lisamc1RN

lisamc1RN LPN

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  1. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    lisamc1RN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. What a powerful, emotional thread this is. I find myself nodding in agreement and understanding so much. I would love to hear from BrokenRNheart and see how she is doing today. I hope there...

  2. Very frustrated. Redundancy in charting, OT

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN in a LTC and have been at this facility for 2 + years. I really do love my job, and pride myself on being a well organized nurse. However, occassionally I find myself in a place where I...

  3. Passed Chronicity -- Woowhoo!

    lisamc1RN replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations pebble57! How exciting to get one more test down! YOu are that much closer to

  4. Shift Assignments - Who bugs you the most?

    lisamc1RN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I may not be a charge nurse in a hospital, but as the person who has often been put in charge of mandations, finding coverage, and adjusting schedules and assignments , I feel you. It can be a huge...

  5. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    lisamc1RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    No, you may not go up and down the hall writing down the names of all the other residents and what room they are in so that you can keep track of "who is who." This is extremely intrusive. If they...

  6. IM injection alternating site

    lisamc1RN replied to flowerbug's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think most hospitals/nursing homes are caught up to the new standards? Dorsogluteal sites are not recommended anymore because of the risk of injury. I would rotate ventrogluteal sides. Ask the...

  7. Is it possible to get into an accelerated BSN program without taking Chem?

    lisamc1RN replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    None of the programs I've looked into skip Chemistry. There is a little bit of Chemistry needed for A& P, so it is helpful. I really did not enjoy my chemistry class but made it through (even got...

  8. Foresight

    lisamc1RN replied to EMT- Native's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure. Maybe something with Infection

  9. LPN VS RMA looking for help

    lisamc1RN replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

    If your ultimate goal is to be an RN, then start with the LPN program. Otherwise, you are going to end up spending a lot more money on time on this than in necessary. LPNs make more money and have...

  10. Gift for Nursing Home Resident

    lisamc1RN replied to Penguin67's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Also, a nice lap blanket is very popular. A lot of the elderly people are cold all four seasons, so anything that will keep them warm is great! If you know the consistency...

  11. Lost my inspiration

    lisamc1RN replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss. What a blessing it was to share a part of her

  12. Excelsior's RN to BSN?

    lisamc1RN replied to k1207's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've looked into it a little bit because my goal is that MSN, too. I've pretty much decided to stick with Excelsior at this point and go directly from Associates to Masters. If you have any...

  13. Online RN Programs???? Other than Chamberlain and Excelsior

    lisamc1RN replied to yellowfoxx21's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior is not actually online. You study the material and then test out. At the end, there is a pretty intense clinical that you must pass.

  14. Do you need a MD order for IS?

    lisamc1RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's not about encouraging the resident to use it. It's about making sure there is continuity with those taking care of him/her. Especially when said resident may be very sick, very tired, maybe even...

  15. just starting

    lisamc1RN replied to ebekojudy_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help you out with your questions but I'd like to welcome you to allnurses and the the U.S.A.

  16. Education vs Experience

    lisamc1RN replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you that you can go right on to a higher degree, but even doctors spend numerous hours on the floor and hands on care before they are put in charge of other doctors or a department of...

  17. Do you have advice for med students on your floor...

    lisamc1RN replied to Ginger's Person's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please, please. Don't come in for rounds on a random Sunday at 8 am (without so much as a warning) and say "I need all of my charts out, physician orders and vitals signs and weight sheets...

  18. Do you need a MD order for IS?

    lisamc1RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it's NEEDED, and it doesn't make sense to me that it would have to be an oder, but I would get one anyway. It's the best way to make sure there is follow through with all the nurses...

  19. No More Afternoon Med Pass? Say It Ain't So!

    lisamc1RN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Do you not have activity aides? Why does it specifically have to be nurses who do this? And I agree with others. What about insulins, coumadins, etc? Personally, I would love it IF I thought it could...

  20. Advice. I do not want to fail Nursing school!

    lisamc1RN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    My advice, besides the excellent pieces already given, is to start practicing from your NCLEX book and cd from the very beginning. I've seen a couple of graduate nurses where I work who didn't crack...

  21. Caught stealing drugs

    lisamc1RN replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for understanding. It was a very lonely, low point in my life professionally. I'm very glad it's over.

  22. Caught stealing drugs

    lisamc1RN replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much. This means a lot to

  23. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    lisamc1RN replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    I work with an awesome nurse who has 2 bad knees. :) She understands her limitations, asks for help from the STNAs for some of the physical lifting, etc, and makes sure she is very organized because...

  24. Am I Crazy?

    lisamc1RN replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    No. You are not crazy. It's very normal to question your choices, especially new ones. Frustration sometimes comes with the territory as one tries to figure out what direction to go. Nows not the...

  25. Having a really hard time after today

    lisamc1RN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    What an emotionally exhausting day! ((((hugs)))) You done good! It can be so good to just release all that pent up emotion with