LHJ_RN

LHJ_RN specializes in Tele, CCU, MICU, PACU.

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1. New gradute practical nurse starting IV's

   LHJ_RN replied to btrfly76's topic in PACU

   Peripheral IV's? If it is just the basic pre-op IV start I don't see the big deal. If LPN's doing that is within the scope of practice for your state then great. I started out as an LPN and if you took the IV class and had 3 successful sticks then t...

2. UofU New Grad

   LHJ_RN replied to jillann98's topic in Utah

   I have worked at the Uof U hospital for the last 12years. LOVE IT! They are currently undergoing a huge renovation that should be done, either next fall, or early 2009. The U is a great place to work. We are a large teaching facility, we have the Med...

3. Extremely stressful?

   LHJ_RN replied to BonnieSc's topic in PACU

   I gotta say that the PACU would probably be a pretty overwhelming and stressful place not only for the new grad, but also the seasoned staff that have to help the new grad. There is a post a few posts down from yours- something like "new grad in PACU...

4. As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

   LHJ_RN replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

   I say that I am an RN, I feel I get better treatment and that the staff can speak frankly with me, and I with them. Time is not wasted on "Medicine 101" explanations. Thank God I am a nurse. Had I been a lay person, I could have lost my baby last Oc...

5. Anyone Here Sew their own Scrubs?

   LHJ_RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   I sew lots of tops but, buy my pants. I just use whatever cute print fabric strikes my fancy. I try and pick fabrics that aren't too see thru. Simplicity makes a great pattern, btw.

6. Personal question: had anyone here had.....

   LHJ_RN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

   I hear ya! when is surgery? When I had it done I was still on my parents plan. They covered everything except for a few hundred dollars which I paid to my parents. My scars have also faded to the point where you have to know where to look to see them...

7. Nursing as a second career

   LHJ_RN replied to followingthedream's topic in General Nursing

   COmmunity Colleges tend to be easy to work with. That is they are used to dealing with the non-traditional student. I am in SLC, UT and Salt Lake Community College has offered evening and weekend AD RN programs. They were designed specifically for th...

8. Personal question: had anyone here had.....

   LHJ_RN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

   I had a breast reduction 15yrs ago when I was 20. It was the best thing I have ever done! Imagine being 20yrs old and being mistaken for your 16yr old sisters' mom, shopping in the mens dept for shirts as they were the only ones that could be buttone...

9. Does anyone know of any free training/education?

   LHJ_RN replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

   I wouldn't stress about it too much. You and your classmates will all be in RN school and learning how to be an RN all at the same time. Whether or not you know how to do a B/P wont' really matter as that is what learning lab is for. The medical term...

10. Boise anyone?

    LHJ_RN replied to amandahqtpie's topic in General Nursing

    I love Boise! I graduated RN school in June of 1994 and could not find a job anywhere in Utah. I interviewed at St Alphonsus Hospital and moved up two weeks later. It was a great hospital to work for and I hope it hasn't changed! Moved back to Utah l...

11. BSN vs BS title

    LHJ_RN replied to Aaron-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would stress out about this. In the end it doesn't really matter. You will take the same state board exam, whether you get a BS with Nursing major, or BSN. When you chart you will be Name, RN and not Name, BSN. Now, if you go on for...

12. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    LHJ_RN replied to lmz's topic in Medications

    I am good friends with a Lovenox Rep. The Lovenox company reccomends giving the medication in the "love handles" region.

13. preparing for your first night shift

    LHJ_RN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for years. I am naturally a bit of a night owl anyway. What worked for me was staying up as late as possible the night before and sleeping late the next day, never could do the nap thing a few hours before work. How many nights a week...

14. ER nurses having fun onver here

    LHJ_RN replied to PoohGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I can see it now, it's 2 am, nothing going on, and everyone is high on coffee and punchy like no tomorrow! I made up a song about Levophed (to the tune of "99 Bottles of Beer") one night working in the ICU. Great Video!

15. nurses working from home

    LHJ_RN replied to helpingdisablednurse's topic in General Nursing

    There are a a couple of different kinds of jobs that I can think of. Legal nurse consulting. This is where you work with an attorney reviewing charts for malpractice cases. There is also medical coding- now this would require a few classes in coding ...