Lisa_RN

Lisa_RN specializes in Cardiac/Tele, Med Surg, Home Health.

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1. If the backstabber tells you what you did and informs managment, is that backstabbing

   Lisa_RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

   i was working in home health at the time. i had an 80 ish yr old patient w/ copd and chf. she was having a hard time breathing. i made an emergency visit. her family did not want to go to the hospital just to spend 8 hours and come home. her md ...

2. Hello Fellow Nurses, input on giving PRN narcotic pain meds needed !!!!!

   Lisa_RN replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in General Nursing

   the way i feel is, if it is ordered give it as the order is written. i'm sure everyone has enfountered the frequent flyer. the ppl that no one can find anything wrong. you know all they want are narcotics. they watch the clock and call at exactly ...

3. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

   Lisa_RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

   i agree! i usually tell ppl that it is not easy but if you want it that bad you will be fine. i started the 1st couple semesters with b's. that is great for me. slowly i was in the fence. i used to tell eveyone "do you know what they call the ...

4. This may sound silly, BUT what is the difference between ASN & ADN?

   Lisa_RN replied to Lisa_RN's topic in ADN/BSN

   :thankya:Yes it does! thanks!:thankya:

5. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   Lisa_RN replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I agree Steph! I was raised in New Orleans not exactully a small town. We live in a very small town now. In my 30 years in New Orleans I would say that happens in most professions. :angryfire

6. question re: TSH

   Lisa_RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   in dec 2006 i had a total hystorectory. i had a real hard time for months after. i started having severe headaches, mood changes, increased bp, fatique... in may 2007 i was old that my thyroid & t4 was low. i was put on cytomel 25 mg. things we...

7. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   Lisa_RN replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   i am not speaking about all nurses. please don't get me wrong, but i have been eaten many times. i work with a few sharks. i think that a few nurses will start eating and continue to nibble as time goes on.

8. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

   Lisa_RN replied to snowfreeze's topic in Career Support

   i am the same way. i haven't been nursing that long but i had been in cardiac/tele, med surg, mommy/baby, and home health. i do believe in being flexable. i would really love to be in the or or er. maybe one day i will get there.

9. Rich nurses?

   Lisa_RN replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

   that depends on where you live. i live in a small town. the little hospital here is wage deprived. i travel 30 minutes to a larger hospital and the pay is well, i guess ok. the larger cities surrounding me pay much better. it is not just the...

10. This may sound silly, BUT what is the difference between ASN & ADN?

    Lisa_RN posted a topic in ADN/BSN

    this may sound silly, but what is the difference between asn & adn? :wink2: when i registered they didn't have the option of choosing adn. i am going to start some online classes for my bsn, i don't know it will help me in the long run, bu...

11. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    Lisa_RN replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    i would absolutly call in for one of my many pets. :1luvu: i would tell them i had to take off for personal reasons. if you have the pto it shouldn't be a problem, of course it depends on the ppl you work with. some ppl can be prunes. :chuckle ...

12. What do you look for in a scrub store?

    Lisa_RN replied to the s-man's topic in General Nursing

    i would love to see more petite pants. the dickies brand seems to be a popular in my hospital. i like different nic naks such as license plates, clip badge holders with things on the clip part like sports teams, smiley faces, crosses and colors. or c...

13. What are your thoughts on giving cards/gifts to pts.?

    Lisa_RN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    i also think it was a nice thing to do. we are there to make our patients feel good medically and in spirit. :wink2: i don't see why a card and cookies is out of context. i worked on a cardiac/tele :redbeathe floor and in home health as well. you do...

14. any weak stomachs?

    Lisa_RN replied to Shooting4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually love wounds and incisions. Some smells can get to you such as a GI Bleed, some BM's, maybe to the pount of gagging for some. I have gagged with some trach's. Sputum if not my friend. LOL It does get better and you learn a few tricks to...

15. How do obtain a multi state endorsement?

    Lisa_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have my license in my home state. I live very close to the state line. I would like to have the option of crossing the state line for a job. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it!