BrnEyedGirl BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    Need advice on how adjust a new RN attitude

    BrnEyedGirl replied to LLRNWashington's topic in General Nursing

    Recognizing there is a problem is half the battle! Good for you! I happen to be one of those people whom usually says what's on her mind. My "filter has wholes in it" I've been told. However,...
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    ER handoff report to floor

    BrnEyedGirl replied to PatricksRNMommy's topic in Emergency

    I have also been on both sides of this issue. I spent 3 years in ICU, 8 yrs on Cardiac floor, the last 3 years in ER. Let me start by saying I'm not going to criticize either group of nurses here. I...
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    Eating our young...and our colleagues

    BrnEyedGirl replied to fezzin's topic in General Nursing

    I had to look it up!! Thanks Miranda,..one more reason I love
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    Iron toxicity how often do you see?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work ER,..the only time I've been aware of iron toxicity is in children who have gotten into a bottle of vitamins with iron and eaten them like candy. Actually, I usually see these kids immediately...
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    LPN practicing outside of scope

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Anonymous7118's topic in General Nursing

    We are having a similar issue in the ER where I work. Have any of you actually tried to read your nurse practice act? I have,...it's very vague,..and full of so much legal jumbo I felt I needed an...
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    Why such a difference in pay????

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a MA, then a tech for the hospital I'm working in now, before I became an RN. I got to keep all my raises when I moved to an RN position (4 years worth) so I started out about $5/hr higher...
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    I need two people to respond to this question about nurses and attire.

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 44,...started out in a white dress, white hose, white shoes and those very uncomfortable caps. Now I prefer solid color scrubs,.not pressed but not obviously pulled from the hamper. I am a...
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    Giving injections question....

    BrnEyedGirl replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to never stick twice with a needle. I always use one to draw and one to inject,..the exception being Tb and insulin
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    Will Traffic ticket warrant prevent me from being hired?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to spider woman's topic in General Nursing

    Go to court,.make arrangements to pay the tickets. Problem
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    Forced to come into work on day off

    BrnEyedGirl replied to deletethisaccount's topic in General Nursing

    Wow,...so what are their plans if they call you and don't get an answer or you are 3 hours away visiting a friend? Not sure how they can enforce this? Perhaps you should all agree to schedule an on...
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    Use of morphine for tachypnea

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Menji's topic in General Nursing

    This is common tx for CHF,...the tachypnea is often to blow off
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    IV push question

    BrnEyedGirl replied to desertgal's topic in General Nursing

    I don't pinch unless it something that needs to go in fast,...then I pinch and push at the closest port,....most routine meds I don't pinch and I use the port closer to the bag, because as someone...
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    Compatibilities of IV piggybacks

    BrnEyedGirl replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I understand what you are asking,...any drug book list compatibility. If you are running NS, then need to piggy back say 5 different meds,...if you hang them back to back et flush in...
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    Helpless Visitors

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital the first lady would be Hot lined. Social Services would investigate. What kind of family/caregiver goes off and leaves an elderly person who is unable to care for themselves all...
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    Can a nurse report a MD for being rude?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No one has a right to be rude in the work place. I've worked with Docs who think they can treat others like trash because they are somehow entitled. My hospital has a formal process for these...
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    Am I expected to give medicine from unlabeled home cassettes??!!

    BrnEyedGirl replied to lashuna1028's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious as to what software you use that can tell if a med is expired? I don't work LTC, and I do understand the cost savings of a pt being allowed to take there own meds....however there is no...
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    I'm not rude and assertive so I wouldn't survive at work...right?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In all honesty, I have more problems with pt's and families than I do with other nurses. I'm a non confrontational person by nature. I don't like to fight with anyone, I almost never raise my voice...
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    Is this a microcosm of what happens in nursing on a DAILY basis!?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    off topic,... Miranda, have I told you lately how much I love you? It never fails,..if I read a perfectly timed post or a post that makes me think "yeah!",.it is your post. I love your writing and...
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    Returning to ER, Passed CEN!

    BrnEyedGirl replied to mmutk's topic in Emergency

    Way to
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    Can the doctor refuse to see a patient?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    One of the addiction docs in my town is a saint. He has to be the most patient man I have ever met and he truly cares about his pts. He does however have his limits,,.....ie,...Pt scheduled and no...
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    "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    BrnEyedGirl replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I too am suprised they ask you to float to peds. I work ER so yes I do work with kids, but I would never be expected to float to peds or
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    So tired of crappy treatment by seasoned nurses!

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

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    No Pay iincrease for new ACLS?TELE cert??

    BrnEyedGirl replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked anywhere that pays extra for ACLS, TNCC, PALS etc. Our pay is based on experience, no difference in CCU, med surg, OR etc. We do get a whopping $1.00/hr for CCRN, CEN etc,...but...
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    ACLS=not having to have BLS?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    You have to have current BLS to take ACLS,...we alternate and take one one year the other the
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    Is my dream of becoming a nurse possible while living on prescript pain pills

    BrnEyedGirl replied to nurscareer4me's topic in General Nursing

    I would check with your state board and maybe look at the policies for the hospitals in your area. I was in a car accident about a year ago and was not allowed to return to work until I had stopped...