Lacie

Lacie BSN, RN

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  1. Spider bites...

    Lacie replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    My sons was definitely spider (brown recluse) we were able to kill it and take it with us to the ER at the time of the bite. Living in Florida Brown Recluse can be encountered just about anywhere....

  2. Spider bites...

    Lacie replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes!! My son has had severe cellulitis of his lower forearm requiring medrol dose pack and strong round of antibiotics. All from a spider bite. Then later he had a tick head stuck just under the...

  3. To all nurses out there, "What was the most irrelevant interview question...?"

    Lacie replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview last week and at end of interview I was asked if I minded being able to attend one more interview with her "husband". So ok, cool your husband is facility management also then she...

  4. Difficult boss--how to proceed?

    Lacie replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind also for the long term that managers/people in general like this do not change. It comes down to either sit back and take it or move on. I recently had a very similar situation in which...

  5. Anyone Else a Fan of Dr. OZ?

    Lacie replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Big fan of his. I love the way he communicates with his audience in lay terms and demonstrations. I've been a nurse for a long time and still am awed by what I learn from watching his show. If...

  6. Patient - RN Sexual Harrassment

    Lacie replied to Ghost Writer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been known to let a patient know directly yet constructively that "I am not comfortable with this conversation or your behaviour." It's not out of line for you to let a pt know he is being...

  7. Returning Military Vet with PTSD...can I become a nurse?

    Lacie replied to codyerin's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Just a thank you for your service!!! As a vietnam era vet myself I would as the previous poster stated take advantage of not only you GI Bill but the Voc Rehab that is offered for SCD. Mine is only at...

  8. how do you give morphine on a pump bedside?

    Lacie replied to ivy2009's topic in General Nursing

    It's not only tempatation its a safety issue more than anything. I know myself I would not be comfortable setting narcotics such as these on a regular pump. I have had confused pts change settings,...

  9. Terrified of vomit! HELP!!

    Lacie replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an active RN for over 28 years and to be honest - Someone vomiting still gets to me to this day!! I'm not saying you ever overcome it but you do learn how to deal with it. I keep a mask...

  10. Anyone working or have worked for Davita

    Lacie replied to NURSET2007's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Lol, yep I never had another RN in the building when I worked for either Davita or KRU Medical. Therefore you have to stay until that last pt leaves the premises. I have had people wait on public...

  11. Was I targeted by catty nurses?

    Lacie replied to trimm's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hmm sure you didnt have my former administrator? I think you find cattiness no matter where you work and there is always at least 1 who rocks the boat. Bad energy breeds bad energy and it doesnt...

  12. Tattoos all over!

    Lacie replied to tigertjc's topic in Men in Nursing

    As far as people's motivation, everyone of my tats have personal meaning to me in relation to experiences in my lifetime, also my faith and spirituality. They are permanent reminders of what I have...

  13. Inaccurate story on CNN?

    Lacie replied to amyphee's topic in Burn

    I worked in level 1 burn ICU and never seen an MD do a dressing change not even a resident or med student. In fact many of our burn techs did them or the RN did. The docs would try to make thier...

  14. Anyone working or have worked for Davita

    Lacie replied to NURSET2007's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If I knew what I do know I would have never gone into chronic dialysis. Dont get me wrong I did love the type of work but didnt like the conveyor belt mentality of majority of clinics. I was told...

  15. I'm always tired

    Lacie replied to want to do good 86's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    As others have pointed out - get full lab work done first and go from there. Particularly your D3, Ferritin and Vit B12 levels. I self administer Vit B 12 (IM) and D3 (Sq). My levels were in the norm...

  16. Is it True About Florida?

    Lacie replied to RN <><'s topic in General Nursing

    For the moment it is a facility requirement only and not state. Some of the hospitals in my area are starting to require BSN even to get scheduled for an interview. It's not happening now but I do...

  17. What Can I Say?

    Lacie replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you should contract with oldlady RN to write your speech for you!!!

  18. Lesser Known "Post bedside RN" Jobs?

    Lacie replied to NHGN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Research Coordinator would be away from bedside and still keep you somewhat into some skills (assessment, phlebotomy, IV's, chart reviews, labs, etc). I'm trying to stay away from Bedside due to...

  19. IM injections

    Lacie replied to allie136's topic in General Nursing

    "Old school way" which hasnt changed by the way - hold skin taut for IM, pinch for SQ (especially if you have a small patient. I didnt pinch enough when I was in my med/surg rotation in school with an...

  20. Per Diem Nursing

    Lacie replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Nursing

    Also per-diem means just that. Most per diem is an as needed basis. We required they work one weekend per month and no less than 1 shift per month. No requirement on holidays. Therefore I ended up...

  21. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    Lacie replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now on the other hand, when my son was in the pediatric ICU with respiratory distress and kalwasaki's disease I was asked to jump in on his care. Particularly after 2 different nurses stuck him 2...

  22. Nursing student giving me the creeps.

    Lacie replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As other posters I would have been struck by his response rather than his looks. I know and have worked with those "big, bald, full of tattoos, peircing and looks like you wouldnt want to run into...

  23. How do you clean the white Landau nursing shoes?

    Lacie replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    I found a pencil eraser works good on scuff marks and also toothpaste. Then do your regular polish if

  24. Anyone working or have worked for Davita

    Lacie replied to NURSET2007's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I applied initially on line and never recieved a response, so took upon myself to visit the nearest clinic and meet with the FA. She inquired on my application and I got the job almost immediately....

  25. Herniated disc and work restriction

    Lacie replied to AnnieNHRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also if you were with your employer at least one year you can qualify for FMLA for a total of 12 weeks. Your employer is not obligated to provide a "light duty" position unless it's part of your union...