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  1. Different colored scrubs for RNs and LVNs?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Glad we got that taken care of--I don't hold any resentments to LVN's either. We don't have carts, we have pyxises, and none of them will ever have all the meds you need. Even if the patient has...

  2. Different colored scrubs for RNs and LVNs?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm not the one deciding who should wear what color scrubs, that's for administration.As an RN, I am responsible for delegating tasks which LVN's and techs are to do. It's part of my...

  3. job and position

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to leslie :-D's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm always fascinated when someone offers me their apology and wants me to accept it graciously.(As opposed to graciously offering the apology.... lol.... maybe it's all a

  4. Different colored scrubs for RNs and LVNs?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    (trying to start a new thread... how did this happen?

  5. Adolescent Crisis/Assessment Unit Programming

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    I work on a child/adolescent acute care unit, with stays averaging 3-5 days. I know our program specialist has come up with some pretty terrific stuff. I'll see if he'll share his sources. (I'm...

  6. How many staff are needed for code greens?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to darcieg's topic in Psychiatric

    Patients who are that out of control usually need and want an excuse not to continue the path they are on. Typically they are very angry and maybe haven't experienced the degree of emotion that is...

  7. My niece cuts, and I don't know what to do

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to markjrn's topic in Psychiatric

    You are very right to be concerned. Self mutilation is often a sign of a budding borderline personality disorder, and usually these people also have significant abuse histories. She needs...

  8. 8-month nursing and lacking skills

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to frogdog's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be

  9. pin ?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to ken-pin's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wear my pin and proudly, every time I work. Last night a family member recognized it--she is a student of the same school. People notice. I wear it out of pride and

  10. 8-month nursing and lacking skills

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to frogdog's topic in General Nursing

    Man, am I glad you wrote. This is the first time I have posted about my experiences as a new nurse (can someone please tell them that a GN doesn't have the RN yet, and once you have the RN, you are...

  11. Out with "Nurse" In with...?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    My sentiments exactly.If one doesn't like the term "nurse," perhaps one should be something else? Consider the meaning of the verb, to nurse. To comfort. To give solace and reassurance. To improve,...

  12. How long does it take to graduate from EC, after last exam

    chris_at_lucas_RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've been asked a couple of times what the delay is between the last nursing concepts exam and taking the NCLEX, so I thought I'd start a thread. This is by no means anything official: for that you...

  13. Fired for Abuse/harrassment

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to tennesseenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it might be time to write down all the details in as much detail as possible, and put it away where you can find it. Also, recall who of the staff were there this time and the other times...

  14. Anyone have a clinical site in Dallas, TX

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to tawillia's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are already an LPN/LVN (I always forget which we have here), you can certainly work at that, but I'm fairly certain you will not find a hospital willing to let you show up and "do clinicals."...

  15. Welcome to the new Nursing Student Assistance Forum

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No need to cry! This is an OK place to put your question, although sometimes it is better to start a new thread if you have a new thought, issue, idea, problem or question than the one the thread...

  16. Academy of Nursing - Salt Lake City Probe

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Of course I feel for the students. I too was scammed (though only for one online course and I got my money back after they apparently believed I really would contact the Utah Dept of Ed--and I...

  17. HELP!!! with ACLS Drugs!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Town & Country's topic in Emergency

    Hi, Stephanie, I can only tell you how I would do it. You can (and probably should) create your own format and then use that for each drug you want to learn.I would start with the generic name,...

  18. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has magnet status (maybe since 2 years ago? I'd have to check) and we aren't going to the all royal blue and/or white until May. So magnet isn't the reason unless something has...

  19. New Cpne Site For Excelsiors

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to CSLee3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just heard about Amarillo. My former study buddy is going there in February. Anybody been and survived? How did it go? Please post about your

  20. Anybody considered legal action against BONs for non-recognition?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to mobileLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    well, rn34tx, you and i have "met" before (hi! :) ), and i know that you know where i stand, solidly on the ec side of any line. but i have to take issue with one thing here, and i think it is the...

  21. Discouraged new RN

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Southern Belle RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Lesi, these "failures" are not about you!You need a unit that wants you and is willing to nurture you while you gather and hone your skills. You need a preceptor who knows enough to work a reasonable...

  22. Discouraged new RN

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Southern Belle RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Lesi, these "failures" are not about you!You need a unit that wants you and is willing to nurture you while you gather and hone your skills. You need a preceptor who knows enough to work a reasonable...

  23. HELP!!! with ACLS Drugs!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Town & Country's topic in Emergency

    Only eight? You should see the list of cardiac meds I have to learn. Try making flash cards. Make several sets. You'll notice on aboutset #5 that you don't have to look at your notes anymore....

  24. HELP!!! with ACLS Drugs!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Town & Country's topic in Emergency

    Only eight? You should see the list of cardiac meds I have to learn. Try making flash cards. Make several sets. You'll notice on aboutset #5 that you don't have to look at your notes anymore....

  25. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    1) If it is just for your unit and not the whole hospital, go over her head and complain. Probably best to do it anonymously!Otherwise, "vote with your feet." Put in for a slot on another unit....