locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

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  1. What to do when you think you ****** off the instructor?

    locolorenzo22 replied to intensity_too's topic in General Students

    Hmmm..you wrote a email to tell her that she was teaching in a way that didn't help her students? I'd be ticked off too! She is the instructor. Just because she asked previously for the feedback,...

  2. If your day starts off bad...

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    It can just take a moment to change it around. I was frazzled the other day....behind, had a admit, day nurse kept me in report 1/2 hr past time I should have been done, had a hep drip PTT coming...

  3. fellow nurse always "too busy" to help

    locolorenzo22 replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    I always do the following.... sometimes, I'm done with charting, meds, treatments early...and I'll ask so and so who looks frazzled.."hey, you ok?" I helped a nurse change dressings the last 2...

  4. Venting about a CNA calling in sick...GRRR!

    locolorenzo22 replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Who in their right mind would text a coworker saying "sorry, i won't be in." without telling the floor? I would say sorry about it, when I called...but my work is work...not my personal

  5. Saw something that really disturbed me tonight

    locolorenzo22 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the police, make a police report, and leave it up to

  6. clinicals the needles are getting to me, please help

    locolorenzo22 replied to sfranRNstudent's topic in General Students

    I think the whole coordination thing is what gets me....I HAVE to have everything ready to go...IV start kit, needles, j-loop, cath end, tape, etc....so, once I stick, I hate having to reach back and...

  7. clinicals the needles are getting to me, please help

    locolorenzo22 replied to sfranRNstudent's topic in General Students

    I always apoligize first, but explain WHY I need to make sure that their IV is important to them. I often just have the tunnel vision of trying to find a good vein, and often the patients will tell...

  8. Working for myself as a private caregiver....I have a couple Q's about this

    locolorenzo22 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you describe in like a CNA/live in caregiver..but you would have to make clear that you are not operating in those capicities...lest someone(daughter, family) decide that you are influcing...

  9. How to get your RN if you work a full time shift based job?

    locolorenzo22 replied to xstalkrx's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what is offered through your local schools...I couldn't see where you couldn't go to class when it's scheudled...if you can get every M, T, W...whatever, off. also, be leery of some...

  10. Whatever happened to rules likes these?

    locolorenzo22 replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like the one about remembering that the patient needs rest and care, that's why they're in the hospital.... You think we could get that one blown up on

  11. Why do some CNAs make our jobs so hard?

    locolorenzo22 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, speaking from the CNA to RN perspective, I understand when they are swamped. With a high patient load(12-18 a piece), if they can't help me right away, I will often do whatever I can by...

  12. You know you're a male RN when......

    locolorenzo22 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    When it's you and one other male on the night shift, and you know that whenever the two of you work it is going to be a "sports" convo night....without him, the conversation turns to pregnancy and...

  13. Not Sure If Nursing Is For Me!

    locolorenzo22 replied to D.C.Guy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Personally, The total care aspect of giving care is at the basis of being a nurse. You will always have to be willing to jump in there and clean a patient, feed them, bathe them, suction them, etc....

  14. Well, I think I just flunked out of nursing school today.

    locolorenzo22 replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    Go...don't give them any excuse to drop you. Here's the thing: If you drop, and something comes up and they add a bunch of points, or add a exam or opportunity...how bad are you going to feel? Is it...

  15. Requesting to not have a certain patient

    locolorenzo22 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly should be policy at most places. Continuity is one thing, but I can't give good care if I'm dreading being in the room. We have a policy, where we write down whoever we had/want next to...

  16. Night shifters- what do you do if you have one night off?

    locolorenzo22 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I usually kick around on the computer, clean the kitchen or bathroom, do laundry...I've even been known to clean out the car. If that happens, I usually try to stay up for a full 12 hr shift at...

  17. Where are some areas you worked for your final senior yr semester clincal experience?

    locolorenzo22 replied to rainbowbright11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish I would have done some kind of clinic nursing...with educating patients...that would be

  18. No laptops in class, seriously?

    locolorenzo22 replied to mothersuess's topic in General Students

    That would be my issue....the fact that a student could be playing game/emailing/hooking to college's wireless internet...etc. There is nothing wrong with notetaking..good luck. You'll be

  19. How to not look so nervous at clinical

    locolorenzo22 replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    Remember, all the world is a stage...and you are always on. Especially at clinicals. Try not to be detatched...but understand that you have to be "professional". Good

  20. our lab instructor is a little scary

    locolorenzo22 replied to Training2bRN's topic in General Students

    Every instructor cannot be the "oh, let me hold your hand" approach....if you are not prepared, you should suffer the wrath...However, if it is not a test time or demo time...tutoring she could be...

  21. Favorite mouth care for really dry mouths?

    locolorenzo22 replied to TopazLover's topic in General Nursing

    We have kits that have CHX in them for vents, along with hydrogen pyroxide and swabs. The med/surg floors have swabs, chapstick, and mouthwash...little more than flavored water. Personally, I like...

  22. My Nclex Experience.

    locolorenzo22 replied to Quiskeya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats....good luck to

  23. Things that make you go grrrrrrrr

    locolorenzo22 replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I realize that I'm new, but after being on the floor 9 weeks, and on the unit for 2.5 years as a CNA..I have a few. 1. NOT GETTING THE PATIENT PAIN MEDS NEAR SHIFT CHANGE- I hate having to...

  24. How time consuming is a community college CNA course

    locolorenzo22 replied to KTSNurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    When I took my CNA, I worked full time 8-4 5 days a week....had class from 4:30-9 on Tues and thurs....It was not very tough...after work, I often just read maybe a chapter a night... It was not that...

  25. Night shift employees expected to attend things during day??

    locolorenzo22 replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    I will say that my manager is pretty good about not having meetings too early. usually they are at 4PM...so even if I'm working, I'm usually set up to get there without too much trouble. She is also...