BrandyBSN

BrandyBSN

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  1. RN school

    BrandyBSN replied to bwhittington's topic in General Nursing

    Tumbleweed tech??? LOL! what college is that refering

  2. Greetings Missourians/lets get to know each other

    BrandyBSN replied to Nursie30's topic in General Nursing

    Brandy Northeast Missouri Truman State University Graduate RN, BSN in Emergency Services for almost 2 years No kids (except my dog cricket) Married Starting a new job on Monday as a clinical computer...

  3. I need a job as an RN!!!!!!!!!!!!

    BrandyBSN replied to cindyrn1's topic in General Nursing

    we have lots of RN jobs posted at my hospital, but its not that close to columbia... MU usually has openings ! good

  4. Tetnus And Other Shots Before Nursing

    BrandyBSN replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    you had the most serious reaction I have heard of outside of textbooks.... I hope you stay well... and way away from

  5. Tetnus And Other Shots Before Nursing

    BrandyBSN replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt really say that is the normal... but its not abnormal either... Try an ice pack on your delt, and motrin (if you are not allergic) to reduce the swelling and pain... Dont' woorry too much,...

  6. QuadraMed computer system... anyone using?

    BrandyBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all! Sorry I havent been around much lately, been so busy at work with new information systems and what not, feel like I havent had time for anything as of late. My hospital is sending me and 9...

  7. :pBODILY FLUIDS

    BrandyBSN replied to JACALA_CL's topic in Emergency

    blood doesnt bother me in the least, but anything from the lungs or bowels will send me to the dirty utility room bleaching my skin to kill whatever the patient was harboring. good poll :)

  8. Lidocaine to acute abrasive extensive injury

    BrandyBSN replied to Adriana's topic in Emergency

    my preference is 4% lidocaine topically, soak 4x4 in it, apply to wound, then wrap with gauze and apply ice pack. numb it from both

  9. Nursing as a customer service profession?

    BrandyBSN replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. What do you do? Smile, be cheerful... One of my coworkers has a pin she wears that says "I'm a nurse, im here to save your a$$ not kiss it). I am ALWAYS nice and courteous, but I refuse to...

  10. Nursing as a customer service profession?

    BrandyBSN replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. What do you do? Smile, be cheerful... One of my coworkers has a pin she wears that says "I'm a nurse, im here to save your a$$ not kiss it). I am ALWAYS nice and courteous, but I refuse to...

  11. A gentle approach to dementia...

    BrandyBSN replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

    haldol? just kidding.... TV (nick at nite really seems to help), family members at the bedside, and songs from their time... also calendars and clocks to keep them as oriented as

  12. Haldol IV??

    BrandyBSN replied to dabestrn's topic in Emergency

    you bet! One of our doc cocktail of choice in 5mg IVP, 5mg IM... they stay calm for quite a while (please note, we generally only use this is the patient is a danger to others)

  13. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    BrandyBSN replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. Its so hard to define what makes a nurse a nurse. Most theories that we have are so conceptual, but finding an operational definition besides things like licenses,...

  14. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    BrandyBSN replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    ok, here I go again... cant keep the trap shut :) My entire nursing program was based on Jean Watson's Carative Theory, and after having carative factors shoved down my throat and in care plans where...

  15. Air Fresheners in the hospital

    BrandyBSN replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    i dont have any information for you, except that I completely agree that we need to get these changed! I dont mind the ones that "neutralize" the air, and dont leave a smell, but the god-awful citrus...

  16. Clear stools?

    BrandyBSN replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually considering having a SPAM sandwich for dinner... 100% honestly. I think I will hold off on that for a while. I have actually experienced haveing a completely clear stool as well. Had...

  17. Clear stools?

    BrandyBSN replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    does it look kinda like KY

  18. Mayonnaise treatment for lice

    BrandyBSN replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    Head is itching just reading this thread. I'd probably be the mother to pull her kid out of school and just do the lessons and homework at home until her classmates parents were forced to delouse...

  19. How old are you?

    BrandyBSN replied to Rhona's topic in General Students

    i just graduated with my bsn, im 22 years old, and will be 23 in

  20. Check out those veins!

    BrandyBSN replied to susanmary's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My name is Brandy, and I am an

  21. New Grad Rates for RN's

    BrandyBSN replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    I will be starting May 28th in the Emergency Department. In Hannibal (Northeast), Missouri, I will start at 15.83/hour, plus noc and weekend difs, and fantastic benefits. I am pretty happy with it...

  22. Nutrition courses in nursing school

    BrandyBSN replied to Squirrel's topic in General Students

    1: Yes, 3 credit hours, named "Human Nutrition" 2: BSN Program 3: Taught through the nursing program at the university, taught by a registered dietiian and certified diabetes educator. 4: yes,...

  23. Divorce And Affairs????

    BrandyBSN replied to rachaelm4's topic in General Nursing

    Micro - I really dont think that JMP, Heather, or anyone else was trying to offend you. You just have a very unique style of writing that is all your own. It is interesting to read, but it is...

  24. Separating work from home life

    BrandyBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know :) I am full of questions lately :) Nursing obviously affects many on a very emotional level, and can be very intense. As a student, I see nurses working so hard, emotions flying, and I...

  25. First day in ER - very enlightening

    BrandyBSN posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been reading the emergency forums for a long time. I love reading, just because this is the area that I will be going into once I finish my BSN in May. I just wanted to say "wow". In the 6...