S.T.A.C.E.Y

S.T.A.C.E.Y LPN

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  1. Mandatory Night Shifts?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to RedHead85's topic in General Nursing

    Most places I know have everyone start on a night/day schedule where almost everyone is required to work every other weekend. With the exception fo the people who have been around a long time (they...

  2. I need your input please!!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to metermaiden1969's topic in Emergency

    Just for admitted patients or for patients who are in & out of emerg as

  3. Code Team Members?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to justrissy's topic in Emergency

    This is from the Policy & Procedure Manual at my hospital: 1st Person •Calls for assistance •Initiates “Code Blue” •Accesses the Disposable resuscitation bag (BVM device) •Positions...

  4. Choosing 1st Job

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to peds4now's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. Wouldn't that be nice....all the interviews at once, all the offers in front of you before you actually have to make a decision. I was really hoping that was how it was going to work out,...

  5. Need help with clinicals!! (getting organized)

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to lab211's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you considered asking your clinical instructor if you can do your patient selection the day before. Then you have all night to do your research and show up prepared. Thats how we did it, until...

  6. Need help with a minor...

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to amya215's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Mangement might be a good minor....especially if you could see yourself going into management later in your career. Getting a minor wasn't an option for me, but if given the option I would have taken...

  7. did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well we don't have pinning ceremonies here, but my class is having a seperate Nursing graduation party......apart from the big university graduation ceremony. I'm going to the University graduation...

  8. Choosing 1st Job

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to peds4now's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear ya, I've got a few job offers for the ER, and I'm really torn too! Personally, if I had to choose between liver and tele, I'd go with tele. Just my personal preference though. I'd like the...

  9. What do you do when a teacher lies?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to SaraLee's topic in General Nursing

    What I learned early in nursing school: Keep your mouth shut, smile...nod, and don't stir the pot. It sucks, but its the truth...four years later I'm happy to say I'm nearly done my degree! As for...

  10. Banning Crocs?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The hospital I'm at has not banned crocs (or any other clogs for that matter). The health and safety regulations simply state that any type of clogs someone may wear must have a heel strap being worn...

  11. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've hated it!!! But only a couple of more weeks and I'm DONE! Thank God! I've always been a good student, straight A's, study alot, learn the nitty gritty details....and I was actually looking...

  12. Am I stepping on senior nurses toes?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    I think the idea of making packets is great.....especially since you said you frequently have staff from other areas come to help out in your ER. If they like your packages, they keep them, if they...

  13. Forced Blood Draw? (DUI situation)

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to West_Coast_Ken's topic in Emergency

    I asked a cop here about this yesterday, and he said that if someone refuses a breathalyzer test when they are pulled over, it is treated the same as if they had tested postive. He said they are...

  14. Newbie ER nurse up to her eyeballs

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to HippieChick_RN's topic in Emergency

    So long as you let them treat you like crap, they're going to treat you like crap. I'm with all of the above: Get out. Take a break, get your stuff together, figure out what you want, and apply...

  15. Anxiety with facing first cor/code blue

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to murphynmax's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is there any way you can see if you can respond when a code blue is called in the hospital, just to at least get a feel for what goes on?? Maybe talk to the charge nurse when you are working, and...

  16. Scrubs

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to pro-rose's topic in International Nursing

    For cheap stuff, Marks Work Wearhouse definitely. But their stuff isn't exactly flattering on some bodyshapes....including my own. I like MOBB

  17. To all you ER Pros

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to ksunurse2b's topic in Emergency

    Have you asked the manager/educator of the ER if there is a new hire package or orientation manual you could get your hands on. I'm in the exact same position as you, doing my placement in a busy ER...

  18. Which Provinces not Requiring BSN/BScN?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y posted a topic in International Nursing

    Which provinces and territories are not requiring a BSN/BScN as entry to practice for all new nurses? Up until about ten minutes ago, I was under the impression that a bachelors degree in nursing...

  19. Graduation, Traditional or Not?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Tara04's topic in First Year After Licensure

    White knee-length dresses, nurse's caps and lanterns?!?! Wow. Personally, I wouldn't go. I'm not into the traditional nurses thing, and would feel 100% uncomfortable being a part of that. A little...

  20. Have you ever had to give bad news?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Last semester, I had one prof tell us that if we ever had to tell a family that their loved one has died, to actually tell it to them straight. She said when she was a new nurse in the ER, she went...

  21. Assault Response Training for ER Staff

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Emergency

    So my first day in the ER for my final clinical placement we get a psych patient in who had stabbed herself. All was fine and good, she was totally cool and co-operative, until the cops showed up to...

  22. IV drugs RN's can give?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    I'm in my final clinical placement in the ER now, and I've seen propofol used several times for concious sedation....though it was always the docs pushing it. What is the controversy around propofol?...

  23. still looking for a global partner for my class

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to sgts's topic in International Nursing

    Well if it needs to be a nurse, I can't help you there. But, I'm a fourth year nursing student, and if that counts, than i'd be up for being an email pal. Send me a PM if that works for

  24. Im not sure if I want to keep going to nursing school...

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to ShimmyMeli's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above suggestions. Rather than dropping out of the program, can you see if maybe you could reduce your courseload or drop down to part-time? It might help relieve some of the...

  25. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. Are you in Holland or the