Larry77

Larry77 RN

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  1. Please Help, I Need Your Advise!

    Larry77 replied to bnehls's topic in Men in Nursing

    My school had very reasonable child-care and you could work part-time and apply to federal grants for living costs. It can be done while raising two kids but things would not be easy for you for the...

  2. Domestic Abuse/Assault patients in the ED, how do you get through to them?

    Larry77 replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    We have a social worker that will help them get into the local Women's Shelter and will help them press charges with the local PD. All of this has to be ok with the victim of course, if the victim...

  3. ED protocols that include zofran?

    Larry77 replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    I have gone into the back for a verbal order for it before but we do not have a standing order...would be nice

  4. Do You Find MDs Often Miss MRSA Diagnosis?

    Larry77 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    "I think it's a spider-bite"....lol famous quotes heard daily in the ED. We, as nurses, are here to be the eyes and ears of the MD's, just like the CNA's should be the eyes and ears of the...

  5. Best place to start out: Level I vs Level III?

    Larry77 replied to JennyAS's topic in Emergency

    Another thing to think about is you may actually get more trauma experience at a level 3...at most level 1's there is a trauma team that "takes over" your patient until they are stable or often taken...

  6. who does your casting and splinting?

    Larry77 replied to cjthegreat's topic in Emergency

    Yeah mostly techs here too, once in awhile us nurses do it if there isn't a tech handy and if reduction is necessary sometimes the docs do it. Funny, we have a new ortho doc that started couple months...

  7. Iguanamed Scrubs - Customer Service

    Larry77 replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    First time I actually laughed out loud on this website in a long time...thank you bud!!! So were the sizes more true to form as the unisex model? I usually where a large in Aviator's, would I be a...

  8. was i wrong to call in sick?

    Larry77 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    You whisper! If you are looking for this nurse to tell you it's ok to stay home only because you don't have a voice you will not get it. Three weeks after orientation you are looking for reasons to...

  9. was i wrong to call in sick?

    Larry77 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I've called in in the last 3 years was when I blew my knee out which I got grief over. With just laryngitis I personally wouldn't have called in but I know nurses who call in frequently...

  10. Migraines.. is this normal treatment?

    Larry77 replied to mommyoffour's topic in Emergency

    When people call our dept. to find out what doctor's are working we will not tell them...this is very fishy behavior and makes her sound like a drug seeker. Our normal tx for migraines is...

  11. BEST trauma shears?

    Larry77 replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    Ok...I'm a bit of an equipment snob...I love my 70$ trauma shears from Big Shears People make fun of me but who do they ask for scissors from when they have to cut heavy duty clothes off of a patient?...

  12. Pain abbreviated Px?

    Larry77 replied to cowboy_carl's topic in General Nursing

    Abbreviations we use frequently at my place of work: NAD-no apparent distress PWD-pink warm and dry CMS-color movement sensitivity EMS-Emergency Medical Services LCTA-Lungs clear to auscultation...

  13. silly question

    Larry77 replied to LanaConga's topic in Emergency

    Pizza or candy is always welcome in our department...we are easily won over with goodies

  14. It finally happened!!

    Larry77 replied to KckStrt's topic in Emergency

    It's funny the progression we make as new nurses. The huge learning curve straight out of nursing school possibly on med/surg or tele then the even larger learning curve when you start in the ED....

  15. More work drama

    Larry77 replied to happydays352's topic in General Nursing

    That stinks sorry for your situation *hugs*... Time to get a new job

  16. Pediatric Emergency Room Nursing

    Larry77 replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Emergency

    I work agency at one hospital that has an attached pediatric ED but it feels more like an urgent care clinic than an ED. If there is an actual "sick" kiddo they still come to the main ED. Is this...

  17. LPN program doesnt say accredited but RN(Associate) is? I dont get it? help.

    Larry77 replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I would ask someone at the school what this means. My wife was mislead at a trade school about accreditation so be

  18. Education topic ideas

    Larry77 replied to TriageQueen's topic in Emergency

    Things I would be interested in: Treatment of major burns, smoke inhalation, poisoning, chemical exposure (things you don't see on a daily basis). Skills refreshers of equipment not used frequently...

  19. Question about Phenergan and tachycardia SE...

    Larry77 replied to zamboni's topic in Emergency

    Wow...I can't imagine taking the time for this...I work in a busy ED where 30 min is a long time and plenty of time to see if the antiemetic worked or if we need to try something else. I do give it...

  20. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    Larry77 replied to Hagabel's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry for your situation...what about getting FT status at one of the other hospitals? Sounds like your current dept is not a good place to

  21. interview shoes

    Larry77 replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm amazed at how many posts are on the male nurses site about wardrobe...cracks me up. I hope the interview went well. The advice I always give is make sure you are comfortable with what you are...

  22. Low pay in Seattle

    Larry77 replied to WAstateRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wow makes me feel good about my area, we have a very low cost-of-living for the state and our hospital starts out at 26$/hr for new grads and I make 55$/hr when I work agency per diem. I'm sorry...

  23. ER Nurse Salary??

    Larry77 replied to honeyrosc's topic in Emergency

    I've known many nurses who frequently make over 100k/yr but never heard of over 200k...sounds good though

  24. Is it a HIPPA violation?

    Larry77 replied to DixieNurse2244's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have seen docs draw a BAC level if the patient needed narcs for pain but otherwise can't see any reason for an isolated ankle injury. Sounds a little fishy to me that they would call you in and I...

  25. Wow

    Larry77 replied to dream'n's topic in Emergency

    I think I'm sick and twisted because I actually have the most fun when we are absolutely slammed, the halls are full, the waiting room is full and I'm running my ass off, you might even here a WOOHOO...