TanyaBRN

TanyaBRN specializes in DD/MR, long term care, homecare.

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1. New Grad in Home Health

   TanyaBRN replied to pemoRN's topic in Home Health

   You can get refreshers on a lot of skills just by searching YouTube. I did that when I wanted to show my husband what a wound vac was, and there is lots more on there that I haven't watched yet.

2. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

   TanyaBRN replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

   What people do in their personal lives is NOYB, I agree. But if a nurse was spending time in the supply closet having oral sex instead of taking care of patients, then it becomes your business. The issue here for me is coming to work stoned. Nurses ...

3. How many of you became a CNM without L&D?

   TanyaBRN replied to BabyLady's topic in CNM

   I suppose most OBGYNs don't work as L&D nurses before finishing their education...then again they also go to school longer.

4. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

   TanyaBRN replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

   You've gotten a lot of good feedback already, but I want to answer the question of "is it wrong to do nothing." It is my impression that you are still in nursing school (sorry if I am misunderstanding), so this doesn't apply to you yet, but it will s...

5. Ominous physical symptoms

   TanyaBRN replied to catlvr's topic in General Nursing

   I think the worst symptom in my mind is apathy. If a patient doesn't care about their health anymore they are most likely not long for this world. All of the above are manageable but they require the patient to cooperate and follow the plan of care w...

6. Pt from Psych unit knew everyone in my community!

   TanyaBRN replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

   I think from a professional standpoint I would have found a polite way to end the conversation and found a different patient to talk to. People dealing with mental illness often become overly attached to their caregivers, and I would be concerned tha...

7. Let it snow !

   TanyaBRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   You guys should try home care in Minnesota. It rocks. Really. Gravel roads with 6 inches of snow and 10 feet visibility, not to mention I drive a pontiac sunfire. Staying home is not an option when you are the only nurse this patient will see all wee...

8. LPN and RN-What does this mean?

   TanyaBRN replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

   I think people put it on here just so other users know their educational/work history. You wouldn't put it on your nametag at work, though.

9. Frontier School of Midwifery - Class of 82...anyone with me?

   TanyaBRN replied to Little_Babycatcher's topic in CNM

   Thanks guys that is so encouraging you have no idea!

10. Need some ideas

    TanyaBRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    You could also look into if there are any group homes in your area that offer respite care where he could stay for a few weeks until his hip heals. Does he have a county case manager? They should be able to help you.

11. The Lack Of Teamwork Is Astounding!

    TanyaBRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a chronic problem in both long term care and homecare. I have never worked in a hospital but I hear that there is much more teamwork there, probably by necessity. I am quitting my homecare job just as soon as I can find somewhere else...

12. Need some ideas

    TanyaBRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I get the feeling with a disabled child you're probably a pretty light sleeper as it is

13. Need some ideas

    TanyaBRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotten lots of good advice so far. There are some alternatives to restraints you may want to consider that you can buy from a medical supplier. A pressure alarm to go under his mattress on his bed would sound if he tried to get up at night, fo...

14. Frontier School of Midwifery - Class of 82...anyone with me?

    TanyaBRN replied to Little_Babycatcher's topic in CNM

    What kind of experience did you guys have before applying to Frontier? I have 2 years in group homes and 6 months of homecare, nothing even a little related to midwifery but I SO BADLY want to be a midwife. It is the only reason I went to nursing sch...

15. Getting the right kind of experience for nurse education

    TanyaBRN replied to TanyaBRN's topic in Educators

    Wow, never really thought about that...probably basic nursing theory and some adult health stuff, the stuff I know the best. I just remember all of my nursing profs had hospital experience, except maybe the public health teachers, but I don't have pu...