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  1. Overdue baby testing?

    laurakoko replied to burger914's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, if you read this in time burger... good luck to you, the baby, and your family! I will say a little prayer tonight for all of you, that all is wonderful.

  2. Warning.....Visitor Vent!

    laurakoko replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    I can so understand, but I can also give you a bit to try to handle these kinds of visitors/callers. I tell the family/friends/whomever about the law HIPPA that protects patient information. When they...

  3. Columbia/HCA

    laurakoko replied to RN4NICU's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This has been very interesting reading all the articles about HCA. I have been an employee at an HCA facility in Louisiana since 1998. I have some good views, and some not so good. I am now PRN, since...

  4. typical nurse/patient ratios?

    laurakoko replied to FZ1Tom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dang! ALLLE...I want to move there.... We have 7, always 7, no more, no less, no acuity ratings. If the census drops, where a few nurses have under 7, they send someone home. We have 1 aide to 10-13...

  5. typical nurse/patient ratios?

    laurakoko replied to FZ1Tom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dang! ALLLE...I want to move there.... We have 7, always 7, no more, no less, no acuity ratings. If the census drops, where a few nurses have under 7, they send someone home. We have 1 aide to 10-13...

  6. AAARRRGGGGHHH!! Stupid cell phones!

    laurakoko replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, and while we are on the subject of cell phones.... My hubby says, let's spend the day together. We plan something cool, going to the French Quarter in the city, walk around, have some daiquiris,...

  7. AAARRRGGGGHHH!! Stupid cell phones!

    laurakoko replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had the same issue as above. I was bathing a patient with the help of the aide, and as her cell phone rang in her pocket, she answered it! With gloves on........ewwwwww. Many issues there. The...

  8. Sexual relationships with patients

    laurakoko replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    I guess now is a good as time as any to reveal MY story..... A man broke his ankle, actually, his foot was in his shoe next to him, after a motorcycle accident. I ended up being the nurse that took...

  9. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    laurakoko replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    We must haved worked with the same

  10. An Alzheimers patient was raped...

    laurakoko replied to laurakoko's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, it was a nurse. A 46 year old - poor excuse for a man! Yeah on the castration! Very, very slowly, with a REALLY dull butter

  11. Appropriate Attire for an Interview

    laurakoko replied to jeanie122's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the pants suit or the skirt suit. Either, as long as you look professional, as you are interviewing for a professional position. The last four people I have seen interviewed, came in...

  12. Drug Seeker Stories

    laurakoko replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    I am so glad to have all these opinions and posts! It is very interesting to see so many views on this topic. Please don't get me wrong, I have seen my share of drug seekers, and users in my career...

  13. frustrated and overwhelmed

    laurakoko replied to dwag's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Got some advice for yah. I have been there, so have we all! One day or another we were all new nurses with a new job, working with unknown people. The only things that can make your anxiety less is...

  14. frustrated and overwhelmed

    laurakoko replied to dwag's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Got some advice for yah. I have been there, so have we all! One day or another we were all new nurses with a new job, working with unknown people. The only things that can make your anxiety less is...

  15. Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    laurakoko replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I HEAR YAH ABOUT THE CUSTOMER/CLIENT thing... and the HOTEL....oh yeah.. I was in an administrative meeting the other day with the CNO, (a discharge planning meeting), and we were discussing transfers...

  16. Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    laurakoko replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I HEAR YAH ABOUT THE CUSTOMER/CLIENT thing... and the HOTEL....oh yeah.. I was in an administrative meeting the other day with the CNO, (a discharge planning meeting), and we were discussing transfers...

  17. PICC placement by RN- paid per hour or per stick??

    laurakoko replied to mw4cc's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    That is great that you get paid for sticks, declotting, and removal! I have been wanting to obtain a PICC certification, but I won't because I will be abused! In our facility, if a patient needs a...

  18. PICC placement by RN- paid per hour or per stick??

    laurakoko replied to mw4cc's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    That is great that you get paid for sticks, declotting, and removal! I have been wanting to obtain a PICC certification, but I won't because I will be abused! In our facility, if a patient needs a...

  19. epidural management postpartum

    laurakoko replied to KKRJJ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nonclinically, but as a patient, I received duramorph for post op pain after my first c section. I hated it!! It made me scratch my nose off my face! At my second c section, I requested that they NOT...

  20. epidural management postpartum

    laurakoko replied to KKRJJ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nonclinically, but as a patient, I received duramorph for post op pain after my first c section. I hated it!! It made me scratch my nose off my face! At my second c section, I requested that they NOT...

  21. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    laurakoko replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    NO WAY! I met my husband as as result from a motorcycle injury, and am thankful for that, and thankful he can walk because of it. I have seen WAY too many accidents, and will not let my kids ride. If...

  22. Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    laurakoko replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my years of nursing, (10+) I have only come across one patient and family that I trully could not deal with. I am NOT super-nurse either. I agree with the above posts that if you share in...

  23. Drug Seeker Stories

    laurakoko replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    I have read almost all of these replies and have my own story. My sister called me on a Saturday, complaining of abdominal pain. She is not one to complain. She said she couldn't stand the pain,...

  24. Stressed out and Getting Out

    laurakoko replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Casemgr1- I am so sorry you are so stressed. A career change is a BIG decision. I OFTEN thought of it too. I was a unit manager, and my responsibilities were out of this world. I recently changed from...

  25. Stressed out and Getting Out

    laurakoko replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Casemgr1- I am so sorry you are so stressed. A career change is a BIG decision. I OFTEN thought of it too. I was a unit manager, and my responsibilities were out of this world. I recently changed from...