Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. Pittsburgh Hospitals

    Lacie replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Dont forget the VA hospital who has one of the top liver transplant units in the country. Bennies outwiegh any civilian sector also due to federal retirement, days off and vacation

  2. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    Lacie replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I whole heartedly agree with CASbeezgirlRN. I have seen too many times false accusations or pure "assumptions" cost careers needlessly. Also in regards to the above quote - I have known more nurses...

  3. Doctor refuses to acknowledge VA doctor

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

    Can the families contact the Public affairs officer at the primary VA hospital. Although they deal with mainly issues there they also deal with outside complaints. I know I had issues with a VA Clinic...

  4. What to like about your state

    Lacie replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Florida, I'm on the east coast and can cross the street to the beach from my front door. No state taxes!! I have lived in PA and also KY which was ok but I dont believe I'll ever leave Fl again. I'm...

  5. For those of you that conduct interviews

    Lacie replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also dealing with similar issues now for interviews as I havent had to interview for a position since 1995 lol. I have had my own business for over 8 years now and have been doing the interviews...

  6. fitness for duty

    Lacie replied to jetscreamer101's topic in General Nursing

    I have had my share of "psych" issues and it generally came back to what the above poster states. Once I made the change I was much happier and didnt have those who knew hanging it over my head on a...

  7. Computer charting..Uhggg!

    Lacie replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I can equate to this!! I'm re-entry and after reading some post related to computerized charting I'm probably going to be terrified. Old Schoolers will remember when you had to re-write with such...

  8. Nursing License and DUI

    Lacie replied to vette4me's topic in Florida Nursing

    VoyForums: StateBoardIssues/RealRecoveringNurses great site to vent or ask for advice as most here are dealing with or have dealt with SBON's. Also for Florida a good attorney experienced with boards...

  9. Ive lost all faith in the medical field. Please help!

    Lacie replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Please pm me as to what area in KY you are. I'm an EKU grad and worked in the Lexington area and also in the rural eastern KY areas for many years so I very much understand. Maybe I can help in some...

  10. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    Lacie replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    12.50 hr in Lexington Kentucky in 1982 in Critical

  11. drug screen refusal after longterm employment

    Lacie replied to baltimorern's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree you should have taken the drug screen but also keep in mind even if the screen was negative they can and most likely would still submit the info to the BON. Impairment can be attributed to...

  12. I can't be a nurse?

    Lacie replied to Doofy's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed as I show positive as immune but not a carrier, therefore no need for Hep B vac. I apparently was exposed at sometime in my 24 year career as a nurse most likely by a needlestick back in the...

  13. power of attorney arrangements for an older person?

    Lacie replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there is various forms of power of attorney. It could range to just medical (ie: advance directive) or to just financial. I have a program that I use for my parents which approaches each area...

  14. Nurse to patient ratio

    Lacie replied to streetdoc's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree. When I was a NCM of a Telemetry unit we did base our assignments on acuity level. Staff never had more than 5 pts max and less if thier pts were more critical or unstable. I would be...

  15. ER or ICU for the New Grad

    Lacie replied to scholar's topic in General Nursing

    Dont let being a new grad stop you from entering either area. Telling new grads to get med/surg first is way way too outdated in todays time of technology and most hospitals have good...

  16. help getting liablity insurance

    Lacie replied to Snap's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will find a great deal of support at the voy site. Also it's a great place when you just want to scream to vent to do so without repercussions. It's bad enough you are having to jump...

  17. How many years did it take you to complete your BSN?

    Lacie replied to marlonspoon's topic in General Students

    I went straight BSN, I had to do summer school and intersession in order to complete in exactly 4 years carrying 12-13 credits a

  18. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    And how do BSN programs lack hands on? Besides 2 years of classes we also had more than 2 years of clinical. At least mine did 8 hours 4 days a week on various shifts in hospitals to include CC units...

  19. Leaving nursing, going into child care!

    Lacie replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I was at one time checking into doing "sick child care" of which would be available to those like us working wacky shifts. I know for myself I worked a facility that had an occasion policy and made it...

  20. help getting liablity insurance

    Lacie replied to Snap's topic in General Nursing

    VoyForums: StateBoardIssues/RealRecoveringNurses Check this site as it's mostly nurses who have either undergone discipline or are currently with the BONs. There are many who are done with all the...

  21. Benadryl without an order

    Lacie replied to ncrachuj's topic in General Nursing

    Simplyput - NO NO NO!! I had to surrender my license for 4 months and a 2 year suspension for giving mylanta in lieu of maalox!! Maalox was a standard order of the docs and it was 4 am in the morning....

  22. help getting liablity insurance

    Lacie replied to Snap's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing medical malpractice / professional liability insurance and risk management information for RN, LPN, nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist. Check this one out as I get mine there...

  23. Fevers & traeatment off

    Lacie replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you did appropriately. In fact standards we used were not to give tyelnol unless temp was 101 F. I wouldnt ice someone down with a temp of 103 if he's shivering by any means. We usually dont...

  24. Kussmaul's respiration

    Lacie replied to CIRQL8's topic in General Nursing

    The first time you hear these you will never forget them. I agree its an honor to be permitted to be with a family member. My husband suffered a brain aneurysm at age 34. I awoke at 7am on morning to...

  25. Domestic Violence

    Lacie replied to DesertRain's topic in Nursing Career

    Mostly in the ER or Urgent tx centers but remember most dont present admitting to a situation of DV. Be aware of the signs and if the injury matches the explanation given. I'm sure many DV situations...