clee1

clee1

Hospice, Med/Surg, ICU, ER

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  1. Refusal for Blood Draw

    clee1 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Sorry, friend. I went to school to be a nurse, the ethics of which require that I advocate for my patient. It is NOT my job to gather evidence for the government; I don't work for them. If ever...

  2. NCLEX Test, 75 questions cut off

    clee1 replied to sharoncbrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hard to say. I'm in the same boat. I just took the NCLEX-PN on Tuesday and am awaiting results. I too got the minimum, and I'm fairly certain I passed. I am not a "stressed" tester, and i took my 85...

  3. Shoes with Wheels! Would you want to try them?

    clee1 replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    In a past life I wore skates at work; I was briefly a carhop at Sonic. Cool idea, but NO WAY would I wear skates in a

  4. young nurses

    clee1 replied to HHNDON's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently unknowingly..... you have arrived at the crux of the issue w/o even realizing it. Several decades ago, the Nursing Profession turned over the training of "newbies" to the Education...

  5. Vent: I absolutely HATE stupidity! Not ignorance.....STUPIDITY!!

    clee1 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Of course they don't mind..... a motorcyclist will just make a small greasy spot on the back of their trailer in the event of an

  6. Nursing with a Criminal Background

    clee1 replied to ratchetrn's topic in General Nursing

    Go to one of the background check websites and pay the approx $25 fee to see what is on record. If nothing, lie. Sometimes, honesty is NOT the best policy, especially when it is w/ risk-adverse...

  7. Needle sticks

    clee1 replied to SJW's topic in General Nursing

    Countless times.... all pre patient contact, though. Thank

  8. Vent: I absolutely HATE stupidity! Not ignorance.....STUPIDITY!!

    clee1 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    My family and I are religious r/t the use of safety restraints in a motor vehicle. Early on New Year's Day, my wife (ETOH free) and two small children were in a wreck. Her truck, a GMC 4-door Canyon,...

  9. Any Reasons To Choose LPN over RN?

    clee1 replied to JBirdAngel's topic in General Nursing

    Go ADN if you can. LPN's get paid less. Some places don't hire them at all. ADN is an RN program, with doors open to higher levels of education. Having said that, I sit for my LPN boards Tuesday,...

  10. Pray for me....

    clee1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My NCLEX-PN is scheduled for Tuesday the 9th at Noon. I think I'm ready, and hope I'm not kidding

  11. I made a med error :(

    clee1 replied to hollya5334's topic in General Nursing

    Relax. If this is the worst med error you every make, consider yourself (and you pts) very lucky. The two big dangers with ABX are 1) allergic reaction and 2) ineffectiveness against a specific...

  12. Pray for me....

    clee1 replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    Sure will. Already have it planned. Monday 9pm - Lunesta 3mg and right to bed to insure a full night's sleep. Up at 6am on Tuesday. Leave by 7am. Test site is 1.75 hours away. I'll stop for a good...

  13. Pray for me....

    clee1 replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much! I appreciate the well-wishes and prayers. Doing my final studying process right now.... I THINK I have this thing whupped. Wise man say: "The light at the end of the tunnel...

  14. Out of scope or being a professional?

    clee1 replied to DST2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Rules are rules; roles are roles, and scopes are scopes.... BUT, in an emergency, you do the best you can for the patient while hollering for "qualified" help. The pt always comes

  15. Pain shots are us, not this nurse!

    clee1 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly right. Pain is subjective, and the pt is the

  16. Dog and Pony Show --A Nursing School Rant!!

    clee1 replied to Ohmygosh's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds JUST like my NS. Disorganized, unprofessional...... How places like this stay in business I'll never know. Thank God I just

  17. Blessing of Christmas,,,,what are you thankful for

    clee1 replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    I am SOOOO thankful for my family! My darling bride, my wonderful little girl, and my infant son. My loving parents and helpful in-laws. Even my sometimes-grumpy siblings. I am thankful that I am...

  18. STUPID PARENTS!! (vent here)

    clee1 replied to tgb3rn's topic in General Nursing

    The ONLY thing you can do, and it won't solve your immediate issue, is to lobby your state legislature for changes in the law that provide for such paltry damages. ALSO, you could mount a campaign to...

  19. good grades vs. competent nurse

    clee1 replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    You got your A's in pre-reqs..... to get into the program. NOW, concentrate on the skills and attributes that make a good nurse - grades aren't it. Remember that C's + NCLEX =

  20. What did nursing school do to you?

    clee1 replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    My pinning is in two hours....... Nursing school taught me: (1) to NEVER trust a schedule (2) take all advice from an instructor (a State employee) with a grain of salt (3) there is the "school way"...

  21. medical marijuana

    clee1 replied to blueberrybon's topic in General Nursing

    I'll touch the topic..... Marijuana has an unfair reputation, brought about by a greedy chemical and paper company (Dupont) in the early 1900's - aided and abetted by their bought-and-paid-for...

  22. Made a med error and am Furious!!

    clee1 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    1) Mistakes happen. 2) P & P is NEVER completely foolproof. 3) I have given Lasix IM before. 4) Be grateful that the pt wasn't harmed, and move

  23. How are you judgemental?

    clee1 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to be a little judgmental of people that come into my Urgent Care Clinic at 10 minutes to close with a minor problem that they have had for 2+ weeks.....:angryfire I like to get home to MY...

  24. Pt demanded a stronger pain med

    clee1 replied to AstrosFan's topic in Emergency

    Exactamundo! This is the case w/ several of my pts at the Urgent

  25. Mystery Patients

    clee1 replied to Katnip's topic in General Nursing

    I'm right with you.... as long as they get to the "root cause" and not just pick on some frantically-overworked