LarkBea

LarkBea has 40 years experience and specializes in ER, CEN.

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1. Has being a nurse changed your outlook on...

   LarkBea replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely. I have everything in writing, in duplicate, in my papers and in my chart at my doctor's office. I also have a small copy of my advance directive laminated and in my billfold. I also have an understanding with my physician regarding my ...

2. Made a mistake, need some advice...

   LarkBea replied to <3Psych's topic in Recovery

   That completely depends on the test used. Some will show differences. For instance, hydrocodone may show hydromorphone metabolites, oxycodone may show oxymorphone.

3. Made a mistake, need some advice...

   LarkBea replied to <3Psych's topic in Recovery

   And I don't see how to delete this one.

4. Made a mistake, need some advice...

   LarkBea replied to <3Psych's topic in Recovery

   Did you volunteer that the medication you took was different than the one currently prescribed? Depending on the test your employer used, it might have just shown opiate positive, not broken down into the various kinds unless the one you took was in...

5. Newish grad. Dealing with students on the ward.

   LarkBea replied to loveoutloud's topic in New Nurse

   Typically, if your experience was like mine, some students may approach you with questions. My advice is, be approachable. If you don't know the answer, don't be afraid to say so. If you do, don't be afraid to share your knowledge. I remember th...

6. Malpractice Insurance

   LarkBea replied to mariebailey's topic in General Nursing

   You would have to call your agent and inquire. Not all states offer this as an option on homeowners and if they do, there may be some differences in coverage/limits. I carry a separate policy as I don't believe my homeowner's offers it (will be chec...

7. who has left nursing ?

   LarkBea replied to sabatical's topic in Retired

   I have tried to completely retire a couple of times only to be lured back into the fold, but fortunately on my terms. My husband was diagnosed with MS a decade ago and when his health went into rapid decline, I quit so I could be his full time careg...

8. Sooo lost....ready to give up nursing if that's what it takes

   LarkBea replied to JoJo7737's topic in Recovery

   Why is an attorney not an option? Have you called around to see if anyone will take your case on a fee contingency basis? After all, you could be entitled to damages. It's really a shame you have been painted into a corner but rather than giving up...

9. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

   LarkBea replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   We all know hospitals are microcosms of Peyton Place and there's a lot of gossip, some of it patently untrue, some true, some with a grain of truth, etc. etc. I have been in the field long enough to see/hear all of it. About 10 years ago, a colleag...

10. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    LarkBea replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

    If anything, it's in extremely poor taste to flaunt their relationship at work. I have never really understood the mindset of someone who would willingly step across the boundaries knowing their actions would have a profound and hurtful effect on a...