BrandyBSN

BrandyBSN

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  1. Separating work from home life

    BrandyBSN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    lol Jenny :) That answers my question right there, doesnt it :):) JMP - I will take that advice :) I know it might not be easy, but i would think it would be necessary to have any peace of mind....

  2. First day in ER - very enlightening

    BrandyBSN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks everyone for your encouragement :) I finally have my contract in my little hands :) They can't change their minds now :):):) lol I graduate May 18th, and start in the ER as a GN on May 28th....

  3. Do NLN exams really indicate how well one does on boards?

    BrandyBSN replied to CountrifiedRN's topic in General Students

    we had to take the Mosby too. Junior year before we started clinicals and this saturday again to see how much we

  4. Separating work from home life

    BrandyBSN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Great responses! Reading this thread is relaxing me :) good thing, cause I have to go to the psych ward in an hour :) Asking questions like this just adds to the multitude of little tidbits i have...

  5. Out of curiousity

    BrandyBSN replied to Marianne518's topic in General Nursing

    Micro :) Do you always talk about yourself in the 3rd person? Interesting to read :)

  6. Temps

    BrandyBSN replied to rondafan's topic in General Nursing

    tympanic temps are "supposed" to be an accurate measure of Core temp, and should match rectal temp... Having said what they were "supposed" to do, as far as I can tell, no, they dont work very well....

  7. Reasonable and Prudent

    BrandyBSN replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    First, yes, try to contact the DON. Secondly, how about submitting a proposal to your intitution's review board? I have found that many committees are more receptive to updates and changes if you...

  8. Palm Pilot software for nursing

    BrandyBSN replied to crnasomeday's topic in General Students

    http://www.nosleep.net i think :) I find that URL very funny, considering that students never get sleep :)

  9. Palm Pilot software for nursing

    BrandyBSN replied to crnasomeday's topic in General Students

    i think the website is

  10. Palm Pilot software for nursing

    BrandyBSN replied to crnasomeday's topic in General Students

    i really do like it, and i think it is one of the best programs for grade tracking. You might want to check out a program called Due Yesterday as well, its similar to 4.0Student, but it has a desktop...

  11. Palm Pilot software for nursing

    BrandyBSN replied to crnasomeday's topic in General Students

    I have had mine for quite a while, 2 years i think. I have a handspring visor, and it only has 2MB (which means i have to pick programs very carefully as i have run out of room.) If i was going to buy...

  12. Palm Pilot software for nursing

    BrandyBSN replied to crnasomeday's topic in General Students

    I use my palm for everything :) I have 4.0student as well, and it really helps keep me organized. I also have E-pocrates (#1 PDA drug guide) , an ABG decoder, and O2 Tank calculator, along with the...

  13. APA Papers

    BrandyBSN replied to essarge's topic in General Students

    Yes, it is pretty much like MLA, only the style is a little different. If you are pretty familiar with MLA, switching wont be that difficult for you. I still have to refer to my APA manual from time...

  14. APA Papers

    BrandyBSN replied to essarge's topic in General Students

    The only dumb question is one that you do not ask for clarification on :) APA refers to the American Psychology Association format for citing intext quotes, information from an outside source, and...

  15. Gallbladder problems?

    BrandyBSN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am beginning to wonder if it wasnt stress related. I went home this weekend, and spent all day yesterday on the golf course. I was relaxed, and didnt even think about school. I had NO PAIN...

  16. Gallbladder problems?

    BrandyBSN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Everything besides the pain seems to be normal. The only thing that I have changed is my birth control pill. I switched 2 months ago to Loestrin, I was on Orthotri-cyclin, but when I started Ortho, I...

  17. Bad day at clinical

    BrandyBSN replied to KristaB's topic in General Students

    OK Krista, here I go :) 1) That nurse had no right to treat you that way, and you have every right to be extremely upset and angry. I can assure you that most nurses I have met, and I have met...

  18. Stethoscopes

    BrandyBSN replied to Lisa32's topic in General Nursing

    I had a littman master classic II, but I wasnt real found of it. I got the Littman Cardiology III my sophomore year, and WOW is all I can say. You have to really know what you are hearing though,...

  19. Can anyone give me pointers?

    BrandyBSN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! Thanks!

  20. Can anyone give me pointers?

    BrandyBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My lab skill is taking an ABG from the Radial artery. I have no problems with the brachial artery, and i have a hard time hitting the radial. I can feel it by palpation, but out of the 2 i have...

  21. Can anyone give me pointers?

    BrandyBSN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Everybody!

  22. Can anyone give me pointers?

    BrandyBSN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure why we are learning, but it is a required skill for our critical care/Emergency nursing clinical rotation. Thanks for replying :)

  23. what does AAT stand for??

    BrandyBSN replied to frappachino's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! I was thinking about a pacemaker. Thinking AAI, or AAD, but I couldnt figure out what the "t" would stand for :) guess I was going in the wrong direction. Too many abbreviations :)

  24. Pitocin

    BrandyBSN replied to TineAngelo's topic in General Students

    Hey Marla :) I never pictured you as a bus station... with that many kids, I would have said an AMTRAK :) Your kids were HUGE! What an earth did you eat? I bet you didnt eat those bagels I try so...

  25. Color Coding Nurses

    BrandyBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in the process of getting a contract signed and everything lined up for my first job after graduation. When I asked about dress code i found out that I will have to wear Navy scrubs, or a Navy...