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  1. Leadership in your last nursing semester

    lauralassie replied to nitesky83's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, they're right. You are. I remember when the realization hit that when I signed my name RN. It ment that I was responsible. There wouldn't be an instructor standing behind me with worldly god...

  2. Im Having Second Thoughts

    lauralassie replied to Toronto's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with other people here. You need to look at why your going into nursing. Organization etc,,,are skills that can be aquiered. It may be fear holding you back. Take closer look at your...

  3. Shoes with Wheels! Would you want to try them?

    lauralassie replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, maybe nurse mates could come up with something. I wounder if Preperation H could come up with something that could make bending over a taking it from admin a little easier. (HA). We could...

  4. Are you sick of nursing numbers game ?

    lauralassie posted a topic in General Nursing

    i work er. we have the usual new polic. and proced. but, it's getting rediculous. we are a "chest pain center"....whoopie !!!! one of the millions of policeis is that the pt. is taken to cath lab...

  5. Are you sick of nursing numbers game ?

    lauralassie replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    all i have to say to this is .....:cheers: :thankya: :loveya: :smackingf :yelclap: :kiss :flowersfo :beer: :w00t: :icon_hug:

  6. Urine Drugscreens without pt's permission?

    lauralassie replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    If it is for the betterment of that pt. it isn't required to get permission. If durgs may influence a decision about the care of that pt it's ok. If the pt is there for an employee injury and it is...

  7. IV Push (bolus)???

    lauralassie replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are different amouts of times to give IV meds. Some can be given over 3-5 min others over 10 min. That's why you need to find a source that gives all that info. It's out there. As a student...

  8. young nurses

    lauralassie replied to HHNDON's topic in General Nursing

    Be better than them. Do what you need to do. Some day, they'll have a question. Answer them politley and go on your way, Show then how it's done. Don't turn it into a pissing match. I always...

  9. Nursing Stressful......Says Who?

    lauralassie replied to MISS_TCM's topic in General Nursing

    Like any other job, some days it's 10 some days it's1. You learn to adapt. I've worked critical care for almost 30 years. You'll get so you just do what you gotta do. It becomes second nature....

  10. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    lauralassie replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    Look at what the schools policy is . The instructor can not inforce something that isn't policy. However, if the policy is that you can not smell like smoke , than that is the policy. Just the same...

  11. I'm sorry, I have the DUMBEST question...

    lauralassie replied to Soapy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finding that 4 year schools are renaming a three year program to be such things as."fast trac program", they boast more clinical time with continued high emphasis on theory" Say this course is...

  12. I'm sorry, I have the DUMBEST question...

    lauralassie replied to Soapy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finding that 4 year schools are renaming a three year program to be such things as."fast trac program", they boast more clinical time with continued high emphasis on theory" Say this course is...

  13. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    lauralassie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i agree i get sick of it too. but then, i really think new nurses are more stressed than we were (i too have been a nurse that long). the reason being, i think most nursing schools don't train a nurse...

  14. "Diploma Nurse preferable"

    lauralassie replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Or perhaps they feel they are better

  15. I'm sorry, I have the DUMBEST question...

    lauralassie replied to Soapy's topic in General Nursing

    i would like to say a bit about the comment of the diploma program not being assosiated with a university. that is not true. all diploma programs that i know of and have known of are assosiated with...

  16. Eat Young/Unhappiness - Mostly Med/Surg?

    lauralassie replied to RachieH's topic in General Nursing

    i think this is true as well. although , i do feel med surg is a necassary to develop skills for critical care. (i know all you young nurses don't feel that way but, i've seen a lot in 30 years...

  17. Pain shots are us, not this nurse!

    lauralassie replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to judge. I know it's really hard sometimes though ! I think our er adds to the problem though. Now we are giving IV dilaudid (I was informed by a pt the other day that is the liqued form...

  18. Difficulty with a CNA

    lauralassie replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Make it clear that You are the RN , she is the CNA. When she singns her name as responsible on the chart , then she can make the decision. Approach her in a professional manner, but, I've been known...

  19. Describe it.

    lauralassie replied to mandirocker's topic in General Nursing

    i do nursing because i want to help people. i do nursing because of the challenge it gives. i enjoy the mix of advanced education with caring for a dying little lady who needs her hand held for a few...

  20. Questions about Drs orders HELP!! Please!

    lauralassie replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Seen orders like this due to renal function as well as chronic infections that have been treated with many atbcs in the past. The order is just as it states. Don't know why they didn't do an ekg....

  21. Am I crazy?

    lauralassie replied to artsy3's topic in General Nursing

    Your not crazy, your finding your way. Do what is good for you. I know many nurses who went to school at that

  22. Are all nurses that wear white dorks?

    lauralassie replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I love white. I found some really cute white uniforms. They actually remind me of my nursing school uniform (in the 70's). I love white but , man am I ever messy when it comes to blood draw, pink...

  23. ER or ICU for the New Grad

    lauralassie replied to scholar's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked critical care ER for almost 30 years now. I've seen new grads do well in both areas. I guess it would say it depends on what type of work you want to do. Both are challenging . Although...

  24. Feeling beat up in the ER

    lauralassie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does any one else feel ,"beat up ' in the ER. It seems pt's are more there for general medical care, expect everything free such as , "can I take this blanket with me", Can I get a prescription for...

  25. Wiping Butt...

    lauralassie replied to Chicagoan's topic in General Nursing

    We know there are pt's out there who can wipe their own butts but, In ICU there are far more who need nursing help. If a pt can wipe their own, when it comes to me giving them care,,,,they WILL wipe...