ComeTogether LPN

ComeTogether has 9 years experience as a LPN and specializes in Transitional Nursing.

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   How do you get a very combative patient to take a shower

   ComeTogether replied to esunada's topic in Geriatric

   Let him refuse. A good bed bath is just a good.
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   Medication & treatments on midnight shift

   ComeTogether replied to Micki72's topic in Geriatric

   Why kind of treatments do they have you doing on 11-7?
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   RNs vs LPNs

   ComeTogether replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   Good grief I didn't realize how old this was!
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   Ceased placement due to not taking vital signs properly

   ComeTogether replied to Kirsten Kurian's topic in General Students

   Would it hurt? maybe not you but it could hurt someone!
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   Help! Paraplegic residents wanting to have sex. What are the legal requirements here?

   ComeTogether replied to MrsLPN1983's topic in Geriatric

   I would say you have to provide privacy and thats about it. If they can't get the parts to go together on their own accord that would be a safety issue and not something OT can really partake in.
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   Incontinent care

   ComeTogether replied to litbitblack's topic in LTC Directors

   I mean you can double glove for the same patient in the case of a massive code brown, etc. Im not sure its wise to teach this practice though, because someone is Sure to misunderstand and next thing you know they'll be going over to the other bed wi...
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   Patients demanding a singleroom.

   ComeTogether replied to RMHRehab's topic in Management

   I've solved this problem by really considering where I place people and making changes when/if needed. We don't have a single except for one isolation room and I explain. Then I usually crack a joke or two and promise to win them over. Usually I ...
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   DON

   ComeTogether replied to sammy_rn's topic in LTC Directors

   Often times the providers want someone to accompany. I usually ask the family to meet them there, if they aren't able and I have to I will send someone but in the case of someone A&O x4 who is comfortable going alone thats certainly permissible.
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   Inevitable Resignation

   ComeTogether replied to pharmanurse11's topic in General Nursing

   Morphine in therapeutic doses absolutely does not kill people. Any medication CAN kill someone, of course. There are always adverse reactions and drug/drug interactions but I was speaking to the intended use of the medication in the setting of hosp...
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    Responsibilities of RN in nursing home in NJ

    ComeTogether replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    It's going to be up to the nurse practice act for their state, seems to vary widely. In my state nurses can't delegate to other nurses, no matter the license. LPNs can do assessments as well, but it seems my state is one of the most liberal i...
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    What is the best way for an LPN to become an RN?

    ComeTogether replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Just out of curiosity, do you think that they will begin to consider more hybrid options given the need?
12. 

    Massasoit LPN to RN 2023

    ComeTogether replied to MS717's topic in LPN-RN

    I want to do this, but I really want a hybrid option.
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    Responsibilities of RN in nursing home in NJ

    ComeTogether replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    double check with your board of nursing and the facility policy/procedure however, my understanding is unless you accepted is supervisory position , there should be no difference. You are responsible for the patients that you have accepted, no ...
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    Inevitable Resignation

    ComeTogether replied to pharmanurse11's topic in General Nursing

    That dosage of morphine is quite conservative, and if the person had not been dying, it would simply have kept them comfortable. Eventually they would have rallied back after their body adjusted to the dosage. Morphine and Ativan does not kill...
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    Has anyone ever been asked to lead activities at work?

    ComeTogether replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about the whole activity thing because I find that the activity department should be taking care of that. All combined I probably spend two hours a day, if that, in my office.