loricatus

loricatus

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  1. Why Black Eyes?

    loricatus replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    We had a patient with darkened eyes (not exactly black and as severe as you described) that didn't know she had an adhesive allergy (to the tape). The IV site where the tape was also became reddened...

  2. Beer in the morning?

    loricatus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    At first, when I started to read this thread, I thought that you were outing with night shifters. I would still think towards that if they displayed other reversed day/night cycles, such as eating...

  3. I am going to get some clinical hours!

    loricatus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can't help it, just:igtsyt:, Sue:

  4. Any input on DFW hospitals?

    loricatus replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Richardson Regional Medical Center has externs,

  5. Methodist Hospital in Dallas?

    loricatus replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you tried Presby Dallas or the Dallas Veteran's Hospital ? Also heard that Denton is actively hiring; but, that may be too much of a commute for you, depending on where you are now

  6. Methodist Hospital in Dallas?

    loricatus replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Texas Nursing

    stay as far away from methodist as you can, for your own

  7. I think we missed the signs and my pt died because of it

    loricatus replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    As a student you went above and beyond to advocate for your patient. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch086/ch086d.html You recognized that the BP and HA meant there was something seriously wrong. I...

  8. Do you think your manager likes you?

    loricatus replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    If your manager's attitude concerns you, why don't you just ask to meet with her privately (before or after a shift, or during a break) and discuss it with her? I would leave out the words 'like me'...

  9. This is why I want a BSN.

    loricatus replied to eriksoln's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I found myself less clinically prepared, compared to an an ADN, when I graduated. My university focused on the 'prestige' of the degree, so I had a lot of papers to write; but, the bare minimum of...

  10. Interview for ER position.

    loricatus replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in Emergency

    Here's a question that I once got that is the of the type another poster mentioned: "Can you tell me about a situation or patient where you went above your duties/responsibilities to make a positive...

  11. This is why I want a BSN.

    loricatus replied to eriksoln's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have my BSN and I can tell you that study really exemplifies the BS part of the

  12. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    loricatus replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    I am not understanding you. How can an ER nurse be at fault if an ER doc has to come up to the ICU after an ICU nurse does an assessment and finds the patient needs intervention? I think you are not...

  13. Jehovah Witness patients refusing any blood transfusion.. Why?

    loricatus replied to cameroondiva's topic in General Nursing

    A Jehovah Witness nurse I knew explained to me that their belief in having no blood transfusions has its basis on an interpretation of something in their Bible. They cannot even take their own blood...

  14. Relocating To Dallas

    loricatus replied to xdriggs's topic in Texas Nursing

    You are a threat to them because you know what you are doing and can't be BSed-you know better. I am sorry you had to go through what I did. I tried to warn you; but, it is understandable because...

  15. Unsafe staffing revisted - what is the cause at your hospital?

    loricatus replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    That describes the place I am working at now, to a tee. I feel like I have a case of PTSD from my

  16. Hospitals in Dallas?? For relocating nurse

    loricatus replied to bdixon81's topic in Texas Nursing

    Much better said than I could. Add NY to that list. I particularily like the way your aquaintance from PA put it-----overworked handmaiden :). So true, so very true. Pity is that those from here...

  17. Hoping To Get an ER Job!

    loricatus replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in Emergency

    Good Luck. Hope you get the interview. Just remember to say what I did if you are asked "What makes you think that you would be a good fit in the

  18. Thinking of becoming inactive for a while. Am I nuts?

    loricatus replied to Vtachy1's topic in Retired Nurses

    Well, I think you answered your own question here. Go where your heart is. If your husband's job is secure and you can afford to lose the income, then go for it. I will bet that you will be...

  19. Hello Haldol

    loricatus posted a topic in Emergency

    Saw that big full moon earlier and thought of this as a dedication to all of you that have to be in the ERs tonight [YOUTUBE]fm0dk-IUUmM[/YOUTUBE] Here's the direct link to have the ability to check...

  20. Unsafe staffing revisted - what is the cause at your hospital?

    loricatus replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Have they tried to bring in agency or travelers as a way to lighten the load, then? Every place I have worked staff at says the same thing about why the heavy load; but, few have used agency or...

  21. Good bye friends...hello CPNE

    loricatus replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you go girl. i know you can do it.

  22. nursing protocol

    loricatus replied to J.R.theR.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    Oh come on. This doc did everything right. He provided what consituted informed consent and should not have to suffer for providing the truth to his patient. This customer service mentality has gone...

  23. Wow.. didnt even get an interview:(

    loricatus replied to fawnsternurse's topic in New York Nursing

    It sounds like they may be on a hiring freeze d/t the economy. With both Mary Immaculate and St. John's closing in a month, I am sure they must be deludged with nurse applicants; and, with the...

  24. Hoping To Get an ER Job!

    loricatus replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in Emergency

    Good Luck to you. Some things off the top of my head would be -Multitasking -ability to do a focused assessment and do it quickly -proficient at starting IVs -be able to constantly shift priorities...

  25. My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    loricatus replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the clarification. I still meant every word of what I said earlier regarding my condolences and the lessons learned, except now I direct it at ShowbizRn. Understandable how this...