Larry77

Larry77 RN

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  1. Andrea Yates R.N.

    Larry77 replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody in their right mind could drown any child let alone their own kids. Some very interesting posts on this thread...I don't think I would put this lady in the same catagory as true scum of the...

  2. Paramedics who 'put down' nurses

    Larry77 replied to NurseguyFL's topic in General Nursing

    I have not seen this issue in our ED, all the medics and RN's are on first name basis and get along

  3. Respiratory Therapist vs. R.N.

    Larry77 replied to nursemelani's topic in General Nursing

    Makes me think of a joke someone told me once: How did "they" find out who should be RT and who should be RN's? They buried all the applicants in poo up to their necks and they spit on them with a...

  4. Smoking on Hospital Property

    Larry77 replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is also going non-smoking in November during the national smoke out day (or something like that). It is becoming more and more inconvenient to smoke which I think is a good thing...

  5. ER Call-back system

    Larry77 replied to Barbara3000's topic in Emergency

    Our social workers do the call backs but if there is questions by the pt they are either spoken to by a nurse or called back after the answer is found. Usuallly is a smooth system where the social...

  6. Looking for a change

    Larry77 replied to shannon8282's topic in Emergency

    About the doctor thing...In our ED our docs go by their first names and are very very approachable with even minor requests. I came from a surgical floor where I dealt mostly with surgeons who seem...

  7. question about resume

    Larry77 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I usually have only put my jobs that relate to the job I am applying for (ie nursing experience for a nursing job). When I have made resumes in the past I have always "tweaked" it for the job I was...

  8. CEN questions!

    Larry77 replied to janejoeben's topic in Emergency

    Usually there is a class you take that is 2 or 3 days long with the end of it being the exam. The certification requires continued education to renew every two years. I also heard you have to retest...

  9. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    Larry77 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a nut? Did you even read my post, I said and I quote, "Just tell the powers that be how lazy she was and they can request SHE not come back to your facility" I in no way said anything about...

  10. Advantages of ENA membership?

    Larry77 posted a topic in Emergency

    Before I pay almost 100$/yr thought I would ask you guys if there are any advantages to becoming a ENA member? I've read on another thread that you do get a subscription to a Journal but I'm not sure...

  11. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    Larry77 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse in questioin was an agency nurse....just tell the powers that be how lazy she was and they can request she not come back to your facility. Much easier to get rid of the travelers and agency...

  12. RN to MD

    Larry77 replied to tatty's topic in General Nursing

    Seems interesting that you want to go this route. Going to medical school is a totally different pathway and to me it seems like you would have to "unlearn" some things. Why not go into a nurse...

  13. CEN bound?

    Larry77 replied to mmutk's topic in Emergency

    There is a two or three day class the ENA puts on for getting your CEN. I don't see the harm in taking the class and if you feel like you are ready at the end of it then take the exam if not, get...

  14. Cussing Co-Workers

    Larry77 replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes Furoffire those letters are very distracting...some of us might appreciate a little toned down version. Colors fine and pretty and all but the big size and bold print just puts it over the edge...

  15. Needle Exchange

    Larry77 replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    We have a local needle exchange program which seems to work very well...and we don't have many runaway needles. I don't see the direct correlation between the needle exchange program and loose...

  16. Safety of Fluoride Questioned

    Larry77 replied to indigo girl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Aww...shucks...do I have to?...lol I never realized there was this big "controversy". I learn something from this forum daily...:) I also agree that too much of ANYTHING is bad for you. Personally I...

  17. Safety of Fluoride Questioned

    Larry77 replied to indigo girl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Seems like it would be hard to prove that the flouride caused the CA. The dental world would be in an uproar if the flouride was taken out of the water (per my wife who is a dental assistant). To the...

  18. Patient--Sexual Predator?

    Larry77 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I have had this kind of thing happen a lot on the psych floor with schizophrenics and even other psychosis'. Problem is you can't simply chart what they said without following up with the...

  19. I'm interested, but have a phobia

    Larry77 replied to jc6275's topic in General Nursing

    IV's and blood draws are some of the basic skills that you will be taught in nursing school...I wouldn't sweat it right now. You will come up with other "phobias" after you become a nurse. All...

  20. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    Larry77 replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    Management just wants to say they addressed the issue by initiating a new policy that way they wipe their hands of the problem and place it onto the nursing staff. This sounds ridiculous...

  21. I would really appreciate some advice/suggestions

    Larry77 replied to ltvixen's topic in Emergency

    I know plenty of ER nurses that look frazzled on a daily basis. I believe if you are able to get your work done, your skills are good, and you have a willingness to keep learning daily, you will be...

  22. Advantages of ENA membership?

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    So you don't agree that the family should have the right to be present during a code or trauma? When they (ENA) explained it to me they stated that this was merely a recommendation and our facilities...

  23. 06/06/06: Freaky...

    Larry77 replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Lightheartedness...yes...but some people, as a lot of the responses show, actually believe that the "moon" or a date that is similar to "666" has a direct effect on our Pt's or our workday. There is...

  24. 06/06/06: Freaky...

    Larry77 replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my word people!!! I must be the only sane person on this planet. There is a lot that needs to happen before end times where we should worry about 666. So what does the date have to do with the...

  25. Cussing Co-Workers

    Larry77 replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the last response...too much of anything is bad! You said at your new job...just remember as a new person to a dept, you are on their turf. You will not be accepted if you complain...