LoriAlabamaRN

LoriAlabamaRN

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  1. Your Worst Mistake

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    It's scary how easy insulin errors are to make! At my facility as the RN supervisor, I rarely give meds with the exception of IV pushes, but one of the LPNs here made a scary error last night... one...

  2. CNA's

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to mary777's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, The pay scale for CNAs varies widely depending on where you live. Here in southeast Alabama, the pay is from $6- $8/hr. If you go through a CNA program at a local training center, you'll pay...

  3. Harmless looking products can kill a child.

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    How horrible! I never thought about that either- Visine oughta have that plastered everywhere and make the bottle bright orange and childproof!!! What the h*** is wrong with them??? I would seriously...

  4. Need Input On Situation......

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to celestlyn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would go to your charge nurse and/or floor coordinator and explain exactly what was goign on, and ask for a detailed job description of your responsibilities and capabilities. Then show this to...

  5. Need help with essay for NP program

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to TooMuchFun's topic in Post Graduate Students

    What are the instructions given for the

  6. Drug addicted nurses

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Definately get an attorney. I would also look into non-narcotic pain management, such as Toradol or Ultram. Obviously you do have a problem if you are forging prescriptions to get narcotics. I think...

  7. weird coming out of her vagina

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to smiley22's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Since she is confused, she may have found something and stuck it up there. It's been known to happen. We've had cases where a female resident has inserted a napkin, a lipstick, etc up there. That's a...

  8. Help- a 4 year old with possible STD!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update... they went to the pediatrician yesterday, and some tests are being run. There is a rash around "Mary's" lips but that also may be due to the intense scrubbing "Jane" gave her after...

  9. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    *deep breath* I am so, so very sorry. I am praying for your son as well as for you. Remember- you are getting him the help he needs, and he is still alive. Where there is life, there is hope. This...

  10. problems on orientation

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    From what you've stated, others have had problems with this nurse as well, so I doubt her opinion will carry as much weight as you fear. You're doing the right thing, and it sounds like you are doing...

  11. DH dying-need prayers

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've prayed for you over the weekend... and I will continue to do so. I am so, so, so very sorry for your

  12. Help- a 4 year old with possible STD!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, she didn't keep the condom... but I'm sure it was used since it was rolled out and looked like a long balloon. I asked her and she said she threw it away... she was pretty hysterical at the time....

  13. i need help

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to belmomma's topic in General Nursing

    How about that movie "Untamed Heart" with Christian Slater and Marisa

  14. DH dying-need prayers

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh, no.... Joey... I am so desperately sorry. I have kept and will continue to keep you in my prayers. There is some comfort in knowing that by God's grace you were able to be there, and see the...

  15. New and thinking I shoukd give up

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to newrn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds to me like you haven't found a good fit yet, and that perhaps your confidence in your own abilities was perceived as inability to accept direction. I would suggest a different nursing field....

  16. DH dying-need prayers

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Joey, I am still praying for you and your dh. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I hope it comforts you to know that you have a blanket of friends spanning the world and they are all...

  17. CNA's in control

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to FlorentineBird's topic in General Nursing

    As a supervisor in a long term care facility, I faced a similar situation when I took my job. There had been a lack of discipline and leadership on my shift and the CNAs were not doing their jobs....

  18. Share what helps you get through gross situations!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Rockstar's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I can honestly say I've never eaten sh*t, but I have worn urine, does that count? Smells get to me too. I use that Vicks trick whenever I can, but if I don't have it with me, I put a dab of soap...

  19. Kidney Stones.......AGAIN!!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    (((Marla))) I am sooooo sorry to hear that you are going through this, but thank goodness that you aren't having to deal with work, etc at the moment and are still insured! Keep us

  20. Kicked out of CNA because of RX

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    I would check into another program. I think you should call around to the nursing homes in your area; they will usually offer CNA classes and pay for you to take them and then you could maybe work...

  21. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I don't disagree that there are people out there who legitimately need welfare. It's the people that simply refuse to get a job and then turn around with their hand out that get to me. It's not that...

  22. DH dying-need prayers

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Joey, I am so, so very sorry for what you are going through. My prayers are with you. You know that poem "Footprints?" Well, right now is one of those times you need Jesus to carry you.

  23. What makes a great CNA?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    For one, I think a great CNA is one who actually cares enough to make a request like this one!!! I would hire you on in a heartbeat. To me, a great CNA is one who doesn't need to be prompted but...

  24. New Years nightmare?

    LoriAlabamaRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I don't work in the ED, but I have TOTAL admiration for those that do. I've heard horror stories from my friends about what they see in the ED on New Years Eve and New Years Day. How bad was it this...

  25. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    At the last facility I worked for, we had a DON who was horrible. I worked 11-7 there. This was a rehab hospital, less than 40 beds and always had to have one RN on duty along with an LPN and 3 CNAs....