lmccrn62 MSN, RN

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    Should I look for other jobs besides Nursing?

    lmccrn62 replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Nursing Career

    Why would your mother say stuff like that? If you want be a nurse then you work towards that goal and be your best. Jobs for new nurses is rough in many areas so hang in there and follow your
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    I need massive help. But from who?

    lmccrn62 replied to jennaland's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What unprofessional people you work with. My suggestion is run out the door and don't look back. There are good places to work just do your
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    What does dependent position for detached retina mean???

    lmccrn62 replied to snowyeyes2's topic in General Nursing

    You should check with the physician but my understanding is if the detachment is on the left outer portion of the eye you would have them lay on their left
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    How to "decrease" your FTE without getting rid of staff?

    lmccrn62 replied to enzati's topic in Nurse Management

    I have been there done that. It's very stressful and finance hold us all hostage. I agree presenting it to the staff and see if they may be willing to make some type of change so everyone can keep...
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    When the doctor doesn't respond to their page...

    lmccrn62 replied to kate4rn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Most hospitals have policies in place to make sure staff can escalate. In this case if you have a rapid response team you should have activate it. If something happened to the patient you not the...
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    Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    lmccrn62 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    You can't make this stuff
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    Charge nurse asking me to lie

    lmccrn62 replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The same lessons our parents teach us about lying follows us our whole lives. Don't jeopardize your credibility and reputation for anyone. Always do the right
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    Why do some older nurses have to be mean when I'm reporting off!

    lmccrn62 replied to Reyval04's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Been there done that. Call them on the behavior. Ask them if there is a problem. I have done it and it has worked. No need for disrespect no matter the age. They need to listen and be respectful....
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    What to do if you disagree with the care of another nurse's pt?

    lmccrn62 replied to Erythropoietin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a team leader for the rapid response team. My role was to assist the staff and order appropriate testing, assessment and implement interventions to increase the patients outcome. So this nurse...
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    I Ask For "Nothing".

    lmccrn62 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you as a director I am middle management. I am given my staffing numbers and expected to stay within those numbers. If I am over I must surrender my first born. Management is a...
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    Making anoymous complaint

    lmccrn62 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I made at least 20 different complaints over a year through the corporate compliance line. What was done.....absolutely nothing. I realized at that point nothing will change so I left. I did what I...
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    CCRN Certification

    lmccrn62 replied to KBICU's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You have to work in patients who are critically ill or acutely ill. This means high acuity patients not just a general med- surg
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    CCRN Certification

    lmccrn62 replied to KBICU's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You are supposed to be working in a critical care setting with the required hours. It can't just be med
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    Mandatory Meeting With CNO

    lmccrn62 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it would be beneficial for some of you to really understand hospitals and how they work. Unions do not improve working conditions but contribute to mediocrity. If someone thinks that its...
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    lmccrn62 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The reason that healthcare is the way it is has nothing to do with the management. Costs of healthcare to those that have no insurance, reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and the list goes on....
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    How do you talk to patients with weight issues?

    lmccrn62 replied to CrystalSSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think it's not because the don't care but they are unable to help themselves. When the are at extreme weights telling them they are killing them selves isn't helpful. They need very structured...
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    265 Questions and sobbing.

    lmccrn62 replied to ttsewang's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am sorry you didn't pass. You are not the first and you won't be the last. 30yrs ago I took mine 3 times. I never gave up even though I was devastated. Brush yourself off and get ready do take the...
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    Heparin and platelets

    lmccrn62 replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Is this Iv infusion or sub Q? Either way its good you look at the labs unless you have a doctors order you just can't hold it. Many reasons that the CBC/plt count fluctuate. Always get a order to hold...
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    Update on fraudulent visits

    lmccrn62 replied to salvadordolly's topic in Home Health

    Kudos for pursuing it! Sad for the patients that were supposed to be under her care. I hope that the board of nursing is notified. She probably could lose her
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    out of control.

    lmccrn62 replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    Just ignore their behavior. Saying anything agitates them. Wait till you get the old granny that calls you the "f" word. People whose minds are messed up from disease, drugs or alcohol have no...
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    Giving an awesome verbal report?

    lmccrn62 replied to Maddy_Rose's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My unit uses SBAR and we do at the bedside. This eliminates lengthy report with information that is not
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    Orthopedic Shoes??

    lmccrn62 replied to richfield1977's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I use the ugly old grandma SAS shoes. They are comfortable and no leg aches. If my legs start to ache means new
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    Please help with Case Study Scenario!!

    lmccrn62 replied to cdl766's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    They probably placed the nasal airway when he became I tundras in the field in a way to protect his
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    Pharmacology Flashcards (drug cards)

    lmccrn62 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't see the attachment can it be reposted?
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    I ignored my instincts...

    lmccrn62 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    They sound like babies. They need to grow