MissBrahmsRN

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  1. Sad cases

    MissBrahmsRN replied to AlisRN's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately advance directives are the most useless in a situation where they are needed most ie: family that Grandma doesnt trust to follow her wishes so she has advance directives which family...

  2. What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    yeah, i'm seeing those BSN managers. i was there as a 1st semester student when a manager (who has a BS in poly sci then did an accelerated BSN program then spent 30months at bedside then straight to...

  3. What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i personally am not a fan of the Magnet facilities. i've spent a decent amount of time in both Magnet-certified & not and frankly they are pretty much the same: both obsessed with the bottom line...

  4. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    MissBrahmsRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    if i'd had the power i would have patiently explained the anatomy, etc then fired her before she could nearly smother someone else. my layperson spouse read the story too and his response? "fire...

  5. Why does ICU want to refuse the patient all the time?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    oops wrong

  6. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    MissBrahmsRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    okay, this whole "I have no idea of basic human female anatomy" thing is just bumming me out...my 9yo DD knows that she has a urethra & a lady parts and they are 2 different orfices with 2...

  7. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    MissBrahmsRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG!!! that seriously makes my skin just

  8. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    MissBrahmsRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i had a medical malpractice RN turned attorney who told me that there are many lawsuits filed against medical personnel for the "lifelong damage inflicted by MD/RN/xray tech/assistant/janitor at...

  9. Why does ICU want to refuse the patient all the time?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    really?? in my hospital system you are paid per years of service & that's it, paid the same hourly for OR, ER, ICU, med-surg, OB, etc. or do you mean because of the low RN-pt

  10. a new grad's gripes

    MissBrahmsRN replied to LoveActually's topic in MICU, SICU

    i work intermediate, when we get a patient on gtts from ER or ICU we are ready with another triple pump and we exchange our pump for theirs so no need to even move lines around. and we NEVER...

  11. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    my hospital system definitely underhires! if you dig enough you can find several articles where hospital execs freely state that it's cheaper to offer your current staff overtime rather than hire...

  12. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    everyone that i know wants ICU for 2 things: 1- ICU RNs are worshipped. literally. in my hospital you'd think they walked on water whilst saving lives literally every minute and the "rest of the...

  13. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    MissBrahmsRN replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    central texas = certainly no shortage!! zillions of new grads here, tons of people leaving careers (like teaching where a ton just got laid off) for "stable less-stressful careers where there will...

  14. amazing natural remedies

    MissBrahmsRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Aubrey's Organics babe, i get mine thru Vitamin

  15. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    MissBrahmsRN replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    we have to do the same thing with valuables, when they come to our unit from ER we have to dig thru their crap & log all of it, how much money, cell phones, undies covered in blood & cut off...

  16. Day shifts hard to find for new RN grad w/i no seniority?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to Gal220's topic in General Nursing

    my hospital system is all straight shifts, they say rotations are dangerous on the "body clock" and don't offer them. most times you are hired into a position as a new grad and when the residency is...

  17. Having trouble with IV's! Can't get them to thread...

    MissBrahmsRN replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Nursing

    wow that's a good idea i will try

  18. Having trouble with IV's! Can't get them to thread...

    MissBrahmsRN replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Nursing

    -my trick? release the tourniquet immediately after you get a good flash. i get alot of people with s*** for veins and they *always* blow if you advance with your tourniquet still on. a tip from a...

  19. in a difficult situation with "natural med" friend

    MissBrahmsRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    just be aware, CPS is very aggressive (which can be good), sometimes to the point of accidentally destroying lives. a friend's son got hurt once, they took him to the ER being the good parents they...

  20. Support Hose?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to Brandieelynne's topic in General Nursing

    i have worn Juzo knee high medium compression since day one of nursing. they are like 72% cotton so super breathable & comfy, between my support hose & my birks my feet never hurt. i have 3...

  21. Do you check on your patients less when family is in the room?

    MissBrahmsRN replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    80s with a good waveform? i'll be in there pronto or send another RN in if i am attending to something more critical. 80s with a crappy waveform that 2 secs later blanks out to "please change...

  22. Working night shift with kids

    MissBrahmsRN replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    i work nights (3 12s) and when our son was in preschool hubby got kids up & ready, took daughter to school son to preschool then he worked out at home then went to work. my daughter went home to...

  23. Dealing with maternal death

    MissBrahmsRN replied to Antepartumnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i'm so sorry. we get attached, even when we don't mean to... for what it's worth i admire OB nurses so much. i could never do L&D or postpartum...it's usually very good but when it's bad it's...

  24. Would YOU recommend to a friend/family member, etc..

    MissBrahmsRN replied to digoe74's topic in Nursing Career

    i tell the truth: it's a tough job where you get almost no respect. nursing is one of the least respected jobs you can take. the pay has been stagnant forever (like many other fields) and the blood...

  25. Night vs Day shift

    MissBrahmsRN replied to swaffy's topic in General Nursing

    night shifter here. LOVE IT!! less management to annoy you, we have WAY better teamwork on our particular night group, i have time many nights to chat alittle with my patients and just listen for...