BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    What is NS NOT compatible with?

    BBFRN replied to 2blessed2Bstressed's topic in General Nursing

    You want the solution to be isotonic when giving Bicarb- that's why you may want to reconsider mixing it with
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    Central Line ocluded or sluggish?

    BBFRN replied to amynahmed's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good point- I've had success with straightening the arm out and abducted, and having the pt turn his/her head away to the opposite side. Always try that first before
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    Central Line ocluded or sluggish?

    BBFRN replied to amynahmed's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Retaplase (or some other enzyme) and the 3 way stopcock method works pretty well- unless the PICC is clogged with TPN....
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    The homless guy in room 12

    BBFRN replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    There are just more resources out there for homeless women- especially those with children. I think that women who have children are more likely to seek assistance as
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    Glen Beck's hospital experience

    BBFRN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Well, I like you, too. And I'd work next to you any
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    7 months of Telemetry enough to tansfer to the CCU?

    BBFRN replied to heartlover07's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This may be one of the best quotes ever. I love
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    Glen Beck's hospital experience

    BBFRN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Let me say that I am very sorry that this happened to you. And this may be a bit off topic, but as an ICU nurse, I'm going to assume that you work from protocols on your unit. That being said, you...
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    Do Nurses STILL want to marry Doctors?

    BBFRN replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. There's just nothing hotter than a big sweaty Marine. Oorah!
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    Rapid Response Team

    BBFRN replied to suzanne4's topic in International Nursing

    I've been a RRT member, and I think they're great to have. It gives the bedside nurse more hands and resources when a patient has deteriorated, but hasn't coded. It allows things to get started...
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    Coumadin + Cranberry Juice?

    BBFRN replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    I thought most commercial cranberry juices were made from mostly apple juice with a little cranberry in it. I've had 'naked' cranberry juice before, and it's very bitter. It has to be mixed with...
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    Glen Beck's hospital experience

    BBFRN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    In 13 years of nursing and 18 years total of working in hospitals, I have never (and I mean never) seen a nurse tell family members that their loved one is dying and to 'get over it.' I have worked...
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    Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    BBFRN replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    We would do this at a facility I used to work at years ago. We called it a 'code white.' We had an attending orthopedic surgeon that actually threw some charts at one of the nurses. After nothing...
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    I am freaking out!

    BBFRN replied to cmarsh333's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember feeling like this when I went from LPN to RN. I had 75 questions as well. Considering your nursing experience, 75 questions most likely means you passed. Let us know when you get the...
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    CCU position eludes me again

    BBFRN replied to ItalianRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good for you for going over your manager's head. It's probably the best way to go in your case. I hope you get your
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    CCU position eludes me again

    BBFRN replied to ItalianRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It could be that you are a very reliable nurse, and your manager doesn't want to lose you. Just a
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    7 months of Telemetry enough to tansfer to the CCU?

    BBFRN replied to heartlover07's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I say go for it. You will most likely not regret the move. Good luck- I hope you get the
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    BBFRN replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think so- he eats a lot of those,
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    BBFRN replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a friend that only eats food that has seeds in it. That's his only dietary rule, and he does yoga every morning for exercise. He's really fit & trim. I think he's on to something
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    BBFRN replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    :rotfl: Maybe you can replace it with some of that fat free hot fudge
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    How do you stay motivated???

    BBFRN replied to annaedRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here's what I used: http://store.collegeboard.com/productdetail.do?Itemkey=070062266 It's the official study guide for the Sociology exam, and you can download it for
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    Lipid lowering success stories

    BBFRN replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, the FDA fought hard against the red yeast rice thing, because lovastatin had been determined to be a drug that could have powerful side effects. I know that niacin isn't used for very high T/G...
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    How do you stay motivated???

    BBFRN replied to annaedRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good thinking. BTW, I CLEPped sociology. The exam was very close to the practice test you can buy on the collegeboard website. Get that, and use the study guide- you should pass with no
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    Lipid lowering success stories

    BBFRN replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in General Nursing

    Funny story there. Statins are derived from yeast- this is true. And red yeast rice in its natural unprocessed form does have lovastatin in its chemical makeup. But the FDA decided because of that...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    BBFRN replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yay- weigh in for the week: 2 lbs lost this week. I am determined to be skinny again by Spring. Ya'll help keep me in line
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    How do you stay motivated???

    BBFRN replied to annaedRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go ahead and schedule your test date. If you do that, you'll be giving yourself a deadline and you'll be more apt to study for the test. That's how I did it when I did the EC ASN program, and it...