Lola77

Lola77

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  1. HIV testing on Baker Act patient who is unable to give consent?

    Lola77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient the other day who has schizophrenia and was Baker Act because he was found on the streets acting oddly/aggressive. He was found to have an infection and was in the hospital to get IV...

  2. HIV testing on Baker Act patient who is unable to give consent?

    Lola77 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Florida and we still do. .

  3. New job! Excited but nervous about drips. . .

    Lola77 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    hey thank you everyone - I think I will just review my neuro chapters and read about some of the most common drips, but mostly take deep breathes and do lots of yoga

  4. Delray? West Boca? BRCH?

    Lola77 replied to Lola77's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have 6 months med/surg experience - I hope that is enough to get me in somewhere. .

  5. Caring nurse turned Raging *****

    Lola77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a floor nurse for 6 months. In that time, I have developed back spasms, high blood pressure, chest pains, dry hair, splotchy skin, extra weight, bitten fingernails and an absolutely raving...

  6. Sickle Cell Crisis and pain management?

    Lola77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on a busy med-surg floor and recently have taken care of several patients aged 28-37 with sickle cell crisis. When I receive report from other nurses on these patients, it is always the same...

  7. How do Doctor's get paid?

    Lola77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse on a busy neuro/med-surg floor and we have a zillion doctors coming and going ordering a zillion different tests and I was wondering how they get paid. Does anyone know? Do consulted...

  8. Morning assessments/charting/time mgt

    Lola77 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello! I am a new nurse on a med-surg floor. I am trying to figure out when to do assessments and chart them. I know this seems simple, but I am going to be honest without trying to be critical - most...

  9. first year nurse pay

    Lola77 replied to cdu22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The absolute best way to get a nursing job is to work as a tech while in nursing school even if you can only swing one day a week. I worked as a tech just on Sundays during nursing school and when I...

  10. Terrified of killing my patients/making mistakes/missing something important

    Lola77 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    STRESSFUL. I am fresh out of orientation where someone was always behind me to make sure I didn't forget to react to that critical lab value or whatever. Now I am terrified of doing something wrong or...

  11. Do psych nurses actually make a difference?

    Lola77 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Ok, I am a new grad working on a neuro med-surg floor. I loved my psych rotations and have been thinking about making the switch to psych nursing. However, during clinicals I noticed that the techs...

  12. Help with charting?

    Lola77 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ok, another question from a new nurse. I have the absolute hardest time charting. We have a flow sheet plus we do VIE notes but I have the hardest time figuring out what to write and make it sound...

  13. All nursing floor - with no nursing assistants???

    Lola77 replied to JSBoston's topic in General Nursing

    wow - having worked as a tech on very busy floors and now as a RN on a very busy floor the thought of having 3 patients entirely to myself is GREAT. I LOVE doing tech things - bathing, turning, etc,...

  14. Best advice

    Lola77 replied to whawk's topic in General Nursing

    work in a hospital as a tech - you will learn so much AND it will make it easier to get a job after

  15. Help with charting?

    Lola77 replied to Lola77's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think I am so scared of saying something that I shouldn't - I heard so much in nursing school about not writing opinions, etc. Like, for example, if I were to find a patient on the floor covered in...

  16. Has anyone figured out how to be in 6 places at the same time?

    Lola77 replied to Kittyfeet's topic in Medical-Surgical

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for posting your responses. I am coming out of my 9 week orientation in 2 weeks and my boss thinks I will do great on my own and I am terrified - I haven't even had a...

  17. So what are all you new grads making?

    Lola77 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Just curious about going rates in Florida - I have heard everywhere from $19 to $23 an hour. Just curious!

  18. How long to get your "sit pass"?

    Lola77 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi everyone, After you graduated and applied to the state of Florida, how long did it take for you to receive your "sit pass"?

  19. How long to get your "sit pass"?

    Lola77 replied to Lola77's topic in Florida Nursing

    Do you have to send in your

  20. How long to get your "sit pass"?

    Lola77 replied to Lola77's topic in Florida Nursing

    Holy cow!! LOL!! That is fast!! I suppose I should be studying for NCLEX. .

  21. Too Smart for Rehab Nursing

    Lola77 replied to Lola77's topic in Rehabilitation

    I just love everyone's responses and experiences and opinions. Thank you so much! I am feeling happier and better about working in rehab long term. Thanks

  22. Do you think it is possible?

    Lola77 replied to Qka's topic in Florida Nursing

    No, not possible. Sorry Trust me, I sat around last summer with my thumbs up my bum because I had nothing to do (I had just finished NPI) One suggestion if you're interested. . .you could take the...

  23. How is it with the jobs in Tampa bay?

    Lola77 replied to Qka's topic in Florida Nursing

    Skazka, this is why it is important for you to get a job in a hospital now as a nurse tech. Hospitals are more likely to hire you on as an RN if you already work there and they know you. Be a nurse...

  24. Hillsborough Community College Evening Nurse Program

    Lola77 replied to NewGoalRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, I am in my 3rd semester of the nights and weekends program at HCC. Everything skazka told you is correct (I think, I didn't read thru it too carefully) Here is my take: 1. in the nights and...

  25. work at the hospital while in nursing school

    Lola77 replied to Qka's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a nursing student in Tampa, too. I work part-time as a nurse tech in the one of the big hospitals. After you have completed one semester of nursing school, most hospitals in the area will hire...