DizzyLizard

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  1. Nurse with latex allergy?

    DizzyLizard replied to curliegirl80RN's topic in General Nursing

    Over time I have become severely allergic latex but have still been able to work as an LPN. Most of my assignments are in latex free facilities or facilities that are 99% latex free. Co-workers have...

  2. Migraines! How do you deal with this?

    DizzyLizard replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    No advice being given...just my situation. I have had migraines for years but over the last year or so it was out of control. After a full work up there isn't a known cause. It was so bad it got to...

  3. Insurance

    DizzyLizard replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I took out state insurance so I could go back to rn school. I've noticed a huge diff in the quality of care I receive. I work part time(no bene) and go to school full time. People seem to think...

  4. Paramedic to RN

    DizzyLizard replied to ERFirefighter's topic in California Nursing

    I know Colorado State University Pueblo has a Paramedic to RN (BSN) bridge....that's what most medics do here because it's quicker. I don't know if they do anything on line

  5. How can one go about becoming a cna while already in nursing school

    DizzyLizard replied to breeqt's topic in General Students

    In our area you can sit for the CNA test after you've completed your RN fundamentals class (basics of nursing). Our CNA courses are usually 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Your school should be able to...

  6. I'm cluless

    DizzyLizard replied to spanky999's topic in Emergency

    In my area the hosp req EMT-B. You also need a PEPP class, BLS and Phlebotomy. The more training you have the better off you are. Hosp in other towns want EMT-B or CNA but will usually take the EMT...

  7. CNA Work In A Hospital

    DizzyLizard replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In our state CNAs can't d/c foleys or IVs. I worked as a CNA for 3 years in a med surg long term acute care. My night wld start with baths, foley and or peri care and bed changes that still needed...

  8. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    DizzyLizard replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a dtr, No way! But, what about her getting her CNA and working in a hosp enviro to get her feet wet so to speak to help her decide if it's really what she wants to

  9. RN market in Valdosta & Savannah?

    DizzyLizard posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm curious about what the job market is like in Georgia? I'm seriously looking at moving to Valdosta or Savannah when I've completed my BSN. My areas of interest are emergency medicine and...

  10. RN market in Valdosta & Savannah?

    DizzyLizard replied to DizzyLizard's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks for the info! I'm not sure what part of Valdosta or Savannah I'd move to. I'm weighing a lot of options right now, including moving to Florida and not Georgia (family). I'm looking at legal...

  11. Removing needle from syringe

    DizzyLizard replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as an EMT years agoI was exposed to an HIV + pt and fortunately nothing has come of it (I was cut and bleeding while fighting with the combative guy) I was told the chances are low but I...

  12. C'mere and share your on-the-job laughs!

    DizzyLizard replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, couldn't resist. I was working as a CNA and was in a semi-private room emptying trash cans when I heard the conversation. "a" bed was talking to her family about her near death experience and...

  13. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    DizzyLizard replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Canoehead - we live in the rocky mountain region on the eastern plains. Yeah, roads weren't plowed. It was ugly. The entire state was declared a disaster area but it still took a while. First, the...

  14. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    DizzyLizard replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a snow area and am usually able to make it in to work but I refuse to sacrafice my well being and safety for my job. It's not worth it. I also won't ask someone to sacrifice their well...

  15. Coping skills for dealing with trauma

    DizzyLizard replied to VivaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I haven't experienced burnout as a LPN (I just started) but I did experience it when I worked as an EMT. Over the course of two weeks or so we had a lot of "bad" calls" that left me shaken. One call...

  16. Nurse tracking devices

    DizzyLizard replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I used to work all CNAs and RNs had to wear the trackers. It has pro's and cons. The system where I was at was to record and log who was where and for how long, how long it took to answer call...

  17. Am I Too Slow?

    DizzyLizard replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I started out as a CNA I thought I was always the slow one. Other shifts constantly complained about me and I was frequently in the DONs office for one thing or another. I too made sure the...

  18. CNA, EMT, or Phlebotomy?

    DizzyLizard replied to checkmate's topic in General Nursing

    I had both CNA and EMT before I started nursing school. The CNA was more valuable because it gave me experience with bed baths, ambulating, feeding, foley care, etc. etc. All skills you need as a...

  19. Any night shift nurses with diabetes?

    DizzyLizard replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have dm but have reactive hypoglcyemia. I've worked the night shift for about 5 years. Ive always talked to my manager about my situation and they have been supportive and understanding....

  20. do you get used to it?

    DizzyLizard replied to JBirdAngel's topic in General Nursing

    To answer Freedom42s question, yes vicks vapo rub can be used to mask odors. Some people have other things they use like peppermint oil. When I worked as an EMT I always had it in my pocket and used...

  21. 12 yr LPN...

    DizzyLizard replied to MUSA91C's topic in Colorado Nursing

    :smackingfAlmost forgot, you can also look at agency work. They are always looking and it would allow you to scout out what's avail and of

  22. 12 yr LPN...

    DizzyLizard replied to MUSA91C's topic in Colorado Nursing

    COS is mixed with work. There are two primary hospitals in town with both of them opening up new hospitals in the near future. Memorial Hospital was trying to phase out LPNs but I don't know if that...

  23. Bed Baths, I dread giving them.

    DizzyLizard replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    A trick a nurse gave me is that pure vinegar will take out the seriously matted hair tangles. It worked for my pt, BUT, make sure the patient doesn't have any respiratory issues or sensitivities b/c...

  24. Have you ever been a patient?

    DizzyLizard replied to Bluehair's topic in General Nursing

    I was in an MVA years ago and experienced both awesome and horrible care. Some nurses went out of their way to help me in any way I needed and others, well....what can I say. They would throw a fit...

  25. Nurses just want everyone to have a foley!

    DizzyLizard replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I used to work at had a low UTI rate because the patients who had foleys regularly received proper foley and peri care. If the pt needs a foley, the pt should get the foley....especially...