LoriAlabamaRN

LoriAlabamaRN

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  1. Sweet Dreams, Baby! Tell us about your strange dreams r/t nursing

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was just out of nursing school, I was working as charge nurse of a 35-bed rehabilitation hospital. I was always nervous that there would be something I couldn't handle. I worked nights, and...

  2. Is buying a present for a pt. appropriate?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually the house supervisor for my LTC facility, and there's never been a problem. Even our CNAs will pick up trinkets for some of the residents on occasion, and actually there are signs posted...

  3. Drug addicted teen? Not my kid!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Oooohhhh thrush... I was on a MAJOR round of steroids (trying to reduce spinal swelling) and I ended up with horrible thrush. I certainly sympathize! Dry sockets are incredibly painful, but that...

  4. criminal record preclude nursing employment?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to sworksrider's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The Board of Nursing will have to consider everything. You will have a better chance if your arrests were a significant time ago, and if you have proof of sobriety, counseling, alcohol programs,...

  5. Is buying a present for a pt. appropriate?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    How sweet of you! I have given gifts on several occasions (I work in an LTC facility so I get to know my residents well.) I have given books, magazines, etc. We had several transfers from the New...

  6. The title "NURSE"

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to omega17632's topic in General Nursing

    An LPN is most definately a nurse. Just look at the title- Licensed Practical NURSE. Your wife has earned the right to call herself an RN BSN, but an LPN or an ADN is no less of a nurse. CNAs are...

  7. violence

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    I am so, so, so sorry. What an absolute nightmare. Have you gotten counseling? If not, I strongly, strongly urge you to seek it. I've been through trauma in my past that I didn't even realize I'd...

  8. Drug addicted teen? Not my kid!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    He might very possibly have "dry sockets" where the clot has not formed or been washed out of the socket leaving painful nerves exposed. When I had my wisdom teeth out 3 years ago, I had dry sockets...

  9. spider bite wound care question

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to bebop1's topic in Home Health

    *shudder* I had what I thought was a bruise on my right ankle, then it turned black and necrosed. Turns out it was a brown recluse bite (YEEEEEK! I HATE SPIDERS!!!), as a nurse I tried to "fix it",...

  10. Wrote a doctor up!!!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    WAY TO GO!!! Its time that doctors learned to treat us as the PROFESSIONALS we are and not like a bunch of flunkies...

  11. Ok...new take on the same question....

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I also have chronic pain... several years ago I broke my back in a car accident between L4-5 and L5-S1. Since then three discs have herniated and I have been fighting the need to have back surgery...

  12. Merit Raises? What is your annual raise?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    At my long term care facility, the merit raise is 1-3%, the CNAs just got an additional cost of living raise from 1-5% depending on your length of service. Right now they are "negotiating" an...

  13. How much info can past employers hand out?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just from my personal experience, I've interviewed nurses and CNAs who were fired from their previous positions, and honestly as long as they are straightforward about it and don't immediately try to...

  14. I resigned today...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, come on down to Alabama and I'll PAY you for your services!! Just out of curiosity, why do you volunteer and not try to get certified as a CNA and get paid for your work? Don't get me wrong, I...

  15. How to unwind after work??

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to DianeS's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm... have sex? :blushkiss Actually, I take melatonin myself, have for years. It is what your body produces anyway, and working nights/sleeping days throws your melatonin cycle off. I take a 3mg...

  16. Ok guys....facing hardest decision of my life..long..please help.

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    As for asking for the level 8 pay, what have you got to lose? Explain to your potential new boss that you REALLY want to take the job, but that you are facing a $6/hr cut in pay, and if it were a...

  17. Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to alichael's topic in Gastroenterology

    This is scary... http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/21/earlyshow/contributors/melindamurphy/main668323.shtml "A recent study by researchers at the University of Washington found that 1 in 50...

  18. Methadone question

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Pain Management

    Years ago, after breaking my back in a car accident I was given Methadone for breakthrough pain (while still in the hospital). I turned it down for two days until my doctor sat with me and explained...

  19. Moody nurse manager....

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    It definately sounds like she is overstressed... why not ask her to have a cup of coffee with you? That right away puts you in a favorable setting for conversation. Tell HER that YOU have been feeling...

  20. spooky spooky spooky

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those people who looks for a scientific explanation for everything, but four weeks ago, something happened I could not explain at all... my husband and I were spending the night at a house...

  21. CNA or not?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in southeastern Alabama... Ozark area. Of course, if you were in Birmingham you would probably make closer to $10 (maybe more, I dunno) but around here, wages are very low. We do pay more for...

  22. CNA or not?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in Southeast Alabama, a pretty rural area so our pay scale is a lot less than in an urban area. Our "preCNAs" are paid $6.25/hr, then after certification they are paid $6.75. I know, it's awful...

  23. Words of inspiration..add some!

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to amber74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I felt overwhelmed at what was ahead of me in nursing school, I used to remember this quote (I don't know who its by): "INCH BY INCH, LIFE'S A CINCH; YARD BY YARD, LIFE IS HARD." It would remind...

  24. CNA or not?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

    I do recommend becoming a CNA first to give you an idea of the field.. and it will definately help with nursing courses later on. I put myself through school working as a CNA. I wouldn't go through a...

  25. Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to alichael's topic in Gastroenterology

    I totally agree with Papawjohn, it can cause a LOT more serious complications. Not to mention the dumping syndrome, cramping, etc that will be a factor the rest of your life. I have heard a lot of...