LoriAlabamaRN

LoriAlabamaRN

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  1. Preceptor Nightmare

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Raevyn's topic in General Students

    The nerve of her! She's trying to cover her own butt because she probably wasn't supposed to let you take the meds in to the patient without her. I would contact your preceptor's supervisor and ask to...

  2. Presents for the masses!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I think I will try to do

  3. Presents for the masses!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    That was a wonderful idea! How smart of her :) . I'm in the very southernmost part of Alabama though, we might have frost a coupla times a season so it wouldn't be used as much... but that was SO...

  4. Drug addicted nurses

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When they sign onto our insurance, our primary doctor becomes theirs if they choose. Then we have a signed statement from them accepting the care of him. That way we can give Tylenol, MOM, or...

  5. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    One lol on floor laughing hysterically at herself, no injury. 9 call-ins just for morning staff (fave:"I was on my way to work and suddenly realized I had Pinkeye"). 18 rounds of facility total, 2 IVs...

  6. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I know, it's terrifying. I won't let my stepkids do it. I will bring their little order forms in to work with me, but NO door-to-door. BTW, at the time I sold to Jeffrey Dahmer, he was in the...

  7. Scary story!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to jen42's topic in Correctional

    I carry a .38 Special on me at all times. Anyone who wants to try and attack me, you've been

  8. Presents for the masses!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great ideas! It is SO hard when trying to buy for so many. How do I do the cookie dough

  9. What's a nurse to do ?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to xmaxiex's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds to me like she is calling you on the issues you have reported to her. I would definately take the position, and work to clean up the act of the

  10. Drug addicted nurses

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This surprises me... when we have staff who are vomiting, we routinely give phenergan (of course, we have a standing order from the doctor that applies specifically to staff

  11. Drug addicted nurses

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have worked with a nurse whom we all knew was diverting. Noone in management would do anything (this was at my last job). Myself and otehr nruses printed out the evidence- this nurse was taking out...

  12. What should I get my girlfriend for graduation?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Nurse's Boyfriend's topic in General Nursing

    How about a class ring? Even if an official one isn't offered from the school, most class ring manufacturers will custom make one with her school on it, perhaps with an RN and medical symbol on the...

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

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    This may make me sound insane, but when I was a junior in high school I found a baby water moccasin (I have always loved working with snakes) and raised it by hand, holding it every day. As it grew it...

  14. Can I keep going.....

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    One thing is for sure, your kindness and caring manner come through in just your posts alone, so I am sure they shine from you in person. Your patients are blessed to have you. I'm sure he knew how...

  15. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    When I lived in Fort Monmouth NJ (many years ago, I was in elementary school at the time) I lived down the street from Jeffrey Dahmer. Still have the copy of a sales form for candy bars we sold for...

  16. Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Esmeraldad1203's topic in General Nursing

    I met my dh when I was a CNA and he was an LPN at a local hospital. We just clicked as soon as we met. We started having lunch together, talking at the nurse station, etc. I wasn't looking for a...

  17. Med Errors

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    This error wasn't made by me, but it occurred when I was working. We had a patient who got Theragesic cream (basically a very strong IcyHot) on her shoulders and under her shoulder blades before and...

  18. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again for your kind words... this man was simply a behavior problem from the beginning, brags of 8 wifes and 17 kids and never paying a dime in child support. Cussed me out and everyone he...

  19. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    LoriAlabamaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at a long term care facility on the 11-7 shift, and tonight's shift has been a nightmare. I am the only RN in the building with 156 residents and 5 LPNs. Any emergency or crisis is my...

  20. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for that! I have to admit I was astonished at the venom Daytonite spewed... it is frightening to know that she is in management, don't you think? Catlady, you and I have very similar styles...

  21. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I mean it, Fran, you let us know when and where you're gonna be and you won't be lonely, I can tell you that! I used to think that LTC was a death sentence, when I did a clinical at one I used to cry...

  22. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love your quote! :chuckle True, so true. And ANYTIME you are overstressed, overworked, etc remember there are TONS of wonderful people, and those are the posts I took to heart. You can also always...

  23. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fran, I am soo sorry to hear what you are going through... all I can say is, check out different facilities before you decide you would rather die. Our residents choose when to shower, what to wear,...

  24. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you... that means a lot to me. I do consider my residents my family. In fact, I'm working a full shift tonight even though as a salaried manager I am given the night off on holidays, and not...

  25. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I cried too after reading the monster under the bed... Gauge have you ever had that pubilshed? It could help so many women in this