BRANDY LPN

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  1. How can I get my Hematocrit up?--FAST!

    BRANDY LPN replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    You could also take supplements. there is one brand called "slow-fe" or something like that (can't remember exactly) that is a little easier on your digestive

  2. Old Ladies Having Babies

    BRANDY LPN replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am 28 my oldest child is 9, I do all the things listed in your post with my child, I cook "real" meals, make cookies, play with the kids, ect ect ad nauseum. I am not worried about driving a "cool"...

  3. A reminder to ALWAYS listen to your patients.

    BRANDY LPN replied to VizslaMom's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked LTC I had a lol with CHF who had just been admitted to hospice and who was doing so much better, (I thought) this lady ALWAYS walked to the dining room for every meal and one evening...

  4. Does anyone know what the 5 P's of labor?

    BRANDY LPN replied to mermette's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Position I think is the 5th. Edited to say nevermind, I looked it up in my book b/c I wasn't sure and there are only 4 P's listed so I dont

  5. Dermatomyositis anyone heard of this?

    BRANDY LPN replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the link, I have read an exhaustive amount of stuff about this on-line the last few days. My Aunt called the MD and it appears that this is the dx. I was hoping for a personal story or two...

  6. Dermatomyositis anyone heard of this?

    BRANDY LPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Dermatomyositis Does anyone know anything about this disease? Anyone here have it or know someone who does? My 78y/o gma went to a derm. today d/t a rash on her scalp, they biopsied her scalp and...

  7. Package for Iraq

    BRANDY LPN replied to NeuroICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Crystal Light is good for troops b/c it is small and is easily aded to their canteens, also my friends dad has worked over there for years (like 15-20) and he swears that bounce dryer sheets tucked in...

  8. MD funnies

    BRANDY LPN replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just something I noticed that is COMPLETELY off topic, look at the ads on the bottom of the last page. So how much are these nurses going for? Hope noone in admin sees that

  9. Need bee sting help please!!!

    BRANDY LPN replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure the stinger is not still in there, and if it is DO NOT use tweezers to remove it try to scrape it out with a credit card, if you pinch it with tweezers it will inject more venom into the...

  10. Leaving the Law

    BRANDY LPN replied to November's topic in General Nursing

    Scott and November- I know that you are both burnt out on law at this time, I have had the unpleasant experience of learning recently that there are only about 4 RNJDs in my state and 2 of them are...

  11. Pregnant

    BRANDY LPN replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats, Heather!!!! Lizzy- there is a thread around here somewhere with a bunch of OB myths that might be fun for you to

  12. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    BRANDY LPN replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is the reason that I will never work LTC again. God bless those of you who are able to do

  13. A curious question about naming babies! :)

    BRANDY LPN replied to flashpoint's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I usually say something like "Oh that is really unique, I've never seen that name spelled like that before" that way they have the option of asking how it is usually spelled if they want. I also write...

  14. Voluntary surrender of LPN license vs. suspension/revocation by Arkansas State Board

    BRANDY LPN replied to blue_butterfly87's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, PM me I have a little experience with the BON and can give you the names of a couple RN

  15. How to tell the difference between diaper rash, heat rash, and yeast infection?

    BRANDY LPN replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in Pediatric

    OH I forgot!! Huggies (i think, it may be another company) makes rash care diapers! I haven't ever used them, they are pretty new and we haven't had any diaper rashes since then. Anyways might be...

  16. How to tell the difference between diaper rash, heat rash, and yeast infection?

    BRANDY LPN replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in Pediatric

    Yeast infections are usually "beefy" red and have very clearly defined borders. You can try monistat or the equivalent and apply it to the rash with diaper changes. If that doesn't work TAO has worked...

  17. No incision tubal ligation?

    BRANDY LPN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay maybe I am way behind, but I have just found out about this. I am talking about Essure micro inserts. Do you guys know anything about this? The main reason I have waited to get my tubes tied is...

  18. OH MY GOD...No backup...BUT, they were GREAT!

    BRANDY LPN replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good job! I am shuddering just reading about it! But it sounds like you all did

  19. Hip/Pelvis pain?

    BRANDY LPN replied to burger914's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yep exactly what Deb said! She is always right! (sheesh Deb you could give the rest of us a chance to answer every once in a while LOL J/K) I Had this with pregnancy number one really bad in my hips,...

  20. 33 weeks and funneling-Very worried.Need info please.

    BRANDY LPN replied to ham22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My understanding and someone please correct me if I am wrong is that the shots PEAK in one week but that your baby will still get some benefit from them if you deliver after that week. At 35 weeks...

  21. 33 weeks and funneling-Very worried.Need info please.

    BRANDY LPN replied to ham22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My understanding and someone please correct me if I am wrong is that the shots PEAK in one week but that your baby will still get some benefit from them if you deliver after that week. At 35 weeks...

  22. What comments do you hear from OB's about birth plans?

    BRANDY LPN replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    From my experience most of the birthplans have been stuff that we do anyways. Also the ones I have seen are from people who are inflexible in what they want. The best thing I can tell some one is that...

  23. I am not a Nurse but...

    BRANDY LPN replied to Brubert's topic in General Nursing

    Wow my kind of patient, candies and cookies!!! They always win me over with food. You can get away with murder if you feed me

  24. Where can LPN's work?

    BRANDY LPN replied to NewbieNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs can work in most places IF you can find a hospital that will hire them there. I work in OB, but these kind of jobs are few and far between. Call your local hospitals and ask them if they hire...

  25. About a LTC MD who is BAD NEWS

    BRANDY LPN replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He said he has a satellite over YOUR house? You need to get a order of protection stat. Call the local media, the governor's office, the JAG office at the nearest military base, the FBI headquarters,...