LynM75

LynM75

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  1. Ma License

    LynM75 replied to Kylie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just renewed my MA license online, still got a physical copy in the mail about 4 weeks later. It is true that most employers check online, but I would contact BON if it doesn't come within the next...

  2. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    LynM75 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen, in several places, the use of the word "prolly" for probably and it drives me

  3. Wonder Wink or Grey's Anatomy scrubs?

    LynM75 replied to quazar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my wonderwink scrubs, I wear plus size and had to go up 2 sizes in greys for the tops to fit comfortably. But wonderwink fit true to size, yet still flattering on

  4. Who loves med-surg?

    LynM75 replied to MountainBikeChick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I love med-surg! I love the variety of patients, an appy, a lap chole, diverticulitis, COPD and asthma all in one shift. You will learn so much in med-surg. Good

  5. Day 7: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    LynM75 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Cafeteria: "we are out of

  6. wgt loss/obesity threads, part 2

    LynM75 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    My husband thinks I'm nuts for watching this show...I'm also addicted to intervention the tv show too. Perhaps addicted is the incorrect term.

  7. What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    LynM75 replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    One nursing instructor told the class that a Foley catheter was better than bladder scan, related to the patient having to down to ultrasound for this procedure. I informed her that they are readily...

  8. NCLEX Survey!

    LynM75 replied to aalayton88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. 1 2. MA 3.

  9. Projected back to work date?

    LynM75 replied to nurseval86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I recently had a small surgery and went back after 3 weeks, two weeks would have had me doubting what I could physically do. Three was perfect. I work med/surg

  10. What are your favorite meals/snacks for work?

    LynM75 replied to jchene's topic in General Nursing

    Yogurt, cheese sticks, pretzels and easy packable fruit, bananas, oranges and apples are perfect to go snacks for me. Already packaged! I second the boiled eggs, I cook a bunch of them at once and...

  11. Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    LynM75 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    I too get crazy restless legs with benadryl, but it was better my itchy skin

  12. ATI Fundamentals Exam

    LynM75 replied to OliverElio87's topic in General Students

    Not true, the only ATI exam I did not get a level three in was pharm, and I was only one question away from that one too. I did every practice exam and read the rationales for each answer, even the...

  13. A "neuro yawn" ?

    LynM75 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Had a pt recently who may have had a stroke at home and was not caught (baseline sluggish, prev strokes)until Neuro saw her and she was yawning and the MD said excessive yawning can be a sign in the...

  14. Opinions on Red Cross CNA Training

    LynM75 replied to fcp4life's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I did the red cross CNA over 20 years ago and it was worth it. I did one year in LTC and then moved to a hospital. I can't recommend ARC

  15. Ceil blue Littmann Classic III stethoscope

    LynM75 replied to Sunshinexoxo1991's topic in General Students

    I bought the raspberry one and have had no issues with

  16. Ceil blue Littmann Classic III stethoscope

    LynM75 replied to Sunshinexoxo1991's topic in General Students

    Color transfer happens from pens/pencils and anything else that it comes with. A few years ago I bought the light pink breast cancer littman and it just looks dirty

  17. Nurse Slang Yo!

    LynM75 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    PTA bath- pits, **** and orifice. Fluff and Buff- turn, clean , lotion and

  18. Help with IV infusion rate answer

    LynM75 replied to Reese2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We run zosyn over 4 hrs

  19. I don't love nursing anymore.

    LynM75 replied to Jmarty31's topic in General Students

    I agree with Rose_Queen, you cannot control other people, only how you react to them. I had an instructor in school who didn't like me and we had disagreed on several things. I was told in my ICU...

  20. 9 Newbie Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

    LynM75 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Years ago we used cooling blankets, the kind that circulated cold water through a plastic blanket. I set up machine, placed blanket under pt and turned on...oops forgot to connect tubing, water flying...

  21. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    LynM75 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    This is my husband...tells pre op nurse he has no bp problems, but is on 2 different meds for it. Thankfully I was there to correct

  22. Patients wants a back rub

    LynM75 replied to Oceanpacific's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I learned this as HS care as well, but the actual act called effluerage is still taught in NS , at least mine in 2012. I give back rubs all of the

  23. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    LynM75 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    And my favorite is how the IV pumps are never infusing properly, ie Alaris pumps that are flashing red or yellow not green. They can figure out how to shut off alarm but can't turn the light to

  24. Why don't you just read the chart?

    LynM75 replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I too personally enjoy the SBAR fax, but I would like the ink to be dry on it before you call to ask if I have any questions. The fax is easy to read and is system by system. The only other problem...

  25. I can't do this anymore . . .

    LynM75 replied to CamillusRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is stupid, but it bugs me anyway. The IV pumps by alaris are always flashing yellow or red on the tv. Couldn't someone rig the darn thing to be green for pity's