Larry77

Larry77 RN

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  1. Beginning nursing student needs help!!!!!

    Larry77 replied to scottabe's topic in General Nursing

    You are required to take prereqs like Anatomy and Microbiology along with math and english but you may have those done if you already have a degree. If I were you I would just call the school closest...

  2. another "ob pt in er" question...

    Larry77 replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Um...I know we aren't supposed to pick apart spelling but I think your "Y" button might be sticky...lol Try reading your posts before posting them

  3. need some help with footwear guys

    Larry77 replied to DONN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Another thing you could try is support hose...yes sounds kind of silly but I have friends who swear by them. You can get them at almost any pharmacy and they are cheaper than a new pair of kicks....

  4. another "ob pt in er" question...

    Larry77 replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    "I don't know nothin bout burffing no babies"...please go to OB!!!! He he...we did have one story where we tried to get the gal up to OB but she delivered in the elevator, thank God there was a tech...

  5. PICC line trouble

    Larry77 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    ugh...I have an issue with some family using PICC's at home. They may say they are doing things like flushing with NS and Heparin but who knows. What about those times they are in a hurry and think...

  6. I am an LPN

    Larry77 replied to meagansmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that an LPN role is not similar to a CNA role. I worked as a CNA while I was working on my LPN and I worked as an LPN while I worked on my RN so I understand all of these roles. At our...

  7. Am I crazy or just the hospital?

    Larry77 replied to peacheskan's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like I would be throwing in the towel and be looking for a new place to work. I can't imagine anything even remotely like this happening at my

  8. I have insomnia!!!

    Larry77 replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    This has been an issue with me since I can remember and I finally found something that works great. I take Trazadone 100mg for a few nights then I take Ambien 10mg for a few nights then back to the...

  9. Tattoos uncovered?

    Larry77 replied to Dewgrl's topic in General Nursing

    While I don't know a lot about the details I did have a friend who did this and he had to go for "treatments" every month or two. They would use a laser to take off the skin layer by layer until the...

  10. nursing shortage

    Larry77 replied to heaverboo2006's topic in General Nursing

    Should get tons of articles with just a google search. Also if you have access to "Proquest" you will get tons of

  11. Difference between LVN & RN Salary

    Larry77 replied to Liz21's topic in General Nursing

    For example I made $15.00/hr as a new grad LPN and $24.00/hr as a new grad RN...hope this

  12. Stupid question

    Larry77 replied to Boltthrower's topic in Men in Nursing

    At least they can hide the ones in the most "private" places...um...ouch! Oh and about the "policy"...we have facial hair mentioned in our dress code at the hospital stating that it must be "neatly...

  13. pain management after surgery

    Larry77 replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    I have had some epidurals become inaffective after the line had worked it's way out of place. Also have had some that were never in the right place to start with (had one particular anesthesiologist...

  14. Whose responsibility To Get Informed consent for Surgery?

    Larry77 replied to copycat's topic in Emergency

    I used to work on the surgical floor and never have seen a doc get the consent signed. They explain the procedure to the patient and family, the nurses get the consent for surgery and blood products...

  15. Advantages of ENA membership?

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Ok...fine...I'll pay the stinking 100$....he he. I probably was going to anyway but you guys talked me into doing it now. Now it would be nice if they discounted my lift tickets for the winter and...

  16. Pda Software

    Larry77 replied to murmur's topic in Emergency

    Definitely check out the PDA forum there is a ton of info there on programs/hardware etc. Me what I use mostly are the Davis Drug Guide and

  17. help with tncc

    Larry77 replied to stphnrnm's topic in Emergency

    Are you scheduled for the course? If so you should be able to pick up the book for it ahead of time so you can read the first couple chapters and do the practice questions. If you aren't scheduled...

  18. After I graduate can I start right off in the ER?

    Larry77 replied to sphz9471's topic in Emergency

    If you are talking about working in the OR as a circulating nurse I think it would be difficult because it is such a specialized job and so far from any other kind of nursing job out there. You will...

  19. After I graduate can I start right off in the ER?

    Larry77 replied to sphz9471's topic in Emergency

    I don't think anyone is saying you NEED to get experience, but rather that there is advantages to "getting your feet wet" in med/surg. I don't think there is any "advantage" to starting right out of...

  20. Stupid question

    Larry77 replied to Boltthrower's topic in Men in Nursing

    They tend to be a lot more picky in nursing school than in the "real world". We have a few male nurses with tons of tattoos, long hair, and those huge holes in their ears (why in the freakin world...

  21. ER Nurses contracting MRSA

    Larry77 replied to ernurseodessa's topic in Emergency

    In my opinion MRSA and VRE are going to grow in commonality whether we like it or not--all we can do is be as careful as possible. We are at risk just like we are at risk for Hep B and HIV. I also...

  22. You are an ER nurse?

    Larry77 replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    A little off topic but someone mentioned it already about not being able to do the 9-5 thing. My good friend is a PE teacher at an elementary school (the one my kids go to) and in no way am I cut out...

  23. NEW ED NURSE and Requirements and Questions

    Larry77 replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Emergency

    Critical care course? Do you mean ACLS and PALS? If so you learn how to run a code in these classes including what meds to give how much of the med and when to shock etc--the PALS is the pediatric...

  24. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

    Larry77 replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

    If you could get your paramedic before nursing school I don't see how that could be a bad idea. Being a paramedic is a very good job and it tends to have some down time which could be used for...

  25. conscious sedation

    Larry77 replied to onlyER4me's topic in Emergency

    Not sure what this response is supposed to prove--if you have a point MAKE IT! In our ED we mostly use Etomidate d/t the short half life and increased safety compaired to other drugs. I personally...