RNGrammie

RNGrammie

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  1. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    RNGrammie replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see this all the time....doing something you know is wrong just because others do it. You got caught, you're under investigation....own it. Next time, do what YOU know is

  2. How to take the LPN/LVN exam while still in RN school

    RNGrammie replied to djncrew's topic in General Students

    It would help to know what state you reside in. In NY, you can no longer sit for the NCLEX-PN while an RN student. You must complete the LPN

  3. Has anyone tried team nursing? Opinions?

    RNGrammie replied to circularstaircase's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work in LTC and we have 3 floors, one of them locked dementia unit....40 residents per floor...2 nurses per floor, 4-5 CNA's floor. I would love it if we did team nursing. Although our...

  4. LPN licensure midway through RN program?

    RNGrammie replied to 777RN's topic in General Nursing

    What state are you in?? Some states have done away w/ allowing RN stdents to sit for the NCLEX-PN after completing their first

  5. Using Creative Charting...

    RNGrammie replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#b22222]where i work....it's referred to as the "natal

  6. Male, 25, Prospective nurse. ADN or Accelerated BSN?

    RNGrammie replied to kjawnq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    .There was an article in our daily paper today...... N.Y. bill would require bachelor's degrees for RNs | Press & Sun-Bulletin | pressconnects.com ALBANY -- New registered nurses would have to...

  7. Vodka tampons?!?

    RNGrammie replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    I know of someone who used to get and give red wine enemas. They said they got pretty drunk that way....faster than drinking it. Not my choice of the way I enjoy my Red

  8. Am I Being "Exploited"?

    RNGrammie replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you were hired as a Per Diem nurse then you probably won't receive benefits or be able to belong to the union. As a per diem nurse you can choose NOT to work 5 days a week. The company can't...

  9. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    RNGrammie replied to C287's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Like a previous poster stated...you don't have to answer every post. If you choose not to help w/ "homework" then just skip it...don't respond. There are some homework posts that I will just pass...

  10. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    RNGrammie replied to C287's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Kind of rude. The OP is only asking for help for her "homework" because this doesn't look like an assignment she can complete on her own. She is to interview an LPN. What better place than this...

  11. How to find a job after being fired?

    RNGrammie replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    You probably need a SSN for applications and such. You have to fill out an I9 form whenever hired. Do you not have

  12. If you were me, would you...

    RNGrammie replied to i<3u's topic in General Nursing

    I got my LPN after 3 semesters of my RN program. I worked in LTC part time. I think it was invaluable!! I made my final semesters really "click". I was able to use what I was learning in school...

  13. What is the meaning of immunization status readiness enhanced?

    RNGrammie replied to chicksy's topic in General Nursing

    Please check your Care Plan book or Google it....I found it through

  14. Tylenol IV

    RNGrammie replied to Adri_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    The new MDD of acetaminophen is 3

  15. Advice from someone who might have "been there"...

    RNGrammie replied to tunafish1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i'm sorry you're going through this!! it is my understanding that if a student repeats a class due to a low grade they do not receive financial aide to cover those credits. my son received a c in...

  16. New Grad LPN offered a Nurse Supervisor position in Post Acute

    RNGrammie replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please don't read attitude into my post. I meant nothing derogatory. I was an LPN before becoming an RN. Enlighten me as to the homework you'd like me to

  17. New Grad LPN offered a Nurse Supervisor position in Post Acute

    RNGrammie replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow...I think you might be putting your license in jeopardy here. First, LPN's can't "assess". They can gather information, but assessments need to be done by an RN. New admits need to have quite...

  18. Associates Degree in Vocational Nursing?

    RNGrammie replied to O.Nato's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I checked these sites and nowhere does it state that an LPN/LVN has obtained an Associates Degree. In fact, it specifically states that an Associates Degree is the lowest degree to obtain your RN...

  19. Would you give Lantus without BG check?

    RNGrammie replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    do some research on lantus. while you should check bg levels while on insulin, it really isn't necessary to check prior to giving lantus. yes i would give it without doing a bg

  20. help w/client? Tips?

    RNGrammie replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    you are awesome!!!! thank you for taking on this job. i work in a ltc facility and we have a locked dementia unit. i wish our residents had 1:1. just the fact that you are asking for advice is a ray...

  21. students who don't seem to study and do so well

    RNGrammie replied to italy's topic in General Students

    while i was in school, i missed alot of classes for one reason or another. i rarely "studied" but passed all exams with 87 or better. from day 1...i did practice nclex questions online, from books...

  22. Not paid overtime

    RNGrammie replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    It very much depends on your facility. As a RN, LPN, CNA who punches a clock, we are paid OT for anything over 8 hrs. There are other RN positions in my facility that OT is paid over 40 hrs....

  23. Reality check: new grad in SNF

    RNGrammie replied to NotFlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    5-6 weeks of orientation in a SNF is a long time. I believe when I oriented a few years ago, it was only a couple of weeks. Don't know if that's the norm or not, but 6 weeks seems a bit

  24. Religion, culture and nursing

    RNGrammie replied to raebabelvn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Just to set the record straight, I did not require chemo...I did however, receive 30 rounds of radiation that had horrific side effects. Never did I feel during these times, that it was "my time to...

  25. Religion, culture and nursing

    RNGrammie replied to raebabelvn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Truly, I did not mean any disprespect to KarmaWiseRaven. Had we been speaking face to face I would have stated.....That is utterly ridiculous to her statement of "not looking for options". If you...