Nomadnurse, L.P.N.

Nomadnurse, L.P.N.

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  1. Nursing Question

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has something they can't deal with. I worked with a nurse that couldn't stand the smell of poop. Mine is the deep throat clearing sound of someone just before they honk a lung oyster. I can...

  2. Vibram 5 fingers shoes

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to sarahbellum's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I worked with a N.P in ER that wore them. No one said anything and he loved it. I bought a pair, but haven't worn them to

  3. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    Love being a nurse, wish I had gone to RN.........I am an LPN w/30 years exp........should have gone

  4. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. I was debating on whether to post my thoughts on this thread or not........and please understand, this is just my take on this..........I understand that from a clinical, nursing/ medical point...

  5. advice for a soon to be burnt out night shifter?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    I have, for the most part, always worked nights. 7p to 7a,/ 11-7, or as now, 4pm to 2 am. I have coverings over my bedroom windows to darken the room when I try to go to sleep when it is light...

  6. Information about traveling nurses

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to Robyntip's topic in General Nursing

    I was a traveler for seven years. I went to St. Croix and they wanted me to keep renewing my contract and I ended up spending 7 years in the Virgin Islands. To say the least,I enjoyed it. One thing I...

  7. licensed in 3 states

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    You can also check out

  8. yet another triage related post

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to nurse ninja's topic in Emergency

    Is not any area where the patient can be observed, or conversations inadvertently overheard, not a HIPPA violation? The ER where I work now has just an unlockable door, and plenty of glass windows...

  9. Nitro drips

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    We also use 50mg/250cc. I think the insert says you can run up to 200 MCG/min. We go up in 3cc/10MCG min increments. Also if the pts bp is very high and is neuro symptomatic, (blurred vision, slight...

  10. Dealing with Codes/Serious Emergencies

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Emergency

    I agree w/ all the above. but the real red flag is when, on some level, it doesn't bother you. just don't let yorself get so immune that "it's just a job". You are part of the solution. That is why...

  11. NEED HELP regarding patient assignments in the ER

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to babygirl0024's topic in Emergency

    "to the op, why don't you just quit and save the facility the trouble of training you along with preventing another nurse from obtaining & appreciating having a job". Really? So if she is...

  12. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    I, too seem to think by the wording of the policy, that "unkempt, matted, etc" might be your "loophole". I did read of a case where 2 drivers for UPS w/dreads were fired for not cutting their hair and...

  13. Work calling 3-4+ times a week to come in

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 cell phones, no land line. I give the "house phone" number to the hospital........and turn the ringer off. The phone I carry with me, I only give out to the people I want to hear from. A...

  14. Confused please help!!!!!!!

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to archieap's topic in Government, Military

    Just my 2 cents worth. It does not matter what they tell you. It only matters what is in the contract they have you sign. If they are guaranteeing you something, they shouldn't be bashful about...

  15. Foley Catheter Insertion Tips

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    When inserting a cath into a male, be sure to insert it ALL THE WAY TO THE "Y'. (The inflator for the saline bulb). That way you are SURE you aren't inflating it in the

  16. What to do when the person diverting drugs is parent of terminally ill child.

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Having been in the Marine Corps for 12 years, and being a "kid" guy, my first, gut reaction is................less than printable. But it starts off with "First you get a rusty butter...

  17. A break from nursing??

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    In order to take a break, I couldn't increase my income, so I decreased my out go. If you want to, or need to, take an extended break you may need to rearrange your living style or needs. "That...

  18. A break from nursing??

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    In 2000 I took the summer off and worked at a water park in Fla. It was good to get in an outside job, and I enjoyed the water. I think that stepping outside what you usually do gives you a new...

  19. Undecided LPN/RN?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to CASM's topic in General Nursing

    Do what is best for you. Keep your eye on the end goal. If you have ups and downs while you are continuing your career advancement, (and you will), do not stop........that was what I was saying. And...

  20. Undecided LPN/RN?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to CASM's topic in General Nursing

    Go with what is right for you. I had, at one time, thought about the reagents program. It is now Excelsior. If you need to take your own time to get it done, look here in allnurses, under the...

  21. Anyone done 7on/7off 10 hour day schedule?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to BeckiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I presently do 7 on- 7 off in a rural hospital ER, 10 hour shifts that sometimes stretch into 12s w/ paperwork. I LOVE my 7 off, but if you have 3 or 4 bad days, that last3 or four can be bad. Work,...

  22. Men: Are catty / backstabbing / selfish female nurses typical, or not?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to Streamline2010's topic in Men in Nursing

    I worked on a med-surg unit in Florida for about a year once. My head nurse was in the process of getting a divorce and I was the only male on the unit. After the first 3 months I was "counseled" by...

  23. Undecided LPN/RN?

    Nomadnurse, L.P.N. replied to CASM's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am new to allnurses, but I felt the need to respond to your question. I am an LPN. When I was in LPN school, my plan was to go to LPN school, the work as an lpn while I continued on to RN...