BrandieRNq

BrandieRNq

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  1. Terminal Agitation

    BrandieRNq replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CONSIDER THE REGLAN!!! Do a search on this board regarding Reglan and I think you will read descriptions that describe your pt.!!! Once you stop the Reglan, it takes a bit to get it out of the system...

  2. Daughter had sedation for procedure, found out pregnant 2 days later...

    BrandieRNq replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would like to say that my experience sounds much like hers as far as conscious sedation goes...I cried and cried for a long time...someone came in a short time later to explain "you might cry for no...

  3. Stupid Question

    BrandieRNq replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Since we are talking about it...I would be interested in seeing this, can someone give/send a website to me where I can view

  4. AWOL-seen any patients using this yet?

    BrandieRNq replied to needsmore$'s topic in Emergency

    Give me a break!! Whoever thought up this idea probably started with their kids' home

  5. Yikes, my hands are a mess, help!l

    BrandieRNq replied to dlmrn's topic in General Nursing

    Latex allergies can occur no matter how long you have been using latex gloves. In fact, according to our clinical coordinator, the longer you wear them (in terms of years) the bigger the chance you...

  6. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    BrandieRNq replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting situation.... Think of how many times you say to yourself/co-workers..."It's Dr. whoever, he won't care" or "I know the pt. a thousand times better than his/this MD on call Dr.!" Often...

  7. 2 Nurses needed???

    BrandieRNq posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We are having a "dispute" of sorts at our small hospital. For the longest time, we have not had a policy that 2 nurses had to verify amount/type of drawn up Insulin and Heparin. Many people think...

  8. Have you or would you?

    BrandieRNq replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the surgery and am VERY pleased...it changes your life. I have 20/20 vision both eyes now. I can SEE my legs in the shower to shave! I can see the alarm clock time when I wake up in the...

  9. Tardive Dyskinesia?

    BrandieRNq replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    What you described is EXACTLY how I felt (complete with the tongue movements) after taking my 3rd dose of REGLAN. MD prescribed it to increase gastric emptying. I was completely miserable, the only...

  10. Lotus births.

    BrandieRNq replied to dawngloves's topic in Ob/Gyn

    EEEEEWWWWWWWWW!! Smelly! I couldn't

  11. titrating drips and hemodynamics

    BrandieRNq replied to tsgarman's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!! Don't keep me in suspense!! What about afterload and

  12. Nurses rat on nurses

    BrandieRNq replied to rscarlatti's topic in General Nursing

    Question: What would you do in this situation? I came on shift and was reviewing am vitals. Mrs. A had b/p of 178/106. Went to assess her, no other acute signs, no HA, visual disturbance, etc. HR,...

  13. stopping dialysis

    BrandieRNq replied to gomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work with these types of patients...usually 1 every couple of months. Our facility is also a place where life support is terminated. (Start MSO4 and Ativan gtts and stop ventilator support) It is...

  14. 2 Nurses needed???

    BrandieRNq replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    TNJ...Lupron?

  15. Seizure Precautions

    BrandieRNq replied to John Cusano's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    GOOD POINT...If they have been stable forever this is the time they will seize...their bodies/minds/souls are

  16. Drawing Blood From PICC Lines

    BrandieRNq replied to rileygrl11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My facility has recently added prefilled saline syringes to our supplies in 5cc and 10cc sizes. I can't remember the company they are from. The interesting part is that the barrel of the 5 cc...

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    BrandieRNq replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    OKay, I have many disgusting stories however this happened to me just yesterday.... End of shift is near, freaking out because I have in the back of my head MR. X who needs dressing changes to bilat...

  18. Roto Rooter??

    BrandieRNq replied to NICURNtobe's topic in General Nursing

    I am known at work as the RN with the "secret weapon" to unclog tubes. My "Secret Weapon"??? Normal Saline. Use a push-pause technique and patience. The saline will break whatever it is up enough...

  19. Promethazine IV Question

    BrandieRNq replied to PMercier's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have had Phenergan IV in the ER recently. PAIN and BURNING!! I wish I had been able to notice if it was diluted or pushed too fast however, I was not feeling well and didn't care to notice at the...