brillohead ADN, RN

Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty

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    I have the time (to pee)

    brillohead replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My patient (I do PDN) is on formula tube feeds that result in GREEN poop. Always the same color of green, with only variations in consistency (play-doh, paste, or slime). Does the Bristol Stool...
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    Torn - advice appreciated

    brillohead replied to kttc's topic in General Nursing

    I would try getting a PRN position first. That way you could keep your desk job while also testing the waters at the bedside. If your PRN shifts go well, then you can look at getting a staff...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    brillohead replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for all the positive comments on my pup, Dexter. He really is as sweet as he looks, in spite of the hard life he endured prior to joining our family. Fortunately, his heartworm seems to be...
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    Reporting Neglect in Home Health

    brillohead replied to Sherriblu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My husband travels a lot for business, and I don't have any family anymore. When my son was 2yo, I came down with a nasty virus that left me virtually immobile with fever and chills for a couple...
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    anyone know of lpn jobs in michigan?

    brillohead replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't forget that Craigslist has job postings, too. Like BrandonLPN stated, SW Michigan is dripping with Private Duty jobs for both LPNs and RNs. Private Duty is different than regular "home health...
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    How to Dress for Psychiatric Nursing

    brillohead replied to Meriwhen's topic in Psychiatric

    Sound like "tactical" cargo pants to me. Gotta love anything with lots of pockets!
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    forgets her friend died

    brillohead replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Or, if you're concerned that hearing that her friend is in the hospital, you could also say, "I think she's visiting with family today" or something along those lines. (After all, she's in heaven...
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    Vent to/about my "coworker".

    brillohead replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    OMG, I would so TOTALLY flip out on someone if they did
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    brillohead replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    In his case, it's pretty easy to keep track -- he gets the Prozac daily and he gets Xanax PRN. I'm the only one in the family who ever gives him his pills, so I don't have to worry about any of that....
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    brillohead replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    My patient's poop is always green. This morning's offering made me smile, though... it's St. Patrick's Day
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    Bad Parenting equals difficult patient

    brillohead replied to 2ndcareerchange's topic in Private Duty

    I have a SIL who believes that telling a child "no" will damage their self-esteem. Is it any big surprise that she raised four boys who all had problems with drugs, alcohol and the
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    brillohead replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    In his case, it's pretty easy to keep track -- he gets the Prozac daily and he gets Xanax PRN. I'm the only one in the family who ever gives him his pills, so I don't have to worry about any of that....
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    brillohead replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    .... you give your (hyper-with-neurotic-issues-rescued) dog his Prozac dose for the day, then go looking for the MAR to
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    a new PDN case for me!!

    brillohead replied to WI_home_RN's topic in Private Duty

    Congrats! I just picked up a new-to-me case that also feels like a "fell in my lap" situation. Three nights in a row (just like I wanted), and in a decent home with decent parents and a decent set-up...
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    Relocating to the USVI

    brillohead replied to scarbo's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the travel nursing forum. Lots of info
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    WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    brillohead replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not really surprised you didn't have anything to say in response. You really don't get it.... The LAST thing I feel is "inferior". You identify yourself as "mom to 4" -- that's why your children...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    brillohead replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had another one today. Took my dog to the vet, and asked them to teach me how to express his anal glands, which had been bothering him lately. Evidently this isn't something that "normal" people...
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    WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    brillohead replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Evidently I shouldn't post in the middle of the night... or I shouldn't erase a big long post I've written and try to write a more short-and-sweet post instead, because I'm evidently not as adept at...
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    How to pump breast milk on the go?

    brillohead replied to C0252786's topic in Home Health

    This is what I did as well -- plenty of "horns" and plenty of bottles, and just use clean supplies each time. Use a cooler with plenty of ice-packs. You might also want to store the cooler in your...
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    WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    brillohead replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I had a whole big long post written in response to this, but I decided that instead I will just state that I feel sorry for your four kids. Obviously, unless they go to graduate school, you won't...
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    Nurses Notes plagiarism at work such a thing?

    brillohead replied to Lanipeach's topic in General Nursing

    I'm cracking up at the ads on this thread... Google Ads will scan the content of the thread and tailor the ads accordingly, so now there is a "Free Check for Plagiarism -- Check Your Writing for...
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    Cops and Nurses

    brillohead replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is a LEO and we discussed this a couple months ago. He said that unless the offense is something egregious (DUI, 20mph over the limit, driving on the sidewalk), he never writes...
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    WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    brillohead replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What about the option of being "just a nurse"??? This is my second career, and I want to be a NURSE, not an anesthetist, not a practitioner, not an educator. I want to be a nurse. Full stop. ETA: I...
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    RNs who LOVE nights, read me

    brillohead replied to RNsuperstar's topic in General Nursing

    I think we might be twins! I was FAMOUS in my program for not studying or starting a project until midnight when it was due at 0800! Just got a night job, and I am *so* looking forward to it. I...
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    Back to ICU from clinic job

    brillohead replied to racingmurse320q's topic in General Nursing

    What about picking up some Hospice or Home Health visits? It would utilize your critical thinking and give you some hands-on patient care, while also bringing about some of that "purpose" it sounds...