Nomadnurse, L.P.N.

Nomadnurse, L.P.N. has 30 years experience and specializes in ER, ICU, SICU,(Critical Care).

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1. What are some questionable/old-fashioned nursing interventions?

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to DarkestSamus's topic in General Nursing

   Could some of this be the difference between theory and practice?.......Just asking........

2. Nursing Question

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

   Everyone has something they can't deal with. I worked with a nurse that couldn't stand the smell of poop. Mine is the deep throat clearing sound of someone just before they honk a lung oyster. I can listen to someone barfing with no problem while I a...

3. Vibram 5 fingers shoes

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to sarahbellum's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I worked with a N.P in ER that wore them. No one said anything and he loved it. I bought a pair, but haven't worn them to work.........hmmmmm?

4. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

   Love being a nurse, wish I had gone to RN.........I am an LPN w/30 years exp........should have gone higher.......

5. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

   Okay. I was debating on whether to post my thoughts on this thread or not........and please understand, this is just my take on this..........I understand that from a clinical, nursing/ medical point of view, E, Kubler-Ross's "Stages of Death and Dyi...

6. advice for a soon to be burnt out night shifter?

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

   I have, for the most part, always worked nights. 7p to 7a,/ 11-7, or as now, 4pm to 2 am. I have coverings over my bedroom windows to darken the room when I try to go to sleep when it is light outside. Also on my days off, I keep my same sleeping/ aw...

7. Information about traveling nurses

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to Robyntip's topic in General Nursing

   I was a traveler for seven years. I went to St. Croix and they wanted me to keep renewing my contract and I ended up spending 7 years in the Virgin Islands. To say the least,I enjoyed it. One thing I would stress is to make sure you know what is in t...

8. licensed in 3 states

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

   You can also check out MyFreeCE............

9. yet another triage related post

   Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to nurse ninja's topic in Emergency

   Is not any area where the patient can be observed, or conversations inadvertently overheard, not a HIPPA violation? The ER where I work now has just an unlockable door, and plenty of glass windows between the triage area and the general population of...

10. Nitro drips

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    We also use 50mg/250cc. I think the insert says you can run up to 200 MCG/min. We go up in 3cc/10MCG min increments. Also if the pts bp is very high and is neuro symptomatic, (blurred vision, slight disorientation), we start w/ nipride so as to not d...

11. Dealing with Codes/Serious Emergencies

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Emergency

    I agree w/ all the above. but the real red flag is when, on some level, it doesn't bother you. just don't let yorself get so immune that "it's just a job". You are part of the solution. That is why there are nurses.......... "GOD answers all praye...

12. NEED HELP regarding patient assignments in the ER

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to babygirl0024's topic in Emergency

    "to the op, why don't you just quit and save the facility the trouble of training you along with preventing another nurse from obtaining & appreciating having a job". Really? So if she is asking what we think about this, and is it safe, she s...

13. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    I, too seem to think by the wording of the policy, that "unkempt, matted, etc" might be your "loophole". I did read of a case where 2 drivers for UPS w/dreads were fired for not cutting their hair and won. Their case was based on being Rastafarian, a...

14. Work calling 3-4+ times a week to come in

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 cell phones, no land line. I give the "house phone" number to the hospital........and turn the ringer off. The phone I carry with me, I only give out to the people I want to hear from. A second line only costs $5-$10/ mo. and it is worth get...

15. Confused please help!!!!!!!

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to archieap's topic in Government

    Just my 2 cents worth. It does not matter what they tell you. It only matters what is in the contract they have you sign. If they are guaranteeing you something, they shouldn't be bashful about putting it in writing. If they won't put it in writing, ...