lyceeboo

lyceeboo

med/surg, ortho, rehab, ltc

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  1. OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    lyceeboo replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    A LESSON IN PAIN MNGT SPECIFIC TO NOC.....EGGGGXACTLY! I onced worked worked a floor they called Ortho/Trauma/med/surg where we did a lot of those "huge back surgeries" (Ant/Posterior spinals with...

  2. Write-Ups & Disciplinary Action

    lyceeboo replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I knew there was a reason I've always loved everything Australian, especially the attitude & the cool

  3. Ever Been Fired?

    lyceeboo replied to lpnurse2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just a side note/warning- Employers can avoid unemployment claims by saying the employee was fired for "just cause" like a violation of the facilities policies. And the law requiring employers to...

  4. Advice....Going Before Board

    lyceeboo replied to floridagirl78's topic in General Nursing

    delete

  5. Fired after voicing concern about narcotic counts

    lyceeboo replied to paigeRN1962's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "In the 10 weeks I worked there, in spite of numerous wastages of narcotics after giving conscious sedation everyday, this RN never once asked me to co-sign her waste. She is using multi-dose vials of...

  6. LPN payrate in Jackson, MS?

    lyceeboo replied to LPN0608's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, that's kinda low. Even though I try to think positive....When you think of the expense of education with the liability and back breaking pace in acute care, starting new RN's at $18.50...

  7. ? regarding phenergan administration & being a concerned patient

    lyceeboo replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for bringing this up, 1NAmyllion. Does anyone here give much IV valium, Tordol and/or Benadryl? As a pt I've had all three of these drugs pushed undiluted in the proximal port all they all...

  8. Too much pain medication

    lyceeboo replied to Jennifer, RN's topic in Emergency

    Thank God the parent was in the room and caught the change in resp status!!!! The nurse here made several serious mistakes that violate the standard of care. I hope the hospital will give this RN...

  9. Is Nursing School more difficult than working?

    lyceeboo replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it probably depends on the job but for me working is a thousand times

  10. Pls help, dumb ? abt insulin & ss

    lyceeboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'd really appreciate it if anyone could answer a quick question about sliding scale coverage. I'm an RN and just started working LTC night shift. Last night at 2:00 am one of our diabetic residents...

  11. What is the best way to win the battle for unit differentials?

    lyceeboo replied to NeedyourhelpRN's topic in General Nursing

    What floor refused a chest tube or dressing change?????? If you're Magnet & have that many ICU openings then your best argument is supply & demand. Some nurses on the other units & floors...

  12. Pls help, dumb ? abt insulin & ss

    lyceeboo replied to lyceeboo's topic in General Nursing

    S/S hypo or hyper? Well she looked kind of drowsy/tired but I'm new to the NH so I don't know what this residents baseline energy level is. Then again we all look tired at 2am! Guess I checked BS...

  13. Pls help, dumb ? abt insulin & ss

    lyceeboo replied to lyceeboo's topic in General Nursing

    I completely forgot about dawn's phenomenon. Thanks for all the supportive & informative replys! I'll ask my DON but I think you've given me the correct answer. Guess I wasn't sure if standard...

  14. Medical/Telemetry

    lyceeboo posted a topic in Cardiac

    I'd like to apply at a large community hospital in my town. They have openings in "Telemetry", "Medical/Telemetry" and more openings on a "Medical" floor. Does anyone know what Medical/Telemetry...

  15. Medical/Telemetry

    lyceeboo replied to lyceeboo's topic in Cardiac

    Pricklypear & Zacarias, Thank you for being generous with your information and support. I will talks to HR first. Canada, If you don't get an answer here do a search on this tele forum. Someone...

  16. gero-psych...nothing but a nightmare!

    lyceeboo replied to MisPlacedTexan's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi MisPlacedTexan, Have things gotten any better for you at work? It sounds like your staffing ratio is dangerous for both pts and staff. I'm considering a move from LTC to inpatient psych. Would...

  17. suspended for signing an 8pm med on MAR at 5pm in error

    lyceeboo replied to VirginiaLPN97's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Virginia, I'm leaving for work but wanted to send you a quick note because this kind of thing makes me so mad!!!! :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire (I didn't have time to read the other replies so...

  18. So, Is it really "On Me"?

    lyceeboo replied to Carleyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great reply...."Share the

  19. Is something wrong with me?

    lyceeboo replied to jasonn's topic in Emergency

    Jason, Good advice and answers to your thread here. I agree with CCL Babe and the others about debriefing. That dream-like surreal feeling passes. You should push yourself to go to the gym today or...

  20. my D.O.N. frightens me

    lyceeboo replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd want you as my nurse anyday,

  21. How many mistakes can one nurse make? (A vent)

    lyceeboo replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I second what Third Shift and AngieO said. That nurse is very insecure if she needs to make you feel small in order to feel good about herself. Med/Surg is hard but you're learning things that will...

  22. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    lyceeboo replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    Loving the "learning thread", kudos, TraumaInTheSlot! It's great to have access to so many sharp nurses. As an LTC RN some of this stuff is way out of my specialty; however, I like learning about...

  23. Why don't they like part-time nurses?

    lyceeboo posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How can I convince an ADON in LTC that allowing me to work part-time is to their advantage??? I applied for a job as a 6p to 6a RN in a nursing home. During the interview I told the ADON that I...

  24. Nurses leaving in droves...

    lyceeboo replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Trauma-tizedRN - I'll never be able to read one of your posts without picturing you holding an IV bag in one hand and kneading dough with the other. I can't stop laughing!!!! I had one ortho/med/surg...

  25. What's you highest...?

    lyceeboo replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    blood glucose of 982 on pt who hadn't eaten in 4 hours. BG confirmed by lab draw. He was on my med/surg floor when I came on at 7pm. The CNA said she had been filling up 6 pitchers of water for him...