hitechlvn

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1. What punishment should this nurse get?

   hitechlvn replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

   a verba; reprimand would be appropriate, but where was the rest of her colleagues when this happened? Don't you people check on each other? What kind of teamwork is this? she was performing one of the basic tenets of nursing care and you want to hang...

2. New LPNs Working for Agencies

   hitechlvn replied to ex1140's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello I am an LPN and I work agency. I have been a nurse for eight years. You should NOT try to work agency until you have some experience, as they don't teach you on the floor or give you any orientation. You need to get a year or two under your ...

3. And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

   hitechlvn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   1. IV starts 2. Complex post op patients 3. wound care/dressing changes 4. Showing others about a piece of equipment or technique that helps them

4. Co-worker in need of prayers

   hitechlvn replied to butterflynurse's topic in General Nursing

   Prayers for her, her family and you, as well.

5. What does your screenname mean?

   hitechlvn replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

   I love computers and gadgets, and I am an LVN. My wife is pushing for hitechRN eheheh

6. "Doctor" Nurse

   hitechlvn replied to mscsrjhm's topic in General Nursing

   This person is not practicing Nursing. They are practicing medicine without a license. It sounds as though he doesn't want to even be thought of as a Nurse (a title of which I am proud of BTW) I say "GET HIM"! :)

7. First Code

   hitechlvn replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

   You know, you did very well. You can't even say that codes get easier. Sometimes you wil be attached to a patient and that makes it hard. You did what you could do, bless you for that. :)

8. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

   hitechlvn replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

   The main thing I remeber from school is that I was working as a CNA in my off school hours and we had a baby and that my wife and I would sometimes be eating hot dogs or ramen noodles or peanut butter sandwiches, borrowing money for gas for school an...

9. Black nurses VS. White nurses

   hitechlvn replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

   Hamburgers Vs. Hot Dogs Cucumbers Vs. Tomatoes French Fries Vs. Onion Rings Color Vs. Black and White Peanuts Vs. Popcorn Nestle Vs. Hershy's Jam Vs. Jelly Ketchup Vs. Mustard Jelly Beans Vs. Jelly Bellies Chicken Vs. Pork

10. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    hitechlvn replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    French (Freedom) Fries Vs.Tater Tots

11. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    hitechlvn replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    I may be way off base here, but could it be that when they say "we need more men in nursing" they mean it from a standpoint that it is a "women dominated profession"? It would be akin to saying we need more women in construction, or basket weaving ...

12. Are u extremely organized and meticulous?

    hitechlvn replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness for this thread! Now I don't have to go to the MD for even MORE medications! (jk). My house is like a post apoctoliptic (sp) area, but at work I am the epitomy of prioritizing and time management. Thank to you all for making me nor...

13. Class Pins. Do You Like Yours?

    hitechlvn replied to justjenn's topic in General Students

    The origin of the concept of the nursing pin dates back to 1855 when Florence Nightingale was awarded a broach by England's Queen Victoria for her efforts in the Crimean War. The pin was designed by the Queen's husband, Prince Albert, and consisted ...

14. Favorite Pocket Reference

    hitechlvn replied to lisaandandy's topic in Emergency

    THese are kind of nice, they are inexpensive and you can get them for a variety of specialties, etc. Martins quick-e guide http://www.bandidobooks.com/catalog/Quick-E.htm

15. Just "knocking people out"?

    hitechlvn replied to Salus's topic in CRNA

    Can you elaborate on the question? I would like to know the tie in from your title to your question. Does it involve using chemical restraints or sedation? Or are you saying "why not just knock people out to keep them quiet"?