lkwashington

lkwashington

Tele, ICU, ED, Nurse Instructor,

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  1. Just sign for it

    lkwashington replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    NM likes things look good on paper. The paper is taken to Admin. Admin feels everything on the unit is under control and at the same time the unit is

  2. what are common times to run IV's in ?

    lkwashington replied to Amy10BSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Dont forget your pharmacy also set times how long it should run but you can base it on the patient needs. You can by an infusing book it helps a whole

  3. Dating someone from within ???

    lkwashington replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I would like to say is that if anyone decide to date anyone in the same work environment or facility I hope it is real not a fling. I would just keep it personal. People talk, talk, and...

  4. Looking ahead, think I might want to go in to education eventually....

    lkwashington replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    How long have you worked in a hospital setting as a floor nurse? This is very important because if you keep your skills up it would help to instruct students

  5. What hours do you work?

    lkwashington replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I work prn 36 hours a week, one weekend a month...two saturday, two sundays, or one saturday and sunday, and certain holidays required. I love i because I schedule what days I want to work and I float...

  6. Preparing for Anatomy/Physiology 2

    lkwashington replied to johnny depp23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking courses in school you have understand the information. Memorizing it just for the test to pass is a total different story. Most people want to undertand the material and put things

  7. How many of you hate your job?

    lkwashington replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I have went through all five pages of all post. Finally, the OP responded. I would like to know what is going on because something is not

  8. Interview TOMORROW

    lkwashington replied to RN1488's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    txnrse1 thanks for believing in us. Congratulations to you on your

  9. Interview TOMORROW

    lkwashington replied to RN1488's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congratulations on your job offers. No it is not impossible to be a LVN instructor and pursue a masters degree at the same time. I will find out Monday if I got the job to also be a LVN instructor. I...

  10. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    lkwashington replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    I totally agree with you my mother has had two MI's. She was on Toprolol 200 mg a day. Earlier this year she was diagnose with a CHF a mild case with a EF 50%. Toprolol was discontinued and started on...

  11. How many of you hate your job?

    lkwashington replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Are you always

  12. Preparing for Anatomy/Physiology 2

    lkwashington replied to johnny depp23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have answered your own question. If you already earned an A in the first part; what are you worrying about? To inform you; several nurses on this forum including myself had some type of difficulty...

  13. Pushing Hydralazine

    lkwashington replied to Key_'s topic in Cardiac

    I see this med sometimes on tele floors. I know it is used in OB

  14. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    lkwashington replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    I understand what you are feeling. I have worked Tele for over 3 years. Usually when there are not orders to hold; you may want to call the primary, heart, or whom ever ordered the med to notify them...

  15. online MSN

    lkwashington replied to annlet's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Suni: No, you take a class every 8 weeks. The cost is reasonable for me; the tuition includes books and everything you need and they will mail everything to your front door. I accepted the offer to...

  16. Is this going to be doable re: work,home,etc.

    lkwashington replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I worked in a Baylor program while earning my BSN. It was much easier for me because I had set days to work and when assignments were due. Good

  17. ED safety... Bit of a rant

    lkwashington replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency

    Im not trying to tell you what to do. Your safety is more important than anything. If administration do not think you need more safety at this facility; I would like to know what they are thinking. I...

  18. Do you answer your phone on your day off?

    lkwashington replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    You are exactly right; utilizing PRN staff is a great idea. I work in a float prn pool. Guess what? I work three 12 a week and still be called on my days off. When I do work most of time because they...

  19. Work Few Years as RN or Directly to MSN/MPH?

    lkwashington replied to MiszMo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above posts. I have been a nurse for 3.5 years. In January 2007, I started practicing as a nurse. In August 2008, I went back to school to earn my BSN. I earned the degree in December...

  20. Who is hiring new grads in Virginia??????

    lkwashington replied to shortyrn77's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Did you also try HCA and or Bon Secours

  21. Who is hiring new grads in Virginia??????

    lkwashington replied to shortyrn77's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes try Spotsylvania Medical Center. This hospital is brand new. I believe they opened this pass June. Good

  22. Online VS Traditional studies

    lkwashington replied to gabrielle76's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN this past December. The program I entered was a weekend BSN program. This progam consist of going to class one weekend a weekend a month. I went to school one Saturday month...

  23. Nursing jobs in your area....

    lkwashington replied to gabrielle76's topic in General Nursing

    I live and work in VA. VA hiring new grads at various of

  24. bp cuffs and obese patients

    lkwashington replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    At the facility I work we order different sizes. I have heard using a thigh cuff on a larger arm work

  25. Help! I'm frustrated with the people I work with.

    lkwashington replied to RoseCity's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posts. The grass may be greener but it still have a septic tank. Just go to work, do you shift, do the best you can in your scope of practice. You may want to speak to your...