loricatus

loricatus

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  1. Wow, you guys have helped me over some rough spots!

    loricatus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    And, you have helped many of us & shared our journeys

  2. Can Anyone Tell Me WHY.......

    loricatus replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a simple answer to all of those questions you have been asking. Ever hear of Murphy's Law? It really exists & this thread is

  3. Dodged that bullet...

    loricatus replied to elizabells's topic in Operating Room

    xxxxx

  4. Pharmacology Question!

    loricatus replied to *HaNNaH*'s topic in General Students

    subcutaneous (under the skin, above the muscle). You may also see it abbreviated as sq. It is referring to the route of administration. For an oral medication you will see "po" (by

  5. i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    loricatus replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    Had the same problem many years ago. I will suggest to you what was suggested to me and cured me: Go to the nail salon and get a manicure and tips. At first, you will continue to bite away; but,...

  6. Er Nursing

    loricatus replied to becky5438's topic in General Nursing

    So true, so very

  7. Er Nursing

    loricatus replied to becky5438's topic in General Nursing

    Becky, You do not have to do med-surg first. Many hospitals offer new grad programs where you are trained in the ER directly. I never did agree with some of the older nurses who say that you need...

  8. Moving to North Dallas

    loricatus replied to ram8839's topic in Texas Nursing

    Centennial Frisco (tenet hospital) is supposed to be a very good place to work. It is only a few years old with modern equipment. It is an easy commute from McKinney, right off 121 and Coit (I...

  9. Patient Died from Med Allergy

    loricatus replied to NewRN08's topic in General Nursing

    yes, the nurse can refuse to give the medication, as long as the rationale is sound. you chart the reason and tell the charge nurse. many times i have refused. if the doctor says to give it...

  10. Patient Died from Med Allergy

    loricatus replied to NewRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Please stop thinking that YOU KILLED the patient. Yes, that poor patient did die and you might have contributed to his/her death; but, it wasn't your INTENT to see that patient expire. It was a...

  11. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

    loricatus replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    So do I. Thanks for the info. Got to start reading the threads

  12. TNCC and other certs. Which are worthwhile?

    loricatus replied to tolachi's topic in General Nursing

    Removed post for being off

  13. TNCC and other certs. Which are worthwhile?

    loricatus replied to tolachi's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it would be better to get board certification (CEN) than TNCC right now. Although, I wish I had TNCC training, employers have neve bothered to give me the time off when I needed it to...

  14. Please Help me decide what job to take!!!!!!

    loricatus replied to smiles&prayers's topic in Texas Nursing

    The little bit of help I can be is to say that NNICU GN jobs are a lot harder to come by than L&D; so, I would go with the one that wouldn't be as easy to come

  15. How proud and grateful you are being a nurse?

    loricatus replied to Podeng's topic in General Nursing

    I neither hold a sense of pride or gratitude on being an RN. But, I am not one to have any form of self pride. I am grateful that I am in a profession that allows me job opportunities during...

  16. To Travel or Not?

    loricatus replied to dragonflyaltoids's topic in Agency Nurses

    There are ER travel assignments all over the country from Level Is to rural remote access. You will fill out a skills checklist for every company you apply to & need to make sure that you are...

  17. Travel Nurse question NYC?

    loricatus replied to tab65's topic in New York Nursing

    Yep, that's the guy who I was referring to. He's the one that gives the free advise on the forum I

  18. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

    loricatus replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, has anyone heard anything about the answer to this case study? Would love to see it to a

  19. Need handwashing help !!

    loricatus replied to sumas8's topic in Emergency

    Oh no, you didn't give that impression at all. Love that idea of yours about the

  20. How far do you drive?

    loricatus replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I live 29 miles away and it will take me 35 minutes in the early AM to get to work; but, an hour to hour and a half to get home during early rush hour. If the pay wasn't so much better than the night...

  21. Travel Nurse question NYC?

    loricatus replied to tab65's topic in New York Nursing

    To the best of my knowledge, you cannot spend 12 months in one locale (preferably meaning State) or you then are considered by the IRS to have created a new tax home (different than permanent...

  22. Need handwashing help !!

    loricatus replied to sumas8's topic in Emergency

    They are totally ineffective with C-Diff and can only be used a few times before you have to wash the layers of residue

  23. Quitting after 6 weeks of orientation.

    loricatus replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Been there, done that. May I suggest that you first talk to your manager and explain your distaste for med-surg. Maybe they can help you find another area that would be a better fit. For instance,...

  24. Need handwashing help !!

    loricatus replied to sumas8's topic in Emergency

    Coming from someone who has had to deal with patient ratios beyond belief: Do you provide a reasonable nurse to patient ratio and space out patients in a way that would give your nurses adequate time...

  25. Please help. Need job SOON!!

    loricatus replied to lance197728's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you tried local agencies like Nursefinders, Favorite, etc so you can get some per diem/prn work? I am not sure about the restrictions the BON has put on you, so I am not sure if this is a...