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  1. I Chart Too Much?!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing I was taught by a DON was to paint a picture while you chart. Maybe this is where I got it from.

  2. I Chart Too Much?!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this post. We are required to document at least every 2 hours in our paper charts. I do double chart in my narrative notes what my assessments are. I will definitely rethink this after...

  3. I Chart Too Much?!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you...thank you....thank you!!!! This is the type of advice I was looking for.

  4. I Chart Too Much?!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I write everything down the moment I do it. If I don't write it down in the charts immediately, I write it down on my hand, a scrap paper I keep in my pocket, or my notebook. Whatever is the fastest....

  5. I Chart Too Much?!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Hi classicdame, I actually have more than PLENTY of time to get my job done and charting seems to take up less time than it does others. Maybe it's the fact that I like to write. Words come easy to...

  6. I Chart Too Much?!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    This was meant for a quote

  7. What would you do?

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a tough decision to make. I am currently working 2, 16 hr shifts at my new job. Well, a great first shift position has just popped up and I love the unit manager. It would pay $2 less an...

  8. What would you do?

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this post is old but I just wanted to thank you all for the awesome feedback. I did decide to take the first shift position at much less pay and I still work 12 hours every Saturday. I also work...

  9. Penalized for Improper Outfit. Help!

    skittlebear replied to Newgraduatenurse2012's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh noooooo! You wore sweatpants. That is horrible! Your reputation should suffer

  10. Good evening. New Here! 1st job outta school, no training, and feel I should escape

    skittlebear replied to nettiemaria2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have had some great suggestions! I would just like to repeat what roxjerseygirl suggested. I think you need to make an appointment with your supervisor or DON (preferably supervisor because it's...

  11. Doctor faxes

    skittlebear replied to sbergmann17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am by no means someone who corrects others typos and actually I dislike people who point out others' mistakes on boards. I make many, many mistakes of my own. I do not understand your last post...

  12. Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    skittlebear replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In all honesty, I love all three of my jobs. Do I feel like I've made the correct career choice? Absolutely not. If I had it to do over I would study radiology. Of course, I don't have the time now as...

  13. Tired of being treated like we are less than a nurse because we are not RNs!!

    skittlebear replied to misscutiecute2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Haha...Licensed Pill Nurse. Never heard of that one. It's actually funny. When I first became an LPN I will admit that I was a bit ashamed that I wasn't a "Real Nurse". Now, as I do have a bit of...

  14. Hyperventilating Trach Pt

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay...don't wanna sound ignorant but I am an agency nurse who has little experience with trachs. On top of this, the pt is MRDD. Her VS were perfectly fine...except for her respirations. At the end...

  15. Hyperventilating Trach Pt

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I know this post is quite old but would just like to give everyone an update. I am still seeing this patient today and have become very attached to her. She is doing great! She does have these...

  16. No jobs for newly licensed LPNs?

    skittlebear replied to aniram's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Don't get up hope OP! Keep filling out applications....even to the places that don't post that they need help. That's how I got several of my jobs (I have 3). I applied because I heard good things...

  17. Is monster the best way to apply for a job?

    skittlebear replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I honestly prefer indeed. Com but that is my personal preference. Good luck my

  18. How to Cope With Job-Related Anxiety

    skittlebear replied to EphemeralMelody's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP, first of all (((Hugs)))! I know what your going through and it isn't easy by no means. I am an LPN. I've had anxiety issues in the past before nursing (mainly in my teenage years). Once I became a...

  19. If allnurses.com has helped you please provide a quote

    skittlebear replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses has definitely helped me in a number of ways. I'm sorry though, I don't feel comfortable providing my name, city, and state. I have vented on here way too much, and I wish to remain...

  20. Asking for constructive criticism and persistance?

    skittlebear replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great

  21. Is it legal for a nurse to work 24 hours straight?

    skittlebear replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had this happen to me...several times. I simply told the agency that I would be sleeping as there was also a CNA on duty. The pts mom agreed to come in and stay for a few hours while I got some...

  22. First day off orientation tomorrow....tips?

    skittlebear replied to katielam616's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is rather harsh! No one is perfect and a brand new nurse right off orientation may need, or feel she needs, some tips. We are all still learning

  23. what did LPN school teach me? not much im afraid... will RN school help me?!

    skittlebear replied to lorenwithano's topic in LPN to RN

    I must say, I was very taken aback by your title...until I read your post. Now, I understand. :) First of all, I honestly felt like I learned a lot in LPN school. I am still learning to this day. I...

  24. The introverted nurse

    skittlebear replied to esunada's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is okay to be introverted. In fact, I have met a lot of very good introverted nurses. Does that make you an incompetent nurse? No. You will learn when you need to come out of your shell and speak...

  25. Can a nurse come to work after taking a benzodiazepine?

    skittlebear replied to Smackdown's topic in General Nursing

    I know it may be the law but I don't like that. As long as a doctor prescribes and states its okay to work and you can make sound judgement, it should be none of your employers