lkwashington

lkwashington

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  1. Paid for background check and still no work....

    lkwashington replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    They should be paying for background

  2. Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    lkwashington replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey SillySally, No, I didn't apply to UAB. I was accepted to Walden University back in August. My plan is to attend in January. I am working toward my MSN in education. I earned my BSN from a ground...

  3. Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    lkwashington replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Are you attending

  4. Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    lkwashington replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't mean to butt in, but how hard is it really to get in this program. What do you need to get in? I am just shock as you are. What is going on with this program? How good is this program? I can't...

  5. Orillia nurse found responsible in $10million suit

    lkwashington replied to nic900's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It appears to me that communication could have been the problem. The nurse should have more on her game. The doctor didnt have game at all. I feel sorry for the mother and the

  6. Orillia nurse found responsible in $10million suit

    lkwashington replied to nic900's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The problem I have why would a doctor ask a nurse to place a epidural. If I am not mistaken I thought another doctor does that. I would have informed my charge nurse and/or supervisor. Why would the...

  7. Can someone proofread my resume please?

    lkwashington replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    Where is your cover

  8. Is it too late...

    lkwashington replied to nursalicious's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it!!! I'm planning on taking the

  9. Newer nurses with TOO much confidence?

    lkwashington replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    You have a good point. Treating people with kindness is the way to go with me. I know how I am and not too many nurses going to come in my room and show me how to do my job. Believe me if I have any...

  10. Newer nurses with TOO much confidence?

    lkwashington replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say anything at all. Some of us have to live and learn for ourselves. If other healthcare providers are talking, laughing, and carrying on about her, I am sure she would get the ideal...

  11. APRN and Assistant Professor

    lkwashington replied to marty6001's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I teach at a practical nursing school. I teach two classes on two days a week and one day of clinicals. I continue to work in a hospital setting approx. 20 hours a week prn. It can be done if your...

  12. NS IV bolus on burn patient

    lkwashington replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

    Use the web to find you homework on burn patient including iv fluids and blood

  13. need help on CBC and differential test on a burn patient

    lkwashington replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

    I see you posting two question pertaining to burn patients such blood work and iv fluids. It may be good ideal to use the web to find good information for you

  14. Nursing vs. Teaching?

    lkwashington replied to nurse1109's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a nursing instructor and continue to do bedside nursing. I instruct 3 days a week and work 20 to 24 hours a week at the bedside/hospital setting. I love both. Instructing is less stressful and...

  15. Charting at bedside and team nursing question

    lkwashington replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago, the facility I worked had team nursing. One nurse passed meds, the other did all the assessments/treatments, and the CNA helped with treatments if needed and they did their assigned...

  16. Called in... Feel guilty.

    lkwashington replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I believe where I work, you may call in up to 6 times a year. So there is no need to feel bad about. If you feel bad stay home. We take care of sick patients. We dont want to make them even

  17. Trying to teach a pt about Diabetes

    lkwashington replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    Patient needs to check blood sugar before everytime he/she eats because the patient may not need the 70/30 insulin. Check blood sugar four times a

  18. Read this poem

    lkwashington replied to Ashley752's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is a beautiful poem. The meaning that I am getting, we as nurses should take the time to learn more about our

  19. disappearing nurses notes!

    lkwashington replied to ltcnightrn's topic in General Nursing

    You made copies for the doctor not for yourself to review the following week. The doctor can make their own copies. The doctors can also review charts by requesting them from medical records. As...

  20. disappearing nurses notes!

    lkwashington replied to ltcnightrn's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a locker at work. If you didnt document you didnt do it. So you are telling me if you assessed your patient and written a note and the note is gone. You didnt do your work because you...

  21. Transitioning to the ER

    lkwashington replied to BrittRN21's topic in Emergency

    Go in with your eyes and ears open and ready to work. Hopefully, you would have a good preceptor, which can show you the good ropes. Learn on the job because everyone learn different. Now, you will...

  22. Change of shift- acute patient issues?

    lkwashington replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you are in the middle of shift change, both nurses can work on the patient. One you can be calling the doc and the other with patient for continue monitoring. You both can document what you have...

  23. disappearing nurses notes!

    lkwashington replied to ltcnightrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would even go to the CEO/President because it may be a possibilty they know and in on the illegal scam. I would make copies of every note you write with patient names, date, and time and put them in...

  24. Non-visualized Airways?

    lkwashington replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work, no we

  25. Antibiotic Situation

    lkwashington replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. I feel you done the correct intervention. Air, Breathing, and Circulation. You provided CIRCULATION to the patient. Good