locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. I Passed Nclex!!!

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out that I passed at 75 questions, with 20 alternate items.........to all, you can do

  2. Wow...what a day...

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know...I've done 5 shifts.....and I'm feeling halfway ok with workflow and doing the tasks...then I get a patient who just sucks the life outta ya...had sx, doesn't wanna move, when she does move...

  3. Awkward moments

    locolorenzo22 replied to sunchild's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...can't sum it up any better myself. Suppositories are VERY personal...so are enemas. but I explain that they help if nothing else has worked....talking about personal care is very...

  4. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

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

    Let me say that as a long-term member of AN.com....I agree. I work on a ortho unit, and there is a LOT of stuff that goes down. Home meds/regular meds/standing orders/prns/ new...

  5. Awkward moments

    locolorenzo22 replied to sunchild's topic in General Nursing

    not if he saw me dance!

  6. Awkward moments

    locolorenzo22 replied to sunchild's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm, I think I need more info....awkward in terms of explaining what needs to be done, or doing things personal like caths/IVs/suppositories...etc..... I hear the cath stuff...I had to strieght cath...

  7. Sticky removal from skin! aka Today I was the patient

    locolorenzo22 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    i 2nd rubbing alcohol...it

  8. 1 year in and I cannot do bedside anymore!

    locolorenzo22 replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    It happens...patient care is rough...especially the confused patients...all you can do is relax, and try to find a better fit. There is a LOT of call for RNs out there..you can find something, I know...

  9. Is the pay really that bad??

    locolorenzo22 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    It's enough to live by...and if you don't define sucess solely from the amount of money....the care you give is MORE than enough to make you feel

  10. what about these sign on bonuses???

    locolorenzo22 replied to rnnursesandy's topic in General Nursing

    higher the bonus, the greater the desperation....i got 1000 stipend, and they have people they are just turning

  11. Contracts with hospital to pay for education

    locolorenzo22 replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    See...I saw myself pretty well working where I work now...and I thought that maybe it'd be worth it...BUT I didn't want to chance that something would come along and I'd have to say no or pay back a...

  12. Need advices before changing career to nurse

    locolorenzo22 replied to jonathanknbo's topic in General Nursing

    Ok...It's possible...but with a MSN..you may need some exp with patient care...and really, nursing is ALL about caring for patients. Are you concerned with the bedside aspects, or what is it that...

  13. Where do you draw the line?

    locolorenzo22 replied to fuuchan's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody has the right to disrespect you. As a professional, I would ask a physician/co-worker who is upset with me to wait until we are in a private setting and we would maturely discuss what is going...

  14. Work all night -School during the day, can it be done?

    locolorenzo22 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    If you plan every minute and do everything you can early, and NEVER procrastinate and don't care about A's....I worked 36 hours a week while going to school 3 days a week...it was tough, but...

  15. Where do you give your heparin?

    locolorenzo22 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...belly for the fat..unless they have a lot of fat somewhere else and not a lot in stomach...had one pt who had a big arm flaps...but toned stomach...so we wound up giving it in the arm...so I...

  16. What did you do for work during school?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Giant Panda's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya, andrew...it's tough, but I believe that it makes you MUCH more comfortable when it comes to patient care...I always put the focus of my conversations on the patient when I talk to...

  17. What did you do for work during school?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Giant Panda's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, many hospital tech jobs hire students once they've completed 1 semester of NS....and it takes about a good 4-6 months to become comfortable with it, but it really does cement the NS stuff into...

  18. What did you do for work during school?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Giant Panda's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...you are really able to live on less money...I've just agree that doing some sort of people job helps....CNA would be my #1 recommendation...or doing something in the hospital... Call...

  19. Hand care for nurses

    locolorenzo22 replied to OrionQuiltsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find that it's not as bad in the warm months....but alcohol gel, the lotions, etc..help. also, be aware that long nails are usually not allowed in

  20. Would you agree with this statement?

    locolorenzo22 replied to MisterSimba's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that certainly the "human" aspect of each patient needs to be respected, and I would recognize each patient for who they were... BUT, I would think that the tasks become rather mechanical,...

  21. Problem With Orientation Schedule-How do I voice my concerns?

    locolorenzo22 replied to RN1981's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I would agree....unless it's playing complete havoc with your life, I would just go with working with the awesome preceptor...that makes it easy enough to do... If something doesn't work with...

  22. Best shoe for the ED?

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

    I would recommend Standing Comfort shoes...they are like tennis shoes, but VERY comfortable...My feet don't hurt as they used to, after 12 hours of floor

  23. Considering a career as a RN

    locolorenzo22 replied to BorisBoris's topic in General Nursing

    1. Speaking as a newly minted RN...yes, it's perfectly normal. We are a minority, but I like to believe we are appreciated. 2. After a while, you become desensitized to it....and learn how to deal....

  24. questions about becoming a nurse

    locolorenzo22 replied to HealthNut76's topic in General Nursing

    Well, first let me say welcome! You are among nurses here...from the curious to the seasoned. second, let me caution you to not get SOOO hung up on one career path that you overlook other...

  25. loving life

    locolorenzo22 replied to raisonbrancruch's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, I believe that men are becoming more and more accepted by staff and patients. I can count on one hand the number of times that I've been asked to get a female tech or nurse to put...