Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. MI at 23?

    Lacie replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Long time ago but my father was only 26 and passed from Sudden cardiac death. Non-smoker, non-drinker, very physically active and career military. No history of anything. Many times we think a healthy...

  2. Endorsement

    Lacie replied to lots_of_luv's topic in International Nursing

    It doesnt matter if you have never worked under your licensure but only that you hold an "active" licensure and one without disciplinary action pending. Check with the TX BON what they require in...

  3. OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    Lacie replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    She documented in the chart it was your fault?? Wow, is this a big NO NO. Whether it was or wasnt it was still very inappropriate for not just you but the facility itself on a legal aspect. Charting...

  4. Malpractice Insurance,Good Idea or Bad?

    Lacie replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Yes Yes!! Not only for malpractice suits, etc., but if you should ever have to go before your state BON due to a complaint made by a pt, employer, co-worker, or so on. I can show you those who...

  5. Chemically Dependent Nurses

    Lacie replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Very nicely said Tazzi and Dalzac. That was a point I was making is no one really talks about the issue. Most nurses out there really dont have a clue what fits into those nice neat little words of...

  6. Chemically Dependent Nurses

    Lacie replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience with nurses that have and are currently in these type situations the BON's look at it this way....1 year it's no longer a valid script in relation to narcotics/controlled...

  7. Stethoscopes...

    Lacie replied to phoenix72's topic in General Nursing

    I have the Littman Cardiology III Closeup Page Have had the same one for 20 years now and it's been old faithful lol. I've had others and this one has lasted me and surprisingly hasnt grown legs and...

  8. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    Lacie replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Funny thing is when people think of plastic surgeons they think of only the face lifts, tummy tucks, and nose jobs. They dont consider the Burn patient needing numerous skin grafts, or the gunshot...

  9. I could really use some advice.

    Lacie replied to RN mom of 2's topic in General Nursing

    Check with any of the community colleges near you that have nursing programs. Sometimes they offer refresher courses or critical thinking courses. I did one in Pittsburgh a few years back that...

  10. i need of advice

    Lacie replied to tamba's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat. Could you please clarify your question abit more

  11. Chemically Dependent Nurses

    Lacie replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    A legit script is one in your name by your MD and must be less than 1 year old (6 months in some cases). Now if the scenerio is say you really sprained your back last night at work and it's just...

  12. Do you ever wish people didn't know you were a nurse?

    Lacie replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, wish it worked that way dont we :) I guess there are still a few docs out there that do recognize professional courtesy but this was the first time I dealt with it. Another time was with my...

  13. medical marijuana

    Lacie replied to blueberrybon's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with AIDS patients who "unofficially" used marijuana also. Most report if not for the pot they wouldnt get through the day due to the pain from the disease or the side-effects of the...

  14. Malpractice Insurance

    Lacie replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    Very good point!! I had posted this ceu course earlier and it does directly relate to reasons for having Personal professional liabilty insurance. I truly believe it should be required reading for...

  15. Do you ever wish people didn't know you were a nurse?

    Lacie replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I can definitely attribute that being open that I was a nurse to a health professional was beneficial. I had severely fractured my left ulna requiring an open reduction. Of course we all know how...

  16. Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    Lacie replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Wow, I'm with you on this one Tazzi. I'm old school also and we had to learn all the sites for IM injections not only on paper but by giving practice injections to each other with NS. We did the same...

  17. Adventures in a small town ER

    Lacie replied to BJLynn's topic in General Nursing

    It's something how we as nurses see things when we are suddenly patients. It can be very funny and also so very scary. I hope you get feeling better and get that mean bully of a gallbladder out soon...

  18. Malpractice Insurance

    Lacie replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing medical malpractice / professional liability insurance and risk management information for RN, LPN, nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist. I am a huge advocate of malpractice...

  19. Chemically Dependent Nurses

    Lacie replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Much congrats due to you!!! I'm think you know what I'm getting at then by nurses not understanding or willing to step out of that comfort zone to really educated themselves on these issues. Its...

  20. Chemically Dependent Nurses

    Lacie replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it is a subject no one likes to discuss. I also believe although as Nurses we are encouraged to seek education and knowledge regarding addiction, domestic violence, and other allegations...

  21. Protecting your licensure

    Lacie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I found this ceu course online and not that I'm promoting taking the course but I found it to be very interesting reading as the entire content is posted. Very informative and something I feel every...

  22. Chemically Dependent Nurses

    Lacie replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    I'll send you a pm for site for recovering nurses. There are also nurses on the site disciplined for non-impaired reasons and many for false allegations made by co-workers etc. I just posted a thread...

  23. scrubs: yes or no for an interview?

    Lacie replied to RNJess10's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow I remember my first interviews back in the early early 80's and believe it or not you could walk in in jeans and they never took a second thought about it. The nursing shortage was pretty bad back...

  24. Beth RN

    Lacie replied to olddognewtricks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked in a small rural hospital and pharmacy went home at 5pm everyday! When a new med was ordered or needed on any of the units then the Nursing supervisor was responsible to obtain the med from...

  25. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    Lacie replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    My time as a Nurse Manager I got called frequently at home. Whether it be couldnt find coverage for a call in or someone refusing to care for a patient, doesnt really matter. Yes it would be nice to...