Brenda-RN,BSN, WA.

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1. arrogant nurses

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric

   I'm sorry you are going through this. Not all nurses are like that. I was a CNA, then an LPN, now I have my BSN. I really go out of my way to help anyone I am working with. I am always helping the aides, and the house cleaners. If I'm in a pt.'s...

2. Tell me about lactation at your facility

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to RNmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We have four RN's who are IBCLC who work from 6 am-6 pm everyday, two at a time. They work with mom's who request them, or the nurse requests them. They also help in the SCN. I work at a hospital that delivers anywhere from 200-300 babies per mont...

3. Opinions on Dansko Shoes

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree with jetta. I bought a pair a few months ago, wore them around the house, and my feet hurt so bad, it was very painful. I then exchanged them for a different size, hoping that would help, no, it was just as bad. Luckily I could ret...

4. question for LPN to RN's

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to MQ Edna's topic in LPN-RN

   I did an LPN to BSN bridge program a while ago, and wish I hadn't let others know that I was an LPN. I got the feeling from a few other students that they thought that I thought that I was better than them because I was an LPN. I do not feel that I...

5. What do you do and how long have you done it?

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

   How nice of you to ask about all of us! I have been working in Post partum for 8 years. The past 6 years as an RN, BSN, the other 2 as an LPN working my way through school. Before that I was a CNA for home health, and loved that as well. I absolu...

6. My dad has prostate cancer, help.

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Brenda-RN,BSN, WA.'s topic in Oncology

   I just want to thank those of you who have offered advice, knowledge. I really appreciate your kind words, thanks again, Brenda.

7. Where can LPN's work?

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to NewbieNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in postpartum as an LPN before I became an RN. I also work for an agency, and different hospitals where I have worked do have LPN's on their pediatric floors. There are lots of places you can work. Like everyone else is saying, just check ...

8. I am not a Nurse but...

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Brubert's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, good luck. I wish all of my patients were like you! Everyone has given such great advice. Tell your nurses when you have pain, do lots of deep breathing, and coughing after surgery, (use a pillow to splint your tummy when you cough, ...

9. My dad has prostate cancer, help.

   Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. posted a topic in Oncology

   I am an ob/gyn RN. Yesterday my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is 66 years old. His PSA level was 4.7, last year it was 3. something. They did a biopsy last Wed., and told him yesterday the sad news. I don't know anything about cance...

10. How to get away from a patient

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say that I think it is great that you actually want to spend time with the residents. You are obviously very caring, and in the right profession. It is so sad when there are people who have no visitors, and they just sit all day, a...

11. RN or LPN???

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to trish820's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Trish. I did both. Became an LPN, then worked my way through the BSN program. I would recommend just going for the RN, if you can. There's a lot to think about, financial aspect, time for studying, time for family, time for yourself, and sleep...

12. my daughters blood test proved positive for downs syndrome

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to scotdanzer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My sister had a blood test done with her 2nd pregnancy which the doctor said was "positive" for Down's. She was a wreck, went in to have an amnio., got too freaked out, because she would not have terminated the pregnancy if it showed that her baby h...

13. Scared of NCLEX

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to AcosmicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand how you feel, I think we all do. Please take a deep breath, relax. You know what you're doing. You got really good grades, you really want to be a nurse, you will be fine. The night before the test, go to a movie, and dinner ...

14. Nurses, Smoking, I have to say it

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to TBLPN's topic in Safety

    I know it's frustrating, having people believe that we should live in perfect health because we are nurses. The only thing about smoking, and please believe me I am not judging anyone, I am far from perfect, but, I've heard some pts. complain of the...

15. Personnal lives or reckless?

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    hi sr. i also used to show horses, jumping and dressage, for many years. i had to sell my horse when my husband and i were expecting our first child, 5 years ago, very sad. but, i know how much enjoyment you get out of riding, training, and just ...