Brenda F. Johnson MSN

Gastrointestinal Nursing

Gastrointestinal Columnist

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    I Am A Sober Nurse, But Only for Today

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    You are a brave woman, and I applaud your hard work. I enjoyed reading your article, it was very well done! Keep staying strong - 24- hours at a
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    The Future of Nursing Retention

    Brenda F. Johnson posted a topic in General Nursing

    The cost of nursing staff turnover is immense for hospitals according to the 2019 National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report (NSI, 2019). The NSI reports that on average to replace a...
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    Have you had your Colonoscopy? March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Gastroenterology

    Praying for good
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    Have you had your Colonoscopy? March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Gastroenterology

    That is very
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    Have you had your Colonoscopy? March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Gastroenterology

    I find that docs have different views on when to bring someone back for a follow up colonoscopy. Some of the criteria is family history, if they found any polyps, etc. If you have a screening that...
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    Have you had your Colonoscopy? March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Gastroenterology

    The hemocult card is in no way good enough. It may not detect blood in that particular sample. You need a colonoscopy, there is no substitute for a visual inspection. Once you get past the prep for...
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    Congratulations! You're a New Nurse Leader…Now What?

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this article, I can relate to the information because I am in a new role of leadership after many years. The biggest change for me is the information that I learn, I also want to share,...
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    Investigating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

    Brenda F. Johnson posted a topic in General Nursing

    Knocking on the door, I paused a second before opening it. Inside were two people, the young man who was the patient, and his mother. I introduced myself and began asking the usual questions for...
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    National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care (NPAC)

    Brenda F. Johnson posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    NPAC Conference 2018 - Barkley & AssociatesEarn up to 48 contact hours at the National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care (NPAC) 2018. If you are a Nurse Practitioner who rounds in a...
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    Injection Gone Wrong: Part 1

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Your story is much like the woman's I wrote about. She is still on workman's comp though. She actually just came back to work after another surgery. It's a shame that this is common. It shouldn't...
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    Injection Gone Wrong: Part 1

    Brenda F. Johnson posted a topic in General Nursing

    Susan stepped up to the next available person and handed her the flu shot questionnaire filled out and signed. The tiny room was full of activity. There were piles of syringes and alcohol pads next to...
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    Prep(s)aring For A Colonoscopy

    Brenda F. Johnson posted a topic in General Nursing

    Preparing a patient for a test involves instructing them with specific teaching points plus not just listening, but hearing the patient's questions in order to ensure the best results. There are many...
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    Investigating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    The reference is at the end of the
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    Investigating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks for sharing. I know this has to have an extreme effect on the
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    8 Work From Home Jobs

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for the information! I am looking for something to part time for extra money, and maybe transition into full time once I get "of age" to retire. Thank
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    Personal Hygiene: An Era Gone By

    Brenda F. Johnson posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nursing focus and objectives were the same in the early 1900s as they are now, however elementary in comparison they may seem. Safe patient care and treatment are of utmost importance and has been...
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    What is Nux Vomica? State Board Questions From the Turn of the 20thCentury: An Era Gone By

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    That's a fantastic
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    What is Nux Vomica? State Board Questions From the Turn of the 20thCentury: An Era Gone By

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Edith Cavell, right? I wrote an article on her. You can find it under my blog. Amazing
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Omg, does this ever hit home. Most of the points made on both sides are true, however, I have noticed that the men I work with do the very same thing. They complain, but when I ask them to speak up...
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    Work From Home: Utilization Review

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this article, I have been researching this type of job and it became very confusing. I really want to transition into a home job in a few years, or sooner. Do you have to go through a...
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    Would you pray with a student?

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to smudges.blips's topic in School

    Why are we afraid of prayer? This country was founded on a Christian religion. How can it be illegal to pray with a child who needs the comfort of an adult who understands and shares that practice?...
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    Tryptophan and IBS: The Connection

    Brenda F. Johnson posted a topic in General Nursing

    We need protein in our diet to keep us strong and healthy. New research presents the idea that a diet rich in protein is good for IBS as we will see in the article, "Protein-rich diet may help soothe...
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    Tryptophan and IBS: The Connection

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you don't suffer from IBS
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    Under the Covers: My Experience With Post-op Pain Control

    Brenda F. Johnson replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I am recovering really well, now 6 weeks out, thank you! Thank you for your input. We as nurses often don't want to be a bother, but we have to take care of ourselves,
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    Under the Covers: My Experience With Post-op Pain Control

    Brenda F. Johnson posted a topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, we are used to being in control. We help manage our patient's medications, their diet, and activity. No matter where nurses work, we have to organize our day in order to get everything...