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  1. TLSO info!

    brownbook replied to ohsosarah20's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea. I had to Google TLSO, never heard of them. I'm not sure what your question is? Are you asking if it is okay for a patient with a TLSO to sit upright? I would assume you might...

  2. Nursing

    brownbook replied to Joween's topic in General Nursing

    Good example of no stupid questions. As a nurse of 30 years I can't remember finger's names and don't feel stupid asking co-workers... just hope, assume, they are right. I also have a mental block...

  3. NICU/PICU; where to start?

    brownbook replied to slgatley's topic in Pediatric

    Your post is like someone who's just learned to drive, gotten their license, asking if they should try the Indie Racing league or the Nascar Speedway. I'm glad you're excited about your career. I do...

  4. "That's a myth about nursing"

    brownbook replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The whole is there a shortage question...depends on what experience you have.....OB...OR, etc. reminds me of something I heard in the 70's during a recession and everyone searching for any type of...

  5. Unemployed before nursing

    brownbook replied to jessicaoropesa's topic in General Nursing

    I had little to no work experience before I went to nursing school at the age of 28. A few scattered years in clerical positions. Full time mom is a

  6. How is your GI Lab ran?

    brownbook replied to Ldya1492's topic in Gastroenterology

    I know what you mean....fiddling with the sat probe is so much fun . Or a patient who won't settle down....been there. I hope those are infrequent occurrences. To be honest with you...as I said I...

  7. Best bra for nurses

    brownbook replied to iamalagirl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Actually once I was talking to a coworker about I hate bras, only wear them at work, and she suggested trying sport bras. They are great,

  8. Spanish in the Hospital

    brownbook replied to stockholm's topic in General Nursing

    So many adult schools and community colleges offer Spanish. Some are geared towards Spanish for the health care provider. The only certification I know about is when whatever hospital you work in...

  9. How is your GI Lab ran?

    brownbook replied to Ldya1492's topic in Gastroenterology

    Unfortunately it sounds like a normal busy GI clinic/lab, with rude doctors. I know you are just venting, and not specifically asking for advice.....but...are you charting too much? Ideally most of...

  10. Prep(s)aring For A Colonoscopy

    brownbook replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    All patients scheduled for even moderate sedation must be NPO. How many hours can very, but this is to prevent aspiration pneumonia. The 0500 prep moves so rapidly through the GI system it doesn't...

  11. What's Your Longest Lasting PIV?

    brownbook replied to bgxyrnf's topic in General Nursing

    I love your original question and the responses. I did not know the new studies about leaving IV's in more then 3 days, but I have been working out patient surgery for a long time. However a PICC is...

  12. PACU nursing

    brownbook replied to filigirl23's topic in PACU

    Are there any specific situations or examples? You say you "feel" this way but have any patients been harmed? I know I feel (there's that word again), I'm also way too slow to react but time gets...

  13. Started in Med/Surg but went to another specialty?

    brownbook replied to amandaxyo's topic in General Nursing

    I started out med/surg, floated to low level NICU, rehab, peds, ICU, L & D (just as an aide/gofer), skilled nursing (it was part of our acute care hospital), ER, psych.......um what was the...

  14. Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    brownbook replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true. I am dumb as a rock about health care insurance, medicare, medicade, etc. I am so lucky my husband was a social worker and has a good handle on that stuff. Luckily, or stupidly, I...

  15. Could I have my license taken away

    brownbook replied to mindiianajones's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing school did not teach me about emergency first aide. Don't think your dumb. I try to educate myself but half jokingly think a boy scout with a first aide badge would be a better first...

  16. How to be most efficient as a shower aid?

    brownbook replied to sudssoap's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't have any idea. A million years ago as a RN I floated to the skilled nursing facility that was part of the acute care hospital. I kind of helped with showers. My humble advice is to NOT...

  17. What would you do?Trauma 1 vs Community hosp

    brownbook replied to VeraT's topic in Operating Room

    Your post and questions are very appropriate. But please use paragraphs. I cannot read post that do not have paragraphs. It gives me a headache.....you have given me a headache :). The paragraphs...

  18. When they're SO sure they're right...

    brownbook replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, no one did my homework for me. Yes the eye has a fundus. What? He had an opthalmascope and knew the anatomy of the eye! I'm

  19. When they're SO sure they're right...

    brownbook replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well.....I haven't Googled it yet, and the anatomy of the eye has always been my weakest area. But an eye has a

  20. Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

    brownbook replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

    I took some BSN classes when I was 45. Some classes were great, organic chemistry, physical assessment of the human body, some were not so great, something about the history of nursing, nursing...

  21. Miscounting Meds

    brownbook replied to WickerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well......my free advice is "Don't worry, be happy.". Seriously the more anxious you become the more you will miscount, take too long, etc. You do know how to count, you do know how to use the...

  22. When they're SO sure they're right...

    brownbook replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's possible, I understand you're playing devil's advocate. But if that's the case the doctor could have, or should have, brought this up with the nurse. Instead of the

  23. Leaving tasks for the next shift

    brownbook replied to dergs's topic in General Nursing

    It can't understand the logic of this policy. Two IV's...that according to most policies and standards have to be changed every 72 hours...so less sites available every time they are changed, so...

  24. Leaving tasks for the next shift

    brownbook replied to dergs's topic in General Nursing

    It is against the law, assult and battery, to do anything to a patient when they say no. No means no. You inform the doctor that the patient refused and chart the doctor was notified. And where in...

  25. IV/blood withdrawal cert last summer

    brownbook replied to rrrana's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your feelings are normal. I've worked acute care for over 30 years in a variety of jobs. Some were bedside nursing, some were management. I've gone from good with phlebotomy and awful at IV's, to...