locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. Hesi preparation kit

    locolorenzo22 replied to makinit409's topic in General Students

    I was in a similar situation.....my school announced last fall that we had to pass the hesi with a 850 to graduate...and the class before us did not... personally...I 2nd the saunders book/cd...

  2. Shaking when giving meds!!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to MrsCD's topic in General Students

    You know...the first 4-10 times I drew up meds in sryinges, or drew up insulin, or etc.....with needles/IV bags...I shook like I was trying to give adreline to a heart attack patient in the middle of...

  3. How do you care with out caring?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Runningirl86's topic in General Nursing

    It really is a fine line....There are people that you care for regardless of if you're at work or not..some patients do touch you that way....However, it is fine to approach things as knowing that...

  4. are care plans a joke for you?

    locolorenzo22 replied to MoopleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too believe that, although a pain in the butt, care plans MAKE you think about what the problems of the client are.....You have to learn about what you would do to solve said problems, and what you...

  5. For Fun: Nsg Dx for a Flat Tire

    locolorenzo22 replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    so you should make sure to do active ROM to that side and post a sign saying no tire pressures or air draws to that

  6. For Fun: Nsg Dx for a Flat Tire

    locolorenzo22 replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...that's when you know you've been doing it too

  7. can/t determine blood pressure..

    locolorenzo22 replied to lamphrey0213's topic in General Nursing

    The blood pressure should go from the first "regular" tap to no more sounds....The first sounds are the gap....listen close and practice.....it really does make

  8. Med error and im not even a real nurse yet!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to kknarfs's topic in General Nursing

    usually you will have to sign the learning contract....a plan and steps to take before doing meds again.....also, hugs. I think EVERYONE makes a med error in nursing school....You'll probably always...

  9. Do big girls and boys really cry??

    locolorenzo22 replied to yinit9278's topic in General Nursing

    I think that if you can't feel....you should leave. EVERY nurse should feel some spark of that caring, empethetic spirit when caring for patients...some more than others. It is appropriate when the...

  10. You know you have a great job when.....

    locolorenzo22 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    You celebrate a birthday for a patient...who hasn't had one in 15 years...with no family in the area. Also, you can't wait to go to work to see people who are your

  11. Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    locolorenzo22 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    It happens.....I 've had to call off once in a while...just because I couldn't face going into work again...but I'm like you once in every 4 months isn't bad...adn some people could take a lesson from...

  12. Nervous about doing my "capstone"

    locolorenzo22 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Today was great.....learned about the actual process of nursing, how to chart, how to check orders, how to do a full assessment....etc....I felt like I was helpful, and asked a few questions...but I'm...

  13. Nervous about doing my "capstone"

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, all...Just a little nervous today, as I'm supposed to start my "preceptorship/capstone" on a tele floor, being the nurse under the staff nurse....having to have the staff nurse pull my meds,...

  14. Is this all there is?-revisited

    locolorenzo22 replied to nurseby07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's awesome for you! Let's go nurses...and kudos to knowing when the job was not a good fit for you....because, let's face it, sometimes that can go out and reflect in our care....Not saying that...

  15. Difficult pts

    locolorenzo22 replied to tobyboby's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes that's all a patient wants...someone to talk to....Often, I will let a patient talk while we are walking after back surgery, when we are ambulating between chair and bed, when I'm just...

  16. Does your school give back q's on exams?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    true..but isn't it funny how usually the hard questions are the ones you get right, and the ones that are basic usually end up being wrong for some stupid reason(like marking the wrong bubble, or...

  17. Almost lost my temper today

    locolorenzo22 replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    true...I hear ya, girl...my floor has 5 "foo foo" rooms...newer rooms designed for the comfort and privacy of surgical patients...mainly because the neuro practice is bringing in a buttload of money...

  18. staffing at night

    locolorenzo22 replied to rashan1053's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Staffing on my floor is supposed to be based on a acuity model....however..it does not impact techs, and it does not factor in admits....sure, we might have 14 patients with 1 tech and 3 nurses....but...

  19. Skill check-offs

    locolorenzo22 replied to subec's topic in General Students

    for starters, skill check offs ARE important! If you don't learn how to perform a skill on a dummy, it'll be rougher on an actual patient....I still remember my foley check off....went fine......then...

  20. Did he get too much morphine?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    true, but perhaps the student was told to "go see if x wants this scheduled morphine"...and didn't think to ask first and go draw it up....thought to draw it up and then ask....it

  21. placed on unpaid adminstative leave today

    locolorenzo22 replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    The milestones in our lives are days that we can't get back....graduations, weddings, deaths, and births.........don't let them win..... Enjoy the day....and know the job situation will be there the...

  22. HESI at your school???

    locolorenzo22 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in General Students

    My school uses it as the exit test.....and you have to get a 850 to pass....we have practice CDs available that we've all wound up sharing....Personally, I'm not worried about it....I've done practice...

  23. what to wear for pinning?

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, folks...I have to wear an all-white outfit for pinning...and I was thinking a white polo for the top...but I have no idea of what to wear for the pants that still looks professional...anyone seen...

  24. Is TLC(=tender loving care) causing you more trouble?

    locolorenzo22 replied to sarahrain's topic in General Nursing

    May I never be too busy to listen to a patient while I'm prepping their meds.....may I never be too busy to put charting on hold for 10 minutes while I listen to why my patient is "really" being a...

  25. All I do is study and it doesn't get me anywhere!

    locolorenzo22 replied to 4thGenNurse's topic in General Students

    I don't know if you're studying "wrong"...per se....but perhaps you are just thinking/retaining too MUCH information to make a reasonable study answer.... When it comes to a "priority"...