locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

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  1. question about 4th of July pay (holiday pay)

    locolorenzo22 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    time and half at my hospital...however, working night shift, only the actual hours of the holiday count...that is 5p-12a tonight(7 hrs, for example) only. I interviewed at a place that paid 2.5...

  2. study in Chicago for ADN

    locolorenzo22 replied to olne's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of programs in the area.... The ones that come to mind are JJC, prarie state, xavier college, and governor's state....from a web site.... Aurora University School of Nursing...

  3. Wife getting ready to Graduate. Worried about her pay!!! CALIF.

    locolorenzo22 replied to Only1Balto's topic in General Nursing

    depends....in my neck of the woods, evals are yearly...and don't be suprised, 1600 biweekly sounds about right. After all, it takes time to make the money. Also, with higher starting salaries,...

  4. Does anyone else feel weirdly unexcited?

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

    Yeah, it really is quite a let down....now there is nobody to grade us, tell us what we're doing, etc. It's the real-world....sometimes it can feel like we've been going with direction for so long,...

  5. Patients

    locolorenzo22 replied to Naya1978's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Trust me, if they're not complaining about you, that's a good sign. Personally, I make a point to introduce myself on a first round through to check in on everyone that I can..."Hi, my name is...

  6. Nervousness

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

    Yep...I've been in healthcare 5.5 years...and I feel like I'm brand new to the field! I'd be worried if we weren't nervous! It's important to just check things out as they happen...and know we won't...

  7. Looking For Advice from exp. nurses!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to IrishRN84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You don't find your niche, it finds you...... Every job will have good/bad points...the catch is finding a job with more good than

  8. Low pressure at night

    locolorenzo22 replied to AMarie85's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go anywhere from a normal drop in pressure...due to sleeping...to a problem with circulation/blood leaking out from the surgery, etc....Did you get the pressure last? Or did you wake her up, slap...

  9. I am THAT CNA

    locolorenzo22 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Good wishes to you! We need more good CNAs to eliminate the stigma that the profession has. for every 1 good one, we have like 5 bad. Keep being the positive force that is driving the

  10. Hipaa Violation Advice

    locolorenzo22 replied to LTCRNJILL's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    although it may not be a violation of state practice act...it IS a violation of federal law. May be reflected in a criminal record if criminal charges are filed.... (from a HIPPA agency site) -HIPAA...

  11. Blood pressure question

    locolorenzo22 replied to crawlyberry's topic in General Students

    no, if the PICC is in the right, that means that you could use the BP below the antecube where it is inserted....I generally use the legs...just because of

  12. The NEW Nurse (Not the ones AOL speak of)

    locolorenzo22 replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    they eventually get caught coming in late too many times. We had one RN (been one for 15 years) who was NEVER on time. Always wrote in the time edit book that she forgot to swipe her badge. When...

  13. 1900-0730 Shift--How do you fit in time for a social life?

    locolorenzo22 replied to NurseCurtis's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm a believer in having to schedule nights together...a standing date every 2-3 weeks for people to get together goes over well....However, I usually end up sleeping a LONG time on my first day...

  14. The NEW Nurse (Not the ones AOL speak of)

    locolorenzo22 replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    I agree....I just graduated from school at the ripe old age of 27....and I do not feel that I resemble these remarks at all. Why? Because I believe in WORKING while I'm on the clock, and I am there...

  15. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

    locolorenzo22 replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    No artificial nails, no "wild" hair colors..makeup done little and tastefully...Plain wedding bands, facial hair(for us men) done trimmed and neat...only white colors. uniform ONLY at clinicals..not...

  16. Starting out in nursing school

    locolorenzo22 replied to Mogol's topic in General Nursing

    I 2nd the fact that some kind of healthcare expierence is ESSENTIAL to determine if you are really cut out for the field.... That being said..school, is school. Nursing school involves SOME...

  17. First Year--Gain Weight or Lose Weight?

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

    I wound up gaining 20 lbs in the 2 years of NS...but I plan to get back to the gym...work out more often...take advantage of the hospital fitness center and the 1/2 price enrollment...so here's to the...

  18. Any New Grad nurses looking to move???

    locolorenzo22 replied to Newgradnurse08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Chicago is a very nice city area......a welcome change from the

  19. Panicing over results, I failed.

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

    1st up....there is no OFFICAL result that says you failed. I personally believe that you HAVE to put that positive energy out there. also, remember that they consider SATAs and math questions as...

  20. I Passed Nclex!!!

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

    jm....have faith. Most of the "basic level" questions are there...and the computer really doesn't know within the 95% certainity of failing within 75%...unless you didn't pick up anything in...

  21. How do you waste medications?

    locolorenzo22 replied to WondeRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    regular pills go in the trash..I personally put them in the sharps container..... Narcotics go in the sink....or

  22. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    locolorenzo22 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had many patients try to say "oh, I had to wait FOREVER for someone to come answer my light"...when all they needed was ice/blanket, water, etc.....Some have tried to tell me that they've been...

  23. Where to live and how much to spend . . .PLEASE HELP !

    locolorenzo22 replied to aphi~gn's topic in General Nursing

    again, let us know where you live/looking at....sometimes you may not need the "nicest" apartment. If it has a kitchen, bath, bedroom, and laundry facilities...that's all you need. I've rented...

  24. Customer Service and 24 hour visitation

    locolorenzo22 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    exactly...the hospital will wonder why their PG scores keep dropping...maybe it's due to the loud family members for a patient keeping their roommate up....I have no problem with someone who wants to...

  25. I Passed Nclex!!!

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

    60-70%