kbrn2002 ADN, RN

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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    kbrn2002 replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually Far, he probably isn't kidding. I work LTC and see this all the time. I would guess it's a product of the era these folks grew up in where men worked and were respected for it and women were...
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    Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    kbrn2002 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, so she told you about her plans to demote another nurse and then told that nurse that she had plans to fire you? What a piece of work! Sorry things happened that way but it sure sounds like you...
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    Charting, done by the amazing psychic nurse

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

    We used to do this until the night staff [mostly me] rebelled. It made no sense to me to chart to things that I don't have a clue about. I have no idea if that resident is actually participating in...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    kbrn2002 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We must be twins at heart. I too had the the most traumatic experience with the Dorothy Hamill cut when I was 14. I've never had short hair again. Only long, flowing, well oiled locks for me! Well,...
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    kbrn2002 replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    If anything being male can be an advantage if you are looking to move up the management ladder at some point in your career. It does seem that when equally qualified male and female candidates exist...
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    Waiting on an Authorization to test

    kbrn2002 replied to Chrissygraduatenurse's topic in General Students

    Not sure how relevant this will be since I graduated quite some time ago but I was done with school in May and by the time I got my ATT and was able to schedule the NCLEX it was July before I tested....
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    1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I still have family in Seattle and they have been affected by quakes. Just minor stuff, a few things knocked off the walls and no significant damage. Still, knowing that the threat is there now, I...
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    The every year Snow thread

    kbrn2002 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I must be pretty lame too as I have been doing the same thing. I had the weather channel on the tv in the lounge at work last night to check in occasionally. Seemed like every time I caught a few...
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    The every year Snow thread

    kbrn2002 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    How are those of you caught in the storms path getting on? Hoping all is OK with you and that you and your families are safe and warm. Unless the news is exaggerating some the roads sound scary bad...
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    Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    kbrn2002 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Cripes that's a tough call. I guess if it was a close friend that you actually see outside of work I'd say something. If it was a work friend, probably not. The risk of fallout on you is too great so...
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    The every year Snow thread

    kbrn2002 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Appropriate timing for this thread with the forecast for the east coast this weekend. I feel for those of you living there and sincerely hope it is nowhere near as bad as expected. I too live in a...
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    1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    You think those are bad, try these: warmest winter boots and outdoor wear a gal I work with loves outdoorsy things and swears by them. I am not nearly outdoorsy enough to invest that much, but I...
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    Selfish ramblings of a nurse who doesn't make $52 million a year.

    kbrn2002 replied to bluebirdflyx's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should have explained a little better, or at least more. I'm honestly not that irresponsible with my money, but I help out my sister quite a lot financially and I have 2 kids in college I...
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    1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    #6 =ouch! So sorry! It sometimes stinks living a frozen place doesn't
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    Selfish ramblings of a nurse who doesn't make $52 million a year.

    kbrn2002 replied to bluebirdflyx's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it's a little frustrating when payday was Friday and here it is Sunday and after paying all the bills, buying groceries and gassing up the car I am way closer to broke than I would like to be...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    kbrn2002 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good heavens! Don't you know the time between Thanksgiving and New Years is a diet free zone? Oh, gosh I forgot to add the time up until after Valentine's Day with all that chocolate around. Yep,...
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    can a non-native speaker do well in nursing school?

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

    Wow! Four languages? I am impressed and a little jealous as I can barely manage one. Your written English skills are excellent, so I see no reason that English not being your native language should...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    kbrn2002 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Since this is the internet and none of you really know what I look like...welcome to Fantasy Island, Nurse Edition. I quit my job as a Victoria's Secret model to become a nurse because, well....it's...
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    1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Wondering why you are already paying for a license in a state you are not planning on working in, at least not for awhile. That's a rather expensive "what if" since you could apply for license...
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    sitting with drug seekers.

    kbrn2002 replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't you think it might be a bit much to call nurses lazy little "gods" and "scumbags" if they aren't able to deliver pain meds the moment a patient requests them? Do you suggest that if this...
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    1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am with you on this one. We have a resident that was admitted, probably will be long term as this is her second admission in 6 months, with the same problem. She has these weird non-responsive...
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    Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

    kbrn2002 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't read a single reply yet so forgive me if this has been addressed. Working off the clock is and should be strictly prohibited. If the meeting is mandatory all staff attending should clock in...
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    Macbook vs macbook pro

    kbrn2002 replied to amber0627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not that I am anti-Macbook but if you really want one be sure that there is an authorized service center in your area. My son-in-law had a Mac for the very reason of reliability that you mentioned and...
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    Why???? Are?? They?? Failing???

    kbrn2002 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    There are always at least a few students that fail out early and don't attempt to return. I hate to say but some those students probably shouldn't have been there in the first place. It's the repeat...
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    Do RNs do a lot of heavy lifting?

    kbrn2002 replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in General Nursing

    Bolding mine. I do want OP to be aware that this is not true. I do way more heavy lifting than I really should. The CNA's are not always available, or they may need help and another aid isn't...