locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

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  1. Help a nursing student with a drug calculation PLEASE!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to nursing_student24's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody writes grains...but they still use it....so go

  2. back to the night grind....

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, tonight I FINALLY get to go back to my night crew....I've been off nights for about 2 1/2 months..so I know it's gonna take a few weeks to get back into it. I stayed up til 3AM last night, but I...

  3. back to the night grind....

    locolorenzo22 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I know the benefits....just got home, wasn't too bad...hit a wall about 2AM but then I had meds to hang, patients to check on, paperwork to do....so it went

  4. How're your backs doing guys?

    locolorenzo22 replied to baldee's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I always ask for help, and I always use it....We have lifting pads..I tilt the bed up, and raise the feet...It makes it easier. My back hurts after a few days in a row, but I exercise, stretch, and...

  5. better than everyone complex cuz it says..."MD"

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

    I would agree....however, that doc needs to have a talk with the supervisor about what is going on. When it comes to a doc constantly getting called, I'd be ticked off too. Docs are there to help us...

  6. Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    we have placards underneath our nametags that say RN in big blue background and yellow RN letters underneath....usually after I introduce myself there aren't any

  7. Patients sending Myspace Friend Requests!?

    locolorenzo22 replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

    I would simply deny the request and send a message to the person about how "professionally" you don't feel comfortable having her as a friend on myspace. If she would like to stay in touch, certainly...

  8. qualities needed for CNA

    locolorenzo22 replied to k777's topic in General Nursing

    trustworthy, honest, able to learn, good work ethic, able to understand when everyone is having a bad day, good communicator, and

  9. What's the best gift from a patient?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Tolle_lege's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A touching, heartfelt personal letter to the staff and nurses that stuck out to you...with copies sent to the nursing manager and DON.... The most touching gift I remember was the simple "thank you"...

  10. A Heartening Moment

    locolorenzo22 replied to RenaissancemaN's topic in General Nursing

    It's very tough for non-nursing personell to know what each person's status is...after all, sometimes patients are NPO, but still get trays...right? I appreciate the gesture, but patients should be...

  11. First time night-shifter who's a morning person

    locolorenzo22 replied to richwv's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I often would go from work 5p-5a to class at 9AM without sleeping...then back to bed at about 1PM until I woke up....You do what you have to. Caffine, walking, water, etc...are all good ideas. I...

  12. Appropriate uniform for Pinning Ceremony

    locolorenzo22 replied to ratel's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would go with a white, unisex top....you could find one at wal mart for about 10 bucks...that's what I went with...or a white

  13. CNA License while RN school?

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

    well, it depends...if that's what you want, great. Personally, I felt that being a CNA in the hospital setting helped me a lot during NS. I would get my license and go to the hospital...even if it...

  14. Salary as a CNA

    locolorenzo22 replied to jennshort568's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm always curious how long-term CNAs survive...I barely made it as a student making 11.36 hour(10 base, 1.36 shift diff).....Some CNAs work for 10-15 years like that....and people wonder why the...

  15. new CNA at a hospital?

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

    Yep...often, unless a hospital is short-staffed...they don't hire new CNAs....they want them to have basic knowledge..be quick to train and get on their own so they can take full patient loads.......

  16. Do you do walking rounds?

    locolorenzo22 replied to DorothyAnn0403's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have a policy of walking rounds being done for each shift....if it isn't, then you lose the right to complain about x,y,z not being done before the previous shift left....Often though, it's easier...

  17. Shoes Blues.....

    locolorenzo22 replied to rideslikethewind's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    you can go to

  18. Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I often get called Doctor by the older males....who don't know any better.... I'm always sure to introduce myself the first time I see the patients as their nurse, and correct them any time families...

  19. Is it just me...

    locolorenzo22 replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    Maybe we could get lab personell to insert IVs, housekeepers to do the washing, and CNAs to place lines..... Seriously, we were just told that our hospital addition next year will be moving the ICUs...

  20. LPN and RN license

    locolorenzo22 replied to crawlyberry's topic in General Nursing

    yep, same concept as CNA...once you get that RN license, you are held to that practice act....so, let the CNA

  21. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    locolorenzo22 replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Well, tell him from a male RNs point of view, that there is NOTHING sexual about it. Usually, a patient who needs me to help wash him is confused or not quite sure about what's going on....and there...

  22. Shoes Blues.....

    locolorenzo22 replied to rideslikethewind's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried the crocs...didn't work for me. Tried regular tennis shoes....but they didn't provide enough support for a entire 12 hr shift. I own a pair of standing comfort shoes...they are made with...

  23. starting on nights tomorrow. Question..

    locolorenzo22 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for the 2 years of NS...then I got all out of the pattern due to orienting on days. Generally, I stay up as late as I can the night before, and sleep until I wake up....if it's too...

  24. Took NCLEX yesterday

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

    that's usually it...I would venture that at 75 you either passed or failed at a wide margin. That's the minimum....so think positive and know you

  25. CNA or EMT while in school, CNA being a "dirty job" help please

    locolorenzo22 replied to KdnRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Being a CNA helped me a whole bunch when I got my RN....I am NOT scared to move patients, talk to them, teach them...talk to doctors, and so forth. It helped me learn EXACTLY what the CNAs do during...