locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. Ran to my first code alone...

    locolorenzo22 replied to WWRN's topic in General Nursing

    We use a bright orange sticker on the spine of the chart that says DNR, we place a blue band on them that says DNR, and their name above the bed is written in red. I agree, something about the system...

  2. Paper Work Sucks...how do I care about it?

    locolorenzo22 replied to KalipsoRed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry about that. Our hourly round sheets just have initials and if pt is asleep/awake. Overall, it's much

  3. is she RN???

    locolorenzo22 replied to laura06baby's topic in General Students

    Look on your state's BON lookup. It is on

  4. THE most horribe day - so far.

    locolorenzo22 replied to NS2010's topic in General Students

    Regardless, you may have to take the test again...but so what, you know it, and you'll have to do tons of calclations in your career. let them think what they want...such is life. Good

  5. Handling rumors

    locolorenzo22 replied to bnrn75's topic in General Nursing

    Being a man...you'll have to deal with all sorts of rumors flying around. If someone who was new to my unit came in and heard what we say to each other here and there....we are a VERY friendly bunch....

  6. Questions from a newbie

    locolorenzo22 replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    First, let me say that it is awesome that you want to do some overseas work....really something that this world needs. To answer your questions 1. The job is interesting everyday. No two days are...

  7. Ticked off!!!

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not at any one person in particular...but just at the situation that occured. Here I am, a newer nurse (12 weeks on floor, off orientation for 3), worked as CNA on same floor for 2.5 years before...

  8. Need Advice: Is Nursing For Me?

    locolorenzo22 replied to PharmaRN's topic in General Students

    Speaking as a new RN, and someone who has spent the last 5.5 years in healthcare, let me tell you....patient care is primarily dealing with some hands-on tasks, but also using your brain to keep your...

  9. Please help I need guidance New orientee:

    locolorenzo22 replied to Barlan's topic in General Nursing

    Let me tell ya. I am SO glad that our instructors taught us one very easy way to do a head-to-toe assessment. It's very easy. You listen to heart/lungs/stomach...while feeling stomach and asking...

  10. Smelly co-worker

    locolorenzo22 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be honest. If I've been running around for most of the first part of the shift, by 11PM, I know I smell. But, I keep some extra deodorant in my locker just in case for those nights. If she does...

  11. After Graduation?

    locolorenzo22 replied to smellyacres's topic in General Students

    It depends on your state's BON...here in IL, they have done away with the position of GN. You must have your license in hand to even be on the floor. During my last week in class, we filled out the...

  12. I finally graduate, pass the NCLEX, and get a job...

    locolorenzo22 replied to crunchymomx3's topic in General Nursing

    I would 2nd the change withholding thing....Sorry to hear about your layoffs. Good luck to your hubby on finding work. Something will come up, I'm sure. Karma comes back around. Someday he will be...

  13. abbreviations.......

    locolorenzo22 replied to CNAMichelle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok, so I was packing up my room, and getting rid of a lot of old papers/handouts/etc. and happened upon the following list of abbreviations...so here goes... abd=abdominal a.c.=before meals ad....

  14. I got a 2nd job!

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, had to share.... I got a 2nd job flexi at a local LTC....it's a nice facility, and 2 of my co-workers work there part-time. I've done the drug-test, employment physical, and am supposed to do...

  15. darn shaky hands

    locolorenzo22 replied to 9livesRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Good lord...i was shaky as all get out when doing skills in the lab or on the floor with an instructor.... Now, I don't even notice....because I know i KNOW what I'm doing...it's a good

  16. Need ideas.

    locolorenzo22 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work on a pt satisfaction committee, and speaking as a former CNA, my biggest issue is that often RNs would NOT answer a call light...even if you were 1 aide with 15 pts.... Often, I find that it is...

  17. abbreviations.......

    locolorenzo22 replied to CNAMichelle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, let's see...so many of these are now just 2nd nature AC before meals P after B=twice T=Three times Q=four times ROM=range of motion CPM=continous passive motion machine OOB= out of breath geez,...

  18. med math problem

    locolorenzo22 replied to YummyMummyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to show us your work...this is not a "do your homework" for you forum...then we can

  19. Suicide

    locolorenzo22 replied to OnTheRoad's topic in General Students

    Every patient has a different story.....I whole heartenly agree with Daytonite....this is a profession for a reason, not a "job". I work on a neuro floor, so we get a lot of detox patients if they...

  20. NCLEX question

    locolorenzo22 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Students

    Saunders helped me get through NS, the NCLEX, and the HESI exit exam. Once you learn the strategies, you are

  21. Pt took a swing at me today!

    locolorenzo22 replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I should try that next time...just like having

  22. Why do you never get sent home when you want to?

    locolorenzo22 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    It's a small price to pay for the complex and advanced techniques we use with neuro cases, ortho cases, and our detoxes.....I enjoy my job and the people I work with. We are a 197 bed hospital in the...

  23. Why do you never get sent home when you want to?

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I notice a trend. Whenever you have stable, nice patients with a little stuff to do, but not INCREDIBLY busy....you wind up having to rush around cause you're going home early. Whenever your...

  24. You're JUST a nurse

    locolorenzo22 replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the people I take care of are very understanding, but sometimes I do hear a rude family memeber or a rude patient. When that happens, they ask me a question...if I do not know, I go "well,...

  25. Pt took a swing at me today!

    locolorenzo22 replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a detox floor, so I know never to argue with anyone...and I am just firm...and I knock loudly before I enter, and speak loudly when I'm trying to introduce myself to them. But, I did get...