locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. In mourning and trying to study for boards...

    locolorenzo22 replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you peace and my sorrow for a tragic...senseless loss. The will of one does not matter for the will of THE one...regardless of our understanding. Please reschedule your exam...we need a...

  2. information about review classes for NCLEX

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

    I felt that Kaplan was NOT worth the money...and if the hospital did not reinburse I would not have taken it...I found that the advice in the 2nd post was really what I used. Kaplan was just...

  3. Why is it so hard?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Awesome3's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree....there is someone from my class who went through the 2 years, passed NCLEX, got license, and then did NOT move like she had planned...now as far as I know she is not planning...

  4. Gettting intob nursing school!?

    locolorenzo22 replied to cherisse12286's topic in General Nursing

    depends on the program....some use GPA, some use "points".... some use a combo of a entrance exam, and the number of pre-reqs you have done or are doing...so the best answer is to call your CC and...

  5. What kind of lunch box do you have?

    locolorenzo22 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't worry about it...I leave it in a plastic bag for the 20 mins it takes to get it to work and put it in the fridge....then keep the other stuff in my locker. My roommate's been using MY cooler...

  6. Which way to get your Nursing license?

    locolorenzo22 replied to jimmy1725's topic in General Nursing

    I would check with area hospitals...the two in my area had programs like that, but you had to apply and then see if you were accepted. So, go

  7. Why is it so hard?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Awesome3's topic in General Nursing

    exactly...not everyone can teach effectively. You have to be able to incorporate a lot of different styles to teach a whole group, and be able to be firm/consistant/professional. I look forward to...

  8. High school student here... considering nursing as a possible career

    locolorenzo22 replied to JohnMN's topic in General Nursing

    yep...if your place is flexible with scheduling, you can find yourself with a LARGE chunk of time that isn't technically "vacation"! I second the job shadowing statement...many hospitals have these...

  9. I & O

    locolorenzo22 replied to mickeyfan's topic in General Students

    18. At 0700 the client had an IV of 1 L of D5W infusing at 100 mL/hr. For breakfast the client drank a 6 oz cup of coffee and a 6 oz glass of orange juice. For lunch she drank a 12 ounce soft drink....

  10. CNA wanna be RN

    locolorenzo22 replied to 2klkds's topic in General Nursing

    I would say GO FOR IT! a few years from now you could be a RN or be sitting and reposting that you wish you would have done it. I would talk to schools in the area and have them review your...

  11. Tips for a quieter floor?

    locolorenzo22 replied to abbysmom's topic in General Nursing

    often, it's not talking quieter that does it....it's the ER carts bringing admits, the maintence people going by with carts, the IV beeping, etc.....I do what I can, but a lot of it is out of...

  12. Should i become a CNA

    locolorenzo22 replied to ryan4me's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, I knew I couldn't be a CNA in LTC(my hat's off to those of you who do it). being a CNA on a ortho/neuro floor really gave me a education...Honestly, every shift in 2nd semester, I felt like...

  13. Insiders point of view.

    locolorenzo22 replied to MissChristy's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that the BEST way to answer your question would be to contact whatever programs you are looking at and discuss your situation with whoever handles prospective students. It's entirely...

  14. I & O

    locolorenzo22 replied to mickeyfan's topic in General Students

    ok, I'm all for helping...But YOU should do some work and show us. I would encourage posters to NOT show anything, until we know where OP is having difficulty. This is a great forum, but you get out...

  15. What do young single nurses do on their days off?

    locolorenzo22 replied to chichimitchi's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel that it's such a letdown...after having so many days of structured study time and tough tests....NOW I have to fill my time off myself? It's rough. That being said, I call...

  16. Are Student Nurses Prepared for "Real Life?'

    locolorenzo22 replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    well you go from 1-2 patients that you should know/do EVERYTHING on....and then you get to the floor, and the nurses are shocked you don't know how to do x, y, OR z......Really, NS prepares you for...

  17. Happy 4th of JULY!

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Didn't see the thread anywhere else...so... Thanks to the soliders who fight everyday...thanks to the mothers who take time to pray. Praise the freedom that we defend....knowing that evil will never...

  18. Nervous About Clinicals...

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

    laxrick- Love that answer! Certainly it takes a fair amount of manliness to be able to do some of what we do. Keep it mind, as a student you will have your instructor in the room with you when you...

  19. Starting school in August and need surgery!

    locolorenzo22 replied to mrs obie's topic in General Students

    I would go for having it done while you have the time.....otherwise, the school may start wondering why you aren't willing or able to do some extra work with your wrist(helping to roll/lift/etc...

  20. Would this work??

    locolorenzo22 replied to MK6babies's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...a lot of CC's have RN programs...so if you get the pre-reqs done, apply early....never know, they might not let you in one year, so you can get more pre reqs done before you get in. Talk to a...

  21. No Smoking Campus

    locolorenzo22 replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital went non-smoking 1-1-08, in conjuction with the IL non-smoking law. Overall, I don't feel that there's much of a difference. Seriously, if that's how you cope with a family member near...

  22. Ugh, my insomnia is killing me

    locolorenzo22 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Students

    NO exercising 3 hrs before bed... STOP doing reading/studying/etc 2 hours before. No caffine/alcohol/sugar 3 hrs before. make sure room is comfortable. If you use room for studying/etc...stop....

  23. Please Keep Our Friend in Your Thoughts

    locolorenzo22 replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    yep....alcohol and flame...not a pretty combo. Take 1 brain/# of males in group....= how much of a brain they are using.....At least Jack is still alive, I know of 2 people who weren't so...

  24. Thank you for your sympathy NOT

    locolorenzo22 replied to Reigen's topic in General Nursing

    Caring and compassion come naturally to us...Seems like once somebody becomes management, it vanishes. My deepest sorrow and blessings are upon you....take the time you need, and RUN, don't walk to...

  25. to report or not to report...

    locolorenzo22 replied to kristi13618's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are actually witnessing this, I would NEVER report it. All you have is hearsay and a "hinkie" feeling. Cold, hard facts would be needed to even consider reporting