BrnEyedGirl BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    Help with Pharmacy issues paper

    BrnEyedGirl replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    multi10,..I really said that a bit tongue in cheek,...the lawyers are only doing what our laws allow and demand they do. In researching for my paper I have realized that I have a great deal of...
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    Reactions to being a NP

    BrnEyedGirl replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was thinking the same thing trauma!! I'm just starting the NP program and three of my now former coworkers graduated from the program in May,..they aren't making much more than an experienced...
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    Help with Pharmacy issues paper

    BrnEyedGirl replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you Heather,...Part of me agrees with you,.I would love to see more patient responsibility in all of healthcare,..however part of me also thinks that we as healthcare providers are in some part...
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    No name nursing school OR one with minimal clinical time

    BrnEyedGirl replied to SBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a town that has two nursing schools that are associated with two different hospitals, and a large state University that offers a BSN program. In my experience with precepting new grads, the...
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    Constant Vein Blowing?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to JVoEDrn's topic in General Nursing

    Is he dry? Perhaps you should suggest lots of water prior to the
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    Expiration date on RN license

    BrnEyedGirl replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Missouri,...ours expire every two years in April,..however my card no longer has an expiration date on it,..they used to,...but the card I received in 2012 has no exp date and they haven't'...
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    Pt. belongings in the ER

    BrnEyedGirl replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Happens all the time in my ED,...we roughly inventory everything and place it with security or in a bag at the bedside if it is nothing real valuable. We try to always document where the belongings...
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    Hypothermia for Heart Attack Victims

    BrnEyedGirl replied to docomo's topic in Emergency

    We use the cool guard,...but I'm in a larger level I trauma ED,...like someone else stated there is always ice bags and a temp
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    Reporting meds to the Police when a patient dies....HIPAA?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to tewdles's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The only crimes I'm mandated to report to the police, are child abuse, elderly abuse, abuse of the disabled, gunshot wounds and dog bites. I don't understand why your hospital feels the need to do...
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    Has this happened to you???

    BrnEyedGirl replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    We have a few frequent flyer crazies as well. Our security is always present, and they carry
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    Emergency departments willing to give a dedicated new graduate a chance..... realistic

    BrnEyedGirl replied to iliketosneeze's topic in Emergency

    I'm in Missouri, we hire new grads from every class. This time we have 17! They start a 20 week preceptorship. The last group started with 15, 10 are still there after the first 20 weeks. I work in...
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    Am I risking my license?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to anangelsmommy's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't see a problem with this either. I work in a level I ED, the nurses have a huge part in creating the protocols we use everyday! As GrnTea mentioned, they aren't orders until the docs sign...
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    Helping accident victoms

    BrnEyedGirl replied to jonesb1984's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have heard nurses talk about being sued for bad outcomes after providing first aid on the roadside, but I've never known of a real case, I too would like to see a link,...I'll do some research. I...
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    Cosigning Conundrum

    BrnEyedGirl replied to KelKelRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm curious where you work that still does paper charting? I was also taught to have a cosigner for high risk meds. Our computer won't let you chart the med without a cosigner period. Our Omnicell...
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    Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to jjones1728's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Of course! So should a plumber, a banker, a house wife, a preacher, a taxi driver, a pizza delivery
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    Should I disclose my needs in the interview or wait for the job offer?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to RNdancer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I work in a large Level I Trauma ED. We have had several nurses who take breaks to pump. The only time it becomes an issue is when someone takes advantage and spends 45 min plus to pump every three...
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    When a staff member comes in as a patient

    BrnEyedGirl replied to NickiLaughs's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In my state we can't even report the DUI! If the pt comes in with law enforcement we can draw labs if the patient agrees, otherwise it is against the law to report drug or alcohol use to authorities...
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    Is this even allowed?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Getting "informed consent", the actual signature, is really just witnessing that the patient signed the form stating that the physician has explained the procedure, the risks and benefits and that the...
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    Dealing with triage

    BrnEyedGirl replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I've been known to say things like,...."Obviously I'm not allowed to share a patients personal health information with others in the waiting room, but we have had a couple of babies in tonight who had...
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    RN to MD

    BrnEyedGirl replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    I work with 2 physicians who were nurses
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    Whats rolled through your doors new years

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Rhi007's topic in Emergency

    My day sucked!! On a bright side, I dc'd a GSW to the head,...that's a first,..hope he realizes just how lucky he
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    ER GN advice

    BrnEyedGirl replied to ER_NURSE2012's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!! School is done and you already have a job!!! The ED can be tough for a new grad. Listen, watch and always be willing to help where you can and know when to step back and just...
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    What's your patient load?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to germsjackson's topic in Emergency

    68 bed Level I Trauma ED,..4:1 and when we are staffed well we break down to 3:1 with a
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    Transfusing blood in an emergency situation

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Enthused RN's topic in Emergency

    I work in a 68 bed Level I Trauma ED,..We keep uncrossed blood in the department and use the Level I infuser when needed. We can hang 2 units at a time per Level I and if I remember correctly we can...
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    Stressed out... Need advice.

    BrnEyedGirl replied to misstm24's topic in General Nursing

    You should go to Vet school! Love, Mom