Larry in Florida

Larry in Florida

corrections, LTC, pre-op

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  1. Should I report this CRNA?

    Why didn't you just solve the problem while he was there? All the write ups believe it or not sometimes backfires. I'm sure he got the message or would have if you had just said I want to talk to you....
  2. How do you handle Physicians Bad Attitudes?

    He will only do that to me one time trust me. I will take a doctor to the side and let him/her know I won't put up with any crap and if that doesn't work I have other methods which aren't sooo nice! I...
  3. seizures (student)

    Give the O2 after checking the
  4. Am I Too Old?

    Gosh I hope not, taking my RN-Nclex 15th of May and I'm 61.Larry in
  5. Proof There's No Nursing Shortage: Show RN's the MONEY

    Well I will be a RN come the end of this month (if I pass the NCLEX ) and am being offered $22.00 an hr. I have experience with corrections and am working as a LPN there now. I want to know what you...
  6. writing up another LPN for med error

    I'm very disappointed in your actions. I certainly wouldn't want to work with someone who writes up other nurses with no evidence. Time of a med pass hum, I pass over 100 people in about one hour (I...
  7. Interested in Hospice Work

    Hi Guys, Am interested in hospice work. Can any of you tell me the best way to proceed. Right now a corrections Rn.
  8. Checking Out Hospice Nursing

    Hi Guys, Am interested in hospice. What is the way to get started ?
  9. Is this practicing without a license??

    Lord do have mercy, Its about the patient and critical thinking. 2-4 years of education, no telling the years of experience and ya have to think about an order BEFORE APPLYING SOME DUODERM! Are we...
  10. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    I can only say I don't take any crap from anyone including MD's. If I'm wrong call me to the side and correct me. Chew me out in front of people and I chew back period. I just don't play that big me...
  11. Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    So you judge a nurse by wheither they can start an IV or not? I know MD's who can't start one. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeezze don't be my nurse if I need
  12. RN listing LPN as professional reference?

    Yes and yes. I have references from the floor techs to MD's. We are a
  13. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    Don't even go there. No way. I make over 17 as an LPN. Just got my ASN and will be taking NCLEX for RN in May. Looking for over 22
  14. Med error could cost my job? Need help!

    I disagree, we are all human and the hospital can do any thing they want. Hospitals cover their butts all the time by letting things slide believe me. No wonder nurses are leaving the profession....
  15. Med error could cost my job? Need help!

    I can't believe this over one frigging pill and your record with them. I don't believe I would want to work at a place like that. I mean they should realize that if you were a druggy that you would...
  16. any comment?

    Hey! Its simple! Get a sitter!! Critical thinking come
  17. Male nursing students can do assessments on the women?

    I recently did clinicals in a large hospital in Georgia and had two women and two men. No problem, keep it professional and always, always have a a female assistant. Remember there are some strange...
  18. Two year RN degree online?

    Excelsior College does not accept emt's Excelsior College does not accept
  19. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    You are correct always glove. You must glove for all injections including Sq. You must glove if even giving a glass of
  20. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    Yes, I would change
  21. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    Glove for all injections, changing linens , any time there is a chance to come in contact with body fluids. This includes oral
  22. Age discrimination?

    If it was me. My lawyer and I would be owning part of that school. Thats illegal (ageism) PS I'm
  23. Rn not giving scheduled meds

    Hey lets not judge until all the facts are
  24. Late Start for Nursing?

    Well I'm 60 years old and studying for my Rn. I have been an LPN for just 2 years. So ya wanna talk about
  25. Late Start for Nursing?