Lstcats

Lstcats

Nursing instructor, Geriatrics

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  1. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree that in hospital nursing a BSN is not any better than an ADN. In other fields like home care, school nursing, and other higher level jobs a BSN is a must and in fact, in MA is required for...

  2. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

  3. I feel like a failure

    Lstcats replied to Withgodshelp's topic in Nursing Career

    That is too bad that you failed by such a minute margin. But, that should give you hope because you didn't fail by very much. Why doesn't this school look att that and let you back in next year? What...

  4. I feel like a failure

    Lstcats replied to Withgodshelp's topic in Nursing Career

    God absolutely has the "perfect" plan for you. We just sometimes can't see it through our trials. "Be still and know I am God". I know you must know that verse. He will get you through this. Take time...

  5. Where to get BLS/ACLS?

    Lstcats replied to Shadow31's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    This website doesn't seem to work for me. Comes up

  6. Where to get BLS/ACLS?

    Lstcats replied to Shadow31's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Does anyone have any info on the North Shore? I took ACLS back over 10 years ago and now want to renew. I got a book to read/review called ACLS study guide by B. Aehlert. It looks really good. What do...

  7. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Do you like Largo? I looked at the area and thought it was sort of run down. It seems cheaper than other areas and centrally located so was going to relocate there. But, now looking more at St. Pete...

  8. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    i have heard about going to these other states. my primary reasons for moving there is that i have family there, know people, been there many times, and need to live by the ocean so tn is out. never...

  9. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    Lstcats replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

  10. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I so appreciate this as I went to work in a hurricane (Hurricane Bob) all the way from Worcester to Boston which is a 55 min. drive (60 miles). I was let go around 11 AM and drove home in the...

  11. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    where will you move to? if you don't like churches and like the liberalism:down:,cold weather, rude people, horn beeping and tons of road rage :argue:, expensive housing avg. is 350k for a 3 bedroom...

  12. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    Lstcats replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Even w/ a diagnosis they still think you are nuts. I keep getting that "you are depressed". Yes, who wouldn't be when you are constantly ill. Well, their theory is wrong because since my sleep apnea...

  13. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Funny story! I was at Madeira Beach at a hotel and went swimming in the pool. When i got out I saw a cockroach in the pool. :eek:It was massive but I have been to Mexico and seen the same so it didn't...

  14. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, this is definitely encouraging as i keep hearing about the horrible low wages in FL. Where are you because I know that Ft. Lauderdale area pays the highest? And, travelers do very well. Do you...

  15. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    :up:FINALLY...someone who does like ALL of FL. Wow, did you live in a lot of places. I have been to all of the above places in FL except for Destin, Gainesville and Santa Rosa. Largo was...

  16. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the info NewGoalRN. As for the diffs., I think someone else must have stated something because I don't recall talking about diffs. although in Boston they are very high. $7/hr or more for a...

  17. Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    Lstcats replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    I guess that my feeling is that it is an invasive procedure and more liability goes along with that type of procedure. Hence, the instructor should definitely be present for all invasive procedures. I...

  18. Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    Lstcats replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh, yes I get it. yes, you have to disconnect something and

  19. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    Lstcats replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Evelyn, How cool is this? How are you doing? I recall how excited I was w/ my first position. When you know it is for you then you don't want to do anything else. I tried another job after two...

  20. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    Lstcats replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Cultural Competence is of upmost importance for the new educator/instructor. I know that I struggled w/ the multicultural student even though i studied Lenninger's theory and taught the lecture on...

  21. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Lstcats replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi to all educators, I thought I should formally introduce myself since I have been using the forums on this website for the past month or two. I am thoroughly enjoying my time here and love...

  22. Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    Lstcats replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    Hi, I am so surprised that you use tubing that doesn't have either a Y connection or any other type of port. No, you shouldn't be disconnecting the IV to push a med. Don't you have a needless system?...

  23. Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    Lstcats replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    The nurse does have a point. I used to work in the ICU and it is a different standard because the pt. is on a vent. You still should be careful and not "shove" it in but don't need to push say over 2...

  24. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement. It is a tough decision but because of my health I really should do it. I have a tough time in the winters d/t FM and OA. I have family near Tampa Bay who would really...

  25. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Lstcats replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the comment. But, I totally disagree. I drove 800 miles in one week in FL last month and not one episode of road rage, honking the horn, or people cutting me off. That happens to me pretty...