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. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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,...

  14. 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...

  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

  16. DEMISE OF NURSING?

    Lynn Casey RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ten years ago I had the most fantastic head nurse!Each day she wore a white uniform & cap (which at the time was mandatory for staff nurses)."Lois" sat through report with us and besides being in...

  17. IS THIS YOU?

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

    Hi!Just a suggestion.You should look into instituting a scent free policy in your hospital.Our hospital adopted one about 5 years ago.There are signs everywhere,a big one at the main entrance about...

  18. BSN minimum requirement

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

    Great post L Burns!I agree with you.However,in New Brunswick Canada where I am ,the BN requirement to nurse has adversely effected the health care system too.The standards must be raised for us to be...

  19. BSN minimum requirement

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

    Great post L Burns!I agree with you.However,in New Brunswick Canada where I am ,the BN requirement to nurse has adversely effected the health care system too.The standards must be raised for us to be...

  20. LITERALLY EATING THE "HELL" OUT OF YOUR YOUNGS

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

    Hi angelnurse!Great and unfortunately true posting about our poisoned work environments.I am an outgoing RN and love my patients.I may as well take neon paint and put a target on myself.Patients ask...

  21. Casualization of the Canadian RN workplace

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

    Hi JMP!I know exactly what you are talking about!I am from New Brunswick and I know how frustrating it is.I guess your priorities should make your decision,home or $$$$!I left a fulltime position last...

  22. Nursing Conditions

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

    Hi!I am from Moncton,New Brunswick Canada.Ditto with BC RN.The best part is our grads leave for BC for their pay!Until they realize the cost of living in comparison to the pay is the same.Anyways,low...

  23. ANY IDEAS FOR A COMMUNITY PROBLEM????????????

    Lynn Casey RN replied to deniseS's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Here in New Brunswick,Canada we are very fortunate to have Extramural hospital,or hospital without walls.This team is community based with a fleet of cars to go out and community nurse.These nurse do...

  24. a nurse with panic disorder

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

    I just want to thank all of the above postings for their brutal honesty!Wow!I wish we could see this kind of support everywhere in nursing!I have a dear friend who nurses alongside me with panic...

  25. returning to nusing school at 30 something

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

    Hi Carmen!Good for you!Don't even hesitate to go for your goals!I graduatued 13 years ago in a class of 100 RN's in Saint John NB,Canada.I was one of 10 or so under 30 years old!When I saw my...