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  1. Has internet fueled anti-vaccine movement?

    brownbook replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have to add, there was a recent news item...maybe not accurate???? I hope maybe it was fake news, but some representative from Texas said measles were no big deal, (implying why vaccinate against...

  2. smokers and coughing

    brownbook replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, sure it can be related to a cold....you're right about

  3. Residents wearing TED hose - I'm puzzled!

    brownbook replied to golfdiva's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't make sense to me. TED's are so hard to measure for the best fit and to put on correctly. So often they end up being

  4. Obtaining FNA during a bronch

    brownbook replied to RNinEndo's topic in Gastroenterology

    So sorry....I have no idea. It's been years since I helped with FNA's during bronchoscopies, and the doctor did them. I float to our GI clinic. Several years ago I walked in to the procedure room and...

  5. Has internet fueled anti-vaccine movement?

    brownbook replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sad but true. I hope, think, schools are including in their curriculum, (HAVE to include in their curriculum), how to fact check internet rumors, fake news, etc. Adults may be beyond help, but...

  6. Question about manual irrigation for 3 way foley!!

    brownbook replied to Race881's topic in General Nursing

    Your question is not dumb. There may be nurses on All nurses who have worked 30 years on a urology unit and they would not know. Procedures change, equipment changes, how things were done 10 years...

  7. Needlestick Accident

    brownbook replied to Rkp's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah probably, but I'm one to go against the policy when it's in the way of what may be right at that

  8. PCU Nurse Feels "Second Rate"

    brownbook replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO it would count. I think working in a Progressive Care Unit would also qualify you to work ICU, so what do I

  9. PCU Nurse Feels "Second Rate"

    brownbook replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    What about applying at the ICU in the hospital where you are currently working? I feel inadequate to a med/surg floor nurse ....I could absolutely not care for 4 - 6 - 8 patients on one shift! ICU...

  10. Older nurses...chasing that carrot

    brownbook replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    I know you don't want to try another job....but there may be funner, easier, units within your current hospital where you could spend your retirement "work" years. You may be re-energized by a...

  11. Needlestick Accident

    brownbook replied to Rkp's topic in General Nursing

    As Dianah said it's an occupational hazzard. I can't blame the patient for complaining about the wait. And you for not looking forward to seeing her again. It may make you feel better if you keep a...

  12. ICU

    brownbook replied to Junebug14's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I worked in a smallish acute care hospital. I was a med/surg nurse and was floated to ICU. There were often, usually, lower acuity patients I could easily take. Honestly one or two stable ICU...

  13. Advice from experienced nurses please

    brownbook replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    You're right on track..... minimum one year to start feeling comfortable. I worked with one CNA who was infamous for valid sounding reasons to not do things. Advice I got here on Allnursus was to say...

  14. My First Enema, PANICKING?

    brownbook replied to XoThatGirlLeX's topic in General Nursing

    You did fine. The patient is fine. With the soft flexible enema tube you cannot puncture the bowel. Enemas are difficult under the best circumstances. There are several different ways to give them....

  15. Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    brownbook replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    I have toooo much respect for Registered Dietitians to presume I could give appropriate dietary advice. A BS at an accredited university, or entry level Masters Degree.. Completed an ACEND accredited...

  16. Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    brownbook replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    Big NO. If it isn't, it should be, waaay out of a nurses scope of practice to advise patients on their

  17. Conflict of Interest

    brownbook replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    This is great advice....hope I can remember it when my grandson does the same

  18. Conflict of Interest

    brownbook replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think this smells like a troll. At the very least it's very inappropriate to give so much detail about this man. Wasn't there any disclaimer at the meeting about, "what's shared in this meeting...

  19. A year and a half into ICU nursing and still not feeling like I'm getting it

    brownbook replied to salexandra's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, no, you lost me at your reply too Ruby Vee. "You are what’s wrong with the way nurses treat one another and I don’t need a lifetime of experience to see that. You could have easily been...

  20. Air in Line

    brownbook replied to megcmo's topic in General Nursing

    There are You Tube videos, even one from Alaris, about how to remove air in an IV

  21. It’s that most wonderful time of the year (catching everything)

    brownbook replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    Scientifically speaking...changing your toothbrush after an illness is a myth. "Our bodies have a natural defense system against germs....you are exposed to ...germs constantly but your immune system...

  22. Abraham Lincoln and Rebecca Pomeroy

    brownbook replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, that was amazing...it'd make a great book or

  23. Lab Coat or No

    brownbook replied to Buckaroo93's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I wore one in acute care. I agree it gives a little air of authority. I don't know if staff were "fooled" ?, but occasional "situations" with patients or visitors it "maybe" had an effect??? Am I...

  24. Rapid response in the clinic

    brownbook replied to Gamecock RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm no expert.... hopefully you don't have that many RRT incidents. Even in the hospital RRT do patient care and go to lunch. The few moments it should take to tell a patient you are needed for an...

  25. Pain management in nursing

    brownbook replied to Flylik3abr1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These are very serious allegations, almost to the point of abuse. Have you talked to your instructor about these