Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. Why reverse sedation?

    Brownms46 replied to Jolie's topic in Emergency

    I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that just maybe, there might have been an error made in the amount of medication you were given, and the reversal was given to cover themeselves. It's the...

  2. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Brownms46 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel this has anything to do with wanting an RN, or anyone to take "a fall". It's about what some (including some RN's also) who felt that the LPN shouldn't have been the only one punished....

  3. Fired Again ~ HAHAHA!

    Brownms46 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    You know what Tweety...this scenario was messed up all the way around. First this pt. supposedly had a 45 blood sugar at 8pm??? Did this patient not eat supper let alone a snack? And 8pm is too...

  4. I need help

    Brownms46 replied to mittienLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a great website, and you can get 1.5 CEUs and the cert. printed out after taking a free post test.

  5. ICU vs NICU

    Brownms46 replied to gapeach69's topic in General Nursing

    To me this is an easy one, but I may not have all the facts here. But here is my 2 cents. I have worked nights in a NICU when my children where small. I have also worked in rural hospitals. I...

  6. CNA work

    Brownms46 replied to andreaJ's topic in General Nursing

    If you're skills are rusty, maybe a med-surg unit is the best place for you to be. There are small hospitals that I have seen ,that are willing to train CNAs, but it will most likely be strenuous, as...

  7. Seattle LPN to RN transitional program recommendations

    Brownms46 replied to mona2003's topic in General Nursing

    South Puget Sound Community college has a part-time night program. Good

  8. need advice to become a RN. what is "excelsior"?

    Brownms46 replied to gargimil's topic in New York Nursing

    Excelsior is an excellent way to get your RN, once you have completed your LPN, and have some work experience behind you. Excelsior and publishers such as RUE, Chancellors and the rest are NOT a...

  9. Lpn Vs. Rn Can This Be True

    Brownms46 replied to sakuramom's topic in Agency Nurses

    I am sure you are aware that you will need experience before going to an agency. Yes there are agencies that will take new grads, but I wouldn't be one of

  10. Favorite Nurses?

    Brownms46 replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Totally agree with you, and American Mobile is part of the "Evil Empire". Nurse RX has been around for a long time, and have heard more bad than good, but never worked for them, as they could never...

  11. Study Guide Recommendations?

    Brownms46 replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Here is an excellent step by step online program for pharmacology. http://www2.hawaii.edu/dlit/nurse/win/dosage.html It's very easy to use...but it does require you either have or can download...

  12. ABG's

    Brownms46 replied to tsgarman's topic in General Nursing

    You are all very

  13. ABG's

    Brownms46 replied to tsgarman's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: You a nut...but a good one:chuckle! Of course...I have a bunch of these....anything else you might be looking to

  14. ABG's

    Brownms46 replied to tsgarman's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nurseshift.com/ABG/tutor1.htm http://www.onlinece.net/courses.asp?course=203&action=view http://www.nursingceu.com/RCEU/courses/acidbase2/index.htm...

  15. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Brownms46 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I ask again... How do you KNOW this pt. was reasonable and prudent??? Where you there???? Again, I never said I believe LPNs should only have healthy patients. I worked post op trauma, tele, chemo for...

  16. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Brownms46 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all how do you know the pt was "reasonable and prudent"??? Where you there?? And for your info LPNs are not always saying "it's the RN's responsibility! I have had to hear and read how...

  17. New LPN and no jobs available.

    Brownms46 replied to ladybay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry to hear that ladybay. And they need to change their ad then...because it says "preferred". I hope you are able to find somewhere that will give you an opportunity soon. And you're

  18. New LPN and no jobs available.

    Brownms46 replied to ladybay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Found this...might be worth a look see;...

  19. LPN IV Certification Problem

    Brownms46 replied to Trekzilla's topic in General Nursing

    http://pr.mo.gov/boards/nursing/ivcourse.pdf Here is a list of places you can get IV certified. Good

  20. Horrible breach of personal confidentiality!

    Brownms46 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    EXCELLENT

  21. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Brownms46 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    14 ....13???????? You have GOT to be

  22. Horrible breach of personal confidentiality!

    Brownms46 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    There are two things you can do. Make a stink...and take the heat, or leave it alone...and distance yourself from this "friend". I say friend tongue in cheek...because this doesn't sound like a...

  23. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Brownms46 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

  24. Working In Texas

    Brownms46 replied to RNFNE's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're going to be a Texas resident, then you need a Texas license. My original license is in Texas, and everytime I have needed to re-instate it, it has only taken me less than two weeks to do...

  25. Any good websites for medical terminology?

    Brownms46 replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Students

    Here is a great website, with not only lots of Med Terms, but lots more; http://www.gen.umn.edu/faculty_staff/jensen/1135/webanatomy/ There are self correcting tests also...on several