locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. My pockets are overflowing!

    locolorenzo22 replied to jsu102's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a binder that I keep my plan of cares, my report sheets, and a list of important numbers(especially my unit's outside line number...I was paging docs with the number of my old job..whoops!)...

  2. I feel like I'm being singled out VENT

    locolorenzo22 replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    Number 1...you fought for your spot, and got what YOU wanted...the chance to be in NS and determined to do this for you. Number 2...Perception is a tough thing to overcome. Welcome to the world of...

  3. I think I crossed the line

    locolorenzo22 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Theres a few issues here.... A)techs who have been on the floor a long time do have clinical knowledge of what may be going on....however, I would be livid if they flushed a line without telling me,...

  4. How Many Times During the Night Do You Wake Your Patients?

    locolorenzo22 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to only wake patients if I need to give meds, or turn, or check them for something. I usually wait until aides need to wake a patient up for vitals, then make a check. I do stick my head in...

  5. Do you accept tips?

    locolorenzo22 replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I do not agree with accepting money or anything over 50. I do not solicitate. I have people offer food/candy/small items while I'm in the room, and I usually politely decline. But, if they ask me...

  6. Failed Nursing Summer Class

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

    I can't possibly understand how hard this is for you. BUT, you are responsible for content...why did the chair review the test? I know that you may have been crunched for time....but that does not...

  7. do you bring or buy??

    locolorenzo22 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I take leftovers from dinner or special lunches...I try hard to stay out of the cafe. I have fridge access but the small blue packs work

  8. Anyone work in a "no smoking " facility?

    locolorenzo22 replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard to deal with...we try to be supportive, order nicotine patches/gum, etc....and if they have IVs or pumps, we explain that they cannot leave the floor. if they are only SL, we keep an eye...

  9. Can an instructor do this???

    locolorenzo22 replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    exactly...but you have to play by the rules. It tests your committment...but life doesn't always work 9-5. even work, sometimes something may happen and you may still be charting when it's time to...

  10. My Feet are KILLING Me!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

    Standing comfort shoes...I wore regular tennis shoes and my feet KILLED. then I switched and I can wear em for 13 hrs with no problem....good times. But wear something that works....keep plugging...

  11. Too Much?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Java Mama's topic in General Nursing

    especially if the government class is online, then you just HAVE to put in the time to do what you need to do. Lots of postings/papers/tests, etc? are you familiar with online classes? then...

  12. why on earth would I want to be a nurse?!

    locolorenzo22 replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the notion that being a CNA is hard. Often it's thankless..and you have NUMEROUS things you want to do for patients, but just not enough hands for what you want vs. what you can do. You...

  13. Nursing student questions to new RNs

    locolorenzo22 replied to drawnfromlife7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ]Hi! I am currently a nursing student, and I just have a couple of questions about when I graduate. 1) How quickly did you take the NCLEX and get your license? My school was fairly quick about...

  14. Seeking to be a nurse but have a question

    locolorenzo22 replied to RSnody23's topic in General Nursing

    When it comes down to it...this constitutes legal advice. Per TOS, members of an.com may not advise you on legal situations regarding licensing, exams, etc....personally, I would tell you to contact...

  15. Senior Practicum Placement/Leadership

    locolorenzo22 replied to luvleee's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be honest...I know quite a few of my fellow new grads were offered their positions during or after their leadership placements in ER, ICU, etc....so I do think it plays a small role. If you come...

  16. CNA trying to hit me up for drugs.

    locolorenzo22 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    that's just it...has she become hooked on "hydros" etc...because of some new pain issues or a built up tolerance to meds? Possibly the insurance through the job is not working any more for co-pays...

  17. Am I wrong to think...

    locolorenzo22 replied to rmarz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    See..CNAs like that gave the rest of us bad names....I always cared about my patients and checked everyone when I had time....Made sure baths were done, things were caught up with, etc..... now that...

  18. How does everyone wind down after work?

    locolorenzo22 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I usually just get on the internet, do my computer stuff, and maybe have a beer or something.... also, i find myself working on chapters in my novel(still wAYYY off from being finished) or working on...

  19. Unmotivated patients VS pain?

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just don't know if I'm being too hard on myself...or too easy on patients. Here's the thing....of course we all know how important movement and breathing are when it comes to patient care. But,...

  20. Thank you to the PCA's :)

    locolorenzo22 replied to daisydoll's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA the entire 2 years of NS...and it was hard. But I do NOT forget where I came from, and I help patients to the bathroom, set them up for meals, feed em if I can, etc....I will NEVER...

  21. Hints on Pharmacology

    locolorenzo22 replied to intuition's topic in General Students

    I focused more on learning the differences between drugs...and what common ending or beginning the same class had...prils-for BP meds, ides-tend to be diuretics,

  22. Night Shifters: Do you sleep?

    locolorenzo22 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, during nights I find myself doing more and more of drinking to stay awake, doing side work, making sure my stuff is caught up, etc...but I know of a nurse who fell asleep in the break...

  23. Quiet Places To Study Late ?

    locolorenzo22 replied to luckylin08's topic in General Students

    lots of universities are open til 12AM.... even like a quiet bar could work, or I've been known to study at a park in my car during the sunlight

  24. Catchy One-Line Phrases

    locolorenzo22 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    whenever I give a boost to a older lady or gentleman..."better than a ride at the county fair!" I work ortho...so if their knee machine is squeeking"guess I better go get the oilcan for that knee!" We...

  25. Student Nurse wanting to work as CNA

    locolorenzo22 replied to RFederer's topic in General Nursing

    no, you should talk to HR about