locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. I feel so incompetent

    locolorenzo22 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i hear ya...some shifts are busy. last night I had 6 patients with watching a 7th from 1-5, in report I apparently forgot to mention that a patient admitted with vertigo was supposed to get...

  2. My Dad......

    locolorenzo22 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    good news, prayers

  3. First nightshift down

    locolorenzo22 replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for 2 years in school....then had to orient on days for 14 weeks! UGH! It was nasty... You have to give it time to adjust. Here's my tips...get charting done ASAP. you will NOT be...

  4. Silly question:do most patients receive an antiulcer meds while hospitalized?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    we give protonix every evening for patients after joint replacement sx, along with their 325 of asa. we have zofran IV throughout their stay available. We encourage them to stick to blander foods,...

  5. Is it anxiety?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Goodlord1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a newer nurse as well(graduated in 08 and been practicing for 2 years). I ALWAYS get a little anxious when I go to work. I find myself singing along with the radio, or doing a errand on the way...

  6. overwhelmed

    locolorenzo22 replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, It depends on your shift. Here's the way I break down a 5p-5am shift. We do "walking" rounds on our unit. when I get done getting report on a nurse's patients, the two of us go around and...

  7. CNA While Taking ADN Classes...

    locolorenzo22 replied to honeychild1212's topic in General Students

    Be forewarned...sometimes as a CNA, you may not make enough money to live on your own...but you can find roommates/apartments/etc....be careful though. The CNA job is MUCH more valuable...I found that...

  8. Handling New Admits in a Fair Way

    locolorenzo22 replied to monicanurse's topic in General Nursing

    admits are a LOT of work...let's be honest. and if you already have a patient load, and you've had a admit, I'll be honest...I will not be ready for another one for a while. Last night, I had 5...

  9. Happy Flippin' Nurse's Day

    locolorenzo22 replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    HAH! I got zilch! We got a balloon and a poster for the station. a Ice cream bar for one day. Trivia in the cafe(like I have time to go there at all during my shift), the chance to win a prize by...

  10. Advice for new CNA

    locolorenzo22 replied to Marissa2619's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, if you tell nurses right off that you are planning to go to nursing school, they will try to involve you in the care that you don't see every day....NG tubes, Suctioning, Foleys, etc. Put...

  11. How bad is it when consents are wrong?

    locolorenzo22 replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    if the patient needed to sign that it was ok for chemo, and they understood risks/benefits of treatment, etc....BIG DEAL! a consent is that....a consent for the patient to take a certain drug or have...

  12. Neuro Yawn

    locolorenzo22 replied to MagpieCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work neuro, and many times in a post craniotomy patient I see yawns, and often a increase in their ICP right before said yawn....not sure what's going on there, or the relationship, but I see the...

  13. is nursing fun for you?

    locolorenzo22 replied to princess007's topic in General Nursing

    Really, it takes time for you to recognize when the routine has become routine, and when it becomes a "good shift". For me, if I can help 1 patient understand what's going on, comfort one mom or wife...

  14. Essay Help!! NCLEX application time frame..turned in April 30 w/misdemeanor on record

    locolorenzo22 replied to jcutler's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I think it would be better for you to write said essay before we give you pointers on it...be honest and forthcoming with your answers. You will get you ATI test letter when you get it....if it...

  15. Daytonite has passed away...

    locolorenzo22 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    OMG....I entered the an.com world and was not welcomed by many....except for daytonite. I found all the old posts and read them over a 3 day weekend...full of advice and often in nursing school I...

  16. Confused about the bottom number for blood pressures

    locolorenzo22 replied to amanda1266's topic in General Students

    true...it will get softer and softer until you hear nothing. invest in a good stethoscope. I have heard numbers below 40...but usually I get someone to recheck it if that doesn't seem in line with...

  17. Looking back, what do you wish you would have done the summer before nursing school?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    Relax, if you have a favorite pastime or activity or something(mine was reading, and I read 10 books the 2 months before school) I couldn't read for pleasure for another 2 years due to school, and I...

  18. New grad orientation issue!

    locolorenzo22 replied to tnisgrl33's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, I would call them ASAP(like MONDAY) and explain that you have a family issue that day, and hope that you can reschedule the class for the following week or next time....orientation is...

  19. Hugs to you floor nurses

    locolorenzo22 replied to frann's topic in General Nursing

    sarjasy.....first, don't automatically make your ONE post on an.com a right to automatically berate someone. We have respect and professionalism here with EVERYONE. Fran.... What was the patient...

  20. $22.78

    locolorenzo22 replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    well, i make 24.05 a hour but the 5 dollar shift diff helps.

  21. Happy Easter To ME! (rant)

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Really? Why does EVERY holiday(ok, ok, I know it's not TECHNICALLY a holiday) suck to work? I came on shift to a admit arriving in the middle of report(so of course I had to stop and help move them...

  22. Happy Easter To ME! (rant)

    locolorenzo22 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    looking back at it....I agree!

  23. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    locolorenzo22 replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    1. What is your age? 29 2. How long have you been a nurse? 2 years 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? yes 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? 18...

  24. Beating Stress post duty

    locolorenzo22 replied to RelloydRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I usually have a snack, put on something on the DVR...usually abou t a hour's worth(for background unless it's a good show)....and browse 4-5 websites(including an.com) before bed. I don't read,...

  25. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    locolorenzo22 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes....even documenting is not enough. I work with a nurse who is VERY unsafe with patients....Every time I follow her, there are major issues. Two stand out: 1. Despite education(on my part)...