Lurksalot BSN, RN

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    What do patients say that irks you?

    Lurksalot replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So far, I'd have to say the abdominal pains who claim they've been vomiting profusely for hours on end and are in excruciating pain....but then ask "can I get some dinner, I'm hungry." Okay, and one...
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    Mosby CAT-interpretation

    Lurksalot replied to zuzi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try this, it explains the testing score
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    Where were u 9/11/01?

    Lurksalot replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I was driving to work, hugely pregnant with my daughter, and ready to take maternity leave. I had the radio turned off while driving on a very busy interstate. Suddenly I noticed that no one was...
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    Snide Comments From Family Members

    Lurksalot replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer to ignore the comment if possible, or if it is something I can turn into a teaching opportunity, I do. Most of the ignorant comments I have heard have been based on lack of knowledge about...
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    Some musings about reading posts here...

    Lurksalot posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, as my screen name says, I lurk-- a lot! Anyway, I am preparing to write my final paper for nursing school, it is a wrap-up of our final preceptorship and our impressions of the nursing...
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    Some musings about reading posts here...

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Well, thanks for all your valuable input, it is all given due consideration. Unfortunately, the questions I posed in this thread have now been answered both here and in the workplace. I can...
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    Rejection/Waitlist

    Lurksalot replied to NursingStudent08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call the school and try to find out exactly where you are on the wait list, and plan accordingly. If you are fairly up there, chances are you may get a call. So many seem to drop out the first week,...
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    Unsafe assignments in the ED

    Lurksalot replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    So fr I am pretty impressed with my ER. We self-assign, that is, triage places the patient info in bins labeled 1 thru 5, and the RNs then go over and take patients as we can. So, if I have a very...
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    Do you ever have patients that you know?

    Lurksalot posted a topic in Emergency

    Have you ever had to care for a patient in the ED that you knew in some way(personally, a friend, casual acquaintance, family member)? Do you ask to be reassigned if you know them? Is it...
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    First full day in the ED...

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in Emergency

    Thank you & right back at ya!
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    "New grad-itis"...

    Lurksalot replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    "Not the way we did it in school??!!" Good grief! That sort of attitude would make a saint curse, I think you have every right to be annoyed! Feel free to post my literary work, or slip it...
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    "New grad-itis"...

    Lurksalot replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Prayer from a new grad in the ER: Please, please, do not allow my foot to slip in my mouth or my head to get too big Keep my eyes wide open my attitude humble so that I may succeed... and not...
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    First full day in the ED...

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in Emergency

    Thank you! I sure am in complete awe of my preceptor, someday I hope to practice 1/2 a skillfully as him. I was so impressed, it was like "Wow, this is what I have been waiting for in nursing!"...
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    Need Help and Information re: Orientation

    Lurksalot replied to jazzpRN's topic in General Nursing

    Childcare is an issue for me, too, and it took a lot of planning to make it work and keep us all happy. I sympathize about not wanting to be away from your little one too long. What resources do you...
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    First full day in the ED...

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all, it is great to have support from all of you who have been there/done that! Being able to read the perspective of experienced nurses, and then read another perspective from new...
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    Lung Sounds - Im confused

    Lurksalot replied to Fairlythere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt the same way until an excellent pulmonary doc took me on his rounds, and he made me a chart on how to desribe lung sounds. He explained that usually he does not find the nurse notes very...
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    Putting RN on license plate???

    Lurksalot replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    :wink2: You know where I'm from, fellow jersey girl. :) I have to admit, before my husband became a cop, it really didn't cross my mind to think about dangers like this. Pre-hubby, I'd even been...
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    Why are emergency nurses not considered critical care nurses?

    Lurksalot replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    Where are they not considered critical care nurses? They have to be nurses of practically every specialty. I've seen an ED nurse have four critical care patients all waiting for beds in the CCU, but...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Lurksalot replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    If you are talking on your cell phone and hold your finger up to me when I call your name, you will lose your triage assessment spot. No, I am not making the 35 other people sitting in the waiting...
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    Millions of nurses can do it. Why can't I??

    Lurksalot replied to peachysweetness78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. It's a different world with sicker people, and nursing has changed so much through the years. OP, You're not alone in your feelings, I think many of us battle serious second-thoughts and...
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    Putting RN on license plate???

    Lurksalot replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    hehe, same here. I am proud to be an RN, but I don't want everyone I see to know it when I'm not on the job. In fact, I'd rather not have anything that causes me or my car to stand out or be...
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Lurksalot replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    What would I love to say to my nursing instructors? Thank you for everything. Now I understands the "why" of the things you did and required us to do. You have a tough job, one I do not envy. Yes,...
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    How long for licenses?

    Lurksalot replied to NJNursing's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    ugh, what a mess for your friend! I have to hand it to her, driving there and getting her answer, good for her being pro-active like that! That stinks your license has not made it to you yet! I...
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    The Energy Booster Thread

    Lurksalot replied to VickyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ooooh, good one! I need to go take that advice right now.
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    The Energy Booster Thread

    Lurksalot replied to VickyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have to say the best thing that works for me is to get my butt outta bed every morning and exercise. I take a brisk walk at least 30min, and 2 or three days a week follow it up with a couple sets...