    Please help. Career over before it starts.

    kbrn2002 replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This might sound like an insane suggestion to some, but have you considered LTC nursing? In the right facility the level of physical work the nurse does is fairly minimal. You would still have a ton...