LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

I LOVE chest physiotherapy; I teach parents to use this with bronchiolitis, reactive airway, and asthmatics...the amount of fluid that leaks into the airways due to inflammation makes the difference in continuous nebulizers vs vapotherm vs CPAP vs Bi...

I KNOW the feeling...sometimes I want to return to school, but remember that feeling and have decided to postpone retiring for a good long minute-my focus is on becoming a proficient nurse in my specialty.

BTDT...what I revealed was only ten percent of it-we have specific filings for it and it has already been completed...we even address unsafe staffing shift by shift and puts the onus on Administration and releases the nurse from liability by law due ...

Hi everyone! This has been a VERY strange week, as far as flow and the amount of trauma, resuscitation and social issues entering my ED this week. I have officially decided to blame the Harvest Moon that decided to shine over my area. I juggled flu-...

This week is up!! https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/12-3-aggravation-1079220.html#post9268931

This week has been very interesting-I actually had four days off this week. I took this week to refresh and relax-despite the many changes and challenges in front of us as a nation-and even at my facility. We nurses, as a collective bargaining unit ...

This week's post is up...I forgot to post the update: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/11-19-handle-1077843.html

This information was readily available at my fingertips: [QUOTE] It's estimated that as much as 10 percent of all the money spent on health care every year is paid out on fraudulent claims. Health care fraud is a crime in which someone uses lies, dec...

Do you have malpractice insurance? Now that you have to submit a response; you need to do so within the time frame; you need to state the facts ONLY-no emotions on how you feel, and what you "didn't know"; because the reality is that you are supposed...

Facebook wasn't around when my I got my first licensed nursing job-although AN was!!! On Facebook, I make a point not to list where I work currently-just that I am a Registered Nurse.

glad you are feeling better Cherios!!

As the high peak season continues, one of the most frustrating things that comes with my position is a particular provider that works the fast track and will have patients that are otherwise 1-2 hours a four out visit, which makes a level 4 or 5 pati...

New thread is up!!! https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/wiltw-11-2-1076689.html#post9249738

Hi Everyone! Another ER busy week for me; between lots of sick kiddos, boarding, and overtime; although ordering breakfast at a late night diner the last two scheduled days of work certainly helped improve my mood. I had a near miss at work; I caugh...

New thread is up!!! https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/wilt-11-5-1075817.html#post9242170

Hi everyone! I wanted to to check back in before I posted the new thread! -Glad to have enlightened Commuter on borgygymus! You always enlighten me...I feel honored! I'm glad to see many posters posting that I haven't "seen" in a while; the app gave...

Entering nursing school is half the battle; you work hard in your pre reqs, use some pretty good study habits and test taking skills, and you find those good efforts that got you As have now resulted in B's or, much to your shock, Cs, or worse; take ...

Hi everyone! It has been an extremely busy week for me, from overtime to educational opportunities, I am exhausted! As the days get shorter, I'm thankful for being able to work midshift, although the possibility of interesting patients and families ...

New post this week! https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/wiltw-10-29-1074917.html#post9234072

I miss you too!!! Glad to "see" you!!! That sounds scary...nursing ratios should be the STANDARD.

Interesting...

Cool puking image!!! Too bad I can't experience the after-vacation desire for a vacation this year...

(((nrsang97))) Hope you are doing better!!!

Hi! I am a day late, but nevertheless I've had a never ending week of overtime, frustration, and morale boosters along the way. Yesterday was the end of Emergency Nurses Week; I was grateful for the wonderful activities and was the first time as a n...