Larry77

Larry77 RN

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  1. Level 3 ER, Level 4- Can you PLEASE clarify!!!

    Larry77 replied to taapple's topic in Emergency

    While this is not completely untrue it is not completely true either. At least in WA and OR no hospital can just call themselves a level 3 or 4 trauma center as a self designation we have a state...

  2. Crutch Teaching

    Larry77 replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    Do your facilities supply crutches? We merely give a packet that has instructions and gives info on where to rent them. I agree with the above post about the knee and when I teach about crutches I...

  3. Advice needed: ICU nurse looking at working in a Trauma ED

    Larry77 replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    The biggest difficulty I've seen from ex-ICU nurses transitioning to ED is time management and thinking quickly. The turnover can be mind numbing for a ICU nurse who is used to getting to know every...

  4. acls certification

    Larry77 replied to bigreddog1934's topic in Emergency

    In my department ACLS and BLS are required to apply and PALS, TNCC, and ENPC are required within the first year of

  5. OMG.Do Nursing students really practice on eachother??

    Larry77 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    We practiced IV's, bed-bathes (everyone wears a swimsuit), and of course head-to-toe assessments and BP's. Its not really that big of deal in my opinion it's not like you don't get instruction before...

  6. From Med Surg to ER...So Lost!

    Larry77 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Just like there is a huge learning curve coming out of school there is also one coming down to ED. Just think the next time you go there you will have a much better idea of what to expect and how...

  7. Need opinions RE: Fetal Demise in ER

    Larry77 replied to dansmom6's topic in Emergency

    Sounds great...we could use something like that in our dept as well. Usually we offer social services or a chaplain but they are not specialized like you. Sounds like you have a lot of initiative...

  8. How to deal with coworker during report?

    Larry77 replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm...I think she used to work at my hospital when I worked on surgical...lol...there is always going to be nurses like this just do your job and give your report. If she interrupts you tell her that...

  9. having trouble getting an lpn job

    Larry77 replied to LPN4hire's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yikes...I disagree, there is a huge discrepancy in facilities in my experience. I would definitely ask around or go where you know is a descent place. I worked at one place that I had to call the...

  10. Know any RN's who became MD's?

    Larry77 replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing

    One of our best ED docs was an ED nurse for years before going back to school...it can be done and I think it makes you a better

  11. I'm a big cry-baby

    Larry77 replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    I have shed a few tears in my day with patients families and I think if the situation warrants it there is nothing wrong with it. Now if you are in the corner of the room sobbing that probably would...

  12. having trouble getting an lpn job

    Larry77 replied to LPN4hire's topic in Men in Nursing

    Always helps to know someone...do you know anyone maybe from school who has been hired somewhere and can give you a

  13. new ED RN needs IV encouragment!

    Larry77 replied to kimber3ks's topic in Emergency

    You will get better with practice...there are a ton of posts on this website going over IV tips and tricks so I would definitely do a search and read up. Also even experienced nurses have bad IV...

  14. male nursing salaries

    Larry77 replied to focker1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Males tend to work more OT

  15. Aviator Scrubs

    Larry77 replied to CainRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've been wearing them for a couple years now and will never wear another brand. They are very sturdy and are actually long enough for my 34" inseam. Another note, I tried the lighter fabric and did...

  16. Good to have Certifications

    Larry77 replied to Ukrainian Girl's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on where you want to work. ACLS is probably a good general cert but if you want peds or NICU you might want to take PALS, if you want ED then you might want to take TNCC (trauma nurse...

  17. ED learning opportunities? Need input!

    Larry77 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    You've got a good start coming to this site. There is a ton of great info and good resources on allnurses. I also like to visit the ENA website www.ena.org plus there are a ton of great books out...

  18. No blood draw from IV starts?

    Larry77 posted a topic in Emergency

    One of the facilities I work agency in just recently "banned" blood draws from IV starts unless they are a code/trauma/child or limited sites d/t fistula etc...is anyone else doing this? Their...

  19. HIPPA and Law Enforcement

    Larry77 replied to htrn's topic in Emergency

    Where I work we are allowed to notify law enforcement that the patient is there and is or is not stable but what we are not allowed to do, and they ask all the time, is notify them when the patient is...

  20. LPNs glorified Techs?

    Larry77 replied to mommie2bodie's topic in General Nursing

    The hospitals in my area have gone away from using LPN's much except in the clinics but this is merely a trend I'm sure. It seems to come in waves they start using a lot of LPN's then they lay them...

  21. using a level 1?

    Larry77 replied to whatnext's topic in MICU, SICU

    Info on the Level 1...all the tubing has been recalled and we don't even have a date when they will make more. We had to switch to another brand. Latest update from the company is we can use the...

  22. A lonely journey?

    Larry77 replied to tiij's topic in Men in Nursing

    When people ask me what I do they are often surprised or curious when I answer that I'm a nurse but I'm proud of this career and enjoy it very much. I could never see myself working in a mill with a...

  23. Another question - what immunizations should I get?

    Larry77 replied to centralflorida's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yearly flu shot for sure, maybe a tetorifice booster..only other immunizations I received were for third world travel/work (Typhoid, Hep A and malaria pills--oh the nightmares!). You could also have...

  24. Male ED nurses in the GYn room

    Larry77 replied to CatintheER's topic in Emergency

    We have 2 designated Gyn rooms and 2 swing rooms (can be medical or gyn) I have been assigned these "Gyn" rooms quite often but when it comes time for the pelvic a female nurse or tech assists. The...

  25. Apollo College LPN Program

    Larry77 replied to integrity28's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Also this is a brand new program that has not graduated a nurse as of yet. Personally I would not jump into a program this young...let them work out the kinks first. I do have friends that are in...