LoriAlabamaRN

LoriAlabamaRN

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  1. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    When I had to take dh to the ER for chest pain a couple months ago, I overheard a girl trying to get in the "express lane"... (I was signing dh in, they had taken him right back but I had to give his...

  2. Premium membership reservations?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I became Premium because this site has been the source of countless answers for me. As Roy said, it was an issue of honor- I would have subscribed even without any perks to being a Premium member. I...

  3. LTC ...I have a question

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Annor's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Contact the DON/administrator immediately. Every 12 hours is not only inexcusable, it is abuse. If I caught my CNAs letting someone lie in a urine-soaked brief for 12 hours, they would be fired. I'm...

  4. Has anyone ever assisted in a roadside emergency?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to c5150b's topic in General Nursing

    My dh (also a nurse) and I were witnesses to a horrible accident next to us one day, there were two vehicles so he and I split up, my elderly driver had broken the windshield with his head and cracked...

  5. Resident slit her own throat in a fall!

    LoriAlabamaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had such a scary situation yesterday morning. I had stayed late to catch up on paperwork, and they paged me overhead to our South hall, stat. I ran there and one of our residents had gotten up...

  6. Professional Misconduct

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to bertita's topic in General Nursing

    Okay... this made no sense at all. Being biased against what? Someone who cannot control themselves to the point that the police have to be called? Sure, I'm biased against unstable people like that...

  7. Resident slit her own throat in a fall!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! Were you there? How did it

  8. when your family member is acting obnoxious

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I would have an honest talk with him, let him know that as a healthcare worker you see both sides of the coin, and that his expectations are inappropriate. Since he is family, you should be able to...

  9. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    March 32? sorry, couldn't

  10. Quitting after orientation, part deux

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to sarita279's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely go after the job you feel you would love. Don't burn your bridges, though- make sure you work out a notice. Two weeks would be good, three even better. In your resignation letter I would...

  11. want to help out a friend BUT.....

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  12. Advice on dealing with a patient with delusions

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Aussie_Amy's topic in Psychiatric

    What a frustrating situation. We have a resident like that. The way I handle it is constant reassurance and redirection. I'll say "I'm so sorry that you are frightened, but that isn't what's really...

  13. Anyone out there NOT good at math but aced Chem?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I ended up with an A in Chemistry, and I hate math, but that was partly due to having some extra credit offered. Just study as much as possible, answer all the practice questions in your book. Good...

  14. Fun at the nursing desk! LOL

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in Nursing Humor

    How funny! Sounds like a great group of people to work

  15. Doula Thoughts on L&D (long)

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to futureTMA's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I find it interesting that "Stephanie" did not know until now that hyperventilation and hyperoxygenation are not the same thing, and also did not know (with the education she stated) that oxygen...

  16. HELP! Re: Exposure to chemo drugs

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to cndynf's topic in Oncology

    Check with the charge nurse on the oncology floor if you are concerned, but I would think you'd be

  17. Please Read (knee surgery)

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Lauren3249's topic in Emergency

    I would start calling different orthopedic surgeons and telling them your situation. Also contact medicare/medicaid and see if they have any advice. I'm so sorry you're going through

  18. what is an interview at a hospital like? (RN)

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to JEWELZxO6's topic in General Nursing

    When I interviewed, I was asked situational questions as to what I would do in different instances where disciplinary action was required, my response style for emergencies, how I feel when I lose a...

  19. want to help out a friend BUT.....

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing! What these other nurses have been doing and what this secretary is trying to get you to do is against the law and you could lose your nursing license. She can obviously afford...

  20. Allowing infected staff to work--your thoughts please!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    RUN... do not walk... to your risk manager! If they do not listen, go as high as you need to. This is an outrage- those poor babies! Noone on IV morphine could possibly make the split second decisions...

  21. funny question but need help

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to seiko's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Also keep makeup subtle and tasteful. One trick is to go to a makeup counter at a department store (I like Parisians) and ask them to please do your makeup. They do this for free in hopes you will buy...

  22. Can fiance and I be placed at same hospital as travel nurses?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to CaliAlli's topic in Travel

    I don't see where it would be a problem, as long as you were in different departments of the hospital. Why don't you call around to a few of the top travel nurse agencies to see what their individual...

  23. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Jess, I know it's terrifying to contemplate going to court. Remember this: you are not there because YOU did anything wrong. You have nothing to be afraid of regarding the court appearance. You are...

  24. LTC workplace violence

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've had two experiences with this sort of thing... our facility supply clerk who was this quiet little guy, in his 50s. Recovering alcoholic. Anyway, he was having an affair with this LPN that works...

  25. Job description for your tech's?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would get a copy of the patient care tech job description from your human resource office, review it, and then prepare an inservice for all the PCTs detailing exactly what they are supposed to do...