LoriAlabamaRN

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  1. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    How incredibly heartless of you. This is probably the first time she has reached out, the very vagueness of her post suggests a timidity in saying what she went through... and to say she is...

  2. So What, I Skipped Class!!

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

    Brynn, I'm glad you learned your lesson without any harm done- and before the nursing classes! There are many teachers who do not have a "sense of humor". Unfortunately, they are also the deciders of...

  3. Thinking I made the wrong decision....

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

    Megan, If this is your dream, DO NOT turn away from it. When I was doing my prereqs, I felt so hopeless looking at the amount of schooling ahead of me, it was so overwhelming and I almost quit so many...

  4. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I too am a domestic violence survivor. I lived with a man for two years who broke my nose twice and choked me until I was unconscious. He threw me into a wall...

  5. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    LoriAlabamaRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey, this quote from MLOS was in the middle of another thread: "Maybe this is better suited to an ER thread, but here's a brief list of discharge instructions I would love to give some days: 1) ATVs...

  6. Off orientation and freaking out!!!

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

    I work in LTC as well, and I WISH that half of the nurses at the local hospitals showed the initiative that you obviously

  7. Need advice

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have a PYXIS you could ask your DON to pull a record of the narcs she signs out and compare it with other nurses... I'm willing to bet she will be WAAAAYYYY out there. Sounds like a diverter to...

  8. Microbiology Hell...what would you do?

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

    I'm sorry you're going through that. I had A&P class with a professor who was very much as you described- 28 students started in the class, FOUR took the final. The rest either dropped the class...

  9. Mental Health Humor

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to cincygirlpnp's topic in Nursing Humor

    try www.nursetoons.com for great hilarious nurusing

  10. Night Shift Survival

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to RNRose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I use Melatonin to sleep when I get home from work, you can buy it at any pharmacy. I take a 3mg tablet about 45 minutes before I want to fall asleep, and it helps me to sleep naturally during the...

  11. Medics vs Nurses in the ER

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

    :lol2:

  12. violent alzheimer's....

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to sav's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    IT sounds to me like he needs a different med- Seroquel or something similar maybe? The best thing you can do is document extensively, then take the documentation over a week or so to your...

  13. Is this my fault??

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to FLoridarnl's topic in General Nursing

    TOTALLY not your fault from the info provided. Trust me, if the hospital had agreed with the RN, they would have further pursued the

  14. Blood Transfusion Reaction...Doctor order to go ahead with transfusion anyway...!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a complete a$$!!! I remember when I worked as a CNA at a local hospital, I was on my third semester of nursing school and the charge nurse kept trying to make me go beyond my capabilities...

  15. I take boards this morning at 9 am

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to islandti_patty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sending successful vibes your way- you're gonna do

  16. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    With nurse's week coming up again, I thought I'd see what "loot" of the cheapo variety has been given out before... I once got a coupon for a free lunch at the cafeteria... which is not open during...

  17. Thinking of becoming a nurse/...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Graffinius's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hee hee... I met my hubby (he's a nurse too) while working... I guess for a guy you can't beat the m/f ratio,

  18. Should I go or stay?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOOHOO!!! :balloons: :biggringi I am sooooooooo glad for you! Keep us posted, and I wish you joy, happiness, and a job you

  19. Getting over the Gross Factor

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

    The more you work in the field, the more you will get used to the unpleasentries that go along with it. Not all nurses have cast iron constitutions- I remember being a patient when I was septic, I...

  20. I Have A Confession to Make

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

    EVERYONE is scared on their first RN job. I was terrified. Just remember that you will (hopefully) be working with experienced nurses who can lend a hand and that you will not be alone. Try for a job...

  21. Being let go from a PCT job.....how to handle duirng interview....

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to neuronursein06's topic in General Nursing

    Definately call her. It will show her that you are very interested in the position. If you get to an interview, explain exactly the circumstances of what happened at your previous job and the lesson...

  22. Need Advice, trying to pass the test 6x

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Tried a Lot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you mean you have actually taken the NCLEX 6 times and not passed or are you referring to practice tests? I'm confused. In any case, Suzanne4 has an excellent NCLEX review plan, with a 100% passing...

  23. Need help on which job to chose!!!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to avery's topic in Nursing Career

    I would definately stay where you are. You will have enough pressure on you being a new grad, you don't need to have to learn a new facility with a bunch of new faces. You sound like you are...

  24. What happens to the nurse?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Every facility has its own definition of "writeup", but usually it means there is a report written of the incident and kept in your file, and that if another incident of a similar type occurs they can...

  25. What is a reasonable price?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would definately post it at your local college, if your college has an education department I would post it there. Future teachers love kids and would make good sitters,