locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. Crazy things patients say.....

    locolorenzo22 replied to RS0302's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a few patients who (frequent flyers) have asked me if we're busy, what's going on, etc... I explain that "well, I've got a few patients tonight, but if you NEED anything you let me...

  2. Hesi

    locolorenzo22 replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    My guess would be that they are going to require that you take HESI as a entrance exam.....it's just like boards...you'll be

  3. How to communicate

    locolorenzo22 replied to mlisk589's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.... I believe that as our older population starts losing things...it's a difficult adjustment for them.... they were once independent and private, and now start having people help bathe them,...

  4. Things that gross me out....

    locolorenzo22 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gonna go with bowel obstruction vomit in the face....(TG I was wearing a mask), 2nd would be some wonderfully thick sputum being suctioned out of the

  5. Family always watching direct care?

    locolorenzo22 replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't see an issue with it unless it is violating the resident's privacy (hippa).....if you're going to be washing or changing them, that's a whole other story. However, does the...

  6. Question about hip fractures.

    locolorenzo22 replied to lolagurl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work as a CNA on a ortho floor...and therein lies the problem.... Without an actual replacement and correct spacing....the legs will probably be different lengths....not by much, but enough to make...

  7. So frustrated.

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

    I am a firm believer in that the tasks that many people take for granted the techs will do...(emptying trash, filing labs, the piddling things that could have been done with one spare...

  8. Students Smoking During Clinical Hours

    locolorenzo22 replied to lglnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    we are expected to abide by the rules of clinical facilities and both hospitals in town have strict full-campus no smoking rules, due to the IL non-smoking laws....It got so bad that one of my fellow...

  9. Advice needed, back against the wall, clock's ticking

    locolorenzo22 replied to knexx's topic in General Students

    my school in IL...only used a 20 point system....10 points from college placement test, a point for CNA class(which you had to have), a point for medical terminology, and a point for any math or...

  10. any instructors or such out there

    locolorenzo22 replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    A) daytonite did not mean her post in that matter, I'm sure....she has been a Wealth of info for every NS on here..... B) You need to learn how to organize your posts better....but that's besides the...

  11. Worried about hospital emergency plans...

    locolorenzo22 replied to LandDRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would think that the fire/police department may have some pull in

  12. Student Nurses

    locolorenzo22 replied to Amica88's topic in General Nursing

    Difficult...the time you have to spend studying, preparing and learning.... fun.....the clinicals that went well, making a difference in lives, and learning how to be a

  13. Don't You Just Want to Scream?!?

    locolorenzo22 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    so, she refuses to follow the cards based on what assessments have been done with patients? Yeah, you don't need this kind of walking lawsuit roaming the halls....I personally assist EVERYONE, unless...

  14. Should Nurses Accept Gifts from Patients?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    personally, I feel that something very pricey, or one that comes with implied favoritism should not be accepted....you know, somebody brings in candy with the statement, "ok, the doc will see me...

  15. Starting in ICU as nurse tech. Scared!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I still remember my first pull to the ICU....machines, monitors and lots of tubes everywhere. I was barely able to keep up...lots of glucoscans, beepers, and alarms. Couldn't turn vent patients...

  16. Nursing Students and Report

    locolorenzo22 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Throughout my entire education it was this way.... We didn't get out of pre-conference most days until 0730 or so....well, the oncoming shift started at 0700.....due to getting assignments, being...

  17. Can graduate nurses work before passing boards?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Aspen1's topic in General Nursing

    IL just changed the practice act this year to reflect that only "licensed nurses" can give direct care....so i.e. when I get my offical pass letter from the state, and proof that the state has cashed...

  18. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    locolorenzo22 replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    Well, remember..... Men used to dominate the nursing profession on civil war battlefields.....MASH?, etc.... just imagine if you needed a "battle nurse"....."I'm hurting!!!" "Maam, unless you A)have...

  19. what is your facility protocol?

    locolorenzo22 replied to celestial1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about asking for some go-lytely... mag citrate, etc.....that go-lytely works wonders on colonoscopy bowel prep patients..I have people up all night going poop! (people falling asleep pooping on...

  20. answers for an interview for a new job

    locolorenzo22 replied to ralph lauren's topic in General Nursing

    exactly....this is meant to be a chance for YOU to shine through....wow them with your answers...not give them a bunch of words that mean something to someone else....write what you feel...or have...

  21. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    locolorenzo22 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    My fave are students who went through all the problems, heartache, etc...made it VERY clear that she would NOT be working at our current facility as a RN(she's a RT, and been there like 11...

  22. Men's Laced Nursing Shoes

    locolorenzo22 replied to PhilGN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I used all white nikes....they worked well enough...besides, nobody really looked at my shoes that

  23. Learning IVs

    locolorenzo22 replied to kt123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I personally am thinking that during my orientation that I want to go with our "IV team" they get all the IVs in the hospital that floor nurses can't get. do you have anything similar in your...

  24. I graduated from Nursing School today!

    locolorenzo22 replied to jncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! fellow grad nurse here, I graduated last week.... Isn't it funny how as soon as you graduate, the family starts hittin you up for

  25. Those Things I Learned in Nursing I Use In My Daily Life.

    locolorenzo22 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned that when you're doing the job....you do what you HAVE to do, the extras are nice, but when you're going on a 18:1 tech ratio....as long as everyone's breathing, they're ok. Learning...