Lynn Casey RN

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1. STOP THE FIGHTING

   Lynn Casey RN replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I agree!I used to be an avid reader of this site and dedicated a couple minutes everyday to see the new stuff.I haven't been enjoying it as much these days because of the reasons stated above.I...

2. Anchoring nasogastric tubes

   Lynn Casey RN replied to ratsak's topic in General Nursing

   Hi!I am uncertain of the brand but our hospital has NG anchors.They are elastoplast bandages with a plastic clamp attached.Sounds like heaven eh?Well,it isn't.Our NG's are always falling out(But the...

3. Why LPN??

   Lynn Casey RN replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

   Hi Suzy K!I just read the boss's post and now I am really confused.I always thought the LPN was the same as an RNA here in Canada.RNA meaning Registered Nursing Assitant.Is LPN Liscenced Practical...

4. Catheter Clutz

   Lynn Casey RN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

   One night shift a coworker asked for my help after three failed catheter attempts with an 82 yo lady.In I went and she followed with a big flashlight.On the second attempt,I found it!As I was...

5. Charting Bloopers

   Lynn Casey RN replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

   A collegue wrote..."pt states "slept well until nurse came in to get on patient"(instead of check on

6. A new site for nurses!

   Lynn Casey RN replied to JoanieRN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi!Thanks for the tip.However,I couldn't get anywhere unless I paid $39.95 to register.In my books that ain't free. I stand corrected re the above.Everyone should be aware that you go to "my...

7. JUST SAY NO TO MNM

   Lynn Casey RN replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

   Good post Buck227.Just a few opinions.I live in Canada and our health care system is totally run by the gov'nt both federally and provincially.On the positive side there are alot of safety nets in...

8. Hearts of steel

   Lynn Casey RN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I recently encountered the worst of the worst with a group of RN's I don't usually work with.A patient expired right at shift change!I said to the nurse who had him all day..."Why don't you finish off...

9. BSN or BUST

   Lynn Casey RN replied to Rex's topic in General Nursing

   Great responses Tim GNP and Mijourney!I agree 100%!This is what I find so tragic in what I consider the best opportunity in the world to touch millions of people's lives....NURSING!I wish so badly...

10. Can you stand another new grad question???

    Lynn Casey RN replied to JMP's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi JMP!You are going to be told that you should have 2 years med surg experience first.However,I love to take on a new grad,keen and eager,full of questions,with no bad habits!I believe ICU nurses are...

11. new grad job choice

    Lynn Casey RN replied to GLW's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi!My best friend graduated in 1996.She did a year on a medical floor,2 years in ccu,and is now in neonatal icu.She always had a passion to be a psych nurse but just wanted to see if there was...

12. What to do

    Lynn Casey RN replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding? Where would her orientation come from...how much orientation on each unit do you think she would get? I'm sorry, but I just think that is a really bad idea. Experience tells me,...

13. Embarassing question to all experienced nurses.

    Lynn Casey RN replied to micknmel's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Micknmel!Congrats on acting on your lifelong dream!You will definitely be an assett to our profession because you want to be there!Anyways,some encouragement here...the day I started nursing school...

14. nursing student is thinking about throwing in the towel after first semester.

    Lynn Casey RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Peaceful2100!I can honestly say I never burst any one's bubble...but I feel in this case I must.First of all congratulations on returning to school after having a child,that in itself is a great...

15. What to do

    Lynn Casey RN replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if your hospital has a "float team".This is what I recommend.It's a fulltime job but each day you go some where else to get a taste of a little bit of everything.Good