BrnEyedGirl BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    exam room supplies

    BrnEyedGirl replied to ericcire's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others ask the doc what he wants in there. Also, what do you need in
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    Anyone know about what ADHC's are like?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to NeekNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry,.but what is an
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    Generic nursing license out-of-date?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    When I was new grad, the hospital had a program for new grads that did specialize in the area you would work in. I started on a cardiac unit, I spent 4 months working with a preceptor, taking EKG...
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    how do you become

    BrnEyedGirl replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    You become a nurse and work in the OR. Nursing school is nursing school, what you specialize in after you graduate is up to
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    Obtaining consent

    BrnEyedGirl replied to emnicams's topic in General Nursing

    Nope,..read your consent. I'm sure it says right there in black and white that the physician has explained the procedure and the risks and benefits. If the doc hasn't seen the pt cath lab can have...
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    Critical thinking....

    BrnEyedGirl replied to TCLA's topic in General Nursing

    Like the others said,..critical thinking is a way of using the knowledge you have, with out the knowledge it is kind of hard to anticipate needs, expect certain outcomes, or draw conclusions. The...
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    Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to kwvath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow,.I've never worked LTC but I can't imagine not having a way to identify a pt I am responsible for giving meds to. I goes against everything we were taught about passing meds. Do LTC's have to...
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    Acinetobacter outbreak in LTAC Hospital

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean Acinetobacter? I'm not an expert in micro, but we see this in trauma pts and often in farming accidents, especially those who don't get treatment immediately. I thought it was a common...
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    difference between "board certificate" and Certificate of registration"

    BrnEyedGirl replied to icko806's topic in International Nursing

    ...and what's a baguio, and NLE and
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    Curious About the Nursing Career..............

    BrnEyedGirl replied to TCLA's topic in General Nursing

    Take the algebra II. I hated math in high school and did poorly. It gets easier in college and when you have a "reason" to learn it. Take as many science classes as you can take. I think you will...
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    Question for Current Nurses

    BrnEyedGirl replied to ASUGirl703's topic in General Nursing

    Juli Martin BS, RN,
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    Past work history in hospital background check??

    BrnEyedGirl replied to CeceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to wonder why it matters,..but many employers also include a credit check. Check your credit report, mine included a place of employment from almost 20yrs
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    Something fun: What would you REALLY like to say to new PARENTS?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to BabyLady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A temp of 102 is NOT going to "fry" you 2yr olds brain, I am not going to rush him ahead of the other 38 people in the waiting room and pack him in ice. If you'd given the tylenol at home the temp...
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    Dogs and Nurses

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Jayhawk4Life's topic in General Nursing

    I think everyone should have a dog,.I can't remember a time when I didn't have at least one! I have however met some really mean boxers,.I live next door to one. I do blame this on the owners...
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    Alcohol Intoxication.

    BrnEyedGirl replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    We use CIWA,..years ago Librium was used alot, we mostly use ativan now. It really depends on the pt. I've started ativan gtts on the really bad
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    Possible Pedo patient and underage visitor

    BrnEyedGirl replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

    This could really get the OP and her coworkers in big trouble! I work ER and I so understand the frustration of seeing drunk drivers, people who have abused their spouses etc and not being able to...
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    Possible Pedo patient and underage visitor

    BrnEyedGirl replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised social services isn't more concerned. I've seen parents who have their children with them while they are hospitalized because they have no where else to send them,.that just isn't ok....
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    Most likely a stupid question...

    BrnEyedGirl replied to needsmore$'s topic in Emergency

    I usually only chart the line placement, time and site, per Dr Jones. I figure the doc will chart the details. If its some thing I personally do I will chart as much detail as I see
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    health insurance

    BrnEyedGirl replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a hospital that is self insured,..I pay $203.48 a mo for health, vision and dental for me and one child. I pay $50 co pay for office visit, $150 for ER and our RX's are $10 IF I use the...
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    O2 Sat is 100% but the hemoglobin is 5g/100ml.. what is wrong with the patient?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Wow you guys are smart! Has anyone made a call to the blood bank yet? This is why many facilities are moving to CO detection systems rather than SaO2, much more accurate picture of the patients...
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    Do hospitals in your area still hiring? I want to relocate.

    BrnEyedGirl replied to niceone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Missouri,...our ER is hiring 15 new grads from the next class (we had 9 from the last class). I have mixed emotions about that. We are actually expanding our hospital and are hiring. Would...
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    quick vallium question

    BrnEyedGirl replied to jennifers's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle LOL! Now how is she supposed to use that brilliant bit of well informed, experienced info at school? She isn't supposed to learn stuff like that until she has passed her NCLEX and is...
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    Signed State DNR form no good????

    BrnEyedGirl replied to llltapp's topic in Emergency

    I feel your frustration. This has been going on for as long as I can remember. We encourage people to make their wished known, to put it in writing,.many people hire an attorney and spend a great...
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    The law about patients obtaining their own chart

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Nursing

    Read the above link,..there is nothing about obtaining medical records for emergencies. There is no way that I can call a PCP's office at 2am and expect to get medical information, it just doesn't...
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    "Compartmentalized" support staff

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    WOW,..I think that's when I get the BP, take care of my pt and then speak with the techs supervisor. This tech needs a bit of education, an attitude adjustment and if that doesn't work a new