Larry in Florida

Larry in Florida has 12 years experience and specializes in corrections, LTC, pre-op.

Latest Activity

1. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

   Larry in Florida replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

   I work pre-op. 22ga for epidurals , 20ga for general anesthesia. Larry in

2. HIPPA and the Allnurses.com Forums

   Larry in Florida replied to Tait's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   And what school did you attend?Larry RN in

3. Will working at a Dr.'s office help you during Nursing school??

   Larry in Florida replied to nursngstudent05's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah,will help pay the high tuition LOL. Larry in

4. consent for surgery - who's job is it

   Larry in Florida replied to MIRockstarRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Right on. I work in pre-op and your on the money with the consent stuff.Larry RN in

5. Question for RNs. . . current nursing problems.

   Larry in Florida replied to Dove1019's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   You don't have a clue!Larry RN in Florida

6. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

   Larry in Florida replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

   Relax,We let the inmate do all the work except for drawing up the insulin. No big whoop! Larry RN in

7. Navy Hospital Corpman to LPN

   Larry in Florida replied to rob25910's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry not true.Depending on the training! Ask the recruiter! Larry RN in Florida - former Army Medic to LPN to

8. Nursing as a CAREER

   Larry in Florida replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

   You need to look closely at this

9. Nursing as a CAREER

   Larry in Florida replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

   Hey!,Ive been a soldier (7 years) a car dealer (20 years) , a stock broker (9 years) and a nurse for 12 years. Most money = car dealer and stock broker! most satisfaction by far medical field. BTW...

10. NCLEx "Difficult" Question?

    Larry in Florida replied to Diahni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They are all difficult if you don't know the answer! So get on the computer and start answering questions ( at least 5-7 thousand)good luck. Larry Rn in

11. Requirements for taking the RN NCLEX.

    Larry in Florida replied to cathouse46's topic in General Nursing

    Nope ,Not that I'm aware of. Take the clinical and graduate! Larry RN in Fl EC

12. How important is NLN accreditation?

    Larry in Florida replied to Favz's topic in General Nursing

    If its not NLN then don't mess with it.Thats my opinion. Larry RN in

13. Problem removing male cath

    Larry in Florida replied to bubblyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well you shouldn't cut the cath, however there is a record of how much was put in the balloon right? make sure that amount is taken out right? Have the patient cough and pull firmly but not overly...

14. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    Larry in Florida replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My,My My,All the meanness in this world. If we all could just treat and talk to each other with a little bit of compassion and love without taking it as an affront. Call me honey any time; I have been...

15. Passing meds you did not pull.

    Larry in Florida replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let me catch that kind of crap going on! Larry RN in