brillohead ADN, RN

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    Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    brillohead replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Makes me wonder if we should merge this thread with the one about walking in on a patient choking his
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    Adhesive Tape Irritation...Help!!

    brillohead replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    I have some sort of an allergy to some adhesives... to this day I've not yet figured out what ingredient it is, but sometimes it's paper tape and sometimes it's cloth tape and sometimes it's regular...
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    Gave pt the WRONG blood!

    brillohead replied to codebluechic's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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    Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    brillohead replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She wasn't on duty, so unless the facility has "no sex on the premises at any time" written somewhere in the employee handbook, she wasn't "breaking any (workplace) rules" (the Ten Commandments --...
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    Let the next shift deal with it...

    brillohead replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

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    Student Nurse Immunization Costing Hell!

    brillohead replied to Murse70's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Definitely check with the county health department. Also, check to see if some of them are optional - for Hep B, I had to sign a waiver that I had been educated about Hep B and refused the...
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    Gift ideas for a preceptor? (school nurse)

    brillohead posted a topic in School

    I had a very short (four weeks, one half-day per week) rotation with a very kind, helpful, and personable school nurse preceptor. I'd like to get her a little thank-you gift, and I'd like some...
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    Advice for new nursing students!

    brillohead replied to BrittRN2B14's topic in General Students

    honestly, i don't think even surgery or death are good reasons to miss class. never miss
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    brillohead replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    In the name of all things holy, PLEASE SHUT THE HECK UP!!!!! ETA: Wow, that's therapeutic to just get it out... if only I could REALLY say it to
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    Advice for new nursing students!

    brillohead replied to BrittRN2B14's topic in General Students

    also, even though it's lengthy, i recommend reading this thread: things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!even thought it's meant to be a vent thread for the most part, there is...
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    Advice for new nursing students!

    brillohead replied to BrittRN2B14's topic in General Students

    Absolutely! And rather than using me as the resource, just link-back to this whole thread so everyone's advice is available -- I don't need any personal
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    Please help - Costs of nursing school, & debts!

    brillohead replied to bluecloud's topic in General Students

    I'm getting an ADN at a community college the next county over. Even with the extra "out of district" cost, I'm looking at about $10,000 to get my RN (including books/fees/tuition, not including...
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    3.9 GPA, cant pass Nursing school tests!???

    brillohead replied to fleurafor's topic in General Students

    My program recommends this book to students: Fundamentals Success: A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking (Davis's Q&a Success): Dr Patricia Nugent, Barbara Vitale:...
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    Advice for new nursing students!

    brillohead replied to BrittRN2B14's topic in General Students

    Figure out what kind of learner you are and use techniques that support that. Some people need to HEAR stuff -- record lectures and listen to them in your car, while cooking dinner, while going to...
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    Bicitra, Reglan, Pepcid prior to C-section?

    brillohead replied to Marshall76's topic in General Students

    Think of this, too.... what's a big priority during surgery (think general anesthesia complication).... if someone is unconscious, what is something that they are unable to protect for themselves?...
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    Vent about management......

    brillohead replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I would have to ask The Powers That Be if there was something wrong with the previous system... if it's not broken, why did they feel the need to fix
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    Gift ideas for a preceptor? (school nurse)

    brillohead replied to brillohead's topic in School

    Cool beans... just talked to the district office and they use "whatever is on sale" because they buy so many! And since you folks gave it the green light, that's what I'll plan on doing. (and if...
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    Gift ideas for a preceptor? (school nurse)

    brillohead replied to brillohead's topic in School

    Not only is she only there one day per week, she doesn't even have an actual office! She gets to share an alcove with the fax machine, teachers' mailboxes, and lost-and-found box, so unfortunately a...
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    Gift ideas for a preceptor? (school nurse)

    brillohead replied to brillohead's topic in School

    Thanks! I'm planning on a hand-written thank you card as well. Our clinical groups usually do some sort of food treats when we're on a unit for a semester along with a group thank you card, but...
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    Skill's Fair for the E.D.

    brillohead replied to CapeCod2424's topic in Emergency

    OMG, I think we were separated at
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    Skill's Fair for the E.D.

    brillohead replied to CapeCod2424's topic in Emergency

    AMEN! Definitely have someone proofread all of your printed materials and any signage. It's really frustrating to be expected to learn from someone who doesn't have a command of the most basic...
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    What do you hate seeing the MOST in the ER!?

    brillohead replied to CrashED's topic in Emergency

    Might want to go for the full haz-mat suit... when I say I'm a power-puker, I mean it! I can make the scene from The Exorcist look like child's play! :barf01: Never a dull moment when I'm around!...
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    Scrubs in the Emergency Department

    brillohead replied to Krystall's topic in Emergency

    With their lackluster play in the playoffs, I'm not surprised you get booed... this sure was a disappointing post-season for us Red Wings
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    Handling the "R" word

    brillohead replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    i recently saw comedian josh blue's routine in which he discusses being born in cameroon (africa). which, of course, makes him an "african-american", being an american born in africa. i have a...
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    Med Shortages

    brillohead replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Oh thank goodness, I thought I was the only one! Took Reglan back in the day for its off-label use of increasing breastmilk production, and I was a zombie.... I actually had my husband take over care...