LauraF, RN

LauraF, RN ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Call Center RN

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  1. Reality in the LTC

    LauraF, RN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What happens at our place is that there are 2 nurses, or a Nurse and a CMA. One passes the meds, and the other one does the charting, treatments and insulins. It works out well. If you are on meds,...

  2. Question about what you can bring in room with you

    LauraF, RN replied to kristen75yak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was sicker then a dog when I took my NCLEX. They would not let me bring my cough drops or even a kleenex. She said if you need a kleenex raise your hand and I will provide one for you. You can...

  3. New Grad Reality Shock!!!!!!

    LauraF, RN replied to kit3375's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in December. I just started a job where I am "the" RN. I have one other LPN and we have a total of 75 or so patients. What has helped me is that I was an LPN for 17 years. So I have...

  4. The Secret behind Passing California NCLEX-RN at 75

    LauraF, RN replied to boeyjen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, I'm with Augig. Massive studying is what helps. You have to know your stuff. You can't rely on someone else to put the information in your

  5. THIS Is Why I Love Geriatrics

    LauraF, RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is a beautiful story. How wonderful for you all to do that for that couple. I'm so glad that they were both able to enjoy it. Good for you too! That's what nursing is all

  6. DMLH cream

    LauraF, RN replied to LauraF, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Now use the generics of that. Diphenhydramine, generic reglan which I won't even entertain the correct spelling but it starts with an M, ativan generic is lorazepam and haldol is haloperidol. Thanks...

  7. DMLH cream

    LauraF, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is it? I work in LTC. The nurse on the other side came to me and asked me what it was. He is giving it to a Hospice patient. It says channel blocker but that it is. But it is on the narcotic...

  8. DMLH cream

    LauraF, RN replied to LauraF, RN's topic in General Nursing

    So the M could stand for morphine,

  9. Brainless People!

    LauraF, RN replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The state would not allow this. You CANNOT refuse to let them leave the facility unless they are a ward of the state, and the proper paperwork is done for them to be committed. Then if committed,...

  10. Falsely Accussed, Manager a Witch

    LauraF, RN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    What about a different unit? Doctor's office?

  11. Brainless People!

    LauraF, RN replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is a very difficult situation. If he is his own guardian, and he is signing himself out when he leaves, read what he is signing. Ours are waivers. That the resident/guardian is assuming...

  12. Paired with horrible nurse today

    LauraF, RN replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    I had a few bad nurses in clinicals. I took notes of all the things that they did that I didn't think was proper and used that as a List of things I don't want to do when I am a nurse on my own."...

  13. Crocs!

    LauraF, RN replied to mel1977's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My facility did as well. But not until after someone actually did fall. She tripped over her own two feet. Now we all must pay. Some people wear them anyway, I just chose not to make waves. I...

  14. Help

    LauraF, RN replied to helpingismypassion's topic in Nursing Career

    don't use your age to gauge what you should. if it is something that is your passion then i say go for it. i'm 40 and just graduated. i was also 6 months pregnant with a very high risk pregnancy,...

  15. fed up and set up

    LauraF, RN replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Reading these comments make me feel so lucky to have such a wonderful bunch of CNA's working WITH me. They have seen these folks bottom out in the morning when they wouldn't eat their snacks at...

  16. fed up and set up

    LauraF, RN replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    maybe in a small setting this is possible, but not ltc for the most part. i work weekend shift. if i went through all 40 of my residents charts checked the new orders for the past week before i...

  17. Anyone work weekends only?

    LauraF, RN replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    I work weekends. I work Saturday 7p till 7am Sunday, then come back at 7pm on Sunday till 7am on Monday morning. I have 3 kids, a 6 year old, a 5 year old and a 3 month old. Most of the time the...

  18. MATH...& I'm scared ...uhhh

    LauraF, RN replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just graduated at the ripe old age of 39. I had not had math for a good 18 years before I had started venturing into it. It really is basic stuff. But since you are already worried, you might...

  19. Screw-ups?

    LauraF, RN replied to CH080605's topic in General Nursing

    my very first time on my own. I have a patient that needs a stat urine, lab is on it's way to pick it up. I have a CNA with me who is going to help me cath the patient. We explain the procedure to...

  20. How long before you were scheduled?

    LauraF, RN replied to heatherp75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    KSBON was pretty fast too. I got my ATT about 2 weeks. I could take my test about 10 days after taking it. But I chose to wait about a month. That way I would have time to go through more...

  21. 501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

    LauraF, RN replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    24 You remember when the cybersaloon was a locked thread. Can't remember if it was locked or

  22. Question for night shifters

    LauraF, RN replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

    I work 2 twelves. Saturday night and Sunday night. What I do is.....i stay up late on friday with the kids watching Netflix videos with sundaes or popcorn and soda. I sleep late on Saturday...

  23. Are 12 hour shifts terribly long?

    LauraF, RN replied to tbahde's topic in General Nursing

    I like my 12's. I'm there for 2 twelves and I'm done. I do a lot of catching up from the other shifts. I try to organize things, often get yelled at about it. But I can't stand a messy area. That...

  24. a little help please?

    LauraF, RN replied to balutboi's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Welcome to our little board. Nursing is not perfect. Going to nursing school quite frankly is horrible. It will create havoc and chaos in your life until you graduate. When you are in school...

  25. Rn not giving scheduled meds

    LauraF, RN replied to tinkle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you worked in the states at LTC? It is a very sad situation here. It seems very few people want to work in the LTC facilities. I am the "head nurse". The DON does not work the floor nor does...