misslindzee

misslindzee has 7 years experience and specializes in ER, LTAC, Nephrology.

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1. Ex turned me in

   misslindzee replied to Singlemomrn95's topic in Recovery

   I would let it go to the board and respond that it's a disgruntled ex who is personally trying to attack you.

2. Schedulewise...any advice??

   misslindzee replied to lbt88's topic in Urology

   We are about 6 mos into schedule wise and I am right there with you. It is constant turn over. I have 4 people going on and before I know it another wave of 4 coming off and back on. I am having a hard time with other responsibilities as well and hav...

3. Salary

   misslindzee replied to dream06's topic in Urology

   My wage is comparable to the hospital I used to work in. It just depends on your specialty in the hospital and shift differentials but what I make now is on par with the ER I used to work in.

4. New Grad in ER (Time Management and Prioritization)

   misslindzee replied to gemmi999's topic in Emergency

   That's a tough one, and being in the ER you will come across that almost daily. You get everything thrown at you all at once and there's not much you can do except ask for help from your neighbors and communicate with the charge nurse. Let the charg...

5. Triage Gems

   misslindzee replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

   Patient tripped, fell, broke acrylic nail, d/c home as non-emergent, patient insisted I bandage her up. Me - "here's a bandaid", her - "aren't you going to put it on?" Patient c/o "not eating very well today, my blood sugar is low", glucose read hig...

6. Should a new grad work in an agency?

   misslindzee replied to Jitssy's topic in General Nursing

   You won't get the support you need to complete your job safely. Agency nurses are needed because the units are already overwhelmed. I personally wouldn't do it. Try home health agencies. I recently changed positions and I used a career website called...

7. hiv and infections

   misslindzee replied to Toadd35's topic in Safety

   I feel bad that you were so scared about this! I actually DID get blood splashed onto my face (maybe in my eyes, definitely on my lashes) with an HIV infected patient. After educating myself and asking our medical director what the chance of transmis...

8. Finally getting back license

   misslindzee replied to Omaapecm's topic in Recovery

   I have a friend who within a week or so of having her license reinstated went on inactive status because of a new baby. I think you should focus on you and take care of your body so you can enjoy this bundle of love! The NV state board will reinstate...

9. Thank you

   misslindzee replied to motay68's topic in General Nursing

   I love to precept new nurses, nursing students and the EMTs. I hope everyone shows the same compassion that you received! Nursing is a 24/hr job and we can't do it all alone.

10. Nurse in recovery

    misslindzee replied to nur14's topic in Recovery

    Just wanted to say hello... I can relate to some of what you're feeling. I sometimes feel like certain members are suggesting EVERYTHING can be fixed by following the program. That is not the case. Take what you can from the meetings and leave what y...

11. Hiring Process with addiction issues NA

    misslindzee replied to Chocobo21's topic in Recovery

    Hi! I just wanted to respond to your question about the drug tests. They are coming out of your pocket, and it's not a restriction. You can let them know that you stay accountable and sober by submitting random UDS, but they do not pay for it. Good l...

12. giving D50 for hyperkalemia

    misslindzee replied to NurseT88's topic in Medications

    You got it.. It will only help if the potassium is high because of acidosis.

13. giving D50 for hyperkalemia

    misslindzee replied to NurseT88's topic in Medications

    Is nobody else pushing sodium bicarb with it? We always did an amp of d50, 10 units regular insulin, and an amp of bicarb. We pushed it as fast as we could, but you can only go so fast with those amps..

14. Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    misslindzee replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Medications

    I wish I had got to this post sooner! I made a medication error TWICE in my career that I caught, and both were the same medication! GO FIGURE! The first time it was change of shift, the previous nurse had already removed the medication and asked me ...

15. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    misslindzee replied to Kristen75's topic in Medications

    OR if they ask you about your drinking habits, do not say anything. Do not say I have a drink once and a while.. only answer questions related to the 5mg waste. The board is not your friend.