zieglarf LVN

zieglarf has 3 years experience as a LVN and specializes in SNF/LTC.

Latest Activity

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   Handling rude co workers

   zieglarf replied to TurtleN84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Lots of good advice, but my approach would be slightly different. I would keep it light-hearted and ask flat-out 'why are you rolling your eyes?' when they do it. Make a joke out it - 'what's on the...
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   Falls at shift change...

   zieglarf replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   This is a lousy thing that happened, but... 1) just because the clock says 6 doesn't mean you are free. Until you do all the change of shift stuff then the hall is still yours - even if your...
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   Meds due at shift change

   zieglarf posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Our LTC facility works 10-6/6-2/2-10. There are some meds due at 2PM which of course is shift change. It has always been my opinion that 2PM meds belong to the day shift (6-2), and likewise any 10PM...
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   Mens Scrubs

   zieglarf replied to cjcaaway's topic in Men in Nursing

   I used to wear Dickies but switched to Landau - much more comfortable to
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   Long-term care/SNF

   zieglarf replied to trillnurse7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm on second shift [2-10] and have 25 residents, no med aide, 1.5 CNA's. I do my own meds, some wound care, my own admits, doctors calls, TO's, labs, deal with incidents, and family
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   Personal experience with sneakers?

   zieglarf replied to _Jax_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I find Crocs very comfortable but can't wear them at work because I can't really hustle in them. Love them in my off time for relaxing. For work I just wear regular tennis shoes that I would wear any...
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   white scrub tops and males

   zieglarf replied to jltbone's topic in Men in Nursing

   When I graduated LVN school my wife asked if I would wear pink scrubs. I went and bought a pink top with black pants and wore them once a week for almost a year. I never got accused of being gay. A...
8. 

   Evolution and Nursing

   zieglarf replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

   Biblical creation and evolution are opposites and exclusive of each other. They cannot work together. The people that believe they do usually know little about one or the other. Or haven't given it...
9. 

   Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

   zieglarf replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Buy a decent car and use the rest to pay off your student
10. 

    Discrimination against males in the nursing profession.

    zieglarf replied to Halim F. Dagher's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's not going to be an all or nothing situation. Sometimes men get preferential treatment and sometimes they are discriminated against. To say that either situation is ALWAYS the norm is simply...
11. 

    Overwhelmed

    zieglarf replied to ejm123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like you got hired into LTC. No matter where you are - hang in there and you'll get better at
12. 

    Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    zieglarf replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    That tunic/smock thing looks neat, but I would be way too hot for something like that. I need some
13. 

    Should I work in LTC ?

    zieglarf replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Work LTC on PRN basis and stay with the Home Health. Then after some time you would have a frame of reference for what to do
14. 

    I'm a CNA and passed LPN boards what now..

    zieglarf replied to liz321474's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So if you are educated as a doctor and lose your license for malpractice and get a job as a CNA then they pay you doctor wages based on your highest
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    You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    zieglarf replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most LVN's work in LTC but I don't see that in your list. Did you not mention them OR are you not applying to them? You can work below your license, but can only work at level of employment - except...