laurelmae

laurelmae specializes in med surg, ortho, onc, peds.

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1. Pimples, blackheads and acne

   laurelmae replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

   this thread makes me ill...yet i am drawn to these stories!! my ex is a compulsive picker and he'd ask me to 'squeeze out' anything on his back he couldn't reach...i literally pulled out gloves i heisted from work for cleaning (new ones) and aseptic...

2. Impossible to get days??

   laurelmae replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

   man it sounds like you are really having trouble with this days thing...from what i hear AZ needs more travelers when it's cold in other states, the whole retiree's go there, like florida thing...maybe try contacting a few bigger hospitals that utili...

3. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

   laurelmae replied to Karen06's topic in CNA/MA

   western pa $11-12.05 to start depending on experience

4. Where did our autonomy go?

   laurelmae replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

   the answer to the question is: nurses don't have the depth of autonomy some think we should. we aren't trained to make the same decisions as doctors. we are given the knowledge to recognize problems and trends and alert the ppl who are trained to mak...

5. Question: WHICH online RN-BSN program and WHY

   laurelmae replied to laurelmae's topic in General Nursing

   for someone who may someday teach or be a manager, any specific schools to look into?

6. Helpful Tips for the Nurse Traveler

   laurelmae replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

   i started traveling after 1 yr of med surg/ortho nursing at 24 yrs old. it has been amazing. i love seeing the country and exploring the unique things that nurses in different areas are great at. successful travelers are, i think, outgoing people who...

7. Impossible to get days??

   laurelmae replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

   i have never worked in AZ but i only work day shifts and have never had trouble finding a contract. if your company is telling you it's not possible, search for a company that is AZ based or specializes in the southwest region, and tell your recruite...

8. Where did our autonomy go?

   laurelmae replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

   Nurse does not equal autonomous. I don't feel the profession ever has. we as RN's are trained to analyze data then take action, but not necessarily decide which action...that's what MD's are trained to do. we can make a nursing diagnosis, and then fo...

9. what color are you as a nurse

   laurelmae replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

   i am definitely pink, because ppl always say i'm happy, which makes them happy, but not the sickly cheerful freakish happy, just the usual smile and sweet kinda happy. it's a neat poll, b cuz it takes nurses of all 'colors' to make a team successful...

10. Question: WHICH online RN-BSN program and WHY

    laurelmae posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey i currently have an ADN and want to go back to get my BSN. Major factors: low cost, flexible online curriculum (time wise), short program (2 yrs or less). of course, needs 2 b accredited. thanks!!

11. Does your facility use PBDS testing?

    laurelmae replied to introspectiveRN's topic in General Nursing

    butler memorial hospital in western PA does not use it our lady of the lake in baton rouge LA does not use it memorial medical center in modesto CA does not use it, tho they do use a pharmacology test u must pass 1st time to work. aurora medical cent...

12. Incident reports: Who uses, completes and where do they go???

    laurelmae replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    it's supposedly confidential but at one hospital i worked at, our floor managers kept track of individuals' reported incidents and when one nurse had made a mistake worthy of discipline, they brought out 3 reports that were implicating her (2 med err...

13. Does your facility have a dedicated I.V. team?

    laurelmae replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    aw, it's not sad, i think it's about practice. i was straight forward about my lack of skill and my fantastic floor managers sacrificed their veins (with EMLA haha) until i had succeeded. in 4 months i'm up to 12 iv's because the other nurses knew i ...

14. Diversions

    laurelmae replied to NurseKymba's topic in General Nursing

    wow, it makes me feel naive to read things like this...i logically know medical professionals have probs with abuse and it effects work, but i have never seen it (or perhaps never noticed). i think it's terrific that there is confidentiality for thos...

15. what do u do about a car?

    laurelmae replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    i have driven from PA to LA then northern cali to CO...i take 3-4 wks off bwtn assignments and enjoy the country. some companies offer rental cars tho, so shop around for a company that meets your anticipated needs---the company that matches you is o...