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rnlately

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  1. Questions for Veteran LPN's..

    rnlately replied to PfromFL's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not a wasted education at all. Yes I do occasionally clean up poop, as do RNs; but understand this: a nurse is responsible for total patient care; not just some. Total patient care involves...

  2. Excelsior College and Clep Exams

    rnlately replied to medic2rnbound's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can CLEP

  3. Code Brown

    rnlately replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Not a student that said this... it was a nurse. Whenever I am precepting students from our local LPN program I always tell them that anything a CNA can do, a nurse can do (although maybe not as...

  4. med error?

    rnlately replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would still report it. Assuming that you won't be working in this facility for the rest of your life, you wouldn't want to develop the practice of sweeping med errors under the rug. You will run...

  5. Code Brown

    rnlately replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just the 4yr educated nurses...lol; I've heard this from some of my LPN colleagues--"I didn't go to school to wipe bottoms". You can just about imagine how CNAs in general feel about these...

  6. Odd rituals at work

    rnlately replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I feel as if I'm reading about

  7. Any LPN/LVN's that was MA's First.

    rnlately replied to mydee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not/wasn't an MA but I know a few nurses that were and in my opinion there is a slight advantage just as being a CNA or having any type of medical background before becoming a nurse. I believe...

  8. med error?

    rnlately replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Working in LTC, I would say it's an error. Let me see if I understand you correctly; Example: Patient is scheduled for Lortab @2100 and I mistakenly pop and administer Ritalin @2100 which she also...

  9. Odd rituals at work

    rnlately replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah:I use foam only when necessary but if soap and water is readily available I prefer it because I can scrub under my nails really well and wash the gunk down the drain. Some people I've...

  10. Pet peeve

    rnlately replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    You never know what you are going to touch once you pull back the covers and reach for that draw

  11. White Scrubs?

    rnlately replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This is so true. I'm black and dark brown undies are invisible under whites. No one, I mean no one, regardless of race should wear white undergarments under white

  12. Don't giver her a drink! It'll make her have to go to the bathroom!!

    rnlately replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Of course any competent patient is at free will to refuse medical care or treatment if they desire. I would hope someone on fluid restriction d/t renal failure would know enough about their...

  13. Don't giver her a drink! It'll make her have to go to the bathroom!!

    rnlately replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Then the next thing is she'll want the nurse to hold the MOM or Dulcolax so that the patient won't have a bm; the cycle just continues. And yes I've had a resident tell me that a certain CNA doesn't...

  14. What age will you retire?

    rnlately replied to phlox's topic in General Nursing

    I'll probably work until 80 since that's probably what the retirement age will be in the next 10-20 yrs. Seriously, I'm 34 now and would like to work in some capacity as long as I'm physically able...

  15. Summer Sizzling Heat

    rnlately replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I am generally cold natured but since I gave up my desk job of 12 yrs and made floor nursing my priority I understand where the OP is coming frm. On the rare occasion that I do become cold there is...

  16. Don't giver her a drink! It'll make her have to go to the bathroom!!

    rnlately replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like to me your coworker doesn't want to take the time to toilet or change this patient. Looking out for her needs more than the patients..................for shame!!! You are right, unless...

  17. When doctors don't return calls.....

    rnlately replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the above actions, document like

  18. To All Female Nurses ????

    rnlately replied to xGuYx's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely love 'em; wish there were more of

  19. What has ended up in your pockets?

    rnlately replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked briefly in dialysis I would bring home unopened syringes, needles, occasionally a 10cc flush, tape, and numerous alcohol swabs. I often joked to my husband that one day I might...

  20. is working in the hospital really easier than LTC???

    rnlately replied to ez2000's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with dekagirl; You have to be a quick thinker and able to prioritize in addition to passing meds. There are many nurses that work LTC thinking that their job is just that--pill popper; but...

  21. Help! Insubordinate Nursing Aides

    rnlately replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek: Compared to your facility I work in LTC heaven. For the most part the CNAs I work with are very professional both in appearances and work ethic. The smokers will go for...

  22. Congrats, Chamberlain RN-BSN Grads! :-)

    rnlately replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats to you

  23. Excelsior is raising tuition rates!

    rnlately replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes I saw that and I have 2 more ECEs and the CPNE staring at me. Oh well, must get it done

  24. Admitting a med error on Facebook??!!

    rnlately replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    This is a major no-no. This is a case of some people posting waaaaaaaay too much info. The only thing I usually post about my job is that "I'm tired after work", "today is my Friday", etc. No need...

  25. What were your job interview red flags?

    rnlately replied to Destiny12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    :lol2::lol2: You seemed to have walked into the Twilight Zone. Was she trying to win an Oscar or something???