Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    Brownms46 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    Yes by all means go to the CDC site, and discover that it IS hype, and you will SEE that the map the CDC shows, and the one the media shows siteing the states affects are totally different! So where...

  2. I need some advice on Nursing Recruiters

    Brownms46 replied to Near Done Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion here, but I would look for a recruiter who has experience in dealing with Canadians coming to the US. There are a lot of recruiters out there, who have worked in the business sector,...

  3. Need Advice/Help

    Brownms46 replied to Amylcd's topic in General Nursing

    First let me say, that "I" feel your provider was untruthful with you about the complications. However, he could have used an iron preparation without Dextran, which has been said to not require a...

  4. Need Advice/Help

    Brownms46 replied to Amylcd's topic in General Nursing

    Three things bother me about this post. First it "seems" you were given the iron IV outside of the hospital. I'm hoping this isn't true, and your doctor wasn't that dense or incompetent! Next you...

  5. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    Brownms46 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    I believe there IS too much hype in the media, and that people are not only being unreasonably scared, but assaulted by the constant barage of doom, and gloom! I had my flu shot because it was free,...

  6. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    Brownms46 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

  7. Can a CNA take the ACLS???

    Brownms46 replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    Amy I say more power to you. But why pay the money for this course at this point, when you can just go to the link that has been provided, and learn ACLS on your own? The cost would be my reasoning...

  8. an assignment.

    Brownms46 replied to volume's topic in General Nursing

    The LPN is an integral member of the health care team. The LPN assumes personal responsibility for his/her professional development by seeking to improve and update knowledge and skills. The LPN is...

  9. an assignment.

    Brownms46 replied to volume's topic in General Nursing

    First ..LP/VN do NOT always have their work assigned to them by an RN, and LPNs do NOT HAVE to even work under an RN!!! There are ARE many positions where LPNS don't even have an RN anywhere around...

  10. Cali BON UPDATE 10/17/2003

    Brownms46 posted a topic in General Nursing

  11. My almost venture into LTC! Verrrrrrrry long!

    Brownms46 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My Per Deim positions is nearing an end, as it doesn't offer enough hours. So I have been looking for a good reg PT position. So I see this ad for a PT position in what is state to be one of the...

  12. question for nurses

    Brownms46 replied to sunshineclarity's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all that has been said. The reason why I asked for the info, is that since he is usually healthy, and has no health concerns, he "should" be fine. Community Acquire Pneumonia (CAP) is...

  13. an assignment.

    Brownms46 replied to volume's topic in General Nursing

    volume you have been given some excellent advice here. Remember ..you can type anything into google to get info, and if it's not bring up what you want, just change the wording. But if you really get...

  14. traveling for new grad?

    Brownms46 replied to tiquicia's topic in Travel

    I have seen ads lately from agencies taking new grads, and/or travel! STAY AWAY from them!!! And as for signing on somewhere for a bonus, I wouldn't advise it! I have run into too many new grads...

  15. Let the controversy begin.

    Brownms46 replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you posted, and you spoke exactly to how I feel also! There are a lot of folks out on the street, who never thought they would be! Well

  16. giving report to a monster!!!

    Brownms46 replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree!!! Well

  17. question for nurses

    Brownms46 replied to sunshineclarity's topic in General Nursing

    First let me ask you how old is your BF?? Is he otherwise heatlhy, without any chronic illness, and a white male? And does he have insurance?? Has he taken tylenol or motrin, since being discharged...

  18. I'm finally leaving med/surg...

    Brownms46 replied to LINUS's topic in General Nursing

    I happen to be one who doesn't believe you have to do med-surg, before you go into anything else! I didn't, and had no problem going on a floor as agency, and being offered a job whether I went. I...

  19. What could be causing this?

    Brownms46 replied to Bambi's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're having this problem, but I would indeed contact you PP, and let them know what is happening. I would suspect of your glipizide, and oral contraceptives. Were these meds filled at the...

  20. transfer CNA certification

    Brownms46 replied to lenor40's topic in General Nursing

    In most states you can transfer your cert from one state to another. To find out what is required, so to both of these states's Board of Nursing websites, and you most times find the information you...

  21. flu shot

    Brownms46 replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely ever get sick, but it was free from my per diem, GI position, so why not! The nurse who gave it, made it totally painless...and no problems thus

  22. Will travel nursing ever be done away with?

    Brownms46 replied to skybirdrising's topic in Travel

    I agree that Travel nursing, nor agency per diem won't be going anywhere! Although there isn't a "shortage" now, there will be a great shortage soon! When the "baby boomers",retire, you will see a...

  23. Let the controversy begin.

    Brownms46 replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    Amennnn! I must say that I found the OP statements about the homeless guy, a little on the unfeeling side. In fact the situation shouted to me, that this poor person was just looking to be warm, and...

  24. Training

    Brownms46 replied to Janey2003's topic in General Nursing

    Would you mind narrowing actually what advice you're looking for?? Are you wanting adivce on where to go to school, or what

  25. Have I lost my Mind?

    Brownms46 replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they are, so it makes me wonder what is going on at this facility the OP is