Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. The things you absolutely cant stand about nursing.

    Lacie replied to ccbc_student's topic in General Nursing

    Boy did you nail that one on the head!! I just left working Chronic Dialysis and never never again!!! Maid, waitress and punching bag I am not!! Nursing has changed alot in this regard no matter where...

  2. Using Ampules w/o filter needles

    Lacie replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Working in dialysis as the DON I questioned our administration regarding this vary issue as we used Ferrelicit/Venofer which is in ampules Davita had filtered needles but KRU medical doesnt use them....

  3. Tdap Question?

    Lacie replied to j_audrey's topic in General Nursing

    I am unable to take PPD test of any form due to a positive vs significant allergic reaction (my entire forearm became inflammed). I have gotten a chest xray every year in lieu. If you have any type...

  4. Hepatitis B vaccine

    Lacie replied to toninz's topic in General Nursing

    True yet these pt's were not celiac.I believe I have only one that was and hers developed immunity. As the DON I had to do the monthly antigens on those who didnt convert and even after 2 series (we...

  5. Hepatitis B vaccine

    Lacie replied to toninz's topic in General Nursing

    If correct you need to show you had the titer done and had you series of injections. In dialysis we routinely give Hep B vaccines and many times pt will still not convert HbAb to the above 10 levels....

  6. I had my first clinical today & I cried in the pt room in front of everyone.

    Lacie replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    You have compassion and if anything after 30 years as a nurse I still cry at times with a loss of a pt, a child in distress, etc. You will adjust but never feel that to cry is wrong. I would worry if...

  7. amiodarone on dialysis?

    Lacie replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oops sorry about that :imbar I agree with Tish though as I would much rather not have issue related to the cardiac dysrhythmias over the hypotension therefore give the amiodarone as prescribed. It's...

  8. if you ever leave nursing

    Lacie replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    Tattoo artist and Body Piercer!!! Mine makes a crap load more cash then I do as an RN!! Think about it - clients dont mind being stuck with numerous needles

  9. amiodarone on dialysis?

    Lacie replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Here's just a quick listing you can use and amiodarone isnt dialyzed out. I keep this little list in my pocket as it's a quick reference and also states how much of certain drugs are dialyzed out...

  10. Anyone starting Daytona State ADN Fall 09

    Lacie replied to Domina's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hope this helps you as they are the #'s from 2008 (most recent statistics) http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/info_RegN08.pdf http://www.associatedegreenursing.com/states/florida/ Congrats also...

  11. Anyone starting Daytona State ADN Fall 09

    Lacie replied to Domina's topic in Florida Nursing

    Requirements for Halifax Hospital RN's:Requirements: 1) Currently licensed or eligible for RN licensure in State of Florida. 2) Bachelor degree/diploma/associate degree from an accredited School of...

  12. Anyone starting Daytona State ADN Fall 09

    Lacie replied to Domina's topic in Florida Nursing

    Call them!! They require BSN for managerial positions not staff nurses and I have professional ties to all these facilites. They hire ADN's also. DSC and Bethune Cookman are in the mist of planning a...

  13. In Need Of Some Help

    Lacie replied to Stitch92's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a double post as I reponded to it in another

  14. Disrespected by a fellow nurse

    Lacie replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Delana's advice on this one. Also it all depends on your manager. Is she one that listens to both sides and stay objective? Or does she tend to side. Maybe start off asking her what the...

  15. HIPAA And My Rights As An Employee

    Lacie replied to jprn7171's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I am in full agreement with this poster! I've been in management for along tme and in no way would I access one of my staff's medical records without his/her specific written consent! Just because...

  16. Best Hospital in Lexington??

    Lacie replied to kittle81's topic in General Nursing

    I worked UK and at St. Joseph's. Years ago but I was a staff nurse and also the Telemetry step down clinical manager. I loved working at St. Joe's compared to the others. Central Baptist was always...

  17. tattoos and Nursing

    Lacie replied to Tiffie1210's topic in General Nursing

    If you get it be sure to get the setting powder and the remover as it's not so easy to remove with just soap and water. Check ebay also that's where I got mine. I believe they have another called...

  18. bfr return rate for hypotensive episode

    Lacie replied to dbeckner222's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Got mine on Ebay at a really low cost. I got the international copy which was much cheaper than the US and has everything except not all the pics. If I remember correctly it ran me about $30 compared...

  19. In Need Of Some Help

    Lacie replied to Stitch92's topic in General Nursing

    A site that may be helpful to give you some ideas as it gives specifics on "how to" on many of the procedures and is extensive in it's list such as female catherization, nasogastric tubes, etc....

  20. Quitting smoking..the second time around

    Lacie replied to nickos's topic in Nurses Recovery

    For me I swear by Chantix!! I didnt get all the side effects other people speak off except for nausea if I didnt eat when I took it. So far 1 year tobacco free since the Chantix. Before that I tried...

  21. bfr return rate for hypotensive episode

    Lacie replied to dbeckner222's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    #1 she should have informed you immediately and allowed you to direct the intervention. It's one thing for the pct to respond to shutting off the UF, turning pt on side but I always informed my staff...

  22. tattoos and Nursing

    Lacie replied to Tiffie1210's topic in General Nursing

    Someone asked me one day what am I going to feel when I'm 70 and in the hospital with all the ink? My response was I'm not concerned as anyone wanting to look at my body at that age "more power to...

  23. I got resistance when giving IM injection in deltoid. What does that mean?

    Lacie replied to saigelily's topic in General Nursing

    Good point as I see so many nurses put it to the skin then push I always hold mine like a dart and administer. Pt's shouldnt feel the needle insert as it's usually the medication that

  24. I got resistance when giving IM injection in deltoid. What does that mean?

    Lacie replied to saigelily's topic in General Nursing

    I dont count but I always tell them "You will feel alittle stick" as my mental countdown. Works for me and them. Majority of time I'm told "didnt feel that one at all

  25. Eastern KY

    Lacie replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am originally from Miami and moved initially to Richmond Ky where I attended EKU. Do to my husbands job (State Trooper) I had to relocate to the Louisa Ky area in Eastern Kentucky. Could throw a...