lmccrn62 MSN, RN

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    Is it just me or does everyone hate nursing?

    lmccrn62 replied to kristen312's topic in General Students

    I have been a nurse for 30 years and I love being a nurse and have never regretted my decision. Yes there are many that are miserable in the job and that is often because they feel the need to stay...
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    Unhappy staff, unsure how to cope

    lmccrn62 replied to bubbles1605's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would suggest a meeting of you and all your peers and the DON to talk about the issues. Then a meeting with all of you and the nurse. Who knows why she changed but perhaps she is unhappy and doesn't...
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    Tricks of the trade: Diversion- stories of the stupid and sly?

    lmccrn62 replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a ICU and the unit secretary was sneaking into patient rooms stealing Morphine out of the patients infusion bag and shooting up with it. Security had been watching him until he finally got...
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    New Grad 5 1/2 months in wanting to quit!

    lmccrn62 replied to nursebetsy6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why don't you consider a antidepressant. Using Ativan on your days off isn't enough you need to level your mood. Once you do that you may feel so different about
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    Frustrations of a new grad

    lmccrn62 replied to pophysis22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sad but true. The best thing to do to a bully is call them on the behavior. If they are rude or demeaning I would say" is there something I have done to upset you?" Wait for their response. Usually...
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    Certified Nurses Day excluding people

    lmccrn62 replied to RN34TX's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To me it really doesn't matter. Certified nurses is to celebrate to those nurses that go above and beyond in their profession to better themselves professionally. Organizations benefit from those that...
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    Help on Paper topics...

    lmccrn62 replied to pkline1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Bullying is a great topic and tons if information Magnet vs non magnet hospital -patient outcome Shared
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    Interested in NP field

    lmccrn62 replied to dt70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are never too old. I just finished my post masters certificate and passed my certification test in adult health NP and I am 50. It needs to be something that you really want and willing to work...
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    help and encouragement needed.

    lmccrn62 replied to sensoryoverload's topic in General Students

    Being slow is not uncommon. Many students have trouble with time management but it doesn't mean you shouldn't graduate. I would fin a hospital that offers a great residency or higher learner program...
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    Giving Narcotic After Scheduled

    lmccrn62 replied to slauren's topic in Patient Medications

    You should get a order so that it looks on the up and up. I would also suggest with educating the patient about taking his pain medication and that will keep him/her from having peaks and valleys in...
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    Stuck in Med-Surg

    lmccrn62 replied to hmnorwood's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A second thought to your original post is nurses are everyone! We are the nursing assistant, lab technician, social worker, case manager, physician right hand, house keeper, dietary aide. If for one...
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    Stuck in Med-Surg

    lmccrn62 replied to hmnorwood's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You can grow if you want you need to take classes, get your ACLS, take a EKG course. It looks like you are interested in growing and help you get a position. No one is ever stuck unless you want to...
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    Misuse of insulin pens and patient safety

    lmccrn62 replied to PACURN1956's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It happened where I came from and they got rid of them except in a few select areas. Gross! My guessing staff just did not understand the use of the
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    Unethical hiring practices

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

    Yes it's unfair but it is the exact reason new graduates should not be hired into a specialty. When I graduated I worked med surg. While you might think boring it gave me opportunity to strengthen my...
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    Difficult transition to leadership role:CNA to RN in LTC facility

    lmccrn62 replied to JoRN13's topic in Nurse Management

    There are some environments where this occurs. Since you mentioned some of them are nursing school drop outs they are jealous of your success. My guess this behavior isn't going up change so I would...
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    The Patient I Failed

    lmccrn62 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is such a sad story and more common then you think. You did the best you could given the situation. When patients have a DNR the physician needs to take a more proactive role and as the nurse we...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated BSN Summer 2013

    lmccrn62 replied to beach_lover2's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am not sure if the school will be making changes with the Rutgers and Umdnj merger. So I would check. Newark Beth Israel, morristown are good places. There are others but they maybe specialty...
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    Bullying in nursing

    lmccrn62 replied to erwindt's topic in Critical Care

    It's always about environment. This behavior happens at all levels of nursing not just to new graduates. Just always stand up for yourself and be professional. I had some instances of bullying when I...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated BSN Summer 2013

    lmccrn62 replied to beach_lover2's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I work in Newark there are some students that live in the housing. The area is not good so I would suggest looking at the area and seeing what you think. After dark is never good, crime is relatively...
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    sooo tired of staff without ANY compassion or empathy!!!

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

    This is a topic near and dear to my heart. I have been a nurse for 30 years and I treat every patient as though they are my loved one. I hold patients hands when they are scared and lonely. I sit at...
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    Bullying in nursing

    lmccrn62 replied to erwindt's topic in Critical Care

    Welcome to nursing. Been a nurse for 30 years and some nurses are just ugly and even tend to be awful nurses. I learned a long time ago no one is your friend. Don't discuss anything you don't want...
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    Fraudulent visits - yes I brought it up!

    lmccrn62 replied to salvadordolly's topic in Home Health

    First I want to say nice salary for a LPN. You know I always thought that reporting people for fraud and abuse was the right thing to do. What I have found these people are protected and ok one says...
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    Nursing student with ADHD, struggling in clinical!

    lmccrn62 replied to milksgalore's topic in General Students

    Crap can happen during any shift. So you need to then prioritize at that time. It would be helpful with something that has happened and I would be glad to give you some suggestions. Always emergency...
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    Nursing student with ADHD, struggling in clinical!

    lmccrn62 replied to milksgalore's topic in General Students

    I would never steer you wrong. I am working with a student I had a couple of semesters ago right now. She gets herself so overwhelmed because of the volume of the information. I told her dumb it down....
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    Nursing student with ADHD, struggling in clinical!

    lmccrn62 replied to milksgalore's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately many students make school harder than it has to be. So much crap is given to students to have basic knowledge it can be hard figuring out what you are really supposed to know. It's all...