lmccrn62 MSN, RN

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    Lazy and disrespectful Nursing Assistants

    lmccrn62 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds as though maybe their isn't real direction and expectations. As you have a work list they need one as well for their shift. Unfortunately many nursing assistants are like this. Where I work...
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    Nursing student with ADHD, struggling in clinical!

    lmccrn62 replied to milksgalore's topic in General Students

    It doesn't mean your incompetent. A couple of things. Do you take medication to help you focus? It may be something to discuss with your doctor. Also I keep a schedule if all my nursing tasks I need...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lmccrn62 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Absolutely they deserve better. Unfortunately this culture is so pathetic change is rather impossible. I need to save myself and believe it is both staff and management is the problem. The union...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lmccrn62 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    I always see staff perspective if their managers but rarely see manager perspective if staff. It is not fun at either end. Usually those that say managers are terrible are usually from staff that are...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lmccrn62 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Sorry that was your experience because it wasn't mine. The place I am leaving is so scary and the ones I feel sorry for are the patients. It's attached to a prominent medical school. 1. Administration...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lmccrn62 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Interesting comments but I have to say there are bad manager and there are good ones just as there are good and poor staff. I worked in a magnet hospital for 20 yrs and for 10 of those years as a...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    lmccrn62 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been a nurse for 30 yrs. I love what I do and proud of my accomplishments. Nursing as a profession needs to get itself together. Of all of the other healthcare jobs nursing has the lowest entry...
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    Teacher offering Ativan scripts....?

    lmccrn62 replied to I's and... Oh's's topic in General Students

    As a NP and an clinical instructor it's not funny, not professional and not being helpful. You never offer to write scripts for anyone especially a student. If a student is having trouble and you are...
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    Teacher offering Ativan scripts....?

    lmccrn62 replied to I's and... Oh's's topic in General Students

    He is totally inappropriate and it's an abuse of his script writing. You need to report this immediately and take it as far as you need to. This may even be reportable to yu board of nursing. Good...
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    Passed AANP adult exam

    lmccrn62 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I took my NP exam today and passed. I studied like crazy over the last 3weeks using Fitzgerald and Leik. I also took the Fitzgerald review course in September. I spent time focusing on my weak areas....
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    1year RN, I think I hate it. Advice?

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

    You need to give yourself time. As a nursing instructor I always tell my students find a med surg job, build your skills and confidence. Then look for a job in a specialty. I personally don't like...
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    i think i hate being a nurse?

    lmccrn62 replied to amms's topic in Nursing Career

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    i think i hate being a nurse?

    lmccrn62 replied to amms's topic in Nursing Career

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    I feel like a failed myself... (Even if I passed the class)

    lmccrn62 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I am not sure I understand ...you passed but just made it. Ok no matter how you look at it you passed. The bottom line is you need to pass. When you sit for your boards it is only those that past...
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    "Nurses shouldn't have to learn this".

    lmccrn62 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Wow! What a attitude and see how long she lasts as a nurse. I sure hope my path never crosses hers being a patient. I currently work with somes nurses that say the same thing. When I tried to explain...
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    RN needs work in VA w/ disciplinary action

    lmccrn62 replied to tellmywhy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sorry for you and whatever your issues are regarding your license. Nursing is a very unforgiving profession. Nurses that have had problems with diversion are the ones that there is zero...
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    Cursing on the job

    lmccrn62 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

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    2.5 gpa hello will i get into nursing school

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

    Over 30 yrs ago I thought i wanted to be a doctor. I was told by my high school counselor told me I wasn't smart enough. I was devastated and lost total confidence in myself. As a senior in high...
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    2.5 gpa hello will i get into nursing school

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

    I couldn't agree with you more. Nursing while I agree needs to have high standards we need as a profession to help guide the future of nursing. I have tutored my clinical students and most of the time...
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    What should I do now?

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

    Don't be discouraged! If this is your calling anything is possible it about what are you willing to do to get there? Perhaps go to a couple of the nursing programs in your area and talk to someone and...
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    2.5 gpa hello will i get into nursing school

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

    What harsh comments. Very sad we say A's and B's will cut it. As a instructor for a accelerated BSN the grades don't make the nurse. I have had students that strive for A's but make the worst...
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    Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

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

    This nurse expects a lot for nothing in return. She needs to be spoken to and what your expectations are to assist her that she can continue working. If you are not tight with your manager there is...
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    Receiving an C in AP I and AP II

    lmccrn62 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sure that having C's in A&P are a predictor of how well you will do in nursing school. You can try to retake but your previous grades will follow you. See what is required for school. You...
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    my coworker is trying to micromanage me!

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

    I would tell her that you appreciate her feedback and then walk away. I find those that are the most critical of others are usually the worse practitioners. Hopefully she will be off of light duty...
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    Help with Care Plan - Nursing Diangnosis Priority

    lmccrn62 replied to LaurenG89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think about your patient. What are the most important things to be concerned with? Think about her age and diagnosis 1. Pain 2. Coping- related to diagnosis and a colostomy 3. Risk of infection 4....