loricatus

loricatus

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  1. West Coast vs East Coast nursing

    loricatus replied to tinderbox's topic in Travel

    I am curious. So now, can you give us the answer to your original question about the differences? What is it about NY (or where you came from) that makes you not want to go back to the West Coast?...

  2. What malpractice insurance??

    loricatus replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Hospitals would like you to believe that because if you are named in a lawsuit, along with other hospital employees and the docs, the hospital will be able to scrutinize your actions; and, if you have...

  3. I'm so stressed out right now. Any words/advice?

    loricatus replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should send an email to your agency explaining exactly what you did here. Say something to the effect that you are doing it to document and clarify things previously told to your recruiter....

  4. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    loricatus replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    There is a certain manipulative behavior, very similar to that seen in some mental illness, that a drug seeker will demonstrate. While in the ER, they know they don't have time to play the game...

  5. If the backstabber tells you what you did and informs managment, is that backstabbing

    loricatus replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for saying what I was trying to-it was written more eloquently and to the point. I hope the OP did not misunderstand the message I was trying to convey. I was trying advise the OP to...

  6. If the backstabber tells you what you did and informs managment, is that backstabbing

    loricatus replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    If that person did not tell you that you were going to be reported to management, I would consider that backstabbing. Also, if the coworker's intention was to inform you of something that could be...

  7. Eye injury

    loricatus replied to Miriam57RN's topic in Emergency

    Don't forget EYE PAIN and tearing that accompanies a corneal

  8. salary--dfw

    loricatus replied to amf1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree with you. I lived in Texas and knew it was time to leave after having to pay a $500.00 electric bill for a particularly hot month (100 degrees plus most of the month). Now, if the argument...

  9. Stating pt's type of diet, w/o saying "normal"

    loricatus replied to NBMom1225's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you could also add in parethesis (nutritionally unbalanced Western) Regular

  10. ANGRY! There's no place to eat or drink 'round here!

    loricatus replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap::yelclap::yelclap::yelclap:

  11. Delegation assignment

    loricatus replied to smile4stamps's topic in General Students

    The nurses aide should be reporting that to the nurse caring for the patient; therefore, the proper delegation for the phone call would be to the nurse that was assigned to that patient. Although a...

  12. Nit-picking between shifts

    loricatus replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    The only way I found to break the problem is to work between both shifts (11A-11P) and not get involved when each different shifts starts talking about those on the other. Since I am part of both...

  13. National Healthcare Staffing?

    loricatus posted a topic in Travel

    Anyone ever use this company or know anything about them? Is it true that they just bought out

  14. Decisions, Decisions---What to do???

    loricatus posted a topic in Travel

    I will be leaving my staff position and begin traveling next month. I haven't settled on a company as of yet because my first assignment has to be in a specific area of the country (family issues...

  15. Decisions, Decisions---What to do???

    loricatus replied to loricatus's topic in Travel

    Yes, I'd be maintaining a home so I can get the housing stipend tax free. The company I am talking to does a 401k 75% match, up to 8% starting on the second assignment. Also, thanks for putting the...

  16. ENA Recommendations

    loricatus replied to Ariesbsn's topic in Emergency

    http://ena.org/about/position/PDFs/Staffing-Productivity.PDF I don't think this is exactly what you care looking for; but, you may be able to find the document from the reference list (look at

  17. Cen

    loricatus replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    :smiley_aa:balloons:Well Done,

  18. question re: TSH

    loricatus replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    if the thyroid stimulating hormone level is high, then there is not enough thyroid hormone circulating in the blood. the pituitary gland gland senses the low level of thyroid hormones and produces tsh...

  19. How do obtain a multi state endorsement?

    loricatus replied to Lisa_RN's topic in General Nursing

    First look and see if the state you are in issued you a compact license. If it did, find out if the state next to you is a compact state. If they are, you do not have to do anything special. If...

  20. Feeling like a loser.....

    loricatus replied to Arky's topic in General Nursing

    You are being way too hard on yourself and have given yourself added pressure that was bound to affect your test taking. You aren't stupid, you made it through nursing school. Sounds like you have a...

  21. Decisions, Decisions---What to do???

    loricatus replied to loricatus's topic in Travel

    Thanks so much for the advise. If I am able to stay out of the politics, job #1 may be bearable. Do you find that with travel nursing, in general, the staff to be tolerant of the travelers, or do...

  22. Extremely tempted by large sign on bonus

    loricatus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    1 in 3 chance it is if you count

  23. Can I get a situation review from experienced nurses?

    loricatus replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    You did exactly what the family had asked you to do. There is no way to predict when death will actually occur in the situation you described. Maybe your patient wasn't ready to let go. Maybe your...

  24. TaleMed - anyone know of this company?

    loricatus replied to connie12's topic in Travel

    I will begin travel nursing next month & have been inquiring with various companies because I have to start traveling in a particular part of the country due to family issues there. A talemed...

  25. Extremely tempted by large sign on bonus

    loricatus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you 100%. I also left a large Dallas hospital after a few months, giving up most of my bonus. Wonder if we went to the same place. Another thing to consider is that what appears to be...