hhurley

hhurley has 3 years experience and specializes in LTC, OR.

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1. Just got into the OR Academy...what next

   hhurley replied to hhurley's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for the info y'all. I'm starting my last week of class before our rotations. We needed to lab coat for when we are outside of the OR

2. Just got into the OR Academy...what next

   hhurley posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello everyone, I've been a member here for awhile but been very busy getting my RN. I have been an LPN for 3 years and finally two weeks ago got my RN. This week I was offered a position in the OR...

3. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

   hhurley replied to ladyjanelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Don't feel bad, we got replaced just after Christmas in my SNF. Thankfully, I started PRN back in August to go back to get my RN. From the things I have personally seen this was a huge mistake on...

4. New grad, passed NCLEX...what steps do I need to take to become a burn nurse?

   hhurley replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Burn

   Any advice for someone in NC? I have a son who was burned at 18 months old (chemical) and my father (heat) plus I have done wound care in LTC. I am currently a LPN with 3 years exp. and working in...

5. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

   hhurley replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Romney

6. Nurse not assisting with a Code

   hhurley replied to hhurley's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   No, she's an LPN and we could have gotten orders from the MD to stop the code, but she was not trying to do that

7. Nurse not assisting with a Code

   hhurley replied to hhurley's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I talked to the DON and ADON that morning and they informed me that CNAs are not allowed to do CPR in our facility that is why there are two nurses on staff at all times, and the age old "something...

8. Need input from NIGHT SHIFT nurses

   hhurley replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I totally agree about the meetings part, once in a blue moon we will have a 6am meeting but anything else (giveaways, parties ect) are scheduled at 2pm for 1st and 2nd shift to get not us. We have...

9. Nurse not assisting with a Code

   hhurley posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hey Y'all, would love to get some input on this. I'm still new to nursing (licensed LPN for 2 years) so I'm not sure if I'm over reacting or not...I work in LTC 3rd shift with 50+ residents to care...

10. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    hhurley replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You're 4 year old knows all the bones in the body (while I was in A & P) and when he started kindergarten he was telling his class about skin assessments and care planning and medication...

11. Waiting for a letter from Forsyth Tech for ADN Fall 2012

    hhurley replied to SnickerSnacker's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    @ErinJane1, I know what you mean, I have a friend I went through LPN with who's also on the wait list, they said in orientation they took 24 instead of 22 this year but not everyone was there so...

12. Waiting for a letter from Forsyth Tech for ADN Fall 2012

    hhurley replied to SnickerSnacker's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just saw this post, I'm starting the program in August, anybody find anything good with used supplies, I hate to buy all that stuff

13. Your desired specialty

    hhurley replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally would like to work in the NICU or Burn Unit, I have had personal experience with my children in each unit. I think being able to look someone in the eye and honestly say I understand...

14. are there any single mothers that have completed a lpn program?

    hhurley replied to singlemother's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am 10 weeks away from finishing my PN program. I didn't start out as a single mom but ended up that way. Trust me save yourself alot of trouble and get used to it now. We've been through the...