Brenda-RN,BSN, WA.

Brenda-RN,BSN, WA.

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About Brenda-RN,BSN, WA.

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  1. arrogant nurses

    I'm sorry you are going through this. Not all nurses are like that. I was a CNA, then an LPN, now I have my BSN. I really go out of my way to help anyone I am working with. I am always helping the...
  2. Tell me about lactation at your facility

    We have four RN's who are IBCLC who work from 6 am-6 pm everyday, two at a time. They work with mom's who request them, or the nurse requests them. They also help in the SCN. I work at a hospital...
  3. Opinions on Dansko Shoes

    I have to agree with jetta. I bought a pair a few months ago, wore them around the house, and my feet hurt so bad, it was very painful. I then exchanged them for a different size, hoping that would...
  4. question for LPN to RN's

    I did an LPN to BSN bridge program a while ago, and wish I hadn't let others know that I was an LPN. I got the feeling from a few other students that they thought that I thought that I was better...
  5. What do you do and how long have you done it?

    How nice of you to ask about all of us! I have been working in Post partum for 8 years. The past 6 years as an RN, BSN, the other 2 as an LPN working my way through school. Before that I was a CNA...
  6. My dad has prostate cancer, help.

    I just want to thank those of you who have offered advice, knowledge. I really appreciate your kind words, thanks again,
  7. Where can LPN's work?

    I worked in postpartum as an LPN before I became an RN. I also work for an agency, and different hospitals where I have worked do have LPN's on their pediatric floors. There are lots of places you...
  8. I am not a Nurse but...

    First of all, good luck. I wish all of my patients were like you! Everyone has given such great advice. Tell your nurses when you have pain, do lots of deep breathing, and coughing after surgery,...
  9. My dad has prostate cancer, help.

    I am an ob/gyn RN. Yesterday my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is 66 years old. His PSA level was 4.7, last year it was 3. something. They did a biopsy last Wed., and told him...
  10. How to get away from a patient

    I just wanted to say that I think it is great that you actually want to spend time with the residents. You are obviously very caring, and in the right profession. It is so sad when there are people...
  11. RN or LPN???

    Hi Trish. I did both. Became an LPN, then worked my way through the BSN program. I would recommend just going for the RN, if you can. There's a lot to think about, financial aspect, time for...
  12. my daughters blood test proved positive for downs syndrome

    My sister had a blood test done with her 2nd pregnancy which the doctor said was "positive" for Down's. She was a wreck, went in to have an amnio., got too freaked out, because she would not have...
  13. Scared of NCLEX

    I totally understand how you feel, I think we all do. Please take a deep breath, relax. You know what you're doing. You got really good grades, you really want to be a nurse, you will be fine. The...
  14. Nurses, Smoking, I have to say it

    I know it's frustrating, having people believe that we should live in perfect health because we are nurses. The only thing about smoking, and please believe me I am not judging anyone, I am far from...
  15. Personnal lives or reckless?

    hi sr. i also used to show horses, jumping and dressage, for many years. i had to sell my horse when my husband and i were expecting our first child, 5 years ago, very sad. but, i know how much...