misslindzee

misslindzee has 7 years experience and specializes in ER, LTAC, Nephrology.

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1. Ex turned me in

   misslindzee replied to Singlemomrn95's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I would let it go to the board and respond that it's a disgruntled ex who is personally trying to attack

2. Schedulewise...any advice??

   misslindzee replied to lbt88's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   We are about 6 mos into schedule wise and I am right there with you. It is constant turn over. I have 4 people going on and before I know it another wave of 4 coming off and back on. I am having a...

3. Salary

   misslindzee replied to dream06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   My wage is comparable to the hospital I used to work in. It just depends on your specialty in the hospital and shift differentials but what I make now is on par with the ER I used to work

4. New Grad in ER (Time Management and Prioritization)

   misslindzee replied to gemmi999's topic in Emergency

   That's a tough one, and being in the ER you will come across that almost daily. You get everything thrown at you all at once and there's not much you can do except ask for help from your neighbors and...

5. Triage Gems

   misslindzee replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

   Patient tripped, fell, broke acrylic nail, d/c home as non-emergent, patient insisted I bandage her up. Me - "here's a bandaid", her - "aren't you going to put it on?" Patient c/o "not eating very...

6. Should a new grad work in an agency?

   misslindzee replied to Jitssy's topic in General Nursing

   You won't get the support you need to complete your job safely. Agency nurses are needed because the units are already overwhelmed. I personally wouldn't do it. Try home health agencies. I recently...

7. hiv and infections

   misslindzee replied to Toadd35's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I feel bad that you were so scared about this! I actually DID get blood splashed onto my face (maybe in my eyes, definitely on my lashes) with an HIV infected patient. After educating myself and...

8. Finally getting back license

   misslindzee replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I have a friend who within a week or so of having her license reinstated went on inactive status because of a new baby. I think you should focus on you and take care of your body so you can enjoy this...

9. Nurse in recovery

   misslindzee replied to nur14's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Just wanted to say hello... I can relate to some of what you're feeling. I sometimes feel like certain members are suggesting EVERYTHING can be fixed by following the program. That is not the case....

10. Hiring Process with addiction issues NA

    misslindzee replied to Chocobo21's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi! I just wanted to respond to your question about the drug tests. They are coming out of your pocket, and it's not a restriction. You can let them know that you stay accountable and sober by...

11. giving D50 for hyperkalemia

    misslindzee replied to NurseT88's topic in Patient Medications

    You got it.. It will only help if the potassium is high because of

12. giving D50 for hyperkalemia

    misslindzee replied to NurseT88's topic in Patient Medications

    Is nobody else pushing sodium bicarb with it? We always did an amp of d50, 10 units regular insulin, and an amp of bicarb. We pushed it as fast as we could, but you can only go so fast with those...

13. Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    misslindzee replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I wish I had got to this post sooner! I made a medication error TWICE in my career that I caught, and both were the same medication! GO FIGURE! The first time it was change of shift, the previous...

14. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    misslindzee replied to Kristen75's topic in Patient Medications

    OR if they ask you about your drinking habits, do not say anything. Do not say I have a drink once and a while.. only answer questions related to the 5mg waste. The board is not your

15. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    misslindzee replied to Kristen75's topic in Patient Medications

    If an investigation comes about from the nursing board, I don't think they would discipline you for it. It seems odd the facility would fire you for a first offense. Get your "evidence" ready, write...