Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. L@@king for FLORIDA Correctional nurses

    Lacie replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    Veterans preferance is only adding points, not that you get the job above non-vets and also towards retirement etc if in the federal ranks since they see we already put in some years. Some states also...

  2. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

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

    Lol oh yes she is!! She hired a new RN who has worked 1 year in Acutes and never has worked a Chronic unit as the new manager and her friend who also has never been in a chronic unit. Staff already...

  3. Absent thrill or bruit....

    Lacie replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

    Answer is B as if no thrill and no bruit then it's clotted. Heparin prevents but will not dissolve. Usually they have to go to special procedures for declot procedures and possible angioplasty to open...

  4. L@@king for FLORIDA Correctional nurses

    Lacie replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    Whats the approximate salary range. I'm in Volusia county and job seeking. Tomoka has an opening I believe just a temp for thier Occupation Health section, therefore I imagine not involving...

  5. RN duties at your facility

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

    I noticed your in transplant? That would be my first choice but limited opportunities in this area as it seems. We have one hospital starting to do kidney transplant but they want people with other...

  6. My group home experience, at least it inspired me to create.

    Lacie replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Have you considered checking with Hospitals or other facilities looking for nurses who train employees for thier computer programs, etc. I know the dialysis companies I have worked for all used RN's...

  7. RN duties at your facility

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

    I went to careerbuilder yesterday and checked out somethings. ResCare already called me regarding needing an RN to oversee 2 intermediate group homes for clients with developmental disabilities....

  8. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    Lacie replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    I posted in the dialysis forum but just to update. Today was my very last day!!!! Feels way to good:yeah:Dr. took me off work and I had a week left when I go back so she turned me loose today as soon...

  9. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

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

    Today was my very last day!!! And soon as I left the only per diem RN they had left also resigned. They have no RN and the manager from the sister clinic will have to fill in until they can get...

  10. RN duties at your facility

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

    Forgot to mention I am also the clinical manager and doing the floor!! But in light of it all today was my very last day in dialysis!!! Someone else can beat their heads in the wall I'm cooked

  11. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    Lacie replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    I went over our p&p and found it stated that on termination you are entitled to payout for your earned PTO. The last manager she gave a choice of resigning in order to keep her earned payout vs...

  12. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

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

    Well I spoke with the Dr involved today (also is our Medical Director) and he flat out told me the administrator "lied" that he had not called her nor was he angry in fact he was glad to get them done...

  13. Dialysis Nursing? Please help!

    Lacie replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to check out the Dialysis Specialty forum as there is alot of opinions about Davita. If you are a new grad then my best recommendation would to be get your feet wet elsewhere first in a...

  14. Please Help!!!!!

    Lacie replied to Nothing Comes EasyRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Get it in writing too lol. I was told 6 months and it wasnt 6weeks before I was charge. Fortunately I had other experience to back me. It takes a good year to be comfortable and I gaurantee you will...

  15. How do you command respect at work?

    Lacie replied to Sonia,RN's topic in General Nursing

    In full agreement!! Respect isnt commanded it is Earned! Never expect anyone especially your techs to do anything you yourself wouldnt get out and do yourself. Respect each other the same as you would...

  16. RN duties at your facility

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

    Depends on the state and company policy. When I was with Davita, pct's did cvc's but did not do cath care. Where I am now the pcts can do neither. They can rinse back but that's it. As an RN, I come...

  17. really disappointed after my trip to the BON

    Lacie replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent reason to have your own liability insurance. Those lawyers cost $ and most people are already suspended by thier jobs or on hold by the BON therefore no income no $ to pay the attorney. I...

  18. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    Lacie replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    I saved and printed out all the emails. In fact I presented the one about "setting me off" to her so she would not be able to deny it. After 30 years in the career I learned along time ago - document,...

  19. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

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

    Not nuts, realistic as bills to pay and 2 households to support as the sole provider. Sometimes you do what ya gotta

  20. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    Lacie replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    In the world of chronic dialysis it comes down to the $. We are a smaller corp in which the CEO also has her fingers in the daily operations. The administrator has been with her for over 14 years....

  21. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

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

    Well I tried to speak to the administrator about issues and she really dropped the ball in an email she sent to me. Not being computer savy she didnt realize the email was attached to a previous one...

  22. Interpersonal Conflicts we all have

    Lacie replied to Poison_IV's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol, unless as in my case the guilty party was my administrator!! Yesterday very professionally and respectfully responded to a one of the "point the finger deals" (you getting blamed for someone...

  23. Restroom usage requests during treatment.....

    Lacie replied to GabbyandAri'sMom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Guess it all depends on if you are asking about a chronic (non-hospital based) unit vs Acutes. Acutes yes I wouldnt allow them to get up and to the bathroom but in chronics it's a bit different. My...

  24. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

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

    I'm still stuck there but giving resignation tomarrow. I'm done and pretty much just getting out of dialysis all together. Going back to ER thank

  25. Restroom usage requests during treatment.....

    Lacie replied to GabbyandAri'sMom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We stop the clock and rinse them back. We dont shorten thier time due to bathroom breaks as it can cheat them out of a full treatment they may desperately need. A pt following them in the chair isnt...