ComeTogether LPN

Transitional Nursing

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About ComeTogether

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


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  1. 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

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    Just out of curiosity, do you think that they will begin to consider more hybrid options given the need?
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    Massasoit LPN to RN 2023

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

    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

    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?

    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.
  12. While its certainly their right, I can't fathom a world where it would be nursings role to assist, especially not with a hoyer lift, good god. What does the DON and Director of Social Services have to say?
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    Favorite brands of scrubs and why?

    Carhartt Force Flex. The material is moisture wicking and stretches, light as a feather and they hold up well. I can't function without them. plus they have pockets exactly where I need them.
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    I'm gonna puke

    Well, I am still standing and I've actually grown quite a bit. Can't say I'd have said yes going in if I knew then what I know now, but I also love what I do. Usually.
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    Massachusetts salary ADON

    Well I would certainly hope so