livistarr

livistarr has 14 years experience and specializes in ER/Trauma, Corrections, Consulting.

Latest Activity

1. Hospital Security

   livistarr replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

   I worked at a Level I trauma center that had it's own police force. They patroled the area, arrested gang bangers who were hustlin on the corner out front and would back all of us up with guns, kevlar and cuffs. I turned that in for a Level III tra...

2. SALARY QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

   livistarr replied to chaquana's topic in General Nursing

   I live in NE Ohio, have been a nurse a while though. At the hospital I work part time at I make about $30/hr. I am salaried in my FT job as a legal nurse consultant and make $65K a year ($32/hr). And yes, that's with (only) an AAS (if that's what ...

3. Professional/Personal Boundaries?

   livistarr replied to chillchick's topic in General Nursing

   Bad idea. It could come back to bite you at your job and you never want to take that risk. HIPPA violations will get you fired without a doubt, across the board. Say a prayer for her and if you ever HAPPEN to run in to her then it's okay to give her ...

4. Advice on Chest Tube & mistakes by colleague

   livistarr replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

   Petroleum gauze is usually facility/physician specific. The pleuravac probably tipped in transport and with minimal drainage, labeling both chambers is standard practice. As far as the dim bulb you took report from, I say keep up with the paper trail...

5. Med Alert jewelry

   livistarr replied to Song Palmese's topic in General Nursing

   Working in ER I can tell you I'd never check a piece of jewelry that just looked engraved. Really only the standard bracelet or necklace...and Ive done ER about ten yrs.

6. cardiac arrest

   livistarr replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

   First, make sure they're in distress. Don't embarass yourself by calling for help on a heavy sleeper! (I've had medical residents do that!!) Second, know their code status. If a DNR you have to know what kind, i.e. no CPR, no defib, no tube, etc....

7. Short Term RN Job

   livistarr replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a union hospital currently, have been here for several years and love my union. However, as a nurse I am opposed to striking. I feel there should be a "no strike clause" in all healthcare and school worker's contracts. We, as nurses, are...

8. So and So needs me now

   livistarr replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a ER where the techs do nothing but draw labs and do EKGs. Pretty much I try to do what I can by myself or with other nurses but if I do need them I directly say "I need you here now" and assure them it's just for a few minutes. Also I us...

9. Research for Paper on the Role of an Emergency Nurse

   livistarr replied to thenursingapprentice's topic in Emergency

   I messaged you my email if you'd like me to email you responses to your questions :)

10. Defiant and Insubordinate

    livistarr replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

    Did the night nurse bear the brunt? She seems more the source of the problem. Had she done her job there wouldn't have been a problem...

11. I talked to HR

    livistarr replied to TwilightRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Two words. Bad move. You never bite the hand that feeds you and, like it or not, that manager feeds you in a way. If you make a bold move like that, just be prepared for the fallout. I had a verbal confrontation with my manager over her attitude and ...

12. med error and Sick about it

    livistarr replied to hello2you's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...quit beating yourself up!! You are human and made a common error. It happens!! You may have to take a quality review at your hospital but errors without substantial harm should be handled internally and, unless a pattern, shouldn't be reported!...

13. A couple of questions.

    livistarr replied to nursingstudent6368's topic in General Nursing

    1. I have been a nurse for 14 years. 2. I have my AAS-Nursing. Have taken all but 3 classes for my BSN but I'm not motivated enough to finish it :) 3. In my area the average salary for a FT hospital nurse with my experience is about $60K a year...

14. Question! Best and Worst departments to work in @ the hospital?

    livistarr replied to chasemelony's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Trauma/ER nurse and personally that's my "nirvana" but it is so very individualized! You will see that each type of unit has a very distinct personality model. ER nurses tend to be "alpha dogs", wanting constant change and adrenaline rushes. I...

15. Have you ever had a pt that you knew in real life?

    livistarr replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ER so it's inevitable in my small town that I'll care for a friend or family member. I always make it a point when I first assume care to tell them that I "never saw them" and make sure they know that me the nurse isn't the same person ...