gwlillith

gwlillith

Trauma, ER, ICU~CCRN,CNRN

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  1. Scrubs and T-shirts

    gwlillith replied to bobnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Now that's funny! I needed that laugh today!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

  2. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    ..will forward this on....Hopefully there won't be any excuses, like.."there's no room for that" or "too expensive, you just have to do your best" I really hate

  3. CCRN study probs...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ...to all of you. And double congrats to Lashbyccrn!! :Melody: I'll let ya know Monday! Got the weekend to review and I'm on it!!

  4. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    gwlillith replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    These last few pages of replies are perfect examples of picking apart other nurses. Why the bickering? I posted on the first few pages of this topic. I am a "seasoned" ICU nurse and am still...

  5. where are the nursing shortages?

    gwlillith replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Here in SW Florida there is currently a "hiring freeze" isn't that short for, you're SOL if you want to transfer

  6. where are the nursing shortages?

    gwlillith replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to me about 10 years ago, I was a new grad working on a medsurg floor for only about 6 months. I was overwhelmed and disappointed in this work and wanted to work ICU. I talked with...

  7. Ethics

    gwlillith replied to sockov's topic in Online Distance Learning

  8. Excelsior RNtoBSN and CPNE???

    gwlillith posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've had my RN for 10+ years working in critical care and studying for my CCRN. I am also enrolled in Excelsior's RN to BSN program. (talk about alot on my plate!!) Is the CPNE still required? Has...

  9. New Cpne Site For Excelsiors

    gwlillith replied to CSLee3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Read the newspaper here in sunny florida, and found a want ad for instructors for Excelsior's new cpne test site here. Apparently their going to have one in Tampa, Fl. So if there just looking for...

  10. where are the nursing shortages?

    gwlillith replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Hiring freeze here in SW Florida! Don't get

  11. Single SRNAs..

    gwlillith replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I lived in a one room apartment with a leaky roof for the last year and a half of nursing school. I managed to wait tables at night, and school during the day. Thankfully my bosses were flexible...

  12. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Lucky you...we don't have that luxury. This unit is a trauma ICU, so it's really not equipped to handle these kinds of patients in the first place. It's really no excuse, but that's the way it is...

  13. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Exactly, these beds are really old too! There's no "turning" these people. Not to sound mean, but when they get turned for their baths, someone has to hold their leg as they don't fit together...

  14. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    :balloons:

  15. No PRN work in Florida?????

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Florida Nursing

    Lee Mem. isn't all that bad, but they sure have their problems. I went from a Level I trauma center with state of the art equipment. I feel like I've gone back in time working at Lee. It takes some...

  16. No PRN work in Florida?????

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm aware of the risk of prn work. I was just wondering if anyone out there was having the same experience, since it's mid season here. As for the med-surg floor, I'm not sure I want to risk my...

  17. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    To answer you question, this particular nurse has always shown some hostility toward me and I've only met her once. So, it seemed to me that she was just not interested in helping me. Sounds...

  18. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    :) ...for that! I was having a really bad

  19. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    That's a really good question, bonemarrowrn. It seems that since I started this gig, I've been getting the "shi***y end of the stick. (literally!) I used to be staff nurse in a Level I ICU, and we...

  20. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's really been an eye opener, and quite

  21. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Meeeee toooo! Thanks for the kind

  22. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ok...first of all: For lack of time and space I just gave the highlights of the story. I could've gone on and on...So yes, there sure is more to the story. Second: I'm certainly NOT on a bariatric...

  23. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    gwlillith replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have to say...DITTO!! I'm not real religious, but that really stole my heart!!!! Thank you

  24. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    gwlillith replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have to say...DITTO!! I'm not real religious, but that really stole my heart!!!! Thank you

  25. How do you deal with the stress of the job (too busy to take a break, etc.)?

    gwlillith replied to HillaryC's topic in MICU, SICU

    When I was new I had the worst time trying to manage my time! It does, in fact, to reiterate all the posts' good advice take a while to get into your groove. I remember as I sat crying at home waiting...