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  1. Holding HS Meds

    brownbook replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1) It is not an unrelated question. 2) I don't know how your EMAR works, I assume there is some way to note why a med was held? I cannot assume that the EMAR has some way to notify the doctor that a...

  2. How long to run a code?

    brownbook replied to smary8055's topic in Critical Care

    It really doesn't matter what anyone on Allnurses tells you. It certainly would NOT protect your license. You need to have a written protocol signed by the medical director on what to do when a...

  3. How long to run a code?

    brownbook replied to smary8055's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for clarifying. Are you in the

  4. How long to run a code?

    brownbook replied to smary8055's topic in Critical Care

    Maybe, but an inhospitable unit with no doctor available for 45 minutes, I've never heard of such a

  5. What happens if I don't work right away??? (May 2020 Grad)

    brownbook replied to guest1136567's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, to all replies. Get some good nursing experience, wait a few months to try to get pregnant, work while pregnant. Find out about your facilities Family Medical Leave Act before you get pregnant....

  6. How long to run a code?

    brownbook replied to smary8055's topic in Critical Care

    by Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM February 20th, 2017 The Universal Termination of Resuscitation Guidelines suggest that resuscitation should be terminated if at least four rounds of CPR have...

  7. Feeling forced to be the house supervisor

    brownbook replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Jedrnurse, but put emphasis on "politely" ?. Don't want to burn your

  8. The Above and Beyond question in an interview

    brownbook replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd need to know what your answer is that it apparently shocks the hiring manager. I can't imagine why you can't use it as your answer? I tell about a time I was charge nurse in ICU. Due to sick calls...

  9. Single Dad Can't Handle Blood and Bodily Fluids Wants to be a Nurse

    brownbook replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'd hate to hear someone give up on nursing because of blood and body fluids. What, where, when, how often have you seen blood and body fluids? Depending on what unit you work on....actually it's...

  10. Future Graduate Unsure of What Speciality to Choose

    brownbook replied to futureRN33's topic in General Specialties

    It's commendable to have clear goals in life. Better that than vague, "whatever????...I don't know" plans. But you may need to just apply for whatever positions acute care hospitals in your area...

  11. Open Book Pals Testing

    brownbook replied to DavidW's topic in General Nursing

    This times a hundred. With ten being Super Nurse who, "knows the concept inside and out", and one being a nurse who has to have ACLS/PALS but has never seen a real code. Most nurses are somewhere in...

  12. Is this a breach?

    brownbook replied to Big Blondie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I can't fathom how it could be. He was not your patient, you didn't access his medical records. All you did was ask his mother how he was since other MA'S told you he had a

  13. Ever heard of CMs going BACK to bedside nursing?

    brownbook replied to SDANG's topic in Case Management

    A co-worker was in case management and came to work with us in out -patient surgery. It worked out okay for her. I was a supervisor for five years when I switched to out-patient surgery. (Hint;...

  14. Nursing Professional Standards Board review

    brownbook replied to nurse4646's topic in General Nursing

    Let us know what happens. It is certainly not unusual for a wound, surgical incision, etc., to bleed after the dressing is on? Standard discharge post -op instructions advise a patient what to do if...

  15. Open Book Pals Testing

    brownbook replied to DavidW's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming you have taken PALS before and were allowed to have an open book test. Were you allowed open book for the mega code test? Or were you allowed open book for the written test? Or both?...

  16. Break in sterile technique

    brownbook replied to RN78910's topic in General Nursing

    I work pre-op and PACU. We had an in service about what to do if a code blue is called in the OR, who should respond. I asked something about....???? maybe masks, gloves, staff and supplies,...

  17. New grad Rn should I go to medsurg

    brownbook replied to snowybee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have never worked corrections so I am making BIG ASSUMPTIONS about correctional nursing. I assume a moderately or critically ill inmate would be transferred to an acute care hospital for a higher...

  18. Is the future of ER Nursing I-stats?

    brownbook replied to gcupid's topic in General Nursing

    I assume your complaint is doctors ordering I-stat frequently or even routinely which can take more nursing time than just ordering labs on the computer? I assume you mean you prefer getting your...

  19. QOL vs Preservation of Life

    brownbook replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    On Allnurses....the News section is an article that over 80% of Americans want to die at home....and that more Americans ARE getting their wishes heard, they are dying at

  20. HELP! Need to make decision!

    brownbook replied to LaurynZara's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much, why didn't I think of that? You are a brilliant young CNA. I've always admired the common sense of

  21. QOL vs Preservation of Life

    brownbook replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    "Old people" and I'm one of em, not so hard to decide what is best. My husband and I have had advance directives since our 40's. Updated every 15 to 20 years. I don't think anyone has brought up...

  22. QOL vs Preservation of Life

    brownbook replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    You write so eloquently. I feel like a cro-magnon, that would be me, having a discussion with a savant, that would be you. I'm too practical, yes there's no clear cut solution, yes it's messy, is all...

  23. QOL vs Preservation of Life

    brownbook replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    Your post is theoretical. These difficult decisions, whether to preserve a life regardless of what that quality of life will be. Every case, every situation, is different. What the family wants vs...

  24. HELP! Need to make decision!

    brownbook replied to LaurynZara's topic in General Students

    I am hoping you're a Russian troll....but if not you're giving me a good chuckle. Have you ever fed a 65 year old dementia patient who doesn't want to eat, resists and turns away every time you put...

  25. HELP! Need to make decision!

    brownbook replied to LaurynZara's topic in General Students

    I'm astonished that posters don't think being a CNA is valuable. There are hospitals where nurses do total care, as in no CNAs. Which I think is stupid. Most ICUs don't use CNAs. Try giving a bed bath...