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  1. School and Other Closures to Control COVID-19 Pandemics

    brownbook replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We (4 adult household) were a little low on toilet paper. I thought I could handle it, not panic. The parking lot was more crowded than usual. First thing I see a shopper with his cart full of toilet...

  2. Medication

    brownbook replied to Akam's topic in Patient Medications

    If the CNA lacked the skills, knowledge, or training to administer medications you'd be at fault. Is the CNA allowed/trained to pass meds? All these new training/skills for CNA's, MA's, PCT's confuse...

  3. Did we/she violate HIPAA?

    brownbook replied to hippahippo's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'd think you'd be waaay to busy with your own patients to be taking calls from on call staff as to whether they'll be called in. Refer them to the staffing coordinator or charge nurse. It's...

  4. Rude Family Member - Advice?

    brownbook replied to katyperryfan's topic in General Nursing

    When I'm stressed and can't sleep I try to calm myself by "calmly" thinking and believing...I know I am not going to sleep... I am just going to lie here, just lying and resting can be as good as...

  5. Non-medical friend avoiding me

    brownbook replied to Smsanch2's topic in General Nursing

    If she wants to stay in and avoid public places, why not email, phone, text, facebook, etc. seems like the perfect medium to keep in touch till this blows over. Tell her you understand her fears...

  6. Really America?

    brownbook replied to GrumpyRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Now I'm really panicking ?, I noticed we were a little low on TP and thought uh oh! We are really "old school" we get two daily newspapers....I suppose newspaper could suffice. Or else figure out...

  7. Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

    brownbook replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks, you have first hand knowledge, what did the CDC do or not

  8. Really America?

    brownbook replied to GrumpyRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had the same thought....brilliant minds think alike.....that it's been circulating a while but wasn't

  9. Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

    brownbook replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Call me naive, but I have too much respect for doctors, researchers, scientists, with 15 plus years of schooling to think they'd tremble in fear of

  10. Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

    brownbook replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Is it time to panic yet ?. Honestly I just glance an information about COBID 19. When I do I try to glance at articles from reliable trustworthy sites...like the CDC. I don't think now is the time...

  11. New Grad to ICU

    brownbook replied to SD25's topic in General Nursing

    Once you obtain employment as an RN, in whatever facility you are hired, there are often numerous requests from your hospital staffing coordinator for staff to work overtime. You will be able to make...

  12. Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    brownbook replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    Does hoping, praying, I could be a cheerleader but not having an iota of cheerleader self confidence, looks, or personality count? But seriously cheerleaders can be, are, intelligent, confident, well...

  13. Bedpan Blues

    brownbook replied to HealthyHabits's topic in General Nursing

    I'm terrible with bedpans. Fortunately I haven't had do deal with them really often and usually there were CNA'S nearby who took pity on me. I love my CNAS. Unfortunately because of the above...

  14. Nurses with Anxiety?

    brownbook replied to Nursewholovesplanners's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a psychiatrist, I only play one on TV :). But your symptoms remind me of my best friend describing how she realized her daughter had obsessive compulsive disorder. Usually OCD manifests...

  15. "Freebirth" - Dangerous Movement is Placing Expectant Mothers and Their Babies in Danger

    brownbook replied to FullGlass's topic in Nursing News

    I was listening to doctors discuss apgars, NRP, etc. on Doctor Radio. They repeated they don't recommend home births BUT if you plan one, have someone there just for the baby. Which I had never...

  16. Does one have an advantage coming from a “top” hospital?

    brownbook replied to wolfgangRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope hiring managers know a lousy nurse can come from a "top" hospital, and a great nurse can come from a "low" hospital. I believe work experience would be the main factor in getting hired....

  17. Need advice/feedback on response I got from job interview

    brownbook replied to Peachpit's topic in General Nursing

    I love your response. Seems like some posters are so quick to take offense. You're most

  18. Need advice/feedback on response I got from job interview

    brownbook replied to Peachpit's topic in General Nursing

    It really helps to use paragraphs...I could hardly read, or follow, your story. I wouldn't think, worry, bother about who you knew at the job interview, if he remembers, etc. Call, or go in person,...

  19. Do Not Resuscitate - An Inconvenient Truth About Our Healthcare System

    brownbook replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    It is a horrible story. I just hope, assume, these cases are really, REALLY, rare. I honestly can't imagine any ethical, or health care professional with just plain common sense, doing this to a...

  20. Is this Med error/bad ?

    brownbook replied to Beachgirlxo2017's topic in General Nursing

  21. Finger Stick in Arm Alert AV Fistula

    brownbook replied to RN Questions's topic in General Nursing

    It makes no sense to me how poking a finger in a patient with an AV fistula could what???? Maybe lead to an infection? Somehow compromise their AV fistula in their forearm? When there are no...

  22. Critical Care Eliticism?

    brownbook replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Say something like, "I believe giving mothers and newborns a healthy, educated, start in life should be prioritized in health care". Smile and walk away....think to yourself "you can't fix

  23. Spanish speaking patient phone calls

    brownbook replied to JRT1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Sorry, I misunderstood your question. I don't have the slightest idea about setting up a phone service with bilingual press 1 or 2

  24. Spanish speaking patient phone calls

    brownbook replied to JRT1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I don't understand. You serve a predominately Spanish speaking population and no one in your office speaks Spanish? Or if someone in your office speaks Spanish why can't they listen to the messages?...

  25. Patient face-down ok?

    brownbook replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You're right as usual Davey Do. The poster didn't give many details. I have no idea if they are using restraints when he is prone? She just mentioned harness/straps to support him when he sits...