kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    Hypothesis test results

    kbrn2002 replied to Shnkay1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Color me confused! You say this is not a homework question, but you don't say if you are taking a statistics class. I kind of assume you are as I can't imagine a reason why a non-student would make up...
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    Hospital being sued

    kbrn2002 replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    There is really nothing for you to be concerned about except the stress of dealing with attorneys, which is bad enough! I went through something similar several years ago when my employer was being...
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    Soon to be convicted felon

    kbrn2002 replied to Jron91's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I second the posters that encourage you to reach out to TAANA and find an attorney that specializes in licensing issues. Your criminal defense attorney's goal is finding the best possible outcome...
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    HIPAA Violation - Should I Sign Written Warning & Re-training

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

    I am not familiar with this ED tracker check so please correct me if I am wrong: If this co-worker was in that system as a potential patient how is clicking on that name any different than any other...
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    What do you keep in your locker/make sure to take to work with you?

    kbrn2002 replied to Dianna11's topic in General Nursing

    What you keep with you besides the basics already mentioned might also depend on the facility and/or shift you work. I work in a place where OTC meds are readily available on the med carts and staff...
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    BRAINS!!!

    kbrn2002 replied to nhodge20's topic in General Students

    If you truly want to avoid less than nice and supportive responses please give up on the idea that you are a HUGE help to the staff where you are orienting. Trust me, you're not. What you are able to...
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    Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    kbrn2002 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm late to the party here since for us Thanksgiving is tonight. The kids work retail, so Black Friday that has turned in to Black Thursday in recent years derailed any plans for yesterday or early...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    kbrn2002 replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    While this smowflake parent shouldn't have any noticeable negative financial impact from scheduled days off, there are plenty of parents out there that are affected. I don't work in a school, but I...
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    CNAs give medications

    kbrn2002 replied to Beaue's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this, like so many other things, differs from state to state. CNA's in WI can pass medications with additional training. It's a rather short med administration course. They are usually employed...
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    Quitting my 1st RN job

    kbrn2002 replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have already decided to try for a position at the Children's Hospital and I can't say that I disagree. If you know that they are hiring now, why wait for another 6 months or a year...
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    Are nurses allowed to turn in wanted criminals?

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting question that I have never considered. I would imagine the hospital has some kind of policy in place should the situation
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    My professor is an LPN in a BSN program

    kbrn2002 replied to Chadnurse's topic in General Students

    If the LVN is her only degree then I would say that is all sorts of wrong, but if she has a higher degree in either education or the subject she is teaching then I don't see a problem with it. The...
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    Helping patients kill themselves

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

    I do support PAS, I have seen too many people die that if given the option would have opted for death on their own terms. But I am not going to debate the morality of right to die laws. I will instead...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    kbrn2002 replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just the admission of so many things done wrong that is disturbing to me, it's the follow up responses that convey the attitude that you really don't think anything you did was too...
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    abusive yelling husband, new baby, not sure what to do

    kbrn2002 replied to Noodle28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Talk to somebody that is in a position to help you make rational decisions. I second calling the Domestic Abuse hotline, they can put you in touch with a local group that can help you with finding a...
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    Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    kbrn2002 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my God! That bed looks terrifying. I am sure it served some purpose, but to me it just looks like some kind of medieval torture
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    kbrn2002 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    This has already been my reality for the past several years. Cost of living up but no COLA, insurance premiums rising [though admittedly not as much as some people's have]. I recently used this as...
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    Does the PVT Work for Elections????

    kbrn2002 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I remain ever hopeful that the damage one person can cause is not impossible to overcome, but I admit to having doubts about this. Sadly healthcare reform may be the least of our worries before long....
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    kbrn2002 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have always had insurance through my employer at a fairly reasonable rate, I hope that continues. But the ACA has been anything but affordable in my state. I was truly shocked at the insurance...
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    Nurses' Health Study 3

    kbrn2002 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I just joined. Got in just under the wire for the age limits. Looking forward to participating in
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    Allow me to vent please

    kbrn2002 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I am quoting myself, which I think is kind of funny but I need to to put this post in perspective. The noise I started making about wages actually did some good. I took my request to the...
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    Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

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

    I guess I am one of those bad jumping to the wrong conclusion people because I was actually glad after reading the topic that what happened didn't even come close to the line being crossed that I was...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    kbrn2002 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I never even come close to letting mine expire, which for me is pretty impressive considering I am usually a great procrastinator. I did let one of my RN licenses expire though. I live in a border...
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    Union gave away random drug testing

    kbrn2002 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am not sure what I think of random drug testing policies and reading the posts here have made things clear as mud for me. On the one hand, why should nurses be exempt over bus drivers and...
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    Should I have volunteered to stay overnight?

    kbrn2002 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    The short answer is yes. That is exactly their expectation, no excuses and they don't really don't care what other obligations you might have. The only way to be exempt from mandatory OT is to either...