BrnEyedGirl BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    Advice of hipaa violation

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Bejey4353's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    How did anyone even find out about
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    Patients taking selfies in clinical areas

    BrnEyedGirl replied to whichone'spink's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I guess I don't see the problem as long as they aren't taking pics of other patients. I have taken pics of 'cool" injuries for several patients. It's a fabulous distraction to ask a 12 year old with...
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    Please share your opinions! Which would YOU pick?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    What do you think/feel about the people at each option? As I'm sure you are well aware, your coworkers can make or break your day! I graduate in May with my MSN/FNP after 20 years with the same...
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    Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    BrnEyedGirl replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would also caution you to research the NP salaries in your area, to possible prevent further disappointment. I'm not familiar with the pay in your area, but in my area new NP salaries about the...
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    What do you know/have you been taught about Sepsis?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    Sepsis education is a big deal where I work. It is a CMS core measure and we begin screening at triage. We identify severe sepsis vs septic shock and treat accordingly. We have screening tools built...
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    Major Med Error

    BrnEyedGirl replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I have to agree with some of the other posts, 2mg of Ativan should not have caused this pt to need a vent. Unless of course this pt wasn't monitored after the fact and spent hours hypoxic and no one...
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    Does everybody want to be a NP?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a previous poster, perhaps it's the area you are in. I have a good relationship with all the NP's I know. They were nurses, they understand the job I do. I am currently in an MSN-FNP...
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    ADN-FNP Help!

    BrnEyedGirl replied to mlbrn71's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in the US? MSN is the degree, FNP is the specialized area of study and the certification. You don't have to get your MSN then FNP, unless you specialize in education, acute care etc first....
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    Jealous Friends...

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    You are correct,..I don't understand the concept of someone being jealous of me going to school or any career path I have chosen. My friends and family may be proud of me, they may think I'm crazy ie...
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    Depressed self-referral to ED

    BrnEyedGirl replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

    While this may have been a bit overkill for this specific patient,..this is exactly what would happen in my ED. If you tell me that you are depressed, having thoughts of suicide (enough thought that...
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    Drug seekers

    BrnEyedGirl replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP I understand your frustration. As an ED nurse these patients wear me out! I do want to clarify that I am talking about the extreme patients. I am not talking about our frequent flyer...
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you! To be honest, new grads with certs don't get an interview in the Level I ED where I work. ACLS, PALS, BLS are great if you don't have to pay for them. The others require on the job...
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    Hospitals in Atlanta r Bad for nursing

    BrnEyedGirl replied to whylife3059's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm,....how does one even identify race on an online forum? Does my typing make me look
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    New Nurse in the ER and Feeling Stressed

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Cloud6221's topic in General Nursing

    7 patients in the ER?? HOLY COW! I've been a nurse for 16 years, the last 10 years in a Level I Trauma ER and that would stress me!! Why do you have so many patients in the
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    Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    BrnEyedGirl replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Our pay schedule isn't much better. I am getting ready to graduate with my MSN/FNP and will not make much more than I'm making
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    Engagement Ring help!

    BrnEyedGirl replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    Call me old fashioned but I wear mine everyday,..I don't work in a surgical setting though. Word of advice, buy the insurance! My policy requires that I have the ring into the jeweler every 6 months...
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    suspended for doing the right thing...

    BrnEyedGirl replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Farmernurse26 I feel your frustration. First and foremost my friend you can't save them all. I happen to agree with you, I believe that carbs are killing us all, way worse than fats, and insulin is...
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    Who continued to work?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have one year left and continue to work full time. As someone else mentioned I use my stored PTO time when needed to get through clinicals without going insane. I work 12 hours shifts so I work...
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    Family Nurse Practitioner Student-Clinical Preceptorship

    BrnEyedGirl replied to lindseylindseya's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am attending a brick et mortar college that is affiliated with the hospital that I work for,....I still have to find my own preceptors. It seemed overwhelming at first, but in the end I had more...
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    Would you send this patient to the unit?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't know how it is done in other ED's, but in my ED I have absolutely no say in where the pt goes, neither does the ED doc. All of our admitting orders are completed by the admitting doc, any...
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    Is this actually a HIPAA violation?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Anonymous6578's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree with the others! No way this was a HIPAA violation! You didn't even have access to any private information on this hypothetical patient! Fight this with clear, accurate information. Good...
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    (IN)Appropriate Dress

    BrnEyedGirl replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Wait,.....are you old and icky?
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    Question about new vascath

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    LMGTFY Let me google that for
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    why do nurses need to be licensed?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Infofreak411's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why is that happening?? I knew I wasn't quoting you!! At the top it says
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    What is a Nurses Calling?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to hopepedersen87's topic in General Nursing

    Do you like to problem solve? Are you a social person? How are you at math? Are you a good multitasker? I agree with the others,...not sure there is really a calling,...I do enjoy helping...