Lynda Lampert, RN

Lynda Lampert, RN has 4 years experience and specializes in telemetry, med-surg, post op, ICU.

Lynda Lampert, RN's Latest Activity

1. Why I am not Surprised by Joy Behar's Ignorant Comments

   Lynda Lampert, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   In case you missed it, a "comedian" on the talk television show The View has some very misguided notions about what it takes to be a nurse. Joy Behar, long-time member of the all women panel on the social commentary show, made her ignorance about nur...

2. Hurt Back? Here Are Some Options

   Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

   That's a good point. The spinal surgeon would be likely to give injections. Our conversation never strayed to it, as we were comparing the three. However, I do agree that injections, either steroid epidural or trigger point, are a great intermedia...

3. Solutions for Tired, Achy Feet

   Lynda Lampert, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Nurses deal with plenty of nagging pain problems. If it isn't your back or neck, it is likely your feet that are causing you pain. This is usually the result of standing from eight to twelve hours, moving constantly, and sometimes wearing less than s...

4. Hurt Back? Here Are Some Options

   Lynda Lampert, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Are you part of the 52 percent? According to the American Nurse Association, 52 percent of nurses report experiencing chronic back pain. Unfortunately, 12 percent of nurses report they are leaving the profession due to back problems, further exacerba...

5. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know About Calling Doctors and Other Providers

   Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in New Nurse

   This is such a good post that I wish it was in the original article. New nurses -- and experienced! -- take heed, because this is how you do it.

6. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know About Calling Doctors and Other Providers

   Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in New Nurse

   As someone who worked almost exclusively on 3rd shift, I've found that 1st shift can get annoyed when you do this. They shouldn't, but I can see their point that I am pushing my work into their shift. Now, I suppose it would depend on the patient, ...

7. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know About Calling Doctors and Other Providers

   Lynda Lampert, RN posted a topic in New Nurse

   Few things give a new nurse more stress than having to call a doctor or other provider. Other providers include advanced practice nurses and sometimes physician's assistants. It is far easier to ask a coworker for help or even a manager, but calling ...

8. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

   Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

   True enough, and perhaps I will leave it at that. I hope you don't hurt your backs. I really do. That's the whole point of this, to protect nurses. If you choose body mechanics over mechanical lifts, then you know the consequences now. Happy tho...

9. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

   Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there, Thanks for the constructive feedback. The tone of the article was mine alone. I used this language to: 1. Get the attention of the most people possible 2. Draw attention to the NPR article 3. Start a discussion that would lead to further nu...

10. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Powell-Cope has researched, published, and been peered reviewed on the topic of body mechanics. This is what she says: If you haven't been injured yet, anon, you will be. Your discs are damaged by moving that much weight, whether you feel it o...

11. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great article about how to start a safe lifting program in your hospital. The first step is education, and the second is action. Thanks again, Dr. Powell-Cope!

12. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think lifting under weight lifting circumstances is different than the lifting we do as nurses. You have a strong core. You work one group of muscles at a time. You are not working under awkward body positions. Safety equipment is in place for ...

13. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse I talked to who went through so much with her back had a terrible time with Workmen's Comp. That's another article, too. She was basically bullied into going back to work when she didn't feel 100 percent about her back. Unfortunately, sh...

14. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your time, Doctor! I was wondering if you could speak to initiating the conversation about safe lifting in your facility? That's a great question!

15. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Lynda Lampert, RN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Just woke up, so I thought I would address some of the ideas expressed here overnight. The idea of 35 pounds is the maximum weight limit came from my expert at the CDC and was confirmed by Dr. Powell-Cope. It is the maximum for all jobs. I...