LesMonsterRN

LesMonsterRN ADN, RN

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I'm a Long Term Care RN with a passion for person-centered care. I'm also a penguin-obsessed musician as well as a wife/mother/grandmother in flyover country.

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  1. stupid documentation!

    LesMonsterRN replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs are taught to document correctly and the reasons why, including implications of not doing so, if that's what you're getting

  2. stupid documentation!

    LesMonsterRN replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

    It's clear that the poor documentation is a reflection of a lack of education but I don't believe title has anything to do with

  3. was i wrong?

    LesMonsterRN replied to goldc8's topic in General Nursing

    I might've gotten a BG, too, but with what you posted, I would've sent him out, too. Good

  4. ACLS

    LesMonsterRN replied to jenn8500's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some employers will help pay for the ACLS course and certification if it's required for the position.

  5. 3rd time, no success

    LesMonsterRN replied to jcruz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry to tell you guys that Suzanne's plan is no longer

  6. Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    LesMonsterRN replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow - good job! Talk about being in the right place at the right time.

  7. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    LesMonsterRN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    The OP was written in

  8. do you skip your lunch break routinely?

    LesMonsterRN replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I have skipped many a lunch break while in LTC but I will not skip a bathroom break. If I have to go, I

  9. Forced to Engage in an illegeal Act!

    LesMonsterRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Another point: if the signee is supposed to be an RN and someone other than an RN signs, the facility can be denied reimbursement, if my understanding is correct. I am not an MDS/Care Plan nurse so...

  10. I passed the RN NCLEX!

    LesMonsterRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  11. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    LesMonsterRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How frustrating, smallkitty00! I am currently awaiting my ATT and getting anxious about that - I can only imagine what you're going through. Good

  12. Licensed Esthetician wanting to become an RN...Pls HELP!!!

    LesMonsterRN replied to Jules0624's topic in Nursing Career

    And actually I shouldn't be so snarky. I paid for my education upfront because I was able to, but I realize I'm in the minority. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to do

  13. Licensed Esthetician wanting to become an RN...Pls HELP!!!

    LesMonsterRN replied to Jules0624's topic in Nursing Career

    It's that easy,

  14. Class of 2010!! let's hear you!

    LesMonsterRN replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My pinning was this past Friday, the 14th and commencement was the 15th. I am waiting to hear about a job I interviewed for last week and am still waiting for my ATT. I will probably sit for the NCLEX...

  15. Fired from Assisting Living Facililty!

    LesMonsterRN replied to jerenemarie's topic in General Nursing

    1. I think the issue with the supervisor has less to do with her being an LPN than being a bad supervisor. Let's not turn this into an LPN vs RN discussion. 2. I think the OP is very fortunate to be...

  16. How mych did you $pend to become a Registered Nurse?

    LesMonsterRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I spent $3200 for LPN school in 1993, and roughly $13500 for my AAS, finishing this past Friday. Both amounts included books, equipment and

  17. ADVICE...? Please help me think of a way to solve this issue.

    LesMonsterRN replied to babymason2008's topic in General Nursing

    Counting an entire cart is time that can be better used elsewhere. Use time/date cards and punch on the number corresponding the date, each nurse initials where he/she punched. If there's a...

  18. Daytonite has passed away...

    LesMonsterRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I had noticed that she hadn't posted in quite a while. She will be sorely missed here. Daytonite had a lot of experience to draw from and even though I didn't always agree with her viewpoint, she had...

  19. Nursing instructor in the wrong

    LesMonsterRN replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    It's quite possible that the CI was embarrassed that she was being corrected in front of a student, but what's a little embarrassment in comparison to a patient being harmed? Yeah, ideally she should...

  20. Care Aide work vs. RN work?

    LesMonsterRN replied to Maddi_Rose's topic in General Nursing

    Which leads me to a pet peeve of mine: calling care "aide work" or "lpn work", etc. It's all nursing care, folks. Different levels, yes, differentiated by scope of practice and credential, but it's...

  21. June 2010 Nclex RN study group

    LesMonsterRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am hoping to sit for the NCLEX-RN in June, too. I graduate May 14. Good luck to

  22. Is working as an LPN while going through RN completion possible?

    LesMonsterRN replied to copyandpaste's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, it can be

  23. States Who Have Banned HESI

    LesMonsterRN replied to Decemberblues's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    My school requires an exit exam, but it's used as a) a tool for the faculty to determine if anything needs to improved in the curriculum, b) a tool for students to help them study for the NCLEX. FTR,...

  24. Is It Bad To Ask For Help When Caring For a Heavy Patient?

    LesMonsterRN replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. For the safety of both you and your patient, ask for

  25. Can RN do everything an LPN can do?

    LesMonsterRN replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN to RN

    It all depends on the type of facility you work in. LTC and acute care function in different ways, so while an LPN who works in LTC can probably run rings around an RN accustomed to acute care on a...