Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. I Wish I was a Real Nurse not a LPN

    Lacie replied to Nure Emi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster it's the situation you are in and also how you may be viewing yourself. You are a REAL NURSE. I have worked with many LPN's that could work circles around most RN's I...

  2. how long do u get for lunch?

    Lacie replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Lunch?? What's that?? LOL I usually manage a bite if I'm lucky but usually end up with my meal in the garbage when I realize I'm never going to get to get that second

  3. It can happen to anyone, anytime

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

    I had to recent instances prior to leaving my last clinic of which I was the DON. Both these instances had a great deal with my decision to leave. Both patients were those who we would have never...

  4. B-12 for weight loss, morbidly obese pt. best injection site?

    Lacie replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I utilize the methyl :) http://health.med.umich.edu/healthcontent.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=6&action=detail&AEProductID=HW_CAM&AEArticleID=hn-1187001 There are numerous MD's in alternative...

  5. B-12 for weight loss, morbidly obese pt. best injection site?

    Lacie replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    1000mcg weekly IM for the moment. Initially after loading we went to once monthly and by the 3rd week I felt like doo-doo lol. Consider also I am over 50 which tends to not store as well as someone in...

  6. B-12 for weight loss, morbidly obese pt. best injection site?

    Lacie replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I self administer B-12 injection weekly IM primarily for the energy boost. I do feel a significant difference and it also helps with my chronic fatigue. I feel substantial difference when I fail to...

  7. Anyone have a nursing supervisor require you to work while sick?

    Lacie replied to NurseJennDenn's topic in General Nursing

    Many of times over my years as a nurse have I had to report to work in worse condition then most my patients unfortunately. Most recent was at the beginning of this year I had a temp of 101.0 and a...

  8. what nursing school do/did you attend?

    Lacie replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Eastern Kentucky University 1982

  9. Davita working environment?

    Lacie replied to NavyNurse92's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Any work enviroment comes down to the immediate administration and co-workers within that facility. I left the davita clinics I worked at because the PCT's ran the clinic and the RN was just a body...

  10. Can Someone please tell me about TB testing

    Lacie replied to clc123's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your local health dept. as when I converted they provided not only my cxr but also my INH and Pyridoxine for a year at no cost. Just because you converted to positive doesnt mean you will...

  11. I'm so sorry I didnt go straight for my BSN

    Lacie replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    With the current economy even BSN's are having a very difficulty time finding jobs. I recently left my job and have a BSN with 28 years experience. Guess what? I'm having an issue finding work...

  12. Dialysis in Prison Population

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

    Hmm would be curious as to how you recieve and treat prisoner pts brought to ER? Personally, I have learned long time ago to put my personal feelings at the door when I walk through it to my job. I...

  13. If you get a low offer...

    Lacie replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats Delana!!!! Keep us posted on how it goes. Particularly with the transition from dialysis back to

  14. If you get a low offer...

    Lacie replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hearing offers at wages I was making 15-20 years ago!!!!! One offered me $15.00/hr the other 18.00/hr. I was making $27.00. Talk about insulting!! Your right they are no longer considering the...

  15. Prozac

    Lacie replied to pca_85's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dont disclose!!! It's not something they standardly test on a drug screen to see if you are on anti-depressants. Also unless something turns up "positive" and is questioned there is no need to...

  16. When do you think this hiring freeze will end?

    Lacie replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    Same for my area there are many more LPN openings then for RN's. Even with my 30 years I cant find a job with the freezes!! MD offices, quality review, LTC, urgent tx centers, etc all are advertising...

  17. Oxygen dependant patients

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

    The medical director wasnt any help either (been there done that). He is a great doc and pts/staff love him but when it comes to the company...well that's another story. I am no longer with that...

  18. Oxygen dependant patients

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

    I had gone round and round with the administrator over this very issue among many other safety/pt care issues. We kept one tank (we did not have concentrators at all only tanks) on the crash cart....

  19. Is it ok to specialize right out of school

    Lacie replied to melbauman's topic in General Nursing

    I went directly in CTU/CCU when I had my worker's permit while waiting on my initial licensure after boards and was the best decision I ever made. If you really want OB and know that's where your...

  20. Oxygen dependant patients

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

    All the clinics I have worked in required pts to bring thier own O2. If one tank wasnt enough then they were informed to bring 2. The most recent clinic I was associated with didnt have concentrators...

  21. Anyone working for FMC annoyed by this?

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

    Kru Medical is the same way. My staff hadnt had raises in more than 3 years. And no bonuses. Also they didnt pay for working holidays except at regular time (no 1 1/2), no pto for working those days....

  22. incontinent NH pts

    Lacie replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've worked ER, Trauma, Burn ICU and Open Heart long before I entered working in dialysis. Yes we also had staff, supplies and those cost went in with the housekeeping. Dialysis outpatient clinics...

  23. incontinent NH pts

    Lacie replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Most units are not supplied with washcloths, towels, or other personal items that may be required. I know in the units I have worked with only 1 RN and 2 PCT's on hand and a 90kg pt there is no way...

  24. Feeding patients

    Lacie replied to Mother Goose's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, we do consider someone Non complaint when they come in 99% of the time with 8kg on then get angry with us because they start cramping which of course is due to having to try to pull all that...

  25. Leaving Nursing??

    Lacie replied to motennrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Not sure if you like working with children but many of the school systems hire RN's to do substitute teaching for Health classes. Doesnt pay as well but it pays. I know in Florida an ADN is acceptable...