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  1. Not disclosing patient death to family member

    brownbook replied to ddib3's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate you caring and asking your supervisor. You seem to be a very caring CNA . Your supervisor's response was unhelpful. Hopefully, as others here have alluded to, it is simply that the...

  2. SLP and nursing... can it be done?

    brownbook replied to ESNursing432's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you go to a local community college which does not cost a lot therefore you won't start out with any student loan payments. While taking general education pre requisites, to be a RN or SLP,...

  3. Advice on family and career

    brownbook replied to GeminiNurse29's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is in a similar boat. But he was their first born. It seems more complicated with two older siblings. She and her husband both work 8 - 5. Their first day care was a woman with ???...

  4. Medication administration confusion???

    brownbook replied to Mike DBD's topic in General Nursing

    This is so great, explains the situation, and makes sense. I wonder why the original poster's facility didn't seem to be able to tell him why it was done that

  5. How long to work in one place?

    brownbook replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Your friends are wrong. However I am one of those financially conservative practical people. I worked in a similar hospital to yours, a small county hospital in California. I retired after 20...

  6. Nurse Burnout

    brownbook replied to LovingLife123's topic in General Nursing

    What is an "emotional unit"? Perhaps it is time to transfer to a different nursing unit for you and your family's

  7. What's your best catch?

    brownbook replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    We "almost" always use Lactated Ringer for our surgery patients. We had an IDDM in PACU whose glucose was high, the nurse had given him a few doses of IV insulin. His sugars wouldn't not budge. I...

  8. Gave Blood transfusion too fast maybe?

    brownbook replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I know, I know, just the way username posted it..."I've given 10 units of blood in 15 - 20 minutes". Makes more sense to describe how you posted it. Not "one" nurse doing it, but a very...

  9. Gave Blood transfusion too fast maybe?

    brownbook replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, thanks for the

  10. Day shift vs night shift

    brownbook replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I worked mainly night shift, 11 pm to 7 am, and occasional days 7 am to 3 pm. Nights are usually quieter, and with less support staff we learn to count on and help each other. The "mid" shift is the...

  11. Possibly moving 3-6 months after graduation, what can I do in the mean time?

    brownbook replied to nmimcbu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I keep thinking you will have a good reputation where you currently work. Stay on there, get the PCT job. Talk to human resources, your supervisor, etc. about your situation. I'm an optimist, but...

  12. Gave Blood transfusion too fast maybe?

    brownbook replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    One nurse giving 10 units of blood in 15 minutes.... I envision the I Love Lucy episode where a conveyor belt has candy and she has to wrap each piece. It goes faster and faster, she ends up stuffing...

  13. Do nurses get away with nurse brutality

    brownbook replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    What goes on behind closed doors stays behind closed doors....., can we PLEASE close this post it is emabrassingly STUPID. Where is Davy Do when we need

  14. New qualified nurse. Legs and KILLING me

    brownbook replied to SallyRi's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had sore feet or legs, after 30 + years of bedside nursing. I wear men's shoes. Usually slip on loafer style. As you can tell I am NOT into shoes or fashion. Try different shoes and or...

  15. Personal Hygiene: An Era Gone By

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

    I almost have an obsession with fresh air and sunshine. It drives me crazy when family members keep their curtains closed during the day. No, it's not about privacy. And as we live in a moderate...

  16. What are your Thoughts on Bedside Reporting?

    brownbook replied to Phoenix16, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know when bedside reporting came into fashion. I graduated in 1984 had never heard of it. Never did it. I had worked/floated med/surg, peds, ICU, rehab, for many years, never did...

  17. Medication administration confusion???

    brownbook replied to Mike DBD's topic in General Nursing

    There were so many replies to the post, I just glanced over yours. Glad I went back and re-read it. It seems to at least make sense. I hope the original poster saw

  18. Am I too old to start?

    brownbook replied to chelzw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No things my stomach couldn't handle. I do have a yuck factor with bloody teeth being loose. But you don't see much of that in nursing. Most normal human beings don't like to see or hear...

  19. Made a mistake

    brownbook replied to Mjcrrrj's topic in General Nursing

    We're showing our age. I can so easily visualize the lead actors. Of course Harry Morgan went on to

  20. Floating Policy

    brownbook replied to NGYSUN's topic in General Nursing

    I love to float. But I still empathize with your situation. All I can offer is vote with your feet, i.e. look for a new job. OR, get some facts. Who is floating, how often? How many nurses does...

  21. Am I too old to start?

    brownbook replied to chelzw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 28. Most of my class mates were my

  22. Medication administration confusion???

    brownbook replied to Mike DBD's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I thought the "correct" answer would be more clear

  23. Current Job, New Job, and OR residency Dilemma

    brownbook replied to Portlandia40's topic in Operating Room

    At your current job....I am not sure what a urology nurse is or does? Are you in a doctors office? An acute care hospital? I have a few "maybe" ideas but need more information about your current...

  24. What made/makes you want to be a nurse?

    brownbook replied to Imnotasailor's topic in General Nursing

    I admit I was kinda sorta interested in medical "stuff" in my teens. Would NEVER become a nurse because I hated math, science, etc., was not a good student. Vaguely thought I'd like to be a teacher....

  25. Medication administration confusion???

    brownbook replied to Mike DBD's topic in General Nursing

    I have thankfully only come close to drawing up the wrong med, or caught my error immediately afterwards. Any human can make a mistake even doing something very routine they do every day at work. I...