Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. Chemical Dependancy

    Lacie replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

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  2. Tattoos and nursing

    Lacie replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    Well since my last post here I now have 4 more and next week getting another. I'm 50 and a nurse for 25 years it hasnt held me back at all in job seeking. I was showing up my new ones and now my boss...

  3. is dialysis less stressful than med surg

    Lacie replied to lillady1225's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm usually the only nurse with 3 pct's to 14 pts. Our clinic runs 3 shifts and work 5am till the last pt leaves. I'm never out by 6pm and in fact was there the night before until 9:30pm due to a pt...

  4. What kind of error puts a license at risk?

    Lacie replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Protect Yourself! Defending Your License to Practice http://www.nursingceu.com/courses/147/index_nceu.html A really good read here for any nursing student or experienced nurse! Well worth printing...

  5. how many hours do you work a week?

    Lacie replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 14's per week. We open at 5:00am and close at 7:30pm. But on occasion I have to stay until the last patient if done and gone from dialysis. I enjoy the 4 days aweek off. No nights and every...

  6. Any Northeastern KY nurses?????

    Lacie replied to paulaking1978's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at tri-rivers in Louisa back when it was Humana and must say it was the best place I ever worked at in my 25 years as an RN. Most the staff are long term and the docs treated us with great...

  7. UK vs. St. joe

    Lacie replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    I cant comment on the NICU's but over all I worked both institutions and of them I loved St. Joe's! I worked the open heart unit and was a manager of the 2E telemetry unit. UK I would have to be...

  8. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Lacie replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well put, JohnBear! You'll learn and fall very hard if you dont keep an open mind pretty much on any controversial issue particularly this one. I smell a troll on this

  9. Physical Requirements Working in Dialysis

    Lacie replied to CanadianNurse97's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have really bad knees (3 surgerys) and a lousy back. I work chronic dialysis and if you cant stand on your feet for hours on end then it may not be a good match. You really dont get to sit very...

  10. silly little question

    Lacie replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    99.9 was considered "low grade temp" which we just monitored with no treatment, and notify doctor if 101 or above followed by tylenol. Usually followed with CBC and blood cultures. This was the same...

  11. All Nurses...i need your help please!

    Lacie replied to texaschic888's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Personally I think the question was very clear. My son also has celiac disease and a big no no is milk and all gluten products. He's not allergic to milk products at all but it does affect his celiac...

  12. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Lacie replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Couldnt have said it any better!!!Very well put Cat and congrats on your recovery. Many a nurse has said "No way, never me." You never know until you end up walking in those shoes. And when the BON's...

  13. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Lacie replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Like the response here I can not reiterate enough this quote. Always remember if your gut tells you to question it then do so! If your still not sure then look up the policy before you do it dont just...

  14. New Grad-Worried about Liability in Dialysis

    Lacie replied to nur2007sing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Check with your state boards nurse practice act. In some states it is legal for pct's to push heparin. Fortunately not so in my state as I dont feel anyone not licensed should be pushing anything...

  15. "Nurse" on Ellen Gegneres today?!!

    Lacie replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    Couldnt agree with you more!! It doesnt hurt to laugh right along on occasion as like others have said, she is a comedian and have also heard her speak highly of nurses in the past. Personally I like...

  16. New Grad-Worried about Liability in Dialysis

    Lacie replied to nur2007sing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thier roles are generally set according to your particular state laws. Some states allow PCT's to give heparin and others dont. I dont see the possibility of one giving Lidocaine in lieu of heparin as...

  17. -Gloves-

    Lacie replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Nursing

    Never thought of it, Good

  18. Is FL nursing really all that bad?

    Lacie replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will find the positions in the central florida area particularly on the east coast is the lowest in the state. When I was recently job hunting I found that new grads were being offered...

  19. -Gloves-

    Lacie replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same issue along with a very mild latex allergy. The problem for me is not only do I soak the interior of the gloves but I itch and skin gets irritated. My job uses only latex and...

  20. HIPAA Law

    Lacie replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

    We have a wall next to the front entrance of our dialysis facility with pictures and names of our pt's and the entire company is encouraged by corporate to do this in all of thier clinics. I dont see...

  21. Salary negotiating

    Lacie replied to big apple's topic in General Nursing

    Everywhere I have worked the standard pay raise was offered after the 1st year and every year thereafter with you evaluation. Some facilities have a lock on what your immediate supervisor is permitted...

  22. Starting late?

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

    Thanks very much for the responses. I must agree with you Delana and realize this is an area requiring a great deal of patience majority of the time. I pretty much tell them they are following someone...

  23. Starting late?

    Lacie posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am sure you have all heard the typical "this is the longest day on dialysis I've ever had" even though they were put on maybe 5-10 late. How do you all deal with it? Particularly when you are what...

  24. What Is It Like for An LPN working In a Dialysis Clinic?

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

    The LPN's where I work do everything we as RN's do with exception of Initial admission assessment paperwork. In fact my preceptor is the Teamleader most of the time, is an LPN. Extremely knowledgable...

  25. patient to staff ratio- laws

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

    Personally I would LOVE to have only 10 on at a time as the only RN. The previous poster stated what my understanding of at least 1 yr prior to being the only nurse there. This doesnt mean it cant be...