Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. Suggestions for a Thesis Project

    Lacie replied to mkjay's topic in General Nursing

    Eastern Kentucky University required essentially a "thesis project" although they just called it research project. It did extend over 3 semesters to begin, present, do the research, then present the...

  2. What are the top 5 ethical dilemmas faced by nurses?

    Lacie replied to sorchgorch's topic in General Nursing

    Working in chronic dialysis I see many times patients being referred for transplant evaluations. My boss states it's not our or the doctors determination if someone is too old or too ill with other...

  3. Patient Scheduling

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

    It happens alot. I have always been the only nurse in the unit at 2 of the last dialysis clinics I've worked at. Not only did I not get my entire breaks but didnt get paid for them either. Of which I...

  4. Has Anyone Ever USED Their Malpractice Insurance?

    Lacie replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    If by chance a complaint was ever made against you with your state BON they will cover you up to I believe is $25,000. I wish I had malpractice insurance many years ago when a bs complaint was made by...

  5. Just QUIT- Need some support- VENT

    Lacie replied to nurseofthemonth's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. I completely understand as just going through very similar situation now. I am encountering retaliation but will keep my head up as the old saying goes "What goes around, comes around"....

  6. Work Injury

    Lacie replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    Contrary to opinion I will agree work comp is not your friend if they can get away with it but if by chance your injury should progress and result in the need for surgery then you will recieve paid...

  7. Work Injury

    Lacie replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    Report it immediately and also note if there were any witnesses at the time who may have heard you "ouch" at the time. How long was this from the time of the incident to the time of your first...

  8. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    Lacie posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I'm the Director of Nursing of an outpatient dialysis clinic. While I was off 2 days, the administrative assistant really dropped the ball and sent some very unfinished re-assessments to the...

  9. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    Lacie replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    Well guess some points for us nurses finally!! Attorney says although I was the DON I was performing on a daily basis as the only RN in the unit therefore am entitled to not only the OT pay since I...

  10. Have you ever made a stupid mistake....?

    Lacie replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Long time ago but have yet to forget this one! While working in CCU I had a gentleman with an AMI who was setting in chair and started vomiting. Of course I usually try to grab the bath pan as those...

  11. no more NS at chairside!

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

    We used to do same until state said this was a "no-no". We now use 10cc syringe and draw from thier saline bag just before end of treatment at the chairside with needle/etoh. Syringes in thier...

  12. Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    Lacie replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/gastroenterology-nursing/fecal-transplant-351384.html Previous thread on this but called "Fecal Transplant". I had the wrong terminology :imbar Either way Poo is Poo Lol. I'm...

  13. Need help brainstorming slow paced jobs!

    Lacie replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Check into insurance case management/telephonic case management. Examples http://www.corvel.com/ (mostly want RN's but LPN's are used in areas like quality review, etc)...

  14. First day as agency nurse, asked to do admission

    Lacie replied to BethulieRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    All I can say is (Best advice I seen yet)!!! Also telling you to sign her initials? NO WAY!! Also the rest you describe leaves way too much room for error and my license is way too important to hit...

  15. Feeding patients

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

    And some of the stuff they bring. I have patients that bring suitcases and I truly believe they must fear someone will rob thier home while they are gone. I understand a book, an ipod a blanket and a...

  16. Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    Lacie replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    The daughter was seeking treatment for him related to a "stool transplant". My understanding it has shown thus far to be effective on the few patients it's be tested on but eww, dont know if I could...

  17. Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    Lacie replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=6223223&page=1 Imagine how I felt when eating dinner and my patient pops up on my big screen TV!!! Very interesting story behind this and they continue to...

  18. Why am I not getting time and a half for overtime??

    Lacie replied to oldladyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Old post but if the nurse is considered exempt then look at the job description being performed. To be exempt you have to be more less a paper jocky. If your doing the job description of a floor nurse...

  19. Anyone else getting bored?

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

    Good one

  20. Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    Lacie replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely good handwashing techniques but also consider the surface areas that the patient touches or comes into contact with. Visitors enter and dont wash hands coming or going then touch door...

  21. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    Lacie replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    Feeling better and have lawyered up! Boss should have kept up with the ADA and wage and hour laws to start. Also found out I do qualify for unemployment benefits also since she sent me out 2 weeks...

  22. Feeding patients

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

    We occasionally did fruit smoothies with the protein powder added, angel food cake on pts birthdays also. Drinks we use non-sweet tea and apple juice. Also a little note with each plate "Take your...

  23. Need advice on job interview

    Lacie replied to lucky85's topic in General Nursing

    Most applications ask if it's ok to contact your current employer. If on the application check no and let them you prefer the current employer not know you are seeking other employment and prefer to...

  24. no more NS at chairside!

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

    :madface:We were also told Medicare wont pay any longer for the NS bags and IV tubing for administration of antibiotics and iron. We did mix our Ferrlecit in 250ml saline bags now they have to push...

  25. Help! Hate my Job

    Lacie replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Run, Run, Run as fast as you can!!!! That's just insane having a new grad assume charge responsibilites. If you can get some hospital experience. Do that for a year then find your niche. Dont feel...