clee1

clee1 has 9 years experience and specializes in Hospice, Med/Surg, ICU, ER.

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1. Would you report possible diversion?

   clee1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   You did the right thing, for ALL involved. Rest easy, Nurse.

2. Would you report possible diversion?

   clee1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Thank the dear Lord I don't work with you! A NS classmate and coworker was diverting for nearly a year when I busted him in the act. He ultimately lost his license. MY PATIENTS suffered due to his actions, and I sleep very well at night knowing I do...

3. Would you report possible diversion?

   clee1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Thank the dear Lord I don't work with you! A NS classmate and coworker was diverting for nearly a year when I busted him in the act. He ultimately lost his license. MY PATIENTS suffered due to his actions, and I sleep very well at night knowing I don...

4. Bad Weather--Hospitals could care less about your safety

   clee1 replied to Jory's topic in General Nursing

   Exactly right. Any employer of nurses need your warm licensed body more than you need them. I can drive just fine in the snow, but even supernurse can't leap over all the stuck, stalled, and spun out cars. If I can't get there, I can't get there.... ...

5. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

   clee1 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

   That doesn't matter. If I'm armed, I have options I wouldn't otherwise have. My gun is for self defense FIRST. If I'm able, I might defend you if the opportunity arises.

6. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

   clee1 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

   I am an LPN in Home Hospice. I have been a CC permit holder since I was 21, over 27 years ago. I have a concealed firearm at all times; in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, personal care homes, and in private residences. I carry t...

7. Drug seeking patients?

   clee1 replied to butter's topic in Safety

   You hx is none of your employer's business. You only need to tell them about your working limitations, not your treatments.

8. Quitting job and feeling guilty about it, don't want to burn bridges

   clee1 replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

   No need at all to feel guilty. If economic conditions at your facility worsened, they would not feel the least compunction about laying you off; if you stay there so long that your salary "maxes out" I can guarantee that you'll be the first to be let...

9. New grads on the Floor.

   clee1 replied to LVN2010M's topic in General Nursing

   I love to mentor new nurses! :) My stock speech, 1st day is: 1) I do things my way within the P&P of the facility, and keeping in mind pt safety always. You'll have to figure out what way works best for YOU. 2) I don't care how your textbook or ...

10. Is IV CERTIFICATION worth anything?

    clee1 replied to scoobysnax's topic in General Nursing

    Being proficient with IV starts and in the maintenance thereof improves your value to a facility. You'd be amazed at the number of people that cannot start an IV on even a "simple stick".

11. Male Nurse and Sexual Comments

    clee1 replied to Turd.Ferguson's topic in General Nursing

    This needs to be nipped in the bud; one way or another. One off-hand comment, even if inappropriate, is one thing: doing it repeatedly is indicative of a problem brewing. Deal with it now.

12. What does 1:1 sitter mean to you?!

    clee1 replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    That is why you need to write this aide up, regardless of what he/she may think of you in the future. It protects YOU, and, it sends the message that people WILL do their jobs or will pay the price.

13. Thank you....all of you

    clee1 replied to southlandshari's topic in General Nursing

    My mother had GBS when I was a senior in high school. The compassion and care given to her greatly influenced my desire to become a nurse. Best wishes to you in school! You are going to make a GREAT nurse!

14. Has anyone been stress and dont think?

    clee1 replied to tampaflrn6's topic in General Nursing

    Relax, nurse. You WILL get it; but it does take time to develop "the knack".

15. You know when your hospital orientation is terminated when...

    clee1 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    ... when you walk in the door and the Charge asks if you'd be willing to take a "light load" (3 instead of 5 pts) because they are shorthanded. There's your sign!