Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    bella548, no there isn't, and I see no reason why anyone who wants to comment respectly on it shouldn't be able to. There are many old threads on here, and I see no comments on them being closed or...

  2. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I too have enjoyed reading the responses that have been thoughtful and open on this thread. I feel that continued reflection on this subject is viable, for a much needed understanding between the...

  3. Apo?

    Brownms46 replied to dianacs's topic in International Nursing

    Yes... they consider themselves to be the leading generic drug manufacturer. The company is based in Canada, and sells to over 115 countries including the US. OOh yeah, they also work with PACE/APCE...

  4. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm very sorry Hellllllo Nurse for being too lazy to type those l's :), but yes I totally was refering to you in my post. As I respect the fact that you had a goal, and you pursued it until you...

  5. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on enduring your struggle to obtain your goal! You're a definitely one determined

  6. Apo?

    Brownms46 replied to dianacs's topic in International Nursing

    APO before the drug name means the manufacturer of that generic drug is Apotex,

  7. pct debate

    Brownms46 replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you! If I'm going to be at fault for something I want it to be for something I did! I can control my actions, but I can't control the actions of others. Especially for someone...

  8. pct debate

    Brownms46 replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    Ok let's go back to the MA. BON: A licensed practical nurse bears full responsibility for the quality of health care s/he provides to patients or health care consumers. Now this is from the Fl. BON:...

  9. pct debate

    Brownms46 replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

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  10. pct debate

    Brownms46 replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you an you're very welcome 3rdshiftGuy..:)! If you answer all the questions with a yes, than you are "supposed" to be able to delegate. But no matter what happens...you are still utimately...

  11. pct debate

    Brownms46 replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    You're very welcome

  12. pct debate

    Brownms46 replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    First this was a discussion about unlicensed or PCT/CNAs. Second here is an statement taken from the Florida Nurse Practice Act: Now in my view if you made the decision to delegate a task to a PCT,...

  13. pct debate

    Brownms46 replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    I found some links here, and felt they might be helpful: This is from the Dept of Health in Washington state, as pertains to N. A., and delegation:...

  14. pct debate

    Brownms46 replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a facility...in S. C. and in Washington state, that allowed CNA...trained by the facility to give meds, and not just routine meds! I became aware on my first nite of supposedly a 6 week...

  15. Question about IV therapy....

    Brownms46 replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    I think I found a good site for you to print off stuff. It's a Baxter site...and it also can be used for CEUs. The courses are free and you can print off the certificate immediately....

  16. 4 10-hr day workweeks?

    Brownms46 replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...it's rare to be able to get out on time at most places. Either from trying to clear up things...or do am admits..or the oncoming shift getting out of report on time. But there is a hospital...

  17. Stay Away From Texas

    Brownms46 replied to parisgirl's topic in Travel

    There have been two assignments, that I left before they were completed. One the company agreed with my leaving, and didn't charge me a dime! They continued to pay for the apartment until they found...

  18. PALS for LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to NurseDad's topic in Pediatric

    I believe all knowledge is benefical, and well worth the time to learn all you can to assist those you work with, and care for. I have worked on Med-Surg units where ACLS was required of all the...

  19. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    Brownms46 replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    . Totally agree! I have worked with and currently with excellent MAs and CMAs. I worked with MAs in Seattle who weren't CMAs, but they were still excellent never the less. The CMA where I am...

  20. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    Brownms46 replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    You're right mattsmom, they don't have a clue. Their too busy trying to get in a quick fix, and get the pressure off them no matter who it affects. I think the reason there is in some places a...

  21. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    Brownms46 replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    I ran into a situation similar in a clinic where an MD was allowing a totally untrained "assistant" to give injections/meds, and she had NO idea of what she was doing! I and others had to stop her...

  22. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    Brownms46 replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree! Didn't say I liked hearing those who are MAs or CNAs or tech calling themselves a "nurse"....just know that they're those who do it. But the word "nurse" is even used in Church...

  23. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    Brownms46 replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard MA calling and or allowing themselves to be called nurses. But I can't say whether or not they were CMAs or MAs. I work with a CMA and she does correct pts, and others who refer to her...

  24. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    Brownms46 replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't illegal here, and since this is the country I live in, this is the one I was referring to. Also I didn't state that CMAs are nurses, I said they can call themselves, and that as it isn't...

  25. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    Brownms46 replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    CMA do not work under an RN, as they do not come under the nurse practice act of any state I know. They work under an MD, and can call themselves nurses, but can't use the initials RN or LP/VN. The...