kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

    kbrn2002 replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I'll bite. Instead of calling me defeatist, anticapitalist and neomarxist why don't you come up with the magical plan that will convince corporate healthcare to reduce their bottom line in favor...
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    Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

    kbrn2002 replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest problem in nursing is not something that can or will be fixed. When healthcare became big business and the only thing that matters to the CEO's is their huge compensation package and the...
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    Staff Retention Policies

    kbrn2002 replied to Positive_Outlook's topic in General Nursing

    You still get a Christmas bonus?? Since our Christmas bonus has been holding at precisely zero for more years than I can count there's nowhere to go but
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    100 mile commute. Worth it?

    kbrn2002 replied to indomie23's topic in General Nursing

    The shorter commute prn job has so many requirements that you may as well be a scheduled employee. No way would I take a prn job that requires 3 weekend shifts a month. Unless you want to pick up...
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    Immediate advice needed. PLEASE HELP

    kbrn2002 replied to FutureNurseGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I too am confused about what an RA is. Even more confused by a SNF that doesn't have a licensed nurse in the building. Are you sure it's a SNF and not an assisted
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    Racism in Nursing

    kbrn2002 replied to eastcoastrn586's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am finding it interesting and not in a good way that this thread is devolving into a black vs white conversation. While I have never encountered racism, as a Caucasian in a predominantly Caucasian...
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    Evaluation scaries

    kbrn2002 replied to Nursebry91's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What a nightmare situation to be in. Is there any way you could petition to serve your time [so to speak] in your home state? I would say I can't believe the BON would essentially force you to move...
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    Men not helpful

    kbrn2002 replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since the OP seems to be MIA I am afraid my question will never be answered. What the Hades does lung capacity have to do with the superior strength of this unhelpful
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    "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

    kbrn2002 replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to support the addict while condemning the actions of the addict? That's where I have problems. I do feel for the people caught in the cycle of addiction. Treatment even when it's...
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    kbrn2002 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    If the music is at an audible level for patients to hear I wouldn't have a problem if it's music that the patient likes. I work in a SNF and sometimes the best way to sooth an agitated resident is...
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    I'm worried...

    kbrn2002 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    So sorry. Sending positive thoughts your way. Hoping everything works out OK for this
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    Was it verbal abuse? Y/N or maybe?

    kbrn2002 replied to RivkaLev's topic in General Nursing

    Skip the laundry part, just go with the
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    "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

    kbrn2002 replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    While I fully agree that addiction is a disease that is poorly manged it's not just the addict that is affected. I have a hard time getting on board with a program that condones and supports illegal...
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    Full Time or Per diem (But Full time)

    kbrn2002 replied to Irah0526's topic in General Nursing

    The advantages of going per diem is the ability to set your own schedule and in many places it pays considerably more. The disadvantages are there are zero benefits and no guarantee of hours. If you...
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    Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

    kbrn2002 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Frustrating isn't it? I continue to believe that nursing shortages do actually exist, but in very limited areas. Like yours, OP. Just because an area is rural doesn't mean it's a low cost of living...
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    OCNRN63

    kbrn2002 replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her friends
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    And we were having such a nice day, too...

    kbrn2002 replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really not superstitious, but I have learned to never, ever use the "Q" word for fear of being attacked by the other staff like a pack of rabid
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    Mutt-ernity Ward

    kbrn2002 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Not any type of health care setting so this is a little off topic. An acquaintance of mine played the "emotional support animal" card to be able to bring her dog into an apartment that doesn't allow...
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    Should I stay or should I go?

    kbrn2002 replied to MrsHollsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really hope that if you do accept the position the DON remains genuine and kind. Remember your only experience with this management team thus far is during an interview process when they have a...
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    Raises

    kbrn2002 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing happened where I work. After several experienced nurses said goodbye, some in not such nice terms, the owners upped wages to above the new hire rate. Not much above, so a few other nurses...
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    Should I stay or should I go?

    kbrn2002 replied to MrsHollsRN's topic in General Nursing

    If they were transparent in the interview about being on call for floor nursing and said you would be trained on the floor to cover that on call, expect to be on the floor the majority of those on...
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    New nurses without clear career goals

    kbrn2002 replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    Not knowing what you want as a new grad is wonderful! You will be able to go into that first job with no preconceived notions or expectations. No bitter disappointment when your "dream job" isn't the...
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    Seeking Advice about ADN. Please Help!!

    kbrn2002 replied to brynryn17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are talking about a long term care administrator position an MBA combined with nursing probably wouldn't get you there. The facility administrator position is not nursing related, so nursing...
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    BSN or Associates Degree

    kbrn2002 replied to raynpetal's topic in General Students

    Seems like from what I'm reading the best/cheapest road to a BSN is getting that ADN first and then getting hired at a hospital that requires a BSN in X number of years but that also offers tuition...
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    How to get nursing experience as a student

    kbrn2002 replied to Brijones1997's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While it's not nursing experience I second the poster that recommended becoming a CNA. The personal care you will provide and gaining experience dealing with a variety of patients at their most...