BrianRN-PsychSup

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1. Aspiration of syringe in depot injections.

   BrianRN-PsychSup posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hello all, I was hoping to tap into the vast experience and endless knowledge of the membership here to assist in settling a conundrum. The issue is the technique of aspiration of the syringe while administering depot injections. The concern is, is ...

2. how many use the line when giving shots to women?

   BrianRN-PsychSup replied to ItsTheDude's topic in Male Students

   "Dude", if you were concerned enough about the propriety of the word for us to see, and had to replace it with x's. How in the world could you even dream of saying such a thing to a pt? We nurses surely have heard the word prick before. However I thi...

3. Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

   BrianRN-PsychSup replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   OK I assume Dr. .... Unfortunately you have missed what I believe is the entire point of this thread. This is a common occurrence with young, eager and very well or not so well prepared new Dr's. You are not "reading between the lines" for the true ...

4. Whats in a name?

   BrianRN-PsychSup replied to BrianRN-PsychSup's topic in Correctional

   Thanks for the quick response. It must be quite an accomplishment to go from such challenging living conditions with a tragic disease to the one caring for the I/M. (tongue firmly planted in cheek) However, I too will be at the only female instituti...

5. Whats in a name?

   BrianRN-PsychSup posted a topic in Correctional

   Hi all. I might be working in a state prison per diem in Massachusetts and was thinking about names. I have read other posts on this wonderful and helpful site about the proper way for a nurse in the correctional environment to be identified. e.g. N...

6. I hate bedmaking

   BrianRN-PsychSup replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Students

   I know that this thread is made tongue implanted firmly in cheek. However, A wrinkle free bed does lend itself to patient comfort and less skin issues. I have seen pt's with large red areas with a nice white crease in the center from creases. I am su...

7. L&D rotation as a guy

   BrianRN-PsychSup replied to pharho's topic in Male Students

   Ask and I will reply the best I can. I am in this business to help. After all.

8. L&D rotation as a guy

   BrianRN-PsychSup replied to pharho's topic in Male Students

   Glad I can offer some benefit of my experience. Before I even begin anything that might make the pt. uncomfortable, I have had time working with them doing other things. (if time permits). In emergent situations, all bets are off. But most of the ti...

9. L&D rotation as a guy

   BrianRN-PsychSup replied to pharho's topic in Male Students

   Hi guys, I can only relate my experiences here. Hope it helps. Only two real glaring instances stand out of gender bias during my school career. One was described above. The second one was during my second clinical rotation. It was Med/Surg. I was ...

10. L&D rotation as a guy

    BrianRN-PsychSup replied to pharho's topic in Male Students

    I had an excellent OB instructor. Consequently, I had a very educational experience. Although there were a few instances of duality amongst the staff RN's. I enjoyed working with new moms and the babies. I had the best time in the nursery. Gave some ...

11. MA Correctional Nursing

    BrianRN-PsychSup replied to dansegypsy's topic in Correctional

    Hello, I find this post disconcerting at best. I am interested in a position at MCI Framingham. I have a friend who works in the HR dept. at UMass correctional. She is telling me how great the people are there and the benefits and all that. I have no...

12. I Am Afraid

    BrianRN-PsychSup replied to walk6miles's topic in Disabilities

    I am sorry that you had this experience. I can only advise you to communicate with your manager about this and your concerns. It is sure to get back to him/her. They should be able to work with you. The ADA requires "reasonable accommodations" be mad...

13. Multiple Sclerosis

    BrianRN-PsychSup replied to kmrmom42's topic in Disabilities

    Hi Karen, While I do not have MS. It plays a major role in my life. My wife was diagnosed at 19 years old. At the time she asked the doctor to not tell her what it was, if it was bad. So for 5 years she went along not knowing. Until she was in the ED...