Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. Could THIS Be the Cause of the Nursing Shortage?

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Susy K, You and others, give people waaaaaay too much power. The nursing shortage didn't just come about, it has been around in one form or another for a long time. The reasons are as varied, as...

  2. Injections--- Who can give them in Texas?

    Brownms46 replied to Lyssakaye's topic in General Nursing

    Texas, used to have Medication Aides. Does this job title still exist? The Medication Aide, completed a program in giving medications, and had to pass a state exam, which they had to retake on an...

  3. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I have to give it to you kjmta57! I tried a stint in Springfield prison, in Springville, Al., and I was scared silly! Just didn't have what it took to work there. I have many correction officer...

  4. If an MD shoved you...

    Brownms46 replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You got that right about the "god incarnate"..LOL! I loved your post...made me LOL! I would have loved to have seen his face...LOL! Good for you Dplear!

  5. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Susy K, I understood your post, and as I said in my original post, it was refreshing to see someone ask, and not assume. I had no problem with you asking. I was only commenting on the "possible"...

  6. If an MD shoved you...

    Brownms46 replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This made me think about the time, a MD threw a tamtrum on me, and I stood toe to toe with him, and let him know I wasn't taking any of it, because there was nothing, that I had did to cause his...

  7. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I think what the problem is, that "some" RNs, do have a low opinion of LPNs, and have stated many inaccuracies, about their abilities, and their (the RNs), dislike of having to work with, and or cover...

  8. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, I understand where both of you are coming from, and congrats to you on going after your goals! I worked with an RN, just the other nite, who at first started out the shift, acting like I...

  9. Why LPN??

    Brownms46 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Susy K, for asking, rather than assuming. I find this very refreshing, after seeing posts full of wrong assumptions. When I came into nursing, I didn't intend to do it as a profession, but...

  10. nursing job needed

    Brownms46 replied to lindadj's topic in General Nursing

    Brownie I am going to request from every job within the past 2 years why I was release and find out the date this person called my ppast employment and take her to court. I have not figure out how she...

  11. A PUBLIC APOLOGY

    Brownms46 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would sincerely like to apologize for some of my previous posts, under BSN min. I was WRONG, to respond to the posts as I did. I came into this profession to soothe, and comfort those in need....

  12. free tuition if I work for them for two years

    Brownms46 replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not saying this might happen to you, but just adding it to let you be aware to take great care, ask a lot of questions, and get it all in writing. I have an OB/GYN friend who got into one of...

  13. nursing job needed

    Brownms46 replied to lindadj's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very sorry to hear about the problems you're having finding work, and dealing with this neighbor. But I have a question. How does she find out where you're working? I believe you can request in...

  14. Staff ratios

    Brownms46 replied to kewlnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work for a state hosp. in Charleston, SC. Hope this helps. I worked as a Travel nurse at Roper Hospital, and went to visit a friend of mine, who worked in your hospital. Just walking throught...

  15. Input appreciated

    Brownms46 replied to neuro6's topic in Emergency

    I have relocated many times, and I'm also a single parent. I have done travel nursing with two kids, and the biggest problem have been helping them adjust to their new surroundings, and finding the...

  16. What to do

    Brownms46 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    Brownie[/b]Sorry,I should have clarified "float team".Our float team has an extensive orientation with a senior mentor for a month or more if needed.An orientation of a week per floor is offered as...

  17. BSN minimum requirement

    Brownms46 replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    And then some! Great

  18. BSN minimum requirement

    Brownms46 replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    And then some! Great

  19. Volunteer Mentors Needed for Boston Students Interested in Nursing Careers

    Brownms46 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I would be honored to help mentor a student. Please feel free to email me @ [email protected]. At present, I'm working on a student page, on my webpage. The page isn't ready yet, but it should...

  20. What to do

    Brownms46 replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding? Where would her orientation come from...how much orientation on each unit do you think she would get? I'm sorry, but I just think that is a really bad idea. Experience tells me,...

  21. nursing student is thinking about throwing in the towel after first semester.

    Brownms46 replied to Lynn Casey RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this post. Excellent suggestions for you! I was a mom of two, one five, and one two, with a trach, when I graudated. But, I worked nites, and was home in time to get my five yr old off...

  22. New nurses in ICU

    Brownms46 replied to janine3&5's topic in General Nursing

    I just had to add my two cents. I went into NICU the next day after school ended, and got the Preceptor from HE**! She was very experienced, but had a terrible disposition. She was good at what she...

  23. Filipino Nurses

    Brownms46 replied to Oscar's topic in Philippines

    Thank God they are willing to come here! I have worked with many, and I found them to be excellent, caring, and hard working nurses! With a severe nursing shortage, we should be willing to accept...

  24. Filipino Nurses

    Brownms46 replied to Oscar's topic in Philippines

    Thank God they are willing to come here! I have worked with many, and I found them to be excellent, caring, and hard working nurses! With a severe nursing shortage, we should be willing to accept...

  25. BSN minimum requirement

    Brownms46 replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I must give it to most of you. There have been some really good posts on this subject. Yes, I responded in anger at the original post, and a little sarcastic also. But I must say this has...