Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. Nurses rally for national law mandating ratios for patient care in hospitals

    Lacie replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Florida is also working on manadatory staffing ratios and I was shocked to see the FNA is "against" this proposal. People wonder why I am not in this association lol. They need mandatory staffing...

  2. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    Lacie replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    If your physical abilities are so limited as not to perform your job with risk either to you or your patients then apply for FMLA. I worked in Trauma/Critical Care up to going into labor. Literally I...

  3. Relocating-and takin' my license with me!

    Lacie replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I am licensed in 3 different states and applied for endorsement before I moved in the former 2. I gave my out of state address with no problem. I included a letter that I was relocating and had no...

  4. B12 injection prior to pt undergoing dialysis???

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

    If giving IM or SQ it can be given within the last hour of treatment same as we do with antibiotics during treatment. By the time it's absorbed the pt is off dialysis. I generally like to give it just...

  5. Question about tinnitus

    Lacie replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have tinnitus bilaterally and have had for over 30 years. I have learned to live with it. Mine was exposure during military service to loud noise over a period of time. I've been told there is...

  6. I feel like I am working at Walmart...The customer is always right!

    Lacie replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I am in agreement with the original poster that there are situations in which management should step in and take control letting pts/family members know thier behaviour/actions are inappropriate and...

  7. Tattoos and body jewelry policies in hospitals

    Lacie replied to jdrown's topic in General Nursing

    It can be done in reference to covering up during work hours. I use the clear plastic retainers during work. My ink is limited to my back and 1/2 sleeves of which I can cover with 3/4 sleeves under my...

  8. Duoderm, Tegaderm, Wet Gauze

    Lacie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Boy did this bring back some old memories - anyone remember when we used Maalox, taped the buns to the bedrail with a heat lamp? We've come a long way in wound

  9. Pre-employment check questions

    Lacie replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldnt be billed but if you want to ensure the correct information I'd give a quick call to thier HR dept/Employee Health. I've never had to pay for any pre-employment medical except when I left...

  10. Pre-employment check questions

    Lacie replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Generally if it's within thier own facility there is no charge for any of the services. Also if you have had a previous PPD that was positive let them know so as not to have one, further letting them...

  11. Any experienced nurses having trouble finding a job?

    Lacie replied to VegRN's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that for those positions they want your current experience to be in that speciality. I know in Florida that is a biggy right now as no one wants to train an experience nurse to go into a...

  12. Return to nursing

    Lacie replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Seek out a refresher course that has active hands on training. I took one years ago in Pittsburgh that was 240 hours with clinical and theory. I felt well prepared on returning after this course. Also...

  13. I want OUT!!!!

    Lacie replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is there the possiblity that you can request to be placed with the specific preceptor that you felt comfortable with? Work that person's scedule? It may be an option if your employer is willing to be...

  14. For Burned out nurses who are leaving the profession...

    Lacie replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    I recently underwent an interview and was hired. The main thing I was upfront about is that I want a job that will become a "part of my life" and not one that "becomes my life". I'm pass those days at...

  15. For Burned out nurses who are leaving the profession...

    Lacie replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN for over 28 years and yes I have had some major burnout periods. I took sabaticals from nursing here and there with the last one being the last 6 months. I'm going to a new job...

  16. Have You Had A Strange Reaction To A Drug Administered In The Hospital

    Lacie replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    IVP dye!! Told the nurse in the radiology dept I didnt feel quite so well. Her response was it will subside in just a moment and walked away. Needless to say I got the major "hotflash" of my life,...

  17. RN in 2 states?

    Lacie replied to wlb06's topic in General Nursing

    It's really not difficult to get licensure in other states. I'm licensed in 3 and none are compact states. It's more of a "waiting" game then any as it takes awhile to get all the paperwork done,...

  18. Ever burned a bridge?

    Lacie replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    I burned one bridge and blew it out like an atomic bomb!!! I was working case management on a part time basis. My husband had unexpected passed away and overnight I became a single parent with 2 kids...

  19. TPN and PRBC

    Lacie replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing should ever be piggybacked into TPN or vice versa with Blood products. Did they try to declot the other lumen with cathflo/activase if they were unable to start a peripheral line? Keep in mind...

  20. I figured out what my unit manager job really means.

    Lacie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand your frustration. I recently left a position for these very reasons. As the DON, I was working the floor everyday 6 day week 12hr days because they couldnt keep RN's in our dialysis unit....

  21. Overtime Pay for Change of Shift Report

    Lacie replied to goldenmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am in process of a wage and hour complaint now for very similar reasons. If you are not "salaried/exempt" you are to be paid overtime for anything over a 40 hour week. This includes if your report...

  22. Exposure to Hepatitis B. Help!

    Lacie replied to applern's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt worry yourself too much until you have the opportunity to review the actual results. Years ago I was told according to my blood test I was exposed. As it turned out fortunately for me I...

  23. Any experienced nurses having trouble finding a job?

    Lacie replied to VegRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's taken me about 6 months and I've been a nurse for over 28 years!! I'm only awaiting my background check at this point. I ended up applying for home health. Also I heard alot of "over qualified"...

  24. I'm Sorry, But I'm Thankful

    Lacie replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very heartwarming to read your post. If it was my family member or myself, I would have wanted you on my side. Also going with your "gut" says alot about you as a nurse. To be honest, I would rather...

  25. No Lunch Break

    Lacie replied to barkandwag's topic in General Nursing

    Lunch, breaks of any sort> what's that. I barely had time to go