loricatus

loricatus

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  1. new corporation investigating health care workers

    loricatus replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    Don't tell me that Group One has infiltrated San Angelo, also. Thought it was primarily in the DFW

  2. Green Oaks Behavioral Health

    loricatus replied to MSUnurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    As of less than a year ago it is still in existance. Although it is part of HCA, it still retains it's name as the Wysong campus and operates mainly in conjunction with McKinney Medical

  3. Green Oaks Behavioral Health

    loricatus replied to MSUnurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    A poster on this forum worked for them and, in the end, did not have very good things to say about the facility. I interviewed there a fewyears ago and found the management to be disorganized and...

  4. Travel contract

    loricatus replied to Reigen's topic in Travel

    Send your company an email stating that the change of contracted shift and hours is considered by you to be a breach of contract; and, upon that breach, you consider the contract null and void (since...

  5. Funny video about catheters

    loricatus replied to drjrf2000's topic in Nursing Humor

    Fantastic. Just love the

  6. Bathroom Inservicing

    loricatus replied to barbyann's topic in General Nursing

    Hummm. Is the signup sheet a roll of toilet paper? Had one place that had the sign up sheets in the bathroom and decided to use watered down fudge that I sucked into a syringe and squirted out a...

  7. Is this the norm in NY

    loricatus replied to DrnpChar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Born and raised in NYC and whenever we cursed my Mom would shove a hot pepper in out mouths and make us eat it. Needless to say, just the thought of eating jalapeno makes me want to puke. Yes, I...

  8. Gobble Gobble! Happy Turkey Day!!

    loricatus replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and wishing you all the same. Homesick right now, so enjoy (for me) that you live in the greatest city in the world. 70 degrees today and have the a/c on because the...

  9. The Holiday

    loricatus replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Off today and tomorrow (with pay); but, on call till Saturday. Finally don't have to work a Holiday (or weekends) unless an emergency arises since switching to PACU-for this I AM truly thankful....

  10. Happy Thanksgiving!

    loricatus replied to june2009's topic in General Students

    Well, it's Thanksgiving now, enjoy:

  11. i sign your paycheck !!

    loricatus replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so happy to hear that you realize you have to pay for the hard work I do for

  12. Stress in ER nursing

    loricatus replied to sapphireprincess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Having and using very sick humor. This isn't a joke. I am serious about this. This type of humor is a typical stress reliever in the ER

  13. How do you assess this video of fainting public official?

    loricatus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't care what they are telling the public. Any ER I have worked would call that a TIA. There is no way to rule TIA out if it's resolved upon admission to the ER, that's why the condition is call...

  14. Should Emergency Nursing be part of the Critical Care Nursing Specialty on this site?

    loricatus posted a topic in General Nursing

    This issue has been much discussed under the Emergency Nursing Forum prior to the new upgrade. With the upgrade making Critical Care Nursing a link in the above tab, do you think it is time to move...

  15. Help with written research assignment

    loricatus replied to starstruck1806's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    it sounds like you are on the right track with your approach. the only thing i would add is to explain your rationale in a way that will show your instructor that you understand the basis of the...

  16. Want to travel!!

    loricatus replied to pyrofish's topic in Agency Nurses

    There is a professional association of nurse travelers that has a website with plenty of information. Somewhere on that site you can find links to various topics related to the needs of travelers...

  17. Housing Issue

    loricatus replied to SteveKBSN's topic in New York Nursing

    Was told by my kid who works for Cornell that the waiting list for Cornell's housing is 2 years & priority goes to docs and then PAs. A good alternative would be to live in Astoria, Sunnyside,...

  18. Like Crocs? Try these!

    loricatus replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear a 9.5 wide shoe and the size 10 woman's croc is very roomy when new (but not enough to be called too big for my foot). I think you will do fine with that size. Really can't tell if they...

  19. Finding jobs in the new year (mid-feb)

    loricatus replied to goins004's topic in Travel

    It is a bit too early to know what will be available in mid-February. The recruiters are just now starting to get listings for the beginning of the year. You should get your answer around Christmas...

  20. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    loricatus replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Playtex sels a type that has wide straps lined with gel padding-really cuts down the pressure on the shoulders. A strapless bra is also an option,

  21. Abdominoplasty, Anorexia and Ethics

    loricatus replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    Work at one of those places, too. They even have a small hospital with admissions because there is no way some of those they operate on can go home. You really don't have to explain yourself to...

  22. Abdominoplasty, Anorexia and Ethics

    loricatus replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so sure of yourself. I see it all the time where I work now. Money motivation and greed at the expense of a patient's wellbeing is the norm where I am. Can't go into more details; but, if...

  23. Running multiple IV antibiotics at one time

    loricatus replied to sonnyluv's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt, it is best to call the pharmacist. They are there to guide you in situations like you describe. Be sure to document your call and the

  24. ICU or ED -trying to decide

    loricatus replied to audreyhepburn's topic in General Nursing

    As another poster questioned, what is it about ICU that you enjoy and dislike? The answer to this will help to assist you. For instance, if you like the intense focus of dealing with one or two...

  25. Texas Nurses push Legislature for changes , say patient ratios unsafe

    loricatus replied to herring_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Hundreds-Texas-Registered-Nurses-March/story.aspx?guid=%7B7CF9CE92-72A5-49CB-9594-4977CD31CC1F%7D I think it is a media blitz by the union to try and get...