Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. Clinical DVDs

    Lacie replied to ut_utRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been out about 8 years and pretty much the same issue. This link for math for nursing may be helpful as I used it.

  2. advice for high school student wanting to pursue nursing

    Lacie replied to ounsrey's topic in Florida Nursing

    Veteran's Administration Hospital Lots of bennies working for the VA as it's federal employment. Also check your local hospitals and nursing homes as many will pay for your RN education if you...

  3. Help! Qn in Abnormal Pyschology

    Lacie replied to pinklily84's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to check on recent research which is seemingly leaning towards a genetic explanation for this issue. In my own opinion I dont see them as "abnormal" or anyone should bare any "blame" for...

  4. Need help finding a Job!!!

    Lacie replied to joerob's topic in General Nursing

    careerbuilder.com I got some good responses from

  5. Use of restraint on out of control pt....look out !

    Lacie replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to read this thread on the Voy forum located http://www.voy.com/140037/9808.html This individual also posted here initially and they have been through hell because of a very similar...

  6. piercings at work

    Lacie replied to iamcool's topic in General Nursing

    lol, you tell 'em! i'm 50 with numerous piercings and tats. have a navel ring and others i wont mention. currently working on an full back cover also. i started getting piercings when i was in my 20's...

  7. media discussion board- chronic health

    Lacie replied to karnavati's topic in General Nursing

    There is much controversy related to chronic fatigue syndrome to include some report that a high incidence of CFS occurs in nurses and women more so then men. Some believe in such a dx and others...

  8. Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    Lacie replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    I had a hell of a time coming off Effexor. Not only the brain zaps but the leg pain was almost unbearable. If I missed a dose after about 6 hours I couldnt stand it and would have to get up and go...

  9. Hourly Pay or Salary... What is best?

    Lacie replied to Cairo662's topic in General Nursing

    Well guess the court system in PA under the federal wage act didnt know what they were doing when they awarded all 10 of us past owed wages due to overtime. We were all salaried employees. And yes we...

  10. salary rate

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

    That's about right for this area considering new grads start out in the hospitals at 18.75/hr! I checked with Halifax and Florida Hospital which qouted me around 21.00-22.00/hr with 24 years...

  11. salary rate

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

    I interviewed yesterday for Davita in the Central Florida area and was quoted $20.00 - $22.00 for a starting nurse with no dialysis

  12. Hourly Pay or Salary... What is best?

    Lacie replied to Cairo662's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely hourly, but also contrary to most beliefs salaried positions are required to pay overtime only in the condition if you are not in a "management or supervisory" position. If you dont have...

  13. Insurance Co Interview

    Lacie replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I did this and loved it!!! It was directed towards worker's compensation injuries and I handled the catastrophic cases due to an extensive clinical background in trauma/burns also. Check though as...

  14. What is your weakness?

    Lacie replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    What about things not visual such as in relation to your work practice? Ex: perfectionist, difficulty staying organized, etc? Most of these things make lots of us go "eww" but we still do it

  15. RN refresher course

    Lacie replied to ljcj's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Check out www.valenciaenterprises.org/health It's theory based on line but you have to set up a preceptor for clinical in your area. Cost is around $2000.00 though. I know Florida accepts this...

  16. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    Lacie replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    The above advice is exactly what I would do in your situation. This is coming from someone who went through the same issue 16 years ago. Except I lost my job secondary to it rather than resignation...

  17. Methadone as pain tx

    Lacie replied to CarrieH's topic in Patient Medications

    It was a standard use when I worked in Burn ICU in conjunction with rotation of Tylox for even the most severe. We used it on all ages and I never had any issues with pts on Methadone so I'm not...

  18. what your hospital policy on sick days?

    Lacie replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I lost a job with the so called "occasion policy". My sons were both ill and in the hospital to include Ped's ICU on and off over a period of 3 months. One son had Kawasaki's disease and the other...

  19. How common is SQ hydration therapy?

    Lacie replied to styRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, dont fret as it's the first thing that came to my mind also! I've been an RN for over 24 years primarily in critical care and have yet to use this on a pt but have on numerous animals as I also...

  20. Staff nurse with MSN

    Lacie replied to NextSummer's topic in General Nursing

    Consider program directed towards a Clinical Specialist in the area of which you find your most suited for or most interested in. Ie: Critical Care Clinical Specialist, Pediatric Clinical Specialist,...

  21. Nurses married to law enforment officers?

    Lacie replied to jeggstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another twist, I was a PO before I became an RN. I married a PO (State Trooper) and was offered a ST position myself. My hubby didnt want me staying in the field so I went to Nursing School for...

  22. massage, still done?

    Lacie replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    If I had time available I always offered it to my pts if anything for the mere fact it does give great time to do some assessment before them going down for the night. I'm not there during the bath...

  23. How do you know when it is time to quit your job

    Lacie replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    Couldnt have said it

  24. "Diploma Nurse preferable"

    Lacie replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Or they may mean no less than a diploma degree required. I have applied to one position that advertised as that and they meant they preferred a diploma or higher.

  25. I cant decide what hospital is best 4 me?

    Lacie replied to rn2bn07's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters as I also did a nurse externship in CCU in which they treated me very well and equally. The only thing I really didnt get to do was meds. When I graduated I transitioned...