loricatus

loricatus

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  1. which is priority in the post-op pt

    loricatus replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    It is hard to say because the other two options would be needed. I say that because you usually don't need 24 hours of supine to prevent a spinal headache or a change in BP. Was one of the choices...

  2. I need Tax advice to file my own taxes

    loricatus replied to cameroondiva's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to use an accountant, can I suggest one that is familiar with travel nursing, think you can find him if you google traveltax.com. H & R block and most CPAs are not familiar with...

  3. which is priority in the post-op pt

    loricatus replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

  4. which is priority in the post-op pt

    loricatus replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    I have seen elderly septic patients present with low temperatures in the ER and ICU. Infection can present with either an abnormally high or low temperature. The key to answering the question given...

  5. which is priority in the post-op pt

    loricatus replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    Always remember: airway, breathing, circulation as the priorities. The operating rooms are kept cold to prevent bacterial growth, so the majority of patients come out with low temps; but, the priority...

  6. Area hospitals closing...

    loricatus replied to MrsGPR's topic in New York Nursing

    NY1 shows the protest. Sad-my sister was born in Mary Immaculate and I know a few staff at the St. John's ER that are affected.

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

    loricatus replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Noticed the same thing and am confused as you

  8. Hospitals in Dallas?? For relocating nurse

    loricatus replied to bdixon81's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is not the culture here for nurses to have a strong voice. You will have to see what I mean once you get here. There is going to be a sort of culture shock for you. Have been there and have...

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

    loricatus replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    To the family of showbizrn, my sincere condolences at your loss. I have no answer to your questionings. Your words have helped many of us to realize that we have to take a more proactive approach...

  10. A comic going to the ER

    loricatus posted a topic in Emergency

    Great insight from a patient's perspective (2 parts) [YOUTUBE]k9m2FLHlEwA[/YOUTUBE]

  11. Where can I learn to start an IV?

    loricatus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sues, I agree with the poster that said to go to the ER. Bear gifts (chocolate, cookies, pens...) and you will be welcomed. Watch a couple of times and then start sticking

  12. A comic going to the ER

    loricatus replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

    You bring up a great point about the lack of humor now-----if you can't laugh, you are going to cry,

  13. A comic going to the ER

    loricatus replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

    Here is a direct link to youtube for it Gotta hear the 'moaning'

  14. Need help

    loricatus replied to sishu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's a link to lab values: http://www.medicinenet.com/electrolytes/article.htm Potassium is low and lasix is not a potassium sparing diuretic. What can be the result of having low K+? There is a...

  15. Getting Hired into the Emergency Department

    loricatus replied to Ash1223's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry for not being clearer. No, you don't have to have your CEN to work there; but, it does make you more marketable and most places will give you a differential for it. The best time, IMO, to take...

  16. Getting Hired into the Emergency Department

    loricatus replied to Ash1223's topic in New York Nursing

    If you work the one year in the ER you should be ready to take the CEN exam and would then certainly be considered an experienced ER nurse-basically eligible for most ER jobs. If you go the ICU route,...

  17. My son called me lazy for being sleepy during the daytime!

    loricatus replied to momofdandm's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that age will have a lot to do with the kind of communication that is needed; but, no child (at any age) should be disrespectful in calling their parent lazy. Since the child called the...

  18. OK ED nurses, fill me in on the real story.

    loricatus replied to eriksoln's topic in Emergency

    Any place I worked it was impossible to hold on to patients. If I am too busy to call report the CN would do it. Once informed that a bed is assigned, clean or not, I am pushed to call report ASAP....

  19. I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

    loricatus replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    congrats

  20. Help! Documentation question

    loricatus replied to WhoaNelly's topic in General Nursing

    You are permitted to chart after the fact. All you have to do is go back to the chart, draw a single line through it, sign and date, also say 'incorrect' (try to avoid the word 'error'). Then you...

  21. Dosage Calculation Help!

    loricatus replied to Jillybean1988's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In reality the calculations are easy. Some people just get hung up on all the extra information put into a simple math question. If you have a knack for math, then I do not think you are missing...

  22. Please don't change my schedule and not tell me..

    loricatus replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I would change one thing from what you wrote: I was not MADE aware that there were changes made to the schedule. The 'I wasn't aware' could be turned around to make it the OP's fault, where 'not made...

  23. Want to try ER Nursing

    loricatus replied to OBNurseInFL's topic in Emergency

    Do you mind if I ask yo what it is about ER nursing that appeals to you? Your answer may tell you whether it would be a good fit? I think a seasoned nurse from another specialty, who can...

  24. Have You Found Your Niche?

    loricatus replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhhh, do I hear

  25. Have You Found Your Niche?

    loricatus replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I would consider having found my niche when I look forward to going to my job, rather than dreading another day. So, I am still looking for my