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    New CMS payment, what Hospitals are not reimbursed for:

    lpnflorida replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    Batman, Does that mean you have all the same policy upgrades that we have experienced since this went through.... It is insane in many instances. like somehow we on purpose cause these things to...
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    What do these family member expect

    lpnflorida replied to JB2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you handled it the way it should have been as you pointed out you could not leave detailed information on answering machine due to HIPPA. I suppose in the future you could try placing a...
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    new question on wet to dry dressing changes

    lpnflorida replied to hoopskirthippie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. Gather equipment: Dressing kit Saline solution Sterile 30-60cc syringe Extra 4x4s, Kerlex gauze Blue bed pad Extra tape Sterile gloves Non-sterile gloves 2. Check order for any...
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    Are there better working conditions than SNF and ADHC?

    lpnflorida replied to papaya8's topic in General Nursing

    The least physically taxing floor I ever worked was Psych. That did not mean however that we never did anything physical. Code NP's ( emergency patient out of control) could be very physical. I found...
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    How Do Moms Do It?

    lpnflorida replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have answered your own question in many regards. You have made choices based on what your needs are. Those needs will change throughout your career. Yes working every Fri and weekends has...
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    no one will return the favor and HELP OUT

    lpnflorida replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    My mornings are spent concentrating on what I need to get done to meet the needs of my assigned patients and the documentation which goes with it. My afternoons are then freer to assist anyone else...
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    He doesn't realize my dreams

    lpnflorida replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I believe you can survive on your own without this boyfriend. Who's name is on the lease of the apartment. If both, well wait for the lease to run out. Then decide who is moving out. You can...
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    What if you know a doctor made a mistake?

    lpnflorida replied to June1234's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If it were me in this same situation. I would calmly and respectfully ask the Doctor in question what they felt caused the additional bleed into the brain. Sometimes there are factors and conditions...
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    Nurses aging

    lpnflorida replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose in some respects you may be correct. For myself I see the physcial job of nursing as having kept me younger. There are things physcially that I am able to do that my counterparts/peers who...
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    Intimidation in the workplace

    lpnflorida replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have had a similar experience with only one CNA. I consider myself lucky. I wrote her up after one especially insubordinate occasional. This was the one and only time I had ever written anyone up in...
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    Help! Rude MDs or is it me?

    lpnflorida replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    True story, A few years ago my darlin was on call. After midnight there were no less than 4 phone calls regarding one patient from the same nurse. After call number 3, my loved one after getting off...
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    Help! Rude MDs or is it me?

    lpnflorida replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hollyberry, I think you did the best you could given that you are still a novice nurse. It will get better, we all have learned when and when not to call based on doing some of the same things. We...
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    cigarette breaks

    lpnflorida replied to NrsheartTS's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think anyone should be taking a 45 min break, especially not several times a day. Now for my pet peeve. I work with people who complain they never get to take a break yet the smokers do....
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    Layoffs will be announced at my facility on Monday

    lpnflorida replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I rather think your job in informatics should still be safe, The bright side, it is not like someone can fill your shoes in 6 weeks time. Last layoff I was ever in 20 years ago that is what happened....
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    lpnflorida replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    I believe it might be more helpful if all states allowed LPN's to work up to their Scope of Practice instead of taking away what we are able to do. There has always been a place for us to continue...
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    hmm

    lpnflorida replied to pepper50's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know what to say beyond keep putting in your application. Keep your mind open to all
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    Floating...

    lpnflorida replied to KimmieKoo72's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is scarey and unnerving to float to another unit. I can fully understand your duress. I think you did what you could which was to tell them what you did and did not feel comfortable with. I am...
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    Please anyone SBAR/cheat sheet

    lpnflorida replied to angelwings33's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Easy to make your own thinking of what SBAR is. S=Situation (a concise statement of the problem) B=Background (pertinent and brief information related to the situation) A=Assessment (analysis and...
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    New Hire and Hep B vaccine

    lpnflorida replied to BettyBoo706's topic in General Nursing

    It should not be a problem for hire. Example. I was given hep b series at the first hospital I worked at. Several years later I moved to another state, gave them the dates of all my former vacinations...
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    Nursing Patches?

    lpnflorida replied to nurscestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Vinegar helps to set the dye, that is why it is recommended to soak patch and then rinse first. Cheap dyes run,, it is a good thing to do with some clothing also which you have just bought and...
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    narcotic orders help needed Legal Qs!?

    lpnflorida replied to ciber-1's topic in General Nursing

    I think she would be fired , which makes the answer C. My rational, she had no physcian order, nor did she document which patient the narcotics went to. It was done not once ,but four times making it...
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    need advice from experienced lpn's

    lpnflorida replied to deemarie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is nothing that says you cannot look and apply for another job while keeping your current job. I would not quit the job you have until you have another one lined up. It usually is best to stay...
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    Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    lpnflorida replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    I can honestly say I have never worked with a co-worker who was transgender, many gays though. I see no problem with it. I think it would be up to the individual and how they handle it. We all have...
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    Is nursing really worth it??

    lpnflorida replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    The Specific type of familes I was refering to are in the medical profession. Nurses are some of the worst families to deal with. Not all, but the most memorable ugh. It is like they have an axe to...
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    LTC ethical issues

    lpnflorida replied to springchicken2+2's topic in General Nursing

    http://ezinearticles.com/?Covert-Administration-of-Medicines&id=915653 short article on covert medication adminstration. Perhaps you can print it off and give it to your