BrnEyedGirl BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    New FB messenger,...HIPAA Violations?

    BrnEyedGirl posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I've been watching all the hype about the new FaceBook messenger. If even half of what I read is true,..how can FB have access to my phone, which includes protected health information from work,...
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    Is This Bullying?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is why I keep coming back to Allnurses! The vast amount of information! Who needs Medscape or Epocrates when you have Allnurses!! I knew it! I just knew it,...I knew when I noticed that my...
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    what do you do with empty narcotic vials?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    We make sure they are empty and throw them in the trash. The rational was that the sharp containers go to biohazard and we are charged by weight,...now if it is vial we have to break to open it goes...
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    New FB messenger,...HIPAA Violations?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I spoke with a guy in IT at work today,...he claims many of the free apps we have on our phones have the exact same access to our phone. He reminded me that nothing is free, we and our data are the...
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    POA/HIPAA violation

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Caelynn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My hospital doesn't allow access to any records but our own, without going through med records,....including our minor childrens records! I learned the hard way! Looking up my childs strep screen...
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    New Grad in the ER

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Kalnizz's topic in Emergency

    I can't imagine only one RN,....are there others close? What happens when you have a code? I work in a level I trauma center with 68 beds, so obviously we have a lot of staff, but even when I worked...
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    Narcan

    BrnEyedGirl replied to PsychNurseBoyMom's topic in Patient Medications

    Per ESI, Narcan makes our pt's Level 1's,....it is considered a "life saving drug" and pt's must be transported via EMS once given,....often after the Narcan wears off, and the pt remains A/O they are...
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    Hipaa violation and interview

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Edubs1023's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    While I agree with the logic behind this,...the hospital didn't say I couldn't have my daughters test results,...they just said I had to go upstairs and pick them up from a person in Med Records who...
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    Hipaa violation and interview

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Edubs1023's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is the problem I have with employer interpretation of HIPAA. HIPAA was designed to protect patient information from getting into the wrong hands as well as offer guidelines to insure health...
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    What to do: ED physician brought dog to work

    BrnEyedGirl replied to skinzvictory's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have to agree with the others,...pets in the ER would always be a
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    How long have you been at your current facility?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    17 years for the company,..10 years in my current
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    Is anyone else bothered by this? You should be

    BrnEyedGirl replied to ronchelednik's topic in General Nursing

    My job requires 28 CEU's a year!! I get
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    Diluting medication by pushing through a distal IV port

    BrnEyedGirl replied to M_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do this if I want to push something very slow, for instance Fentanyl 50mcg to an elderly hip fx,...I dilute the med in a 10cc flush then use a proximal port with w/o NS and push slowly then may even...
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    Nursing salary and buying a home?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to applesbananas's topic in General Nursing

    You can always move,...I'm in Missouri,...4 BR, 3 bA 3000 sq ft home, 2 acre lot, new 5 yrs ago
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    Do you work with a cold sore?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    A bit off topic,....but it still amazes me how as nurses we are expected to go to work no matter what. I have been sent home when I had pink eye,.a co worker with shingles on her face,....only after...
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    First job as an RN in the ER

    BrnEyedGirl replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

    Congrats JMD!!! I have been in a level I trauma ED for almost 10 years now,..I did not start out in ED but I do precept new grads as well as experienced nurses new to the ED. It can be done and done...
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    Missed heart attacks - how can it happen?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to Enthused RN's topic in Emergency

    It happens,....I like to remind my fellow coworkers and patients that even when everything is done "correctly" sometimes bad things happen! I ended up in court over a similar situation, 40"s M,...
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    Don't you hate when the stomach bug goes around?!

    BrnEyedGirl replied to AspiringRN27's topic in General Nursing

    I'll take my chances with a hospital over a daycare any
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    SCOTUS

    BrnEyedGirl replied to OC_An Khe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I do not share the same views as Hobby Lobby about the IUD or Plan B, I do respect their point of view. It is their business, if they really have strong view points they shouldn't be forced to...
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    Triage Practices

    BrnEyedGirl replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt here,.....when you say pts go to the waiting room before vitals,...how long are you talking 3-4 minutes while registration gets them registered or 45...
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    New Intern

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

    Another thought,......It is okay, and in my personal case preferred, to explain why a suggestion isn't the best one. I generally have great relationships with the docs I work with, if they're jerks...
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    Do Press Ganey Scores measure Quality Care?

    BrnEyedGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Found an interesting article,....While many of us have made these same observations, it is nice to see it being brought to light among professionals. Perhaps something will change,...
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    New Intern

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

    The fact that you are even concerned about this makes my heart smile :) Be kind, listen and pay attention,..we are all PEOPLE working together to help other people,....simple as that,...be part of...
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    What's a "difficult pt" to you?

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

    I work in a Level I trauma center,....when I think of difficult patients I think of those patients who make it difficult to care for them, similar to the previous posts,..patients who are rude and...
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    Should I go to school to become a nurse or PA?

    BrnEyedGirl replied to debbieprobe's topic in General Nursing

    Do some research on the job situation in your area. I'm in the midwest and many new grads are having a hard time finding jobs and FYI a new grad w/no nursing experience starts at $17.31/hr in my