LynnLRN

LynnLRN

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  1. Low Census

    LynnLRN replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    Our census is picking up now. But very low from January through mid

  2. SAD mindset of "future nurses" *sigh*

    LynnLRN replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the person is probably young if they are talking like that and considering nursing school. So I'm assuming part of the comment is her just trying to sound cool to whoever is reading the post....

  3. How does your unit handle this assignment situation ?

    LynnLRN replied to melanie1126's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is pretty common to give the pt to the RN with less pts. Especially if your cap is 5 pts, they would never give a nurse 6 and keep another one at 4. In the situation you talk about where...

  4. Applying for multiple positions in same facility

    LynnLRN replied to nurs2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I first graduated and started applying for jobs I applied to multiple units because I wasn't hearing anything from the first couple I applied to. During my first interview, the first question...

  5. What gives with the unsupportive spouses?

    LynnLRN replied to dragonfly414's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A marriage is a relationship which means give and take on both sides. I feel like people need not judge others relationships. Usually you are only hearing one side, you have no clue whats really going...

  6. I've made a mistake, and now I need help

    LynnLRN replied to holdyourheadhigh's topic in General Nursing

    For some reason I don't think this is as big a deal as you are making it. At my work if I need to get a consent for something that means there probably needs to be a timeout prior to the procedure...

  7. Anyone else the QUIET nurse?

    LynnLRN replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well think of it this way. You are coming into a group of nurses who have all probably known each other for quite some time. So maybe they once were quiet like you but have now become a family and...

  8. Hanging 0.9 w/ antibiotics on pts with no IVF ordered.

    LynnLRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you, if the abx is primary then the pt misses a big dose of the med especially when it is only a 50ml abx. Most of my coworkers prime it this way also. The only time I really see it...

  9. How Much Do You Remember???

    LynnLRN replied to USANursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    You will remember what you need to remember and if you don't know something the important thing is to know where to look for the information and never "just do" hoping you are

  10. Pt refusals

    LynnLRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt like this once and he developed all the complications (blood clots, pneumonia, ileus- ended up with NG tube). I thought it was hard to get him up and moving prior to the complications, but...

  11. Poor nurse role models.. is this what I have to look forward to?

    LynnLRN replied to Jane says's topic in General Nursing

    Not that this is an excuse, and they definitely seem unprofessional. But maybe it is their coping mechanism for a crazy unit. Maybe they find it humorous or it is how they vent. Every once in a while...

  12. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    LynnLRN replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Plus, I know a lot of people who could get insurance but they would rather have the extra 100-200 bucks in their pocket a month not looking at the future and the possibility of 10,000 of debt in...

  13. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    LynnLRN replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What do you do when your car breaks down??? The kid gets the operation (no hospital would turn this kid away) and the family works with the hospital on a payment plan and slowly pays it back. Plus, a...

  14. Infatuated with colleague - need counsel

    LynnLRN replied to RCBR's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've dated coworkers. However, I'm very mature and not dramatic (and the people I've dated have been the same way). So when it ends it has not caused any trouble. You definitely have to be cautious if...

  15. May be repetitive thread;going to ICU from Medsurg

    LynnLRN replied to RNHURT's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think you are able to move a little slower in ICU, its not a job where you are running back and forth. You are usually in 1-2 rooms (although, you have a lot to do in those rooms). Plus, with those...

  16. Does anybody use sterile technique anymore?

    LynnLRN replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    I deal with a lot of abdominal wounds and my fair share of pressure ulcers and have been told clean technique is good enough that sterile technique is not necessary. I'm sure this is based off of...

  17. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    LynnLRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I probably would have called the doc for tums. I know when I have heartburn sometimes it is AWFUL and I do not feel like the patient should be punished because we don't want to bother the doctor. I do...

  18. I didn't sign up for this!

    LynnLRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt die unexpectedly during my first year as a nurse. I thought the same thing that it was the doctors responsibility. Fortunately, when I called the person I talked to was like oh we thought...

  19. what NOT to say at job interviews...new grads shouldn't teach? =(

    LynnLRN replied to smhs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the main thing not to do during an interview is bad mouth or be negative about any person or previous employer (I actually can't believe people still do that, I feel like it is common...

  20. Is giving meds early common??

    LynnLRN replied to Bonnie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with SUN. I do a lot of the same things she does. Lets say I get out of report at 730, I will see 2-3 pt's and do their assessments and have them charted by 0800. Then the next two I will...

  21. Centralized Pyxis - Opinions??

    LynnLRN replied to Swanlake's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That seems to be the concern every time i hear about switching to centralized pyxis. However, it never actually seems to be a problem. Where I work every floor slowly switched to centralized pyxis and...

  22. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    LynnLRN replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree that the preceptor bit sounded good and the length of orientation. I also thought the fact that she said we will help you to pass the EKG class if you fail is great also. Better than someone...

  23. I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    LynnLRN replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You sound like you've given up and you are setting yourself up for failure by not having studied. Did you learn from your failing past times and try different studying techniques to help you learn the...

  24. Letter of Admonition...A Career Death Sentence? bv

    LynnLRN replied to Verbal425's topic in General Nursing

    Does a LOA ever go

  25. Lazy nurse... I can't take it anymore...!!!

    LynnLRN replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    she probably took the pills, that why she was knocked out....