Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. Stroke???

    Brownms46 replied to PSA, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Anytime

  2. Stroke???

    Brownms46 replied to PSA, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not making a "DX" here, just informing the OP that nausea and vomiting "some" of the classic sxs, as is the sweating and N/V with MI. Just needed to point out that fact before this turns into a...

  3. How many 40+ nurses still working Med/Surg?

    Brownms46 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I do it, but very reluctantely..believe me! I never liked M/S even while in school, and my attitude toward it after 23yrs, hasn't changed a bit!

  4. Stroke???

    Brownms46 replied to PSA, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The warning signs of a Hemorrhagic Stroke IS nausea and vomiting!!! I'm very sorry for your friend, their father, and you, to hear about this, but most people think of severe headache, and difficulty...

  5. Travel nursing with kids along

    Brownms46 replied to BETSRN's topic in Travel

    I traveled with my daughter when she was enterinig the 9th grade. I was in S. C., and I wasn't pleased with the school system where we were. I found out that in S. C., they're pro Homeschooling,...

  6. "Dear God " ...

    Brownms46 replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    Those are the cutest sayings...and funny

  7. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    EastCoast you're welcome, but it never entered my mind. You were excellent in your reasoning, and if this hadn't been a peds question, I probably would've went along with

  8. Parent Definitions

    Brownms46 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Words that you or I would commonly use for one meaning, have a completely different meaning to parents in a family... AMNESIA: condition that enables a woman who has gone through labor to have sex...

  9. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    Hey EastCoast, thanks for searching out the answer:). And you know what??? If I need critical care, I want to have you or a nurse like you taking care of

  10. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    you're welcome

  11. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    I think there is some confusion here with monitoring a pt. receiving K+ and getting a baseline ECG. Yes I would monitor a child getting K+, but I wouldn't get a baseline ECG before adding the K+ to...

  12. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    Love A Nurse :chuckle, that was me talking to jenac, and I'm with you on the answer being

  13. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    Yes it is ToddSPN, as there is a lot of information left out of the question. But again, it does say before giving the K+...which would mean this pt is hypokalemic. Which would be common with GI...

  14. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    jenac I don't understand why there would be concern about giving the K+ d/t cardiac concerns. That is a reason for replacing it, not for getting a ECG first??? If there is an irregularity, what...

  15. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    First when hydrating a pt., renal function always comes into the situation. Yes rehydration is done in gastroenteritis, d/t diarrhea, especially per IV when vomiting. But that doesn't mean you don't...

  16. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    Brownms46 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Pretzlgl:)! And you're right the buck did stop with the nurses. I sure would like to read a follow up, and or even talk to one of these nurses. And as for their rationals printed in the...

  17. Pickle Jar

    Brownms46 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    Now that one made me cry, and I'm when my pickle jar is empty I'm going to start collecting coins for my

  18. Inner Peace

    Brownms46 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    Either that or you're hugging brother John right about

  19. Medication question

    Brownms46 replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    I don't think the question is so much of waiting him to actually void. My impression is that this question might be asking about renal function. So yes you could put a foley in, but should wait...

  20. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    Brownms46 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    And do you really believe that all of these nurses actually gave this med, and didn't get an order to cover it??? And that NO doctor questioned this med being given to their pts???? I'm sorry I just...

  21. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    Brownms46 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    I still believe that this had nothing to do with T O's! I can't believe that the manager of this unit, wasn't aware of a long standing practice! And I still question why some were disciplined and...

  22. Some things make NO sense!

    Brownms46 replied to New2CVICU's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you on the triple assignments worry, but I disagree on the LPN writing progress notes, and orders!!! If this chart went to court on a case I was involved in, I would be VERY

  23. Some things make NO sense!

    Brownms46 replied to New2CVICU's topic in General Nursing

    NO offense taken New2CVICU:)! What you have described in just unthinkable, wrong, nuts, crazy, and just plain SSSCARY!! I totally agree with you, and I wouldn't let it continue

  24. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    Brownms46 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    WOWWWW Will you guys get out of my head

  25. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    Brownms46 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you have hit the nail on the head sbic, as I didn't miss that little part either! I have worked in units, and know that nurses will give a med, and will get an order for it later. Most...