llerkl

llerkl ADN

Non-Oncology Infusion currently

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  1. Inappropriate Conversations in the Workplace

    llerkl replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    With the current events and everyone being SO polarized and offended about EVERY little thing.......you never know when you will stumble upon a controversial topic. I work in a small infusion...

  2. "I am a nurse!"

    llerkl replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others here who have said they NEVER identify themselves as nurses when seeking care for themselves or a family member. I have ALWAYS wanted to respond to the "I'm a nurse!"...

  3. Outpatient infusion center standards/protocols and equipment

    llerkl replied to ivyleaf's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I wasn't aware until recently, that "private" smaller free standing infusion areas are held to different standards than larger, hospital affiliated centers. Not exactly sure what the standards are. I...

  4. Disheartened

    llerkl replied to Nursein2011's topic in General Nursing

    I am at the top of the career "hill" looking down, rather than the trail leading TO the hill......Sometimes folks are unfriendly and not helpful just because that is the kind of people they are, age...

  5. Why I LOVE night shift

    llerkl replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    SO TRUE!!! If only we were't working against our body's natural rhythms....that is what I worry about. Long term fall out from working nights forever is questionable. It IS my family though and I love...

  6. Book: The Basics of Camp Nursing

    llerkl replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Camp

    I LOVED this book!!!! I just returned from camp after caring for about 80 high school marching band students in northern Michigan. I was there with them for a week. Had a BLAST!! It is the fourth...

  7. Pain Management Certification?

    llerkl replied to JSBoston's topic in Pain Management

    I recently became certified in this area. There are a lot of free CEU's on line....I used places like Gannett Education online, Medscape LLC, and Nursing Spectrum Continuing Ed. Looking at my...

  8. What do you use as your "brain" while on the job?

    llerkl replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the Neuro ICU, I used to rip off a piece of EKG paper, label the back of it by the hour. Wrote down whatever was due each hour (12 hr shift) such as labs, vs, meds etc. and carried...

  9. ANCC Pain Management Certification

    llerkl replied to HeartRNBSN's topic in Pain Management

    GOOD LUCK on exam! I just took it last week and passed. Summer begins for me

  10. ANCC Pain Management Certification

    llerkl replied to HeartRNBSN's topic in Pain Management

    I looked at the paper work posted on ANCC website: You have to have "a minimum of 2000 hours of practice in pain management within the last three years" and have practiced the equivalent of two...

  11. ANCC Pain Management Certification

    llerkl replied to HeartRNBSN's topic in Pain Management

    Maybe you should contact ANCC with your specific question about this. They have pretty specific guidelines for eligibility to sit for exam. Not sure how strict they are on them. Good luck!!! Hope you...

  12. How Does One Start in Pain Management as a Patient

    llerkl replied to I_OYVEY's topic in Pain Management

    I agree with keeping up with the PT. Work as hard as you can. Possibly, getting another primary care doc's opinion if you think you still are not getting any better. Does anything help your...

  13. MD orders via computer

    llerkl replied to gracedRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Computerized order entry is great for the most part. I LOVE that you can determine WHO wrote WHAT and the exact time it was written. My personal opinion is, at times the computerized system keeps...

  14. Advise regarding acute pain management

    llerkl replied to nevevix's topic in Pain Management

    My answer is based on practicing on the USA but some of the principles may apply......I think you need to get into a PACU situation, working with patients/ pain issues Also lots of CEU's are...

  15. A cold-hearted manager

    llerkl replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I realize the upset, stress, and anxiety evoked by reporting disruptive behavior in the work place......BUT if no one reports it, and folks WAIT for someone else to do it.......said behavior WILL...

  16. A cold-hearted manager

    llerkl replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Need to file a disruptive behavior in the workplace report, regarding the manager......you HAVE the

  17. RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

    llerkl replied to DedHedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would be HAPPY to encourage my employer to hire new grads......but currently there is the issue of "down staffing" occurring at the teaching facility where I am employed. Nurses who are gainfully...

  18. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    llerkl replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    epidermal=epidural

  19. Time Management

    llerkl replied to dmckague's topic in General Nursing

    Posts are referring to a brain sheet.........I ALWAYS used this when I worked even with one or two patients in the ICU. Truly the BRAINS of the operation some nights!! Get an index card ......large...

  20. Not staying on top of pain - confusing orders - myths?

    llerkl replied to Biogirl4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am SO SORRY this happened to you!!! A few things I am thinking, based on the information you have provided.......Sounds like the nursing staff did not understand that you had MORE than a lady...

  21. No gloves ever?!?

    llerkl replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    While rounding recently on a surgical floor, I saw a medical student remove a patient's abdominal dressing WITHOUT gloves on! I was horrified! I looked for her when I was finished seeing the patient,...

  22. Night Shift For Newbies

    llerkl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    An additional TRIED and TRUE night shift assist= GET A FAN! I am SO about the "background noise" ....it really does help block out neighbors mowing lawns, family in the house showering or just doing...

  23. Please Help Me . . . Advice Needed . . . How to Title a Post

    llerkl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I can see it from differing angles..........some folks like answering/offering advice, sharing information and welcome the opportunity offered by these "HELP" posts. Others are more logistically...

  24. Change...good or bad?

    llerkl replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree ..........GREAT question! I think the focus of care delivery has changed.......since 1978 when I started nursing. I mean, think about the fact that a patient having surgery for cataracts...

  25. How do I get out of a pt's room politely?

    llerkl replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    I really try to keep patients "in the moment". i KNOW it is really hard to do! (and let me tell you.......I am asking patients about their pain......so you KNOW that is like opening THE can of...