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lilcajunnurse

acute, med/surg/ER/geri/CPR instructor

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  1. How to give report.

    lilcajunnurse replied to Salesman217's topic in First Year After Licensure

    we have CPSI so at the end of each shift when we print our nursing notes out a summary of the last 24 hours comes out with it. With highlighted details of the last 12 hours (our shift). We perform...

  2. LPN Employment Poll

    lilcajunnurse replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a hospital on a med/surg/acute unit. But I also cover for the emergency

  3. Retension Ideals

    lilcajunnurse replied to nurseiam1's topic in PACU

    In our facility,nurses love appreciation. So we implemented several ways to say thanks. We have a bulletin board in the main hallway where we hang little "GUNG HOs" . They are bright yellow pieces of...

  4. LPN college matter?

    lilcajunnurse replied to HTmommy's topic in LPN to RN

    I dont think it matters what college you go to. What you put in is what you get out of it. If it is an accredited program..then it shouldnt make a difference where you go. :balloons:Good...

  5. took the exam with 235 questions

    lilcajunnurse replied to kendel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons::balloons::balloons:CONGRATULATIONS:balloons::balloons::balloons:

  6. first night shift

    lilcajunnurse replied to quincy24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working nights for 13 years now and I love it. I often hear ppl say they dislike nights b/c it is slow and boring, well I don't know where they work but we have interesting nights. I work...

  7. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    lilcajunnurse replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    I'm 39 and have applied to Rn school and will be starting in Jan '08. You are never too old to go to school. If you are an LPN in 5 years, you can still be a LPN or a new RN. It is your choice. I made...

  8. New Grad LPN pay!

    lilcajunnurse replied to nursemidestiny's topic in General Nursing

    LPN pay is not that great. Here at my hospital I often do the same work and take report on the same pts. the RN just had. I have been a nurse for 13 years and my base is just 18.13/hour and the diffs...

  9. is IV hard?

    lilcajunnurse replied to Ilubrize's topic in General Nursing

    IV's are hard on certain ppl. Practice makes perfect. So if you are a new nurse, you should volunteer to do as many IV's as you can. And even if you are scared to do the "hard" ones, go in the room...

  10. Anyone using CPSI?

    lilcajunnurse replied to rodggang's topic in Nursing Informatics

    We also are critical access. Our hospital has 17 beds and nurse to pt ratio is 6 (never more than 7). The nurse puts the medications in when pharmacy is not available(which is after 4pm). I work the...

  11. Is 11-7 shift 1st or 3rd shift?

    lilcajunnurse replied to goodun's topic in General Nursing

    11-7 is 3rd shift. Although most hospitals have gone to 12 hour shifts.(which I

  12. Switching to night shift?

    lilcajunnurse replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked night for 13 years. I would never work days if given the chance. Too many chiefs and not enough indians. Nights also allow you time to really get to know your patient. You often discover...

  13. PN results makes me worry

    lilcajunnurse replied to khanza's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you stopped at 85 you would have to fail badly.(and you would know if you did). Stop worrying ..congrats on entering the world of

  14. Came back from Meric Today...

    lilcajunnurse replied to JasonCocchiola's topic in General Nursing

    47,500 is deffinitely alot of

  15. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    lilcajunnurse replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    Lunch breaks are ok.. The problem is the 25 smoke breaks and coffee breaks ppl take. They are going to ruin these free breaks for everyone. I'm a night shift nurse and it really irritates me when my...

  16. working thru lunch

    lilcajunnurse replied to dalegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest you take your lunch break. First, you deserve a break and secondly you dont want other staff getting used to you not taking a break and you end up monitoring pts. as each staff goes on...

  17. Which Stethoscope to get?

    lilcajunnurse replied to SemiCharmedShoe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littmans are great and usually sell for about $70. Pay the extra to get your name engraved..they do sprout legs and run away..never to be seen again. BTW...Good Luck in med

  18. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    lilcajunnurse replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    I dont want to go to work today and I need a work excuse.!!!!!!!!! THINK HE GOT IT--HELL

  19. Being Cancelled

    lilcajunnurse replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a full-time nurse there must be some policy on how many hours a pay period you are promised. if we cancel at our facility we cannot cancel below 64 hours which is still a huge difference...

  20. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

    lilcajunnurse replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    We Had To Memorize It For Our Capping Ceremony And I Think Im The Only One Who Knew It, B/c My Voice Was The Only One You Could Hear The Rest Was A Mumble. I Graduated 13 Years Ago And My Classmates...

  21. Anyone using CPSI?

    lilcajunnurse replied to rodggang's topic in Nursing Informatics

    WE USE CPSI AND I LOVE IT...WE HAVE POC AND IT WORKS WELL. I DONT CARE FOR THE WAY THE MAR IS SET UP THOUGH. IT IS KINDA HARD TO READ. AND I THINK SOME ERRORS COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED. BUT I LOVE...

  22. Free ER Care?

    lilcajunnurse replied to Toquay's topic in Emergency

    OK IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR OR PAY FOR EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS THAT IS ONE THING. BUT TO ABUSE THE EMERGENCY ROOM B/C YOU CAN IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. IT REALLY BOTHERS ME WHEN I SEE OLDER...

  23. glucose meters...

    lilcajunnurse replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    Every So Often The Reps Will Leave 10 Or So Glucose Meters For The Nurses To Give To The Needy. Tell Your Pt. To Check With Her Doctor Or Local Hospital Or Health

  24. Oh my......nowwhaddoIdo?

    lilcajunnurse replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I ALSO HAVE HAD PTS. REQUEST ME. I NURSE AT A VERY SMALL HOSPITAL AND THE STAFF IS LIKE FAMILY ..SO WE PICK OUR OWN ASSIGNMENTS. BUT IF EVER IN THAT SITUATION I WOULD HAVE HANDLED IT JUST AS YOU

  25. lvn

    lilcajunnurse replied to hoping1281's topic in General Nursing

    THE STATE CAN BE SCARY. I WORKED AS A NURSE IN A NURSING HOME FOR 8 YEARS. BE YOURSELF, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WORK LIKE THE STATE IS WATCHING...THEN WHEN THEY COME YOU FEEL CONFIDENT. THEY WILL HAVE TO...