MissBrn ADN, RN

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   stuck on med-surg floor!

   MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in General Nursing

   Sundrop after reading your post I realize that I probably am the one holding myself back. Thanks for that
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   stuck on med-surg floor!

   MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in General Nursing

   "Why can't you get transferred to ICU in your present hospital? That's how most ICU nurses I know have done it. Have you talked to the ICU manager there about transferring? What about trying to...
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   stuck on med-surg floor!

   MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in General Nursing

   I always thought I moved on because as a brand new nurse I just wasn't fast enough for ICU. I was in a trauma ICU. I was lead to believe..no, I was told I wasn't fast enough...by my "educator". And I...
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   Miralax & thickened liquids

   MissBrn replied to pistolchick's topic in Patient Medications

   I haven't ran into this yet as a nurse but I have noticed at home (my son takes Miralax) that if the mix sits for bit it will thicken, not unlike a mixture of thickened
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   subcutaneous injection through Z track

   MissBrn replied to oncnurse73's topic in Patient Medications

   I believe Ztrack method is used for IM
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   Question about Pittsburgh Hospitals

   MissBrn replied to Bethany_RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Allegheny General Hospital is unionized. It has it's ups and downs just like anywhere. It is an older hospital and not all "new and beautiful" like the "mega-rich" UPMC facilities are. But-being...
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   name that hospital and its starting salary

   MissBrn replied to krazaygerl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Mercy hospital UPMC Pgh_21.30 or some jobs posted at
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   Want to get back into critical care

   MissBrn posted a topic in Critical Care

   Hi. I have been a RN on a med surg floor for almost four years. I started in an ICU and stayed 5 mons. I want to get back into an ICU but haven't had any luck. I have interviewed for 3 positions with...
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   stuck on med-surg floor!

   MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in General Nursing

   If you are a new grad I'd say go for the ICU and stick it out for at a year. Then if you decide to go to CRNA school you got that down. + everyone likes to hire someone with ICU experience. Honestly...
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    stuck on med-surg floor!

    MissBrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a goal to get into anesthesia school next fall. Only thing is I need ICU experience asap. I started nursing in an ICU and stayed for 5mons. I have been on a med-surg floor for 3.5 yrs. now. Not...
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    O2 Sat 88%-90%, MD no action, opinions.

    MissBrn replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the Md on this. A quick Hx check should've revieled COPD related d/o. That could've clued you in regarding their sats. Maybe I would have bumped him down to 3 L to see if his sats. went...
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    FREEDOM! I Quit my med-surge job!

    MissBrn replied to zofran's topic in General Nursing

    :w00t:are you sure we didn't work together in the same place? lol. enjoy yourself and best of luck---you have an open
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    Students who won't listen---what to do?

    MissBrn replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree. It is hard to see the big picture when you are focused on tasks. I think most new nurses are very task oriented for about the first year. Moving from new nurse to experienced nurse is a whole...
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    What to do when a patient falls?

    MissBrn replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you do fall assessment and they are considered a fall risk then you should order a low boy bed with mats and give em a bracelet to wear. That way you cover ur butt and theirs. I would think that...
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    MissBrn replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It seems to me that if you have the education and acheived degree then you are a NP. The pay rate may be less as your experience would be less. But, I can't see why you wouldn't get a job if you have...