Larry77

Larry77 RN

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  1. Men in Nursing Journal

    Larry77 replied to rogramjet's topic in Men in Nursing

    I also used the card but I think I got it from my AJN mag...but here's a link for ya: Men in Nursing Journal

  2. Measuring the Outcomes (NOC)

    Larry77 replied to friskas's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful... So we will have to chart a full head-to-toe assessment our NIC's and soon our NOC's too...I need a personal secretary to help with charting so I can actually "nurse" my...

  3. Measuring the Outcomes (NOC)

    Larry77 replied to friskas's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what you are asking...to me "NOC" means "night shift, or 3rd shift"...maybe someone else understands your question or possibly you can explain it

  4. Men in Nursing Journal

    Larry77 replied to rogramjet's topic in Men in Nursing

    I signed up for the free issue also...I'm interested to see how geared it actually is to "men" in nursing...we'll see I

  5. I made a mistake with my home meds and it affected me at work, will I lose my job?

    Larry77 replied to jeanapoole's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that a lawyer has to have a license to practice in the state in question--similar to nurses and

  6. I made a mistake with my home meds and it affected me at work, will I lose my job?

    Larry77 replied to jeanapoole's topic in General Nursing

    I did something similar with Benedryl...instead of taking 2 APAP I took 3 Benedryl--which I take nightly for sleep. I realized it went straight to the toilet to try and make myself throw them...

  7. I forgot to give report!

    Larry77 replied to nursejohio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I put all my pt info in squares for the shift (brain sheet) then after I report off I put a big "x" over the square that way the only time I know I'm done is all my boxes are "x"

  8. CNA license challenge

    Larry77 replied to misdanielle's topic in Washington Nursing

    Welcome to allnurses!!!! I would check into the programs you are applying to because I know at our school the head of the nursing program has the power to "wave" the CNA requirement for applicants....

  9. Feeling out of place in scrubs

    Larry77 replied to Antelope's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would like to start a petition to ban all FANNY PACKS and APRONS...we have a couple female nurses on my floor that wear aprons with a million pockets, one of them has at least a dozen pockets and...

  10. lab draws through central lines

    Larry77 replied to morrisonrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We are not allowed to mess with hemodialysis CL's I think the dialysis nurses and techs would have our heads...he he. Being that I work on a surgical/oncology floor we do use implanted chestports...

  11. Admissions preferences

    Larry77 replied to phlounder's topic in Men in Nursing

    At my school admissions were strictly by GPA of prerequisites. I did notice I got more attention while looking for a job being a guy...seems like they like to have a few of us around :) Welcome to...

  12. Tall scrubs? What about fanny packs?

    Larry77 replied to iLOVEbees's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wear Dickies Large Tall pants...not sure the inseam but I am all legs at 6'3" and they fit me better than any other scrubs I have found. The ones I wear have cargo pockets which I LOVE. I keep all...

  13. lab draws through central lines

    Larry77 replied to morrisonrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We flush with 10cc NS then discard first 10cc aspirated, also we often use what's called a Leuer lock (sp?) its something usually used by lab that screws right on the positive pressure cap (or screws...

  14. Asked to speak to new nursing students...

    Larry77 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone, I was asked to speak to new nursing students and I was hoping some of you might have some ideas of what I should talk about--besides my own experiences? What are some things YOU...

  15. my boyfriend CNA/my issues with him dealing with human bodies

    Larry77 replied to lena11's topic in Men in Nursing

    This whole "Troll" term is new to me. Does this just mean someone who is picking an argument? I had to read the initial post a few times to make sure I was actually reading what I was...

  16. anyone in nys with a felony please help

    Larry77 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't seem exactly right to me but my state (Wash) has a blanket rule that any felon is unable to carry a license and would even be prevented from getting some non-licensed jobs (ie. CNA, daycare...

  17. Scholarship

    Larry77 replied to Delusionalstar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked full time while I did my prereq's then some scholarships were offered to nursing students after they entered the program and I was lucky enough to be chosen for one that was for all tuition...

  18. 15 Weeks in, and still loving it...

    Larry77 replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad to hear I'm not alone in my love for this profession. There seems to be a lot of frustration posted on here by new RN's but my experience has been similair to yours...a very positive one with...

  19. Shift Report

    Larry77 replied to ladytopaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too have had some bad experiences with reporting to 3rd shift (a whole different breed of peeps if you ask me). We have computer charting at the hospital I work at so I started giving report in...

  20. Asked to speak to new nursing students...

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great tips, you guys are great!! You have given me a lot of ideas...I just hope it stays "informal" like they have promised me. Will let ya know how it goes should be early

  21. suspended license

    Larry77 replied to janwin's topic in General Nursing

    So I should get licenses in my neighboring states so when I lose my license in my home state I can practice in the other states...hmmm...doesn't sound right to me. If not illegal would have to say is...

  22. Anyone else frustrated with being a new nurse?

    Larry77 replied to asilmk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been working on the surgical floor at my local hospital since I got my RN last June, but I actually LOVE my job. I enjoy going to work. Yes it's very busy but my patients get better and go...

  23. Been offered a job at a hospital switching from team nursing to primary nursing...

    Larry77 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yikes I always groan when I get assigned primary...I so miss my CNA's to do my post-op vitals HS care and toileting. It's hard for me to stop passing meds or get off the phone with the pharmacy or...

  24. Overwhelming

    Larry77 replied to Vlynn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just remember you will still be a "new grad" with lots to learn. I expected to know everything upon graduation...guess what...I'm still learning every day...he he. It is exciting but scary when you...

  25. Anyone in nursing and dentistry ?

    Larry77 replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in General Nursing

    My wife is a dental assistant and I'm an RN. We have talked about her going back to school for her hygienist but she says she doesn't think she would like that part of the job because she feels it's...