locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

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  1. For all current or past CNAs please answer my ?'s

    locolorenzo22 replied to lvnsandiego's topic in General Nursing

    1. That you never learn EVERYTHING, and if you stop trying to learn, you cease to be effective....that being said...transfers, and appropriate parameters for VS. Also, that death occurs in every...

  2. Nuse Tech to RN transition and Orientation

    locolorenzo22 replied to aheiskill's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's part of the problem....However, YOU are now the RN....that means you are responsible for a lot more than just ice/blankets...If you're in the room, and patient asks you for...

  3. Finding jobs for a new grad....

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, all....curious about something... Saw someone on here who posted about getting a new grad job already when they don't graduate until May....Should I be interviewing for jobs and looking around...

  4. IV rate formula's any easy ways to remember?

    locolorenzo22 replied to critical thinker's topic in General Students

    I always remember the ml/hr formula...which is just ML/total number of Hrs..... then drips per minute as total amount to be infused over time in mins and multiply the whole thing by the drip

  5. Just got a JOB in the ER as a NEW GRAD SOOO EXCITED!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to Italia13 RN's topic in Emergency

    CONGRATS TO YOU!!! WAY TO ROCK IT! I need to be doing those same things ya

  6. LTC TBI Patient is violent!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to Sammijo1122's topic in General Nursing

    RUN, don't walk from there...the catch is that while it good to be getting your CNA...Nobody has to work with a patient that is going to BITE(????!!!!) you on a regular basis....are you getting tests...

  7. Dating co-workers

    locolorenzo22 replied to jerenemarie's topic in General Nursing

    Don't dip your pen in the company ink..... This situation lends itself to all sorts of bad possibilities...the harassment charge, special treatment...etc. It doesn't matter how much they bend over to...

  8. inside the mind of a nurse.....

    locolorenzo22 replied to ERRN92's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it's not too serious....but my dad's having outpatient surgery tomorrow at a center...and the first thing I thought of is "Are they accreditted? What are they using to knock you out? What's...

  9. Med-error & down n the dumps

    locolorenzo22 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    We all make mistakes...and families don't understand that we are NOT perfect....we do the best we can. As long as the patient lived, and as long as the family is how they are...that's all you can do....

  10. Is it ever okay to speak up for yourself...

    locolorenzo22 replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    Most of our docs are pretty good...one or two "old-schoolers" have the idea that nurses should be following on their coattails....However, one time a nurse tried to read me the riot act after I'd be...

  11. UGGGGG!!!!!!!(rant)

    locolorenzo22 replied to gagezoie's topic in General Nursing

    I 2nd that Smith! I always wait if work calls, get the message, and then decide if I'm going to call back or not....usually happens that the answer is NOT! They cannot force you to work a different...

  12. Give me some attention!

    locolorenzo22 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    However, some patients enjoy driving you bananas! I had a recent 96 yo, 98 lb woman, up WALKING on a fresh post-op hip because she couldn't find her husband....who's been dead 3 yrs...Wound up, and...

  13. Am I, as a nursing student, part of the problem?

    locolorenzo22 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I am a ADN student(last semester, whoot!) and find that I get much more hands on expeirence for less money than I would in the local 4 year BSN program....Those students came to my floor...

  14. This is going to be my mantra for nursing school!

    locolorenzo22 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Students

    I prefer "Sir, due to inability of mankind to produce a timepiece that can capture the true meaning of time and the ability of the magnetic field to pull gears slowly...I cannot truely answer your...

  15. CNA questions, pay...

    locolorenzo22 replied to babywearingdoula's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, it's really good exp and a way to meet the players in your departments.....I personally know lots of nurses, supervisors, extra staff that I wouldn't if I didn't work there....I think it'll give...

  16. Good old Flo was a smart cookie

    locolorenzo22 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yeah....part of my 1st semester courses was learning the "history" of nursing....after that, it became very mundane....go figure, the interesting stuff was first so they could hook you

  17. I'm tired of being assualted at work!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to Candy303's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital uses sitters and I am APPALLED the staff would treat you this way.....If a patient has been up and down, problematic, etc....I am more than happy to tell the sitter, "hey, x has been up...

  18. school and work

    locolorenzo22 replied to nursiemellie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you...I work 3 days a week, but am factoring in working after class occassionally......36 hrs and 4 days a week school can be done...cause we just don't have a

  19. Nursing Time Capsule

    locolorenzo22 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Wash your hands.... Clean your instruments with alcohol or boiling water.... Learn quickly that docs are not gods. Fall in love with Hemingway....like his book will make you. Poodle skirts would make...

  20. New CNA, have a question please!!!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to sophiee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep...wouldn't be the first time...but when I hear that from a fellow female co-worker....I wind up trading with them if that patient becomes a problem....it's suprising when a male comes in when...

  21. CNA questions, pay...

    locolorenzo22 replied to babywearingdoula's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you couldn't work for less than 12...it's worth looking into..but don't be expecting miracles.... Personally, I worked for 9.36/hr for 6 months, then the annual raise kicked in July...I'm up to...

  22. Frustrating

    locolorenzo22 replied to JaredCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    JaredCNA....I hear ya! I'm a fellow CNA/ nursing student...and sometimes I feel like I'm beating a dead horse....I get along great with all my night CNAs, and my night nurses...I can find someone to...

  23. Some mean Nurses.......

    locolorenzo22 replied to Billsgirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Let me be honest....when I'm in clinicals my motto has always been "Leave no man(woman) behind." You have to pick up those who are behind...and know that EVERYONE is part of the healthcare team...the...

  24. Failing Clinical... What is a friend to do?

    locolorenzo22 replied to missrebecca's topic in General Students

    I'll be the first to say that there's two things you MUST do in this situation: 1. Explain to your friend that you have no concrete evidence to add to their appeal, and you're not going to put your...

  25. RN program in community college really worth it?

    locolorenzo22 replied to rnhopefully09's topic in Nursing Career

    I personally enjoyed Music Appreciation and 20th century history....probably because I've heard a lot of stories from GP on years of 1900-1950.....not to mention curing tobacco 101...true course... To...