BrnEyedGirl BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    why do nurses need to be licensed?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Infofreak411's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is why so many of us get bashed when students get on to complain about the mean/unfair school/professors that fail them. It has nothing to do with compassion. It has nothing to do with...
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    Help! I think I'm going to accidently hurt or kill someone

    BrnEyedGirl replied to HollySue061566's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Holy cow girl,..breathe!! That BP wouldn't even get me excited and I would not have thought hypertensive emergency with that BP in a post op pt who hadn't taken his meds,...or not in anyone...
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    Should nurses be able to pull chest tubes?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Ninjateagan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've pulled them for years. I don't see why this is a problem as long as you're taught how to do
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    informed consent

    BrnEyedGirl replied to shortd's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP have you read your consents? Ours all clearly say that XYZ procedure is being performed by Dr A, explained clearly by Dr A and that the pt has had the opportunity to ask questions and that all...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    I NEVER answer my phone when work calls! I get calls several times a day for shifts. My work numbers have a special ring on my phone, I never answer, they call and send a text message each time they...
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    A question from a Senior BSN student

    BrnEyedGirl replied to caringismyjob's topic in Emergency

    Congrats!!! This will be an exciting scary time for you!! The ED is a fast paced ever changing chaotic place that can be really rough for a new grad, but it is doable. Keep that humble attitude it...
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    Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    BrnEyedGirl replied to starsky3501's topic in Emergency

    Wow,...we have many, many many meds that require a double check in my ED,..I can't even document things like succ, or insulin gtts without a second nurse to sign in and verify with me. How would you...
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    Ultrasound Guided IVs

    BrnEyedGirl replied to dsforza's topic in General Nursing

    We started this in our ED a couple of years ago and had similar problems,...we finally enlisted the help of our PICC team to do the training and this problem has stopped. There is literature out...
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    Graduate RN

    BrnEyedGirl replied to IhaveNoLife.'s topic in General Nursing

    If you think about it,....if you want to be an ADVANCED PRACTICE nurse,...you need experience,...you can't possibly start out ADVANCED,....as someone else mentioned, go through the program,..work a...
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    Influenza

    BrnEyedGirl replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    So far so good here,...I work ED also,...we are seeing several cases a day,....keeping my fingers
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    job is getting to me today

    BrnEyedGirl replied to joe007's topic in Emergency

    Yeah,....but I bet he won't do that again
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    I don't know if I can do it...encouragement needed

    BrnEyedGirl replied to PERSEPHONE01's topic in Emergency

    I have been an RN for 15 yrs now,....yes, being comfortable in my work role does make it easier to focus on school and I am even able to find ways to relate my work to what I am studying. I have...
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    Frequency of Being Cursed At or Threatened

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    I work in a 68 bed Level I trauma ED. I am swore at probably every shift I work. I have to involve security for violence at least once a week. We coddle these pts for the most part,...it looks bad...
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    CEN!!!!!!

    BrnEyedGirl replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    I went to Jeff Solheim's course and bought his pocket study books,...loved it! Passed the first
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    I don't know if I can do it...encouragement needed

    BrnEyedGirl replied to PERSEPHONE01's topic in Emergency

    I've been in the ED for almost 10 years,...am in my second year of an FNP program,...it can be done. I'm still working full time,...it is rough,..but doable!! I"m not sure I'll stay in the ED after...
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    job is getting to me today

    BrnEyedGirl replied to joe007's topic in Emergency

    Another thing to think about,...I promise you, you work with someone who will take that vial! That vial is your responsibility,....another thing to think about,...I checked in a frequent flyer who...
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    How long was your initial orientation to the ER?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Emergency

    In my Level I ED new grads get 20 weeks of orientation with a preceptor that includes one day a week of class time. This can be extended as needed. Experienced nurses ( > 3 yrs) get 8 weeks....
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    Recent RN New Grad Would Love Your Professional Input On My Resume!

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

    I agree with the above, keep it short and simple. We don't expect a new grad to have nursing skills or experience, unless you've worked as a tech/CNA/EMT/MEDIC you probably don't have any skills that...
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    How do I explain to my snobby family why nurses are important and worthy of respect?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Miss Infermiera2b's topic in General Nursing

    How about a simple "I am important and this is what I want",..:) Best of luck to
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    Safely administering medications for coworkers violating hipaa if we're not asssigned pt ?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Cynnie24's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    HIPAA protects private information from getting into the wrong hands. If you are providing care, you need the information. I work in the ED, while I may only be assigned to 3 or 4 patients, not only...
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    We have a very nice locker room with showers for the nursing staff in the ED where I work,...but honestly, they are rarely used. We have a few people who run to work or stop at the gym and prefer...
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    Fed Up with Pain Management

    BrnEyedGirl replied to mountainaireNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    BostonFNP you bring up some interesting points. I am currently in an FNP program and have spent the last 10 yrs in the ED. The concept of chronic pain is fascinating to me. While we all know there...
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    LPN to NP - looking for mentor

    BrnEyedGirl replied to MYRN2016's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Best of luck to you MYRN on your journey!! I did not start as an LPN but did wait almost 14 years before returning back to school for my MSN/FNP. Sounds like you have a wonderful foundation from...
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    Grad School Requirements

    BrnEyedGirl replied to DMF91's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Private, hospital based college in the
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    Grad School Requirements

    BrnEyedGirl replied to DMF91's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The program I just started was more interested in work experience. They didn't accept any students this semester with less than 8 years experience as a practicing RN. My GPA wouldn't have been...