lmccrn62 MSN, RN

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    Needle Stick, employer no protocol

    lmccrn62 replied to mixedchick78's topic in Nursing Career

    It probably falls under
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    Looking for Barcode Med Admin Policy

    lmccrn62 replied to KennetteGrohal's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe be more specific it may generate more
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    Nursing evidence base practice topic help

    lmccrn62 replied to lumberjackAZRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Cauti's, pain management, falls, DVT, glycemic control, mobility. There's tons out there. It doesn't have to be a crazy topic keep it
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    Nail care

    lmccrn62 replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Generally you can provide all basics without a order. Cutting nails is usually not a good idea for fear of cutting
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    Feeling so unprepared/discouraged!

    lmccrn62 replied to JLB1215's topic in General Students

    It's not uncommon to have trouble speaking with patients. That will come with time. Get in and answer bells or do hourly rounding. The more you engage in conversation the better it will get. Small...
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    I failed to show up for an interview!!! I feel so dumb!

    lmccrn62 replied to nikkole318's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry you mixed it up but employers really frown upon a no show. You probably won't hear from
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    I want to quit.

    lmccrn62 replied to QueeenB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think for your own sanity you need to quit. They cannot do what they are doing. You should check with your state board of nursing as to the laws regarding mandatoryOT. By law you are to be given...
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    help! boss threatening to charge me w abandonment??

    lmccrn62 replied to puzzpiece's topic in General Nursing

    They are not allowed by law to hold your check. I would show up on pay day and ask for your check if they choose not to give it to you tell them you are notifying the labor board, the state about the...
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    Family Complaint... Why am I so bothered by this?

    lmccrn62 replied to Alex87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think overall you did a good job. A couple of things to think about. When the patient said his pain is good when he doesn't move was a opportunity to discuss why pain medication would be helpful....
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    Fall initiative

    lmccrn62 replied to joslina's topic in General Nursing

    We use high/lo beds with mats, exit alarms, bed checks and chair checks. We decreased our fall rate by over 40% this year. Falls still happen and we have things to put in place but as nurses we need...
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    ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    lmccrn62 replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think the perception of nurses is we often think that each other is lazy. I do think walking in each others shoes may put perspective on the others plight. Yes the ED has one door, the ICU has many...
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    FLACC vs. Wong-Baker FACES

    lmccrn62 replied to pyroknight's topic in General Nursing

    Faces is used for patients that can communicate. They are instructed to pick the face that represents how much pain they are feeling. FLACC is a behavioral tool to be used in patients that are unable...
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    How long does it take to receive RN license in NJ?

    lmccrn62 replied to VU RN BSN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    There is no temporary license in NJ. If all your infirm action is there it takes about 6 weeks. I am currently waiting for my NP and the state is not the issue it's just the school I attended. If you...
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    Failed nclex 4th time...plz guide

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

    I have been a nurse for 30 years. I too failed my boards and took them 3 times. For me I had difficulty answering the question probably read too much into it. So I studied only questions and when I...
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    Feeling so unprepared/discouraged!

    lmccrn62 replied to JLB1215's topic in General Students

    It is normal to feel that way. Just because your peers rattle off stuff doesn't mean that they are any better off than you. Some food for thought. 1. Review your care plan or whatever your preparation...
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    Stooopid

    lmccrn62 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Hysterical! You can't make this crap up! Ok I work as a director on a med surg unit. 1. Patient tapes his vertical blinds in his private patient room so no light gets in at all. 2. Overweight...
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    Hair Color + Piercings + Job Search

    lmccrn62 replied to granolatrees's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Regardless of what the policy is it is about being a professional. Older patients in particular find tattoos, piercing a and odd color hair offensive. Dress for
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    What if this happen to you !!

    lmccrn62 replied to tweety62's topic in Nursing Career

    I was let go after 20yrs. A reorganization. I was devastated but as a manager I wasn't part of the clique so all the CNOs suck ups got to stay. There is even more to this story but it would take to...
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    New RN broke down in tears

    lmccrn62 replied to Quicksilver77's topic in Orthopedic

    You sound like a new RN. Your comfort level and abilities will increase over the next 6-12 months.shame on your preceptor for making you feel that way. Be patient it will get
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    A patient expired! Cannot figure it out why!

    lmccrn62 replied to NP2B2016's topic in General Nursing

    Pulmonary embolism. Leading cause of death in hospitalized patients especially post operative
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    squamous cell carcinoma wound pain

    lmccrn62 replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You should see about any compounding of medications that can be applied to a wound. Often you can create almost
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    Med error- manager told everyone at meeting and made me explain

    lmccrn62 replied to veronica123's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No one ever wants to make a error but all of us have. Your manager could have made this learning experience much more comfortable. The only way we learn from errors is to share the experience and it...
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    Gangrene nursing diagnosis

    lmccrn62 replied to rxjm01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nursing care plans are a pain. It is how you think as a nurse to address the needs of your patient. Just what you listed are plenty of nursing diagnoses. Skin integrity- he has pressure ulcer,...
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    Does going to a well reputed 4 year BSN program

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

    I am not sure that it does. The market for new grads in some areas is very poor. So not sure what will
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    Finding a Job as New Grad in PA

    lmccrn62 replied to rnswife's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Pennsylvania is a tough market for new grads. I am in the Lehigh valley area and many flock this way because Philly don't have jobs for new grads. They come get experience and then leave. We are...