lmccrn62 MSN, RN

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    How should I approach my coworker?

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

    I went through something similar when I went to work in a new unit. This ICU was a higher level then what I was used to but I knew the work. Staff were rude and dumped on me every shift. So one day I...
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    Interviewer didn't like me from the start?

    lmccrn62 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Nursing Career

    It may be just a glimpse into what it is like to work there. Don't worry you want to feel good when you leave not the way you did. I would keep
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    Morristown NJ

    lmccrn62 replied to lee1's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nothing inaccurate in what I said. The employees don't need a union because of the good work environment. I worked there for 20 yrs a union was never a
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    Pain assessment and pain management in special populations

    lmccrn62 replied to Flonightingal's topic in General Nursing

    There are ways to assess pain these populations. ASPMN has a position statement on this topic. Assessment tools are a adjunct to your
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    any OB nurse worked with a gay nurse who has started to transtion into a female nurse

    lmccrn62 replied to A Gay Male Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    about 10 yea ago I worked with a nurse who was in your situation. The issue was the hospital received complaints from patients who actually questioned the true sex of the nurse. They released them...
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    does this sound extremely unsafe or is this typical??

    lmccrn62 replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    My facility has no telemetry monitor techs. I work on a med surg unit with some telemetry beds and all telemetry issues are programmed to beep you on your beeper . We have had no
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    Are my pts "brain dead"?

    lmccrn62 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The brain stem is what determines life or death. It is responsible for those unconscious functions of the body such as breathing . As a former critical care nurse I am concerned that they are saying...
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    MD order to NOT allow resident to go to the hospital

    lmccrn62 replied to Enthused RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Always do the right thing for your patient. As a licensed professional you are responsible and don't let the physician intimidate you. At the LTC I work as a NP the administrator and DON determine who...
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    morphine drip for "comfort"

    lmccrn62 replied to melisgood's topic in Patient Medications

    The patient dies from their illness not the morphine. You are not hastening their death. It's hard for us as nurses to understand but it is our role as the nurse ensuring our patient does not suffer...
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    Working with a neglecting nurse

    lmccrn62 replied to mom-wife-nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like perhaps their may be a possible addiction
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    Morristown NJ

    lmccrn62 replied to lee1's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    No they are not. It's a great place to work and they work hard to keep staff happy, empower nurses so there is no need for a
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    NG residuals

    lmccrn62 replied to kbear's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You always re instill gastric content this disrupts their
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    Ad on Craiglist for ghostwriter for nursing student

    lmccrn62 replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    If this person is so willing to be so deceitful then the chances of them being deceitful is greater in other areas. I do believe they will cut corners and potentially bring harm because they lack good...
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    Terminating

    lmccrn62 replied to EmeraldCoastRX's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    As a director myself I have terminated several people. I have always tried to help them as I hate doing it. I always think of their personal issues but I can't have them doing things that are unsafe...
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    Debilitating Anxiety

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

    Have you thought about mindfulness based stress reduction class?it maybe helpful as it is very useful in other areas as well. We actually offer it where I work for all émigrés and is mandatory for...
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    Failed ANCC, now taking AANP (Adult-Gerontology Specialty)

    lmccrn62 replied to ARNP2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I decided initially to take the AANP over the ANCC for the reason that AANP is strictly clinically based. I didn't want to bother withe the no clinical stuff. I liked the AANP and passed first time. I...
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    co worker is a bully, help!

    lmccrn62 replied to jane_34's topic in Health, Stress Management

    She might enjoy being a bully but she is putting patients at risk because if her games. She needs to be
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    Violent Physician

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

    I would call the joint commission if your facility is accredited by them. It's a hot topic on their radar. Unfortunately if a nurse was acting that way they would be terminated. I reported a few...
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    Feeling Alone in Class

    lmccrn62 replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Students

    It's a wonderful goal and glad you are working hard. Just remember it takes more than good grades to be a good nurse. Patients want knowledgeable but they want someone who is genuine, caring,...
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    Failed clinicals 2 weeks before finishing the RN program

    lmccrn62 replied to Blessed Studentin's topic in General Students

    I know if feels like the end of the world. But repeating may end up being a good thing and helping your confidence. If this is your dream no matter your age then go for
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    ANP vs. FNP

    lmccrn62 replied to Gasthem2014's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently working PD in a nursing home/ rehab. Full time jobs have been difficult to find most want
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    ANP vs. FNP

    lmccrn62 replied to Gasthem2014's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a ANP and now looking to complete my FNP. More opportunities as a FNP. I wish I had
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    Nurse with anxiety/depression

    lmccrn62 replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    I am sorry but understand what your going through. I too always have had anxiety and because of a very stressful situation at work I went off the deep end. I broke! I took a 3 month medical leave,...
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    Two Big Questions For Pain Experts

    lmccrn62 replied to SocratesJohnson's topic in Pain Management

    I think this poster is not very educated regarding pain though he claims to be and likes it. Really! He has a issue with what everyone thinks. You do sound burned out maybe it's time to pack it in....
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    Pain Management Experts Have Caused A Lot Of Addiction

    lmccrn62 replied to SocratesJohnson's topic in Pain Management

    As a RN and now NP who specialty is pain management for more than10 years I find your comments are made without sufficient knowledge of patients in pain. I see your views as your own personal opinion...