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  1. arrogant nurses

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to RNmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    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

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to MQ Edna's topic in LPN to RN

    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?

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    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.

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. posted a topic in Oncology

    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...

  7. My dad has prostate cancer, help.

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Brenda-RN,BSN, WA.'s topic in Oncology

    I just want to thank those of you who have offered advice, knowledge. I really appreciate your kind words, thanks again,

  8. Where can LPN's work?

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to NewbieNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. I am not a Nurse but...

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Brubert's topic in General Nursing

    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,...

  10. How to get away from a patient

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    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???

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to trish820's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to scotdanzer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to AcosmicRN's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to TBLPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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?

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. We had an OB patient die today

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to rdhdnrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am so sorry for you, and for the family. working in ob we always think it is such a happy time, and it usually is. but when it's bad, it's really bad. this is such a horrible tragedy. i have 3...

  17. I wish I'd have known....B4 nursing school

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to ARmickie's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had known how rewarding nursing is, and how much I was going to truly love my career. It would have made nursing school a little easier to get through. Also, how many wonderful people I...

  18. Your Worst Mistake

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    It's called anomolous left coronary artery from the right sinus of valsalva. I'm an ob nurse, so this was greek to me. His left coronary artery was running in between his pulmonary artery, and his...

  19. Your Worst Mistake

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    Not only are nurses human, so are doctors. I have a personal experience regarding a doctor that made me realize that they too are only human, and they have even bigger consequences to face. My...

  20. CNA, wanting advice on different depts

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to andreaJ's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on which area you are interested in. There are so many to chose from. I work in a mother/baby unit as an RN. I really love it. The techs that we have do a lot. They can do baby...

  21. Don't shoot me for asking but...

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I work "on-call" at a hospital. We can sign up for any shift, we do NOT have to work any holidays, and are required to sign up for two weekend shifts per month. The down side is that we get floated...

  22. laboring on the back question, & epidural slowing labor?

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't have a response to your first question, positioning, I am not an L&D nurse. However, your second question about epidurals possible slowing down labor, I do have a response! With my...

  23. LVN/LPN in L&D

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to calimarinewife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an RN in a post partum unit in Wa. state. We do not hire LPN's in L&D. However, we do in post partum. I worked as a post partum nurse as an LPN while going to school to get my BSN. Some...

  24. Patient Care Techs in Postpartum

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations on your interview. I work on postpartum, and we are so appreciative of our techs. We are so sad when we don't have one! The techs. where I work do a lot. Of course vital signs,...

  25. I really need some advice

    Brenda-RN,BSN, WA. replied to babyj101199's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jackie, I'm Brenda. I've been a nurse for 8 years. You are starting a great career. I'm sorry to hear that you are not happy with the school you are attending. I live in Seattle, so I don't...