loricatus

loricatus

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  1. Can i get all of your opinions? Confused

    loricatus replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it woukld be a lot worse for your career to remain. I am sure potential employers would admire you for stating your reason for wanting to find a new job is that you just found out that your...

  2. One Nurse doesn't want to give me report!

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

    All you have to do is write a narrative on your notes that goes like this: Assumed care of patient at 0700, no report received from outgoing nurse, Snotty RN X 3 attempts. Pt found in room to...

  3. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    loricatus replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you wear the button, then you are going to have to wear a second one saying "Ask me if I ever wash the other button". I think that ID would have real issues with those cheap big buttons collecting...

  4. How much in student loans do you have?

    loricatus replied to brownie98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The amount of time is dependent on the amount. Once you owe a certain amount (can't remeber what it is) you can opt to pay it off over a longer time period. I think mine is 25

  5. How much in student loans do you have?

    loricatus replied to brownie98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have over $40K in student loans. My wish is to leave this earth still owing something on them because that is the only way to get loan forgiveness. If I still have to pay my $190.00 per month when...

  6. 6 months on night, my beauty suffers

    loricatus replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried melatonin? If you come home when it is light out & do not sleep in a totally dark room, your body will not make enough melatonin to provide the restorative sleep you need. If you...

  7. W's on your transcript..opinions please

    loricatus replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My husband named me the Queen of W. I must have had 15 between my 2 degrees. I would sign up for a full time load to get the full student loan and grants, then drop classes that I didn't like....

  8. Implementation in the ED

    loricatus replied to mydesygn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Although I am not in Informatics (not for the lack of trying), can I suggest that you use some psychology on the management? Ask for their written advise of what they would like to see in a system....

  9. Curious: WHATS WITH THE CLOGS?

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

    Try out the Specialist croc. It was designed for the health care professional, has no holes, high arch, closed back & is so much more comfortable than regular crocs....

  10. Flu-shot Nurses

    loricatus replied to Godshelper's topic in General Nursing

    I am licensed and have worked in both states. I contact Interfit where I am and they will give me the availability based upon the zip code of where I am. I understand that they do the clinics...

  11. New York NY

    loricatus replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    Worked staff and did travel to NYC. A few months ago I got $35.00/hr with a $2000.00 per month housing stipend; but, that was with some hefty negotiations. If you use Cross Country, expect about...

  12. Are NYC hopitals preferred over LI hospitals?

    loricatus replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    I think it is because they pay a lot more in the city than on the

  13. Are you good at chemistry?? Hyper, hypotonic??

    loricatus replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    It might help you if you try to visualize it this way: Think of a glass of water filled with 1/4 marbles. Let's say that when that marble glass is half full of water it would be considered an...

  14. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    loricatus replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    Yes, you are right what nurses are required to handle and process; but, we never have to carry it around in a baggy and let it ferment somewhere while we are in the process of testing it for...

  15. Travel Nursing Companies

    loricatus replied to worldsas's topic in Travel

    There's a Dallas area based travel company called Quest, in Frisco Texas. Also, Favorite staffing has a local office in Dallas (& I think in Houston) and does both per diem and travel....

  16. Can't get rid of the smell!

    loricatus replied to alyx's topic in General Nursing

    Although the Vick's is the best, a good substitute if you don't have it would be to take toothpaste and smear it on a mask (or paper towel) and breath through it for a

  17. Lack of communication....This is NOT RIGHT!!!!

    loricatus replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the poster who said to file an incident report. If you did not accept that patient, the patient is not yours. What BS about checking the assignment! That nurse abandoned the...

  18. Re: Single, Just moved to Tucson, work nights

    loricatus replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Heard that there is a website called http://www.meetup.com that travelers use for situations like yours. Can't attest to it, since I have never used it; but, I do feel for you, so I thought this...

  19. My scare on 9/11

    loricatus replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    A thyroid panel isn't part of the standard labs. You should get a copy of the lab results and look at things yourself. Try googling for information and educate yourself in order to follow with &...

  20. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    loricatus replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    Swabs are one thing and can be understood. It's another thing having to bring in a personal pooball, with no

  21. not getting hired

    loricatus replied to ksmorel's topic in Travel

    Have you tried Millenia Medical Staffing. They are based in Charleston, I think. I stopped traveling for a while; so, never used them. I found the recruiter (Kent) to try hard and be dedicated,...

  22. Your least favorite patient.

    loricatus replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    #1- Drug seeker with phoney complaint. They take your time away from the truly ill patients with all their manipulation tricks & usually try to involve administration sometime near the end or...

  23. Here Comes Ike!

    loricatus replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    Living NE Dallas area & the wind gusts are not too bad, just some branches coming off trees. It's raining; but, have seen worse with thunderstorms. I understand that I'm at the outer west to...

  24. My scare on 9/11

    loricatus replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    Please avoid all caffeine. Excess is known to bring on SVT. Also, have you had your thryoid

  25. I thought housing was FREE

    loricatus replied to FAMU_RN's topic in Travel

    I will try to explain this the best I can. There is a certain amount of money, no matter what the company, that goes towards the traveler, after the company takes their cut (anywhere from 20-40...