RNGrammie

RNGrammie has 3 years experience.

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1. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

   RNGrammie replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric

   I see this all the time....doing something you know is wrong just because others do it. You got caught, you're under investigation....own it. Next time, do what YOU know is right.

2. How to take the LPN/LVN exam while still in RN school

   RNGrammie replied to djncrew's topic in General Students

   It would help to know what state you reside in. In NY, you can no longer sit for the NCLEX-PN while an RN student. You must complete the LPN program.

3. Has anyone tried team nursing? Opinions?

   RNGrammie replied to circularstaircase's topic in Med-Surg

   I work in LTC and we have 3 floors, one of them locked dementia unit....40 residents per floor...2 nurses per floor, 4-5 CNA's floor. I would love it if we did team nursing. Although our residents/patients are less critical, it's an incredible resp...

4. LPN licensure midway through RN program?

   RNGrammie replied to 777RN's topic in General Nursing

   What state are you in?? Some states have done away w/ allowing RN stdents to sit for the NCLEX-PN after completing their first year.

5. Using Creative Charting...

   RNGrammie replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

   [color=#b22222]where i work....it's referred to as the "natal cleft"

6. Nurses who Nurse Patients

   RNGrammie replied to QI/QM's topic in General Nursing

   lpn's do not "assess"....they "gather data".

7. Male, 25, Prospective nurse. ADN or Accelerated BSN?

   RNGrammie replied to kjawnq's topic in Pre-Nursing

   .There was an article in our daily paper today...... N.Y. bill would require bachelor's degrees for RNs | Press & Sun-Bulletin | pressconnects.com ALBANY -- New registered nurses would have to earn bachelor's degrees within 10 years to keep worki...

8. Vodka tampons?!?

   RNGrammie replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

   I know of someone who used to get and give red wine enemas. They said they got pretty drunk that way....faster than drinking it. Not my choice of the way I enjoy my Red Cat.

9. Am I Being "Exploited"?

   RNGrammie replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Geriatric

   If you were hired as a Per Diem nurse then you probably won't receive benefits or be able to belong to the union. As a per diem nurse you can choose NOT to work 5 days a week. The company can't make you work 5 days. Or you CAN choose to work th...

10. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    RNGrammie replied to C287's topic in LPN/LVN

    Like a previous poster stated...you don't have to answer every post. If you choose not to help w/ "homework" then just skip it...don't respond. There are some homework posts that I will just pass on responding to. There are some that are valid. ...

11. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    RNGrammie replied to C287's topic in LPN/LVN

    Kind of rude. The OP is only asking for help for her "homework" because this doesn't look like an assignment she can complete on her own. She is to interview an LPN. What better place than this awesome site. Not everyone is here is so quick to...

12. How to find a job after being fired?

    RNGrammie replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    You probably need a SSN for applications and such. You have to fill out an I9 form whenever hired. Do you not have one??

13. If you were me, would you...

    RNGrammie replied to i<3u's topic in General Nursing

    I got my LPN after 3 semesters of my RN program. I worked in LTC part time. I think it was invaluable!! I made my final semesters really "click". I was able to use what I was learning in school and able to do better in school for what I had lear...

14. What is the meaning of immunization status readiness enhanced?

    RNGrammie replied to chicksy's topic in General Nursing

    Please check your Care Plan book or Google it....I found it through google.

15. Tylenol IV

    RNGrammie replied to Adri_RN's topic in Medications

    The new MDD of acetaminophen is 3 grams/24hr.