Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. help?! PEG tube incident

    Lacie replied to morningloryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! I remember when Docs used to order Coke to prevent clogging of NG tubes. Tells how old school I am haha!! Good

  2. pH Acid Base question

    Lacie replied to dbarnes2's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with previous poster, Pick your battles. I attended a refresher course in 96 and was shocked to find I had more experience (I was a former CCRN) and was surprised how much I hadnt forgotten...

  3. Experienced Nurses:If you would have known then what you know now you would have....

    Lacie replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    In the above instance if the pt is female definitely investigate further as they may not have chest pain. I have had women pts show symptoms very atypical having an acute MI. Wow this is a great...

  4. what is ccrn exam?

    Lacie replied to whomi7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It is a tough exam and they also require you have a certain amount of critical care hours under your belt before you can sit to take it. Try to move into ICU/CCU something in the meantime then give...

  5. New Davita RN needs info!

    Lacie replied to PDRN16's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I never had an issue with Cigna paying my claims. In fact they were paid quickly and without hassle. I elected to get Supartz injections in my knees for a service connected disability issue since VA...

  6. pay in central florida?

    Lacie replied to maxinurse's topic in General Nursing

    I cant tell you specifics as it's dependant on each facility. I can tell you that Central Florida is one of the lowest paid areas not only in the State but the nation. As I went from making over...

  7. Correct way to give IM injections?

    Lacie replied to Black Jade's topic in Patient Medications

    Certain medications that stain need z-tracked such as Iron but there is no need per Literature to z-track most other meds. I agree with previous poster - overkill. Good link may be helpful to you as...

  8. patient care while on prescription pain meds...

    Lacie replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Your best bet due to your medical condiditon is to find a position with little on hands patient care if any. Even though you are on prescribed medication I have known employers to report to the BON...

  9. New Davita RN needs info!

    Lacie replied to PDRN16's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Maybe this should have been posted in the Dialysis forum? I worked for Davita and after I left the new company I went with also had Cigna. I took the PPO in both situations and was very happy with it....

  10. Are these grounds for termination legitimate

    Lacie replied to jrhillsboro's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in an "at will state" then they dont even need a reason to terminate you. Sounds like a hospital I used to work at in Kentucky that had an "occasion" policy. It didnt matter why you were...

  11. Are your Nurse to patient ratios changing

    Lacie replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are seeing this at most facilites whether it be hospital or outpt clinics. Recently was working outpt chronic dialysis and staff were not being replaced as they left. As a result as the DON...

  12. fired after 25yrs of service, where to go from here

    Lacie replied to montanadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    There isnt more to My story. Obviously like many you are not familar with outpt dialysis which is much more hours then an 8 hour clinic. I was not only the DON I was working 5-6 day weeks 14-16 hour...

  13. Safety Question - Nurses rights

    Lacie replied to Wends1984's topic in General Nursing

    Dangerous not only for you but for the pt also. That size patient should never have any less then 2 people for a hoyer lift and 3-4 for blanket lift. Appears you facility doesnt mind compensation...

  14. fired after 25yrs of service, where to go from here

    Lacie replied to montanadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat with job hunting. I recently left a chronic outpt dialysis unit as the DON/Clinical Manager and cant get a job for the same excuse "Want recent in-hospital experience"....

  15. How often do you work short?

    Lacie replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    You will find this on a daily basis in most out-pt dialysis clinics also as there are NO state or CMS guidelines for staffing ratios. (At least in my state). I cant remember when I had a second nurse...

  16. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    Lacie replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Nursing

    I will join you in writing to the representatives you have mentioned also as I sit here "jobless" with over 28 years experience as a BSN prepared RN. I left bedside nursing for a period of 3 years to...

  17. Nova's Masters in Health Law Degree

    Lacie replied to Lacie's topic in Legal

    I dont believe any are over a 2-3 day period. Dont remember what the first visitation is for but the 2nd is to present your project (thesis) subject then the last is to give the presentation of your...

  18. RN transplant coordinator-- what do they really do?

    Lacie replied to Epona's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Good luck as to get the "call" is exciting I know. Consider though most Transplant Coordinators (at least one's I have dealt with) were required to have several years experience either working on a...

  19. No help from Charge Nurse

    Lacie replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the above poster as I've always had to take patients even as a charge nurse. Heck I took them as a DON when it was applicable and I was asked for

  20. Can your hands handle to constant washing? What to do if they can't?

    Lacie replied to LaMereMaverique's topic in General Nursing

    I also use "Glove in a Bottle" which I purchased in the local uniform shop and I love it!! Apply it before shift and again about 3-4hours later. It helps protect hands from the constant washing....

  21. I have just had a positive PPD

    Lacie replied to jlrose's topic in General Nursing

    I took the INH and Pyridoxine tx for a year and that was over 25 years ago. Back then they didnt bother checking for liver function etc. I was in rural Kentucky at the time which TB was always a...

  22. Rude Nephrologist to New Nurse - has this happened/how did you handle it?

    Lacie replied to katie0416's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have had to do the same thing many times "I apologize Doctor but I am having a very hard time understanding your verbal order and would like to ensure I am getting the proper documentation. Would...

  23. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

    Lacie replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice given here!! You will find this situation just about anywhere you go. I just left a DON position in which the secretary would drive us absolutely crazy at times. Outpatient chronic...

  24. I am beginning to think that I can not get a job...

    Lacie replied to Wingnut09's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN with a traditional BSN for over 28 years. You hit this nail right on the head!!! I'm just sorry it took me the last 3-4 years to finally see the light on this issue. Even with my...

  25. EKG tips for Dummies

    Lacie replied to FSK123's topic in General Nursing

    Online course for a fee but really not that expensive and very good program. I really enjoyed it and being virtual helped alot. 5 ceu's for if I remember around $57.00. The 12-lead course is bit too...