brattyone

brattyone has 13 years experience and specializes in Hemodialysis/Oncology/Cardiac Tele/DOU.

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1. handling "disgusting" situations

   brattyone replied to Seasalt1000's topic in Nursing Career

   OH! I can so relate! In Nursing School I had a friend that could imitate the sound of suctioning a Trach! Needless to say I never had a very good appetite when we were on the same clinical rounds! I...

2. handling "disgusting" situations

   brattyone replied to Seasalt1000's topic in Nursing Career

   Hey, I just read about your concern regarding your ability to handle feces. What I have learned to do over the years, especially as a student, don't focus on the fact that you are cleaning up poop....

3. Is Everybody Moving to California?

   brattyone replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

   Hey lizz.Geez since it is 2006 the ratios you point out as "soon to be" have been in place for a couple of years now. 2004 the date on your reply has come and gone. By the way Welcome to Cali. Nice to...

4. Foley balloon, test or not to test

   brattyone replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

   To test or not to test..that is the question. I will continue to test. Something had to have happened at some point that made testing the foley balloon before inserting it into the bladder a nursing...

5. Is Everybody Moving to California?

   brattyone replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

   I'm also a CA Native also - 47 years. I agree with you. The State has and seems to be continuing to deteriorate at a rather rapid pace. The allure that it continues to have on those that decide to...

6. I'm going to probably open a can of worms here, but I want your opinion

   brattyone replied to dspring's topic in Emergency

   I'm in complete agreement with fotograf. It is our professional duty to disclose and correctly inform the patient. The patient's cultural, spiritual and personal beliefs should NEVER be ignored. It is...

7. Burnout in the first year

   brattyone replied to yellow finch's topic in First Year After Licensure

   burnout is really a problem is our profession. i had to learn the hard way. i was taking care of everyone else except for me and at about my 7th year i decided something had to change. i made it...

8. Nursing Career websites: discover types nursing positions or career alternatives

   brattyone replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks! A lot of great

9. Does It Ever Change

   brattyone replied to gcja's topic in General Nursing

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10. Please Welcome CardioTrans to the CCU Forum as New Moderator

    brattyone replied to sirI's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CardiTrans welcome and bless

11. Help understanding M.A.P's please

    brattyone replied to sharann's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    cardiotrans what a wonderful explanation!