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  1. Direct care staff incentive bonus

    LPN_mn replied to Lissa,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and the CNA's get a bonus if they are on time for work, if they cover their shift when they are not going to be there, and something else but I can't remember. The nurses do not get...

  2. Is it illegal to initial when.....

    LPN_mn replied to onthemark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are some treatments that the CNA's do. I always check and make sure that they are done before I initial the tx sheet. I would not initial if I could not check to make sure it was done. CNA's...

  3. How to help my CNAs

    LPN_mn replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All of our residents have cork boards in their rooms above the bed. Recently we put little cards up on their boards. We drew stick people or put a P for Pal, H for Hoyer. Now when I go into a room...

  4. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    LPN_mn replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    I once had one of my family members in the hospital and they started acting like a spoiled brat. When the poor nurse left the room I had a not so nice talk with them. They were only in the hospital...

  5. How do I walk back into a room

    LPN_mn replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    First off I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I went through a situation a couple of years ago. I was in a car accident. The other driver was about the age of my oldest daughter. He was...

  6. So...do you believe this?

    LPN_mn replied to leonurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The most I have witnessed is 9. All in sets of 3 and at least one of each set of 3's was very unexpected. Over the last three months we have had 9 deaths where I

  7. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    LPN_mn replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    Takeone...that is the way I read it also until I reread it. It seems she was approached at the hospital and gave the lady a tylenol. She was at home when she posted on the board. I was drawing the...

  8. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    LPN_mn replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    I carry a small spray bottle of my husbands favorite perfume. Sometimes when I get off work I do a quick spritz of water on my curls scrunch it a little and spray on some perfume. He really like...

  9. Kudos to my staff!

    LPN_mn replied to nursinger's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have on occasion bought my shift of NA's pizza for a job well done. We are in the same boat. Went to my administrator for a CNA who went above and beyond and asked for a bonus for her and was told...

  10. Brain surgery last week, then coming to ED for pain. Wait 4 hours to be seen.

    LPN_mn replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    Please disregard the previous post. Thanks for the

  11. Brain surgery last week, then coming to ED for pain. Wait 4 hours to be seen.

    LPN_mn replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    athanks for the

  12. Brain surgery last week, then coming to ED for pain. Wait 4 hours to be seen.

    LPN_mn replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    Can u say HIPPA violation. I am not sure what ur job is but if u didn't have direct care for this patient u my be setting yourself up for a big problem. If u did not have a medical need for...

  13. Working after breast augmentation/implants.

    LPN_mn replied to twilight85's topic in General Nursing

    I had breast augmentation when I was working LTC. I was back to work in 1 week. I was pushing my med cart, transferring pts. and all my other duties. Good luck with your surgery. I have never...

  14. Have decided not to pursue RN

    LPN_mn replied to nursingforever35's topic in General Nursing

    You are not the only one. I wanted to become an RN after getting my LPN. I have been an LPN for almost 10 years and the desire to become an RN just isn't there anymore. I work in Urgent Care and I...

  15. Can one become a nurse if one has Genital Herpes?

    LPN_mn replied to Serenity9595's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know I will probably get flamed for being so blunt. I get phone calls all day long asking some of the most inane and stupid questions. Do people really not have any common sense any more. I hope...

  16. Would this work? If so, why hasn't it been done?

    LPN_mn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an urgent care that is connected to our hospital. We see upwards to 120 people per day we are open 8am-8pm. The sad thing is that most of the cases we see are things that could wait until...

  17. Does this sound strange to you?

    LPN_mn replied to inquiry123's topic in General Nursing

    This really is not about protecting her child from the threat of disease. Where did she get the immunization. I work in a clinic and those immunizations are not cheap. If she did not pay for it and...

  18. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    LPN_mn replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Overheard a lab tech at the clinic where I work talking to the Dr. about a speciman a woman brought in. They said she told me this came out with her pee. I said let me see. I could not believe my...

  19. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    LPN_mn replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have called in sick because of my pet. I called and explained the situation to my supervisor and she was very understanding. He is a yorkie and got bit in the head by our Lab. It was very...

  20. Graduation gift for new nurse

    LPN_mn replied to st4304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The most memorable and best loved gift I received is my Florence Nightengale lamp. My husband and children bought it for me and it has a little candle in it. It looks just like the one we used at...

  21. RN apply for LVN job - why not?

    LPN_mn replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few things that as an LPN I would be concerned with: Assures that nursing staff practices within their scope of practice...I am not sure that is something within the scope of practice for...

  22. I feel so bad

    LPN_mn replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been tweezing the hair around my nipples since the birth of my first child 23 years ago and have never had a problem. My girlfriend had electrolysis and it worked great for

  23. My son needs help. The system isn't working!

    LPN_mn replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    You sure do need some help. Please PM me. I went through the same thing with one of my sons and found a great program that does not cost an arm and a leg and is a great

  24. What should I Have Done?

    LPN_mn replied to caring angel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depending on what state the op is in the employer may feel obligated to report her to the BON because she was terminated due to pt safety issues. I just went before the BON in my state when I was...

  25. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    LPN_mn replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Try your local HUD office. They may help with your mortgage for a month or even 2. I am so sorry for all that you are going through. You may even try contacting your mortgage company and explain...