kbrn2002 ADN, RN

Geriatrics, Dialysis

RN from WI

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    We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly. While I love LTC I know there are plenty of specialties that I just could not do. I read a response in a different thread about a Mom with a medically fragile child wanting to go into...
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    2016 Salary thread

    kbrn2002 replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!. That rent does seem high compared to the wages. I own and mortgage for me is pretty low, but when my daughter was looking for a place to rent the average [for a decent place] is between...
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    Not a school nurse but...

    kbrn2002 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in School

    Thanks a lot you two! My daughter tortured, and I mean played that video on CONSTANT repeat for what seems like years. I though I was over it, but you brought it all back. Now I will have under the...
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    We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    kbrn2002 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sadly there very much is a bias against LTC nurses. Partly because of horror stories about horrible work conditions, poorly run facilities, poorly given care. Not all LTC facilities are bad, just as...
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    Failing out

    kbrn2002 replied to Sola8729's topic in School, College Programs

    You are not necessarily done, but you for sure are slowed down. If you are committed to this and willing to put in the hard work involved the worst case scenario is you are out for one year until you...
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    Do you tell family members that their loved ones are nasty and combative

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

    Most of the residents I care for have somebody else that is responsible for them so it is my responsibility to update the responsible party when we have a combative resident. It is hard with the few...
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    What are your personal standards when a patient "refuses care"

    kbrn2002 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately my personal standards don't have much to do with it. We have a few we need to be fairly firm with to get them in the shower/tub but if the answer is still no, it is no. A resident has...
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    Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

    kbrn2002 replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

    If you can afford to do this and you are going into with your eyes wide open I say go ahead. Just be prepared to not get a job in peds immediately, though with your background the odds of landing a...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    And in kind of a backhanded compliment thing managers can find ways to block a transfer if they just don't want to lose you either because you are just that good or simply because their staffing is...
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    Not a school nurse but...

    kbrn2002 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in School

    I just don't understand that. Sadly I get the same thing as a LTC nurse. Apparently if you are not either an ER or ICU nurse you are not a real nurse in some people's eyes. Fortunately not everybody...
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    IS THERE A DEMAND FOR LPN'S AND RN's

    kbrn2002 replied to wwdahn's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like an easy and straightforward question, but it sure doesn't have an easy or straightforward answer! There are just so many variables. The biggest factor is going to be ratio of job openings...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    7 months in is not a lot of time and no matter what you decide to do [stay at this hospital or leave] you will be much more marketable after that magic 1 year mark passes so unless something great...
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    Struggling - its not fair.

    kbrn2002 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I am so sorry. Such a tragic loss for her family and all who knew
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    Non clinical nursing careers

    kbrn2002 replied to missFedUp's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are many nursing jobs that have no patient care involved, which you may or may not be qualified for depending on a number of factors including your previous experience. My general advice would...
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    Relax...what does that mean!

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

    Taking care of yourself is important. You can't take care of others if you don't first take care of yourself. Taking that time to just relax, read a book, watch some mindless TV, soak in a tub,or...
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    Depression from nursing, looking for input?

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

    I am glad you recognize that there is a problem and that you are addressing it. The only area of nursing I know, or care to work in for that matter, is LTC. I work with a geriatric population and...
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    I took the plunge...it feels weird

    kbrn2002 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! I hope you love the new
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    Can't Lift 50 lbs - Will I be discriminated against?

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

    Maybe a silly question, but how close to the 50 lb minimum are you able to lift? This may stop you before you even start if it isn't even close. Many schools require a physical before clearing you for...
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    ADN Graduate : Feeling discouraged and overlooked for promotions in LTC

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

    Is this DON aware that you just see this job as "a stepping stone?" If so I don't blame the DON at all for deciding not to promote you into a management position that you plan on leaving as soon as...
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    Modest or Over-Sensitive

    kbrn2002 replied to housecarl79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because we see it all the time doesn't mean people like to show it all the time. No, "Charlie" was not being overly
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    12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    kbrn2002 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I have learned that there is so much more I could learn, and that's humbling and awesome at the same time! I went to visit my friends tiny preemie granddaughter in the hospital and I had not...
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    How much trouble am I in?

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

    I am with Conqueror+ on this. Play hardball from the get go. You wouldn't have been placed in this position if the staff that was on the clock did their jobs in the first place. Threaten to sue if...
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    2016 Salary thread

    kbrn2002 replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I forgot to include experience as a parameter in my original post. I wasn't as concerned with specialties, unless you happen to be in a setting where pay is different for different...
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    where do you learn blood draws

    kbrn2002 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Not at all unusual for schools to not teach this. I. like so many others, learned venipuncture on the job. Never did get any real IV skills, but where I work I've also not really needed IV
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    Breakups during nursing school.

    kbrn2002 replied to Linexox's topic in General Students

    The bolded sentence is what is very concerning to me. Essentially he just wants to have fun and fool around with other people while you are working your butt off getting through nursing school, but...