lucky1RN

lucky1RN

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  1. Nursing Truths: They don't want you to know about!

    lucky1RN replied to A_Nurse_Student's topic in General Nursing

    $$ vs job responsibilities- how do you put a dollar amount on what we do? how much would you pay someone to take care of your very ill mother in a vulnerable state? if you look at a hospital's...

  2. Needing Study Help for Cardiac Dysrhythmias!

    lucky1RN replied to JMA-RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    What hypocaffeine said and here's something just for fun...

  3. Need help/questions answered

    lucky1RN replied to unclebriz's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the Human Resources department at local healthcare facilities and see if anyone is willing to make arrangements with

  4. Need help/questions answered

    lucky1RN replied to unclebriz's topic in General Nursing

    This is only my opinion (and you know what they say about opinions...). Nursing can be so very stressful and FILLED with drama. If you don't do well in drama-filled environments, it might not be the...

  5. frenemies

    lucky1RN replied to livingthedream33's topic in General Nursing

    Frenemies, I think Blueloralai has given you some valuable, concrete advice on how to handle this. I can't imagine staying in a place where you can't speak out without losing your job?!? If things are...

  6. Pasadena city college: I'm an alternate??

    lucky1RN replied to islandqueen's topic in General Nursing

    Is there some reason you haven't contacted the college that sent you the letter with these

  7. I need advice...

    lucky1RN replied to jlee782's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm. I don't have any concrete advice but here's what I would do: 1. Contact your state Board of Nursing and find out if you're even eligible to test. 2. If you are, I'd call around to the...

  8. Mandatory float to ICU?

    lucky1RN replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    In my facility, ER, Telemetry, and ICU are considered "sister units" and staff can be pulled between them. In reality, the ER staff NEVER goes to the ICU or Telemetry. The argument is that anything...

  9. Concern about flu shot

    lucky1RN replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I spent 10 years in the military travelling all over the world and have been vaccinated/immunized against just about anything you can imagine...seriously. The worst reactions I've ever had are...

  10. Working In Saudi

    lucky1RN replied to angel face's topic in International Nursing

    Check out the articles tab. Someone wrote a very interesting article about their experiences there. I was there in '95...but I didn't work in a civilian hospital. I met a few nurses who did and they...

  11. Paramedic school question...

    lucky1RN replied to Indy1524's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Medic09 and Gila. Sounds like you are a visual learner? Write out your own flashcards and USE them. Buy a big write-on wipe-off board and draw your materials into graphs. Take notes from...

  12. Military Veterans and Nursing. Eligibility

    lucky1RN replied to IfnotnowWhen's topic in General Nursing

    You may be right...but I was specifically addressing the above reference to "VA compensation". If his VA compensation is through Chapter 31 (which is a disability benefit...possibly r/t his anxiety...

  13. Military Veterans and Nursing. Eligibility

    lucky1RN replied to IfnotnowWhen's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what Chapter of the MGIB he is using. If he's using Chapter 31 (voc. rehab.), then it is up to the VA to authorize his major. If he's using Chapter 30, he can choose whatever he wants....

  14. This is not my job?!?

    lucky1RN replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? There was stool on the pt's floor for 4 1/2 hours? Because neither of you would clean it up? How humiliating for the patient. Had a similar situation about 2 weeks ago. Wiped up what I...

  15. NLN Accreditation vs Non NLN Accreditation?

    lucky1RN replied to justme68_86's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I know that the AF requires it's nurses to graduate from an NLN accredited BSN program. I also know that the universities in my state require you to have graduated from an NLN accredited BSN...

  16. Finally a Positive Note in my Career

    lucky1RN replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

    A warning to all but the OP...this is off topic! (sorry this is so long!) I did my nursing degree after I separated. I had tried for PA school while AD but deployments kept getting in the way. The...

  17. You're JUST a nurse

    lucky1RN replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    That...is....so....awesome.

  18. Finally a Positive Note in my Career

    lucky1RN replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

    Ya...I was a med tech 94-97 and an IDMT '98-'05...I miss it sometimes. Nothing like doing an I&D in the middle of the jungle in with about 100 villagers watching your every move! Or teaching an 80...

  19. Finally a Positive Note in my Career

    lucky1RN replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the job...sounds awesome. How'd you find it? If you're in an AF hospital and you think your techs are great now, just wait 'til you meet an

  20. No time for gloves??

    lucky1RN replied to Ocelot's topic in General Nursing

    I have 12 years of experience including EMT/ER/remote medicine/Critical Care. I cannot recall a single experience where I was unable to glove up. But maybe I'm just lucky

  21. MANY Questions for School Nurses!! Please, please answer :)

    lucky1RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.scasn.com/index.html Click here to check out the South Carolina Association of School Nurses. Click on the "Officers" tab. There are email addresses here for the officers. I bet they'd be...

  22. "Caught" my first baby!!

    lucky1RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know "nothin' 'bout birthin' no babies" but it sure sounds like you (and the mom of course) rocked that delivery.

  23. 1st on scene of accident yesterday...what would you do?

    lucky1RN replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you did what you could without any equipment. The only other thing I could suggest is to have them lay/sit down somewhere and keep them warm. The initial shock could be hiding...

  24. bored weekender

    lucky1RN replied to Ariyala's topic in General Nursing

    I... watch movies, play with my dogs, make jewelry, read, clean, study for my CCRN, meet my husband/friends for lunch, draw, play guitar, cook/bake, go to the gym, play solitaire, play Rock Band on...

  25. Do you know the right answer?

    lucky1RN replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Safety? Bed low, side rails up, call bell within reach, etc. If possible, have the CNA stay with the pt...which would of course depend on your