Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Lacie replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    While working in a small hospital in rural eastern Kentucky (culture shock for me as I'm orginally from Miami) I was called down to the ER to assist with a patient. At the time I was the house...

  2. Any nurses out there who have left nursing or are seriously planning on leaving?

    Lacie replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine most will think this one is a real crazy but after my husband passed away suddenly at age 34 from an brain stem aneurysm I found I was suddenly a single parent of 2 boys. I was then working...

  3. AAA at 45 ?

    Lacie replied to ItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    Feeling a pulse doesnt necessarily indicate a potential aneurysm depending on the size of the patient. I am thin statured and you can feel it very easily when I am laying down. In fact you can see the...

  4. Normal Saline in a nebulizer?

    Lacie replied to LadySugarBug's topic in General Nursing

    My son has had asthma most of his young life and we have used NS in his nebulizer from the start. Considering that has been about 14 years now. We do use albuterol but only as prescribed (QID) or in...

  5. Straight to BSN???

    Lacie replied to mille's topic in General Nursing

    I am a generic BSN and had no medical or science background when I started. Just consider getting all you general education courses knocked out first so that you can concentrate on your primary...

  6. will this kick me out of nursing school?!

    Lacie replied to jennystudent00's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep in mind the author of the thread was a "juvenile" at the time of the arrest therefore it is "sealed" and does not need to be divuldged to anyone for application to school or employment. The law...

  7. Has this happened to anyone else?

    Lacie replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Nursing

    I always ensure I schedule with an open MRI facility as I am extremely claustrophobic. Also if you check with you MD initially they usually will give you something to take 1/2 hour prior to the scan...

  8. False allegation repercussions?

    Lacie replied to Cheez-It!'s topic in General Nursing

    You may want to look at this current thread of someone going through hell with the BON due to similar accusations. https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/any-nurses-fighting-their-license-bon-186431.html It...

  9. ability to transport narcotics

    Lacie replied to raymonk24's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes LPN's are permitted to secure and administer narcotics in the state of florida along with any other state in the country. The only restriction would be they can not "administer IV" narcotics but...

  10. Please help! Possibly moving to Jupiter Florida need some advice!

    Lacie replied to Nikelbee's topic in Florida Nursing

    For the moment I'd search for info on getting your licensure by endorsement here in Florida prior to the move. You can find all the info you need located here...

  11. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    Lacie replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    I was a police officer prior to going to nursing school. Switched as my po husband felt it was "too dangerous". Nursing was my secondary choice actually. Looking back I wish I had stayed in the...

  12. CNA cert. required by Kentucky for Nursing students??

    Lacie replied to KLYx0327's topic in General Nursing

    Unless they have changed recently it is not state mandated. In fact it's quite silly in my own opinion. I'm an EKU grad myself and it wasnt required. Maybe give them a check as thier program is...

  13. Single mom's? Advice needed

    Lacie replied to kes42006's topic in Nursing Career

    Hang in there and go for it. As others have stated do the best you can not to work once you start your primary nursing cirriculum. I worked weekends and holiday breaks only during that time. Also I...

  14. will this kick me out of nursing school?!

    Lacie replied to jennystudent00's topic in Nursing Career

    Also they usually do only a criminal background check and the Abuse registry. They dont go knocking on your first grade teachers door wanting to know if you ate paste or not. If your records were...

  15. New Nursing Student Needs HELP!

    Lacie replied to NovaNursingStudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    As a last resort and if you are able to swing the work time, check as many hospitals will pay part or all of tuition if you promise to work for them upon graduation. Also in regards to teaching, with...

  16. im giving up..;( any advice? please

    Lacie replied to davoni444's topic in Florida Nursing

    Not sure where you are located but maybe check some of the non traditional nursing schools that have recently been accredited such as Kieser College? Believe they recently opened a ADN program this...

  17. will this kick me out of nursing school?!

    Lacie replied to jennystudent00's topic in Nursing Career

    Correct advice!!!! State law overrides anything to do with the BON as they are not holier than thou to be exempt. If this occurred as a Juvenile and you were tried as a juvenile then DONT disclose it....

  18. Stupid medication question

    Lacie replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    My son and mother both use Advair and the biggest problem I had teaching them useage was to inhale as they pushed the lever. They tend to push and release then inhale. If not done properly they will...

  19. "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    Lacie replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Very good work on this one. I enjoyed this thread as my 76 year old mother had a triple A repair done last month. She has never been on pain meds or really had any other major health issues. During...

  20. Pinning ceremony, now that you're an RN, was it worth it?

    Lacie replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    We didnt have to pay for our ceremony either but there was several choices for our pins to fit just about anyone's budget. I think I took the 14 kt gold and it's tossed in a box somewhere that I cant...

  21. Home Health Agencies Pittsburgh area

    Lacie replied to wonderbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It's not home health but when I lived in Pgh, I worked for Corvel Corporation doing medical case management for workers compensation claims as a suggestion. Considerable paid travel in the state and...

  22. Would this be bad to do??

    Lacie replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    after 24 years in the profession, i have to say i definitely agree with this advice! if your not happy with the area you are in then you will burn out in due time. sometimes it takes making several...

  23. LPN pay in Florida

    Lacie replied to bethinct's topic in Florida Nursing

    Here is a thread regarding the Orlando area and I think it's pretty much on target. I also choose to live further to the east on the coast. Orlando is growing very quickly and personally I chose not...

  24. LPN pay in Florida

    Lacie replied to bethinct's topic in Florida Nursing

    It all depends on where you live regarding the quality of schools and the level of violence. I am originally from Florida and have lived in other states to include large cities such as Pittsburgh...

  25. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    Lacie replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    And very much against most state nurse practice acts. Very quick way to lose your licensure. I for one of many have worked to hard to risk such an irresponsible