locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. CNAs hiding linens in the closets.

    locolorenzo22 replied to ari3sdog's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yep....but then again...if you have to find pillowcases to put over icebags, then YOU have to hunt some down off every floor...lest you reuse the same one again....same people who tell me to wake pt...

  2. Non "floor nursing"

    locolorenzo22 replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Male Nursing Students

    the number 1 issue is that you HAVE to have your assessment skills down pretty quickly....Personally, I'm planning to go work on my own floor as an RN as I get along well with all my techs, know whats...

  3. What would you in this kind of situation

    locolorenzo22 replied to ari3sdog's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would have to see if this is an issue with the CNA every shift...or if they are just having an overall "bad night"....are they busy? trying to eat after 8+ hours of 12 cause they finally have a...

  4. what would do you in this kind of situation?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Start CPR, yell for help, and do until someone in charge tells you you can

  5. A Generation of Wimps?

    locolorenzo22 replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    Ya know....I pride myself on being able to deal with a lot in this life....your back hurts...well, I work 3 days a week and go to school 5 so why should mine?....I attribute it to growing up with the...

  6. super powers...

    locolorenzo22 replied to registerednut1221's topic in General Nursing

    I would have the power to stop vomit in its tracks...especially post op when they've had Mcd's as their first meal....umm...how bout some broth first..and some water...not big mac and a coke!...

  7. Know someone who did NOT pass the final?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I personally have heard of 3-4 students who did not pass one of our 2 main finals.....pharm/theory....although most of those seem to be the LPN bridge students. It just seems that most of those...

  8. Does any other night shifters feel like days has no idea how nights works?

    locolorenzo22 replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    my only resentment is when I find those thing that HAVE been left for nights by days...I come in to families looking for water...which they asked for 2 hrs ago, and I just got here....vs on post ops...

  9. For RN Students working as CNA's!!

    locolorenzo22 replied to baldee's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I did before the state test was check my skill cards, and read up on care I'm expected to give! the only thing you can

  10. I finally did it. My BACK is really injured... now what??

    locolorenzo22 replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    i work on orthopedics..and let me mention that the rate of kypho and lamenictomies I see all time from nurses is pretty good, at least 1 per week! Take care of yourself, and I wouldn't count on WC...

  11. Feeling Unsettled...

    locolorenzo22 replied to BrwnEyedGrl1966's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't believe I can legally advise you, but I personally feel that as long as your charting is present and you ensured he was alive every hour minimum...you should be ok. The previous nurse may...

  12. holidays=need to turn off my phone

    locolorenzo22 replied to acerila's topic in General Nursing

    If I don't call back, I'm not coming...PERIOD!!!! so that is that! If I call back, don't waste my time...if you're calling me over a issue then solve it before I return your call....call me back you...

  13. Mrs Butter fingers@Your Service.

    locolorenzo22 replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it many times, and it happens...just don't say oops.... 2 cases... 1. tonight, I went down to pull up a recliners footrest....and split went my pants...for the rest of the night had to pin...

  14. Do you have to pass a HESI exit exam to graduate?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Bonny619's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure which test system we use, but we get 3 tries to pass it, have to pay the other 2 if we don't pass on first shot. Last year, they changed system so that anyone who failed all 3 tests,...

  15. Where's the Aide?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    common courtesy says that if she's going in a room for a bath, or going to take a while, she tells you...I've NEVER had a bath last more than 30 mins, and the only time I was swamped and in a room...

  16. Families from Hell

    locolorenzo22 replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    What a way to have your last memory of mom....I personally will do whatever I can for families, but I freely explain that I can only do what I'm allowed to do. Families can freak out, but some of...

  17. A story I wanted to share. (Long)

    locolorenzo22 replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    Stories like that are the entire reason why I want to be a nurse....the most telling responses are when we get cards and when someone mentions "thank you to aides, drs., nurses, EVERYONE! Special...

  18. What to do, what to do (a tad long)

    locolorenzo22 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    AND as a CNA, you'll always remember where you came from, when you become a nurse. The hardest thing to do is learn how to deal with patients and families. CNA jobs help you prepare for that, and...

  19. Patients Treat Nurses Like Garbage!

    locolorenzo22 replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Now...here's the thing...when you work as a CNA...you're just expected to take it like that will make it all ok, and patients will complain about you, but mangers ALWAYS take the patients side. When...

  20. Is this inappropriate?

    locolorenzo22 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    If I can...I'd like to weigh in on the issue.... I work on a ortho unit and we have 5 really nice private rooms with large plasma tv's, and while everyone says that they're not for surgeries...95% of...

  21. How Many People Really Love Their Nursing Job And Why?

    locolorenzo22 replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I worked management in health care for 3.5 years....planned activities for young/old people with mental illness, and got so I HATED it by the end. I HATED not being able to do everything I really...

  22. Why so many fail out of our program?

    locolorenzo22 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    Many people cannot get the thought that NCLEX questions are all about priortizing and making sure you know disease process AND what you should do or tell your clients. Not everyone can get the fact...

  23. Low census policy at your hospital?

    locolorenzo22 replied to 2ndbach's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it hasn't happened in a long time on our floor due to short staffing...as a matter of fact, I'm picking up bunch of days this month! Usually, if you are called off at 5, you have to be...

  24. If You Could What Halloween Costume Would You Wear?

    locolorenzo22 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone all night had family coming in with the kids dressed up, etc....my standard line was "A pirate? (Skeleton, bum, etc.) How scary! You be careful, cause I don't want mom's bp to go up....me?...

  25. If You Could What Halloween Costume Would You Wear?

    locolorenzo22 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    How bout "Nurse Rachet"?...wear nursing coat then add a socket set...hardey har