locolorenzo22

locolorenzo22 BSN, RN

Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele

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  1. Took NCLEXRN April 1. Stopped around 80-85

    locolorenzo22 replied to Jingjingmanila's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't get discouraged....you can PASS at any number

  2. Short Questionaire

    locolorenzo22 replied to R_cain's topic in General Nursing

    Kale, I am in the chicagoland

  3. Spinal Anesthesia - a situation

    locolorenzo22 replied to stormbeige's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    can we say pulse

  4. Venous Congestion

    locolorenzo22 replied to bassadict69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    with venous congestion...the excess fluid builds up in the cardiovascular system. Crackles are heard as the fluid starts backing up into the lungs and leaking across membranes. the question needs to...

  5. I need a R.N. interview questions answer for college

    locolorenzo22 replied to trestrepo's topic in General Nursing

    more than welcome to answer these. HOWEVER, I have a BIG issue with having to put name, title and place of employment. I think that you would have better luck contacting a local hospital or nursing...

  6. First complaint against me...

    locolorenzo22 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you did everything you could, and explained things in a professional manner....document issues in your charting, without being judgemental. i.e. I was told a patient's family had complained...

  7. Feels Like I'm Drowning... I Can't Seem to Get it!

    locolorenzo22 replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Nursing

    At least for a year, you are for sure a NEW GRAD! What kind of floor are you working on? That right there can help us tailor advice for you... You have to get the assessment and meds down..... One...

  8. Need some input....please!

    locolorenzo22 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to the tele interview, see how that one goes, and AFTER(I stress after that), contact that ER manager and see where you application is at. Have they completed hiring or are you still in...

  9. Short Questionaire

    locolorenzo22 replied to R_cain's topic in General Nursing

    been working as a RN for 3 years, but in hospital setting 5 years overall...be happy to help. In IL,

  10. Home health with kids.........

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've orientated one shift with this kid....trach/gtube/big bed(which apparently he's in the entire night shift....although we are allowed to get him up between 6-9PM only...) bath at 5AM,...

  11. Mouth moisterizer homemade for end-of-life patients...

    locolorenzo22 replied to ERMindy's topic in General Nursing

    I've used water/hydrogen peroxide mix, milkshakes, toothbrush and guaze/washcloth...be

  12. Can Anyone Help Me With Some Practice Questions?

    locolorenzo22 replied to Matt285907's topic in General Students

    Lets talk about each one....the question mentions skeletal traction...the biggest complication from immobilzation is clots. A) feeling of doom, increased anxiety, sitting upright(these are all signs...

  13. Nursing School/Life- whats it like?

    locolorenzo22 replied to arpita.m.'s topic in General Students

    Nursing is a Very demanding profession.....School requires a lot of time. Reading, papers, projects, lectures, tests, clinicals...you basically do not have a lot of free time....you wind up trying to...

  14. Question about getting nursing license in Illinois after graduation

    locolorenzo22 replied to Tree5981's topic in General Students

    If you are planning to move to IL right after graduation, you can ask that your NCLEX results be sent to the BON in IL so you can get your license sooner for IL....that is, if you are not planning to...

  15. I know CNA clinicals will be nothing like Nursing School clinicals, but I'm pooped!

    locolorenzo22 replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    12 hours shifts are very hard...but each one has some downtime built into it. for me, working nights...11p-5a tend to be quieter and more low key...however, it is when most emergencies happen, and...

  16. Surviving nursing school & keeping friendships possible?

    locolorenzo22 replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

    you have to do what you have to do FOR YOU AND YOUR LIFE. Friends are important, don't get me wrong....but most of the good friends I still have I made in NS. The ones that weren't there with me...

  17. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    locolorenzo22 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    28K, prereqs and nursing program for a Associates degree at community

  18. Need RN's Advice...

    locolorenzo22 replied to jellybean321's topic in Nursing Career

    part of being a adult is realizing that holiday coverage is REQUIRED for any field where you can't put work on hold. No requirement that you work every holiday...if you work thanksgiving, you...

  19. another year older.....

    locolorenzo22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    for those of you who know me from here, it has been a year of changes....not so much in my professional life(although I have found a new 2nd job which seems like a interesting fit), but in my...

  20. When the RN becomes the Patient

    locolorenzo22 replied to Tele_Nurse4u's topic in General Nursing

    TOS...cannot give medical advice. consult your own PCP for

  21. First Day of Clinicals....Disaster

    locolorenzo22 replied to WILLBEANRN's topic in General Students

    I've posted my first day of clinical story so many times..... We were told during our orientation the FIRST thing we are to do is get our residents to their rooms for assessment.....so I get this...

  22. Feeling really REALLY stupid about clinicals

    locolorenzo22 replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    you have to learn that for the most part, you ARE their nurse during your clinical day. I always started the day by introducing myself to patients and explaining "My name is lorenzo, and I'm a RN...

  23. Tips for New Graduate Nurse Starting a job

    locolorenzo22 replied to debragail105's topic in General Nursing

    pay attention to how people give report...write down everything so YOU understand it and can repeat it later. always keep alchohol wipes, med cups, IV flushes and bandage sissors on you, along with...

  24. New Nurse & New to Night Shift. Need Advice!

    locolorenzo22 replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work ortho/neuro/medical/detox as well. I LOVE night shift. let me say that again I LOVE night shift! I feel like I can take good care of my patients, and I have time. they don't tend to be...

  25. Declined nursing program. .. need to vent.

    locolorenzo22 replied to proudmomof3's topic in General Nursing

    after pulling my own back 2 weeks before gallbladder surgery the other week, I understand. Kudos for recognizing that you may not have been able to fulfill the career duties. I'm sure the student...