Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. RN- Is This common practice in Dialysis Training?

    Lacie replied to jen75RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am on my 1st week of my 3rd month of orientation with Davita and it all comes down to the immediate management of your facility. I have an LPN precepting me and they are permitting me to move pretty...

  2. Hep C exposure?

    Lacie replied to bandas's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it should still have followed protocol but dont let them freak you out. If they are so worried then they should be concerned with emotional stressing you out during pregnancy also. Remember...

  3. All dialysis nurses...

    Lacie replied to s9283's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I work for Davita and LOVE it. At least the clinic I am at. Our FA is a very experienced RN and the PCT's have been great to work with. The training I have recieved has been extensive and they have...

  4. Nurse Math Resources?

    Lacie replied to Trixie-Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/default.html I used this site and it's a freebie. I was out of nsg for 8 yrs and out of clinical for 16. It helped me a great deal and is very easy to

  5. leg cramps in my sleep.. help!

    Lacie replied to Bluestem's topic in General Nursing

    I used to suffer terribly from them! Like yours they would be intermittent in time but when they happened it would disturb my sleep then I would be sore for days after. I finally started drinking...

  6. Nurse Re-entry

    Lacie replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt take a refresher and applied to Dialysis facilities. Was hired immediately. Check out if there is a Davita in your area or check thier website for openings. Most clinics are pretty good about...

  7. Graduate programs

    Lacie replied to S723B's topic in General Nursing

    Check UK out as they have an excellent program. Not sure how things are now but used to be you had to have at least 2 years on-hands nursing experience to attend the MSN programs. At least it was...

  8. Advice

    Lacie posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been at this particular site for around 2 months now. I realize chronic dialysis clinics depend a great deal on thier PCTs and I highly respect this stance. I came from a back ground of...

  9. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Lacie replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unless you know for fact then keep it to yourself. It's one thing highly suspecting your co-worker is under the influence at work and reporting compared to just "suspicion" based on giving too many...

  10. Nurse Re-entry

    Lacie replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    Just went back myself after 16 out of clinical and entirely out for the last 8 years. My experience was always in critical care previously then case management. I'm now in Chronic Dialysis only for...

  11. First time here...first question

    Lacie replied to teapot52's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/default.html Hopefully this will be of some help

  12. Had my first doctor scream at me today

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

    Comes with the territory I have learned in my over 25 years as an RN. My first week of orientation post graduation I was required to do only meds on the unit (CCU 19 bed). Doing just as I was supposed...

  13. Impaired at work!

    Lacie replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    Remember this is also considered "impairment" to the BON if an employer or even a disgruntled co-worker wants to pursue it. Take it from experience, take a bit off when starting new psych meds. I did...

  14. Med error???????

    Lacie replied to prostreetrig's topic in General Nursing

    I lost my license for 4 months and 2 years probation for something as simple as giving mylanta in lieu of a standing order for maalox. Pt refused it preferring the other and it was 4am in the morning...

  15. Liability Insurance

    Lacie replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.nursingceu.com/courses/147/index_nceu.html Anyone questioning if liability insurance is needed or worth it please read the above url. I wouldnt go without it. Dont forget it also covers you...

  16. Question about Hemodialysis Nursing

    Lacie replied to VieraGrl1030's topic in General Nursing

    Consider inquiring with a local dialysis clinic (possibly chronic) as many companies will pay for your schooling or contribute to it while you either work as a PCT or promise to work for them for 2...

  17. Can nurses suture?

    Lacie replied to amanda sue's topic in General Nursing

    We used to do simple suturing to assist the MD such as suturing arterial lines post insertion (which we did also) and assisting in the suturing of indwelling lines the Doc inserted in either the ER or...

  18. potassium/dialysate bath

    Lacie replied to LPN2RNBSN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Lol, just had my first run in with this and it was both. Took too much off and edw needed adjusted (badly by about 3kg). After an additional hour of just keeping his b/p above 100 and several boluses....

  19. What is it like living in Pittsburgh?

    Lacie replied to Soup Turtle's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm from Florida and relocated to Pgh for about 8 years. After the initial adjustment to the city I must say I loved it. It's a place of hard working full cultural mix of people and a city that is...

  20. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Lacie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Any nurse, doc, anesticist, or anyone else with a license in that operating room will wish they did if they didnt. Doesnt matter if they are entirely innocent. It's not the law or civil aspect of it...

  21. Admits after 6:00 pm? Does your hospital do this?

    Lacie replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    Not only this but they cant readily admit before someone else notifies the ER of where to send them. Many times it happens due to just finding the bed and waiting on housekeeping. Also consider if...

  22. Bsn Degree

    Lacie replied to blynn9173's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you have been accepted and can afford it now then I would advise get it done. Primarily if you see yourself going into any management arena in the future as this is where it will be beneficial. If...

  23. Do you love your managers?

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

    A manager is what can make or break a unit at any time. Remember anyone can be a manager but not everyone can be a "leader". Fortunately I love the management in the facility I am at. We also have...

  24. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Lacie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call your state nurses association and ask them for a listing. Also there are other forums with nurses that have or are currently dealing with various issues and have sought attorneys with this...

  25. dialysis straight out of school?

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

    I just came back from a week of "dialysis" classes and there were several new grads at the program. After spending several days and interacting two of those new grads expressed they had been employed...