laKrugRN

laKrugRN

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  1. To all my non-hospital nurses

    laKrugRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello!! Hated the hospital? Clinicals bored you? HAVE NO FEAR! Nurses are needed EVERYWHERE. This is meant to inspire my new nurses who are scared they'll never find a job, or a job that suits them,...

  2. Continued Education (CEs)

    laKrugRN replied to synergyworks's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Try looking on allnurses. I found a thread on here months ago with a lot of great links! Good

  3. Seasoned Nurses Looking To Tattle?

    laKrugRN replied to PCnurse88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree, it's understandable for a preceptor to want to check over your charting. I'd be open and okay with this. However if it was a staff nurse that had nothing to do with me except to nitpick, I'd...

  4. How acceptable are odd hairstyles?

    laKrugRN replied to aspiring.nurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My school was strict about it. Tattoos had to be covered and hair had to be a natural color. However, my job is accepting of tattoos and funky hair. Love

  5. Passed Nov 2014-3rd attempt!

    laKrugRN replied to bear88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to

  6. Good thoughts please!

    laKrugRN replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good luck! What a wonderful

  7. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    laKrugRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Gabapentin, amitriptyline, Ibeuprofen, Insulins, Omeprazole. I work in

  8. aspiration before IM injections; are you SURE?

    laKrugRN replied to agingnursie's topic in Patient Medications

    I'll admit, we didn't aspirate in training. I see some nurses at my job aspirate, and others

  9. Any nurses that have worked hospital AND nursing home?

    laKrugRN replied to manch's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think a positive of LTC is they become like family. You get to know your patients, their needs, their personalities. You can get into a routine as Commuter said

  10. Help, wanting to leave job within 6 month of hire

    laKrugRN replied to MMJ,BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    take the NICU job! I was at my old job for 2 months before I left for my dream

  11. graduating in may, getting married

    laKrugRN replied to mdaniel2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wait till after they offer you the job. say "I accept the job, but I must let you know that I am getting married in October" I did the exact same

  12. Hygiene After Hospital Shift

    laKrugRN replied to nifty_n's topic in General Nursing

    I keep a spare set of scrubs in my car in case I get splattered in who knows what. I change when I get home and shower right after. I may run to the store but I try to get out of them when I can. I...

  13. To all my non-hospital nurses

    laKrugRN replied to laKrugRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for all the responses! :) It was great to read the huge variety of settings you all work in. I love that we all can make a difference as nurses in so many different settings with different...

  14. You can add your credentials to your username

    laKrugRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Also, I do not believe adding credentials was meant to belittle anyone. I am proud to have earned my BSN, but I do not feel I am better than anyone else. Just my 2

  15. One year later and the search continues

    laKrugRN replied to MassRN1991's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I LOVE being a prison nurse! Consider

  16. New nurse need advice

    laKrugRN replied to jalow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's okay to feel green, stupid, overwhelmed. School cannot prepare you for what you'll endure. Time is the best teacher in my opinion. My first 2 months as a nurse I was frozen in fear. It gets...

  17. You can add your credentials to your username

    laKrugRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Love this idea calivianya! I'd love to add Correctional RN

  18. Doing away with Scrubs

    laKrugRN replied to Kcwestportboy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh goodness I would miss my scrubs so much. I LOVE wearing pajamas to work everyday I never wear jeans or street clothes when we are allowed to once a week (i work in a prison) I do wound changes...

  19. Is this normal?

    laKrugRN replied to pixie&pepper's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We had 3 months of orientation for my clinic

  20. Sick Call costs

    laKrugRN replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    I also find it comical that they can't afford Tylenol on commissary, yet they bought a case of

  21. Sick Call costs

    laKrugRN replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    Ours is 3.00 for acute sick visits. Even if they get meds. If it's an ongoing condition, there is no

  22. Bread making for stress relief...

    laKrugRN replied to bb007rn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love to bake as well!! Pinterest is a way I destress. I BLARE music while my husband is at work and I dance while I

  23. Just a few things to remember..

    laKrugRN replied to nurselou04's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thank you! This was

  24. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    laKrugRN replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I personally think it would be unjust for you to be fired over a piece of tape and an outrageous claim of PTSD. However, I'd be apologetic and hopefully you will keep your

  25. Ever Been Recognized?

    laKrugRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know we had the thread recently on if anyone has ever met anyone else on allnurses in real life. Now my question is, have you ever been recognized on here? Let's say a co-worker recognized your...