locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    locolorenzo22 replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    I read the book "Nurse"...forgot who it's by.....before I started nursing school...although it was written in the 80s...It was still very relevant to

  2. AMAZED at what some students get away with!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Look, it is not the OP's fault that students are not being taught a good work ethic as students....Man, there were days that I would have KILLED for something different to do....Changing chest tube...

  3. Moving home with the parents for school- better than debt?

    locolorenzo22 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with the communter... I've lived away from home for 9 years....and unless I was going to be sleeping next to the river....I would NEVER go back. I'm a very private and independent person....and...

  4. Insubordinate CNAs

    locolorenzo22 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from the CNA(soon to be RN) role....I would much rather you be fair, and tell me exactly what you want....as well as making sure that if I ignore you, that there is no possible way that I...

  5. CNAs or no CNAs? Primary or Team? What do you think?

    locolorenzo22 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    If you can ensure me that I would NEVER have more than 4-5 patients...go for the primary... otherwise, I need to think, and keep the big-picture overlook going...so please give me a CNA to help me do...

  6. Do you have friends at work?

    locolorenzo22 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I'm right there.....I've made a lot of friends in NS, and know I'll be close to quite a few of them for a long time....Work? I'm always friendly..we talk about our "outside" lives, and I'm happy to...

  7. Using Nurses as CNAs?

    locolorenzo22 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, they usually pull CNAs from other floors....because if they need a RN to do another job, they HAVE to pay them their regular

  8. Going on day 7 and still no NCLEX results!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to K10RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, i doubt they would let you test if they had a issue with you... Also, we are told that here in IL...they do quick results, but our offical letter from the state may not come for 14-21 days after...

  9. GL, I'm nervous......

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, it's offical! I got my ATT today, and I have scheduled my NCLEX for the 24th with 2 good friends all the way up in WI! I need some good vibes headed my way! I'm ready(saying over and over like...

  10. My question is: Why are nurses so mean to each other?

    locolorenzo22 replied to LadyJRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Believe in yourself and CARE enough at what you do.... Leave your personal life at the timeclock..... I share some things with my coworkers, but I don't share my sex/family/or social life.... It's...

  11. How will Obama's health care plan affect nurses?

    locolorenzo22 replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Really...the president is only one branch....don't pass the law he wants....well, VETO it down...and then it usually DOESN'T pass...... Washington is So out of touch with the real people of the world,...

  12. I'm an alternate

    locolorenzo22 replied to Kellacan's topic in General Nursing

    50? Actually, that's a pretty good number...I've seen people at #180 get in.... BUT...it all depends on what people's plans are, who drops, who gets out quick, who can't make things work....sending...

  13. Some questions about being a nurse

    locolorenzo22 replied to sam3992's topic in General Nursing

    And as a male RN, let me say that occasionally, I AM the one that all the jokes fall on when the women are having a rough

  14. New, learning, and need direction...

    locolorenzo22 replied to h_76's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel that if you want to be a PT....then do PT school....if you want to be a RN, do RN school....Why take up space in a highly competitive program, if that is not your ultimate goal? I...

  15. Why do people go into nursing? Is it just the money?

    locolorenzo22 replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, There are people I just graduated with that SCARE me if they get their RN....I know of 3 people who STILL haven't passed a exit test....and won't get their license anytime before...

  16. GL, I'm nervous......

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

    Stoli...LOL, yep, the 24th at 2PM in Kenosha....small world, eh? Is that when yours is as

  17. A year in...and trust me, it gets better

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

    That's good to know......I'm scared/excited/going to vomit over my starting in about 30 days.....and it's good to know things will get fixed up after a while....thanks for

  18. Dating at work

    locolorenzo22 replied to galenanurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Better to leave it outside of the workplace, and not dip your pen in the company ink.... Different departments, ok....but the same, and you're just asking for

  19. What would you have done?(longish)

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, folks....time for a senario: (not my patient, BTW) We had a patient come in due to a auto accident on her drive to TN....she had a PCA. During the first 4 hours, very minor issues, no problems...

  20. What would you have done?(longish)

    locolorenzo22 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for all the replies.... My personal opinion? sister had something to hide, or the family has "money" and is used to getting their own way.....I firmly believe that by the time I come back...

  21. Nurse patient ratio

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

    Most nights our ortho/neuro floor has 5-7 patients to start plus any admits...I've seen it as high as 9 per nurse, and 18 Per

  22. 7 months in, is anyone else's med/surg floor this way? HELP

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

    I honestly think that MOST patients have some sort of underlying psych dx's....just the way it works around the

  23. Nurses need a workspace where they can think critically, and chart to avoid med error

    locolorenzo22 replied to charlitsweb's topic in General Nursing

    Crazy.... I am a FIRM believer in computerized charting...when the hospital went to it last year it was a real pain...now, I don't know how we ever got along without it. There's a lot of things to...

  24. Just disgusted

    locolorenzo22 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe state inspectors are reserved a special place in heck.....right next to JACHO.... Seriously, know that YOU give quality care, and what you can fix you will...otherwise, let the facility deal...

  25. My bad attitude

    locolorenzo22 replied to jessiern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Code- "bad attitude" = "You're not willing to put up with our crap, work short, not be able to provide safe, quality care to patients, actually call us on our bullpoop, and refuse to be bullied in...