locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

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  1. In need of some advice

    locolorenzo22 replied to eliz15's topic in General Nursing

    I remember my first suction...I thought I was going to puke....now, I suction no prob.... For me, it's vomit....I can do it...but I need some "me" time after. I can clean incisions, no prob. It just...

  2. I need to survey a few nurses!

    locolorenzo22 replied to AZLeola's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I first look at the objective data(i.e. temperature, blood pressure, oxygen %), then I look at the patient to determine what I can do. If the temperature is high, is the heat on? do they have 12...

  3. A nurse's definition of CARING.

    locolorenzo22 replied to futurenurrse's topic in General Nursing

    Caring is always keeping the well-being of your patient above keeping the doctors happy, the family happy, and your boss happy. It's taking the time to talk to your patients and getting to know them...

  4. No hot water or electric for 1 1/2 weeks now

    locolorenzo22 replied to nurse_in_ohio's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Regardless, residents MUST be evacuated for safety and hygiene reasons....if for nothing else...IMHO. When I worked in LTC, we had a power outage for 24 hours....and we took 60 residents(200 total)...

  5. Appropriate to go to funeral?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would go if they were that close and they did know you by name as you were taking care of them....also, I would only stay for a few minutes(10 at most), a quick in and out.... Do NOT...

  6. help! I'm terrified of clinicals!

    locolorenzo22 replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    Ok, so since I am the first "senior" an.com member to respond let me put this out there....EVERYONE gets nervous at first...regardless of how long they've been doing it. AFter you've seen a procedure...

  7. Vent and need advice please.

    locolorenzo22 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a couple of people like that, and some weren't on my shift...I concentrated, asked the questions that I needed answered to do my job, and gave the BEST possible care that I could give....

  8. Feeling unappreciated?

    locolorenzo22 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    As insane as MS is, and regardless of how nutty some family members are...at least I don't ahve to explain what I'm doing all the time. My hat's off to you ER folks. Personally, we have those...

  9. Hourly rounding... I have the time

    locolorenzo22 replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel that being friendly goes a long way...after 10-11PM, unless I need to give someone some meds or wake them, I just stick my head in to make sure their breathing and not on the floor....

  10. Server here looking into career switch!

    locolorenzo22 replied to dancergalhue's topic in General Nursing

    If you study and practice the math..you can do it. It makes up a small part of what you need to know overall. I would give consideration to it, but know that it is more than just a

  11. in need of MANY prayers....

    locolorenzo22 replied to angelwingsamy's topic in General Nursing

    odds are no better or worst than last time...However, while I hope you passed, the thing that gets me is that you stated you didn't sleep. sleep is vital to the brain and thinking process....I hope...

  12. Remember me??

    locolorenzo22 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone is ever 100% about their career choice....but, 5 years from now, you could be still wishing you'd gone back to school....or you could be a nurse. It's up to you...GL with...

  13. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    I've been a RN for about 7 weeks now, and after learning the routine...offer my own personal suggestions.... 1. I agree with a previous poster about going to check all your patients after report...We...

  14. Mystery stethoscope piece

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

    I have one of those as well...it really helps eliminate excess

  15. In 10 years...

    locolorenzo22 replied to CainRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In 10 years, I'll be 37 and hopefully have my masters in nursing education. In terms of working, I'd like to be making enough to still be socking away retirement funds...and affording a comfortable...

  16. First clinicals in 2nd year!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to COLPN's topic in General Students

    Well, we had basically 9 hour clinicals 1x a week...but we always practiced at the RN level...We took up to 4 patients in the hospital, but in LTC we had 13 divided by 3 students. 1 was "charge" and...

  17. can't sleep

    locolorenzo22 replied to Jw1724's topic in General Students

    Tylenol PM is just tylenol and benedryl...so why bother with the extra tylenol. I take 50mg of benedryl if needed on the last day of my work week. Outside of that, I come home...unwind with...

  18. Did/Does your program use a Point System??

    locolorenzo22 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Students

    When I applied (2 years ago), it was a 20 point system.....10 points from the college entrance exam(simple math, english, science)....up to 10 from CNA class, every math and science course within 5...

  19. What a rush. Adrenaline is an amazing thing.

    locolorenzo22 replied to lemonaidangel's topic in General Students

    These expierences are what helps you to decide what field you want to go into right out of school...every kind of nurse is valid. Be prepared that going into the ER right out of school, the learning...

  20. how would your school respond if you broke your arm

    locolorenzo22 replied to shann106's topic in General Students

    sry to hear that shan...hopefully, things will work out in the future. Keep the faith, challenges exist to prove to us how badly we want our dreams. Good luck to

  21. how would your school respond if you broke your arm

    locolorenzo22 replied to shann106's topic in General Students

    Check your handbook and ask your dean ASAP. If it is possible, state that you will pull 2 clinicals a week for however long it takes...but don't be suprised if you get held back. It happens....GL...

  22. Obligation in the face of car accident?

    locolorenzo22 replied to CrazyNurseGrrl's topic in General Students

    If me stopping with a bunch of responders....ain't gonna happen. I'm not gonna help much with just 1 more body in the way, these folks see it everyday. Now, if I come across an accident and no one...

  23. Probably a frequent question, but...

    locolorenzo22 replied to runelord00's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sorry, I believe this covers legal advice, which we can't do on here....GL though, hope it works out for you. Either you were or weren't though...I'm with B, something isn't adding

  24. Nurses , How to afford retirement?

    locolorenzo22 replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I put 5% in before taxes, and my hospital puts in up to a 6% match....so I get about 10% every paycheck...works out to about 320.00 a month. I figure by the time I go to take it out, it'll be...

  25. Tips on a unpaid position in education?

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, all. My career goal overall is to be a nursing educator....and I was thinking about going back to my CC (I graduated in May of 08) as a nursing tutor or advisor...I was going to go to the dean,...