LisalaRN99 BSN, RN

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    Nurses who love what they do

    LisalaRN99 replied to RachPapp's topic in Nurses Rock

    I, too, was what we call a "late-bloomer". A classic under-achiever, who kicked around without really having a direction; settled on a degree and career because I couldn't get into nursing school...
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    burn out, bullying, new nurse blues, affecting my relationship and mental health

    LisalaRN99 replied to tareija's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow! I thought for a minute you were one of my coworkers until you gave a physical description of your unit! It is tough working in psych, isn't it? And then there are all the mentally ill patients...
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    Fired and said this is abuse.What would you do?

    LisalaRN99 replied to mandjbrown's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the future, know your facility's policies regarding restraints and therapeutic hold, which is considered a form of restraint. It's tough that healthcare workers have to put up with abusive...
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    My nursing school story

    LisalaRN99 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    One word: Perseverance! And thank you for your service to our
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    Staffing Matrix

    LisalaRN99 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work on the behavioral health unit of a medical center. We have a 31 bed adult unit. For a census less than 17 patients, we have 2 nurses; 17-24 we get 3 nurses; and for 25-31, we get 4 nurses. Our...
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    On the opposite side of poor Bortaz's unit...

    LisalaRN99 replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Awwww! Gave me a teary eye! I don't know how you guys do the things you do! But thank God you
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    A spouse that just doesn't get it.

    LisalaRN99 replied to megkat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the spouses can get a little intimidated, especially if they have never been to college. Add to that the "working man's" mentality that no labor should ever be unpaid, as in studying! They...
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    Staffing Matrix

    LisalaRN99 replied to LisalaRN99's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for the insights. We also staff 2-3 Mental Health Techs per shift depending on census. However, we never seem to have enough staff due to 1 to
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    New Job: Monitor Tech ICU

    LisalaRN99 replied to teletech111's topic in Cardiac

    I switch back and forth from day shift to an occasional night shift, but it is not a requirement of my job. This seems to be normal in many hospitals though. When I've done it, I make myself stay up...
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    MSN/Education degree

    LisalaRN99 replied to alyssatgeorge's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Are you aware of any schools that do offer more curriculum designed for Nursing Professional Development? You are correct that the focus in the curriculum is more toward the undergraduate programs....
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    MSN/Education degree

    LisalaRN99 replied to alyssatgeorge's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    So where did you go to school? Just
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    Staffing and patient abandonment

    LisalaRN99 replied to LightMyFire's topic in Nursing Career

    Very poor staffing indeed! Unfortunately, I would have to say that it would be patient abandonment if you left without giving report to another nurse! I would think that the charge RN would need to...
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    BSN patient outcomes

    LisalaRN99 replied to S.G.'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ok, here's a thought....what about the new ADN grad who has a previous Bachelor's or Master's Degree in other subjects? Does that mean the new grad has more education and therefore, might have better...
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    Shift Differentials

    LisalaRN99 replied to RN_Student14's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You get all the differentials that apply for that shift! Weekend night shift is the bomb for
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    Nurses who love what they do

    LisalaRN99 replied to RachPapp's topic in Nurses Rock

    I came to nursing as a second career in my 40's. I have never been more happy than I am in nursing! I have no fears for my economic future. In nursing I will always have a way to support myself as...
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    New Student Loans Rules

    LisalaRN99 replied to TNT365's topic in General Students

    No! I have student loan debt from my BSN, but that did not prevent me from qualifying for a graduate school loan through the Feds. Maybe it's just your
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    How many work and go to nursing school?

    LisalaRN99 replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    It all depends on how motivated and disciplined you are to become a nurse. I know when I was in my late teens, early 20's, and my parents were supporting me, I was not motivated and disciplined! I...
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    Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    LisalaRN99 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    May you find what you
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    Rotating Day/Night shifts

    LisalaRN99 replied to MSNrunner's topic in General Nursing

    Yuck! I do 3 different schedules: mostly 11a-11p; some 7a-7p, and the occasional 7p-7a. The scheduler makes sure I have at least 24 hrs off straight (i.e., 1 whole day) before my night shift. I...
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    Does Nursing School equal Depression?

    LisalaRN99 replied to Anbo3882's topic in General Students

    Yay Anbu! You are on your way to recovery for sure! Some times it can be the simplest things! Well hormones aren't all that simple, but you know what I mean! Hang in
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    How to Adjust to Working Night Shift

    LisalaRN99 replied to NurseNRC84's topic in General Nursing

    You're not a Debbie Downer! Nights is not for everyone. When I first started this job on nights, I asked the other night shift nurses who were precepting me about their night shift experiences. Most...
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    Statistics online???

    LisalaRN99 replied to bmuscles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Statistics is used in everything from medical research and genetics, to predicting the weather and stock market. In nursing, you must be able to read and interpret data, or at least understand the...
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    How to Adjust to Working Night Shift

    LisalaRN99 replied to NurseNRC84's topic in General Nursing

    I only ever worked day shift whether 8 hr or 12 hr shifts, until this latest job. I knew to leave my last position (a must!) I would have to be willing to do whatever it took, and that meant...
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    Statistics online???

    LisalaRN99 replied to bmuscles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I, too, suck at math. I took an online Stats course a few years ago and managed to get a B. I had to teach myself how to use Microsoft Excel and the math equation generator in the online classroom,...
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    $33, 000 for Medical Assistant program

    LisalaRN99 replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No! Do not get sucked into this type of program! It is way over-priced and you will have a student loan payment I'm sure! Plus, the pay is not that