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  1. How has being (becoming) a lpn changed your life?

    nursetiffany. replied to futurenurseOB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Amazing :) keep your head

  2. The Stress of LTC

    nursetiffany. replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Deep breath. and handle one thing at a time.

  3. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    nursetiffany. replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love LTC! :) Every work place has its downfalls. If you like routine (most days) and getting to know your patients...LTC is the way to go.

  4. LPN taking wound care course; skin tear question

    nursetiffany. replied to followyourbliss's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I HATE TEGADERMS!!! Granted I work in LTC. I use a lot of

  5. Cutting VAC foam

    nursetiffany. replied to islandnursemama's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I like the idea of making a template with the sterile side of the wrapper. Right now I cut more than one piece because I cannot eyeball the size for the life of

  6. Behaviors and Failing to Chart Them

    nursetiffany. replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I document the behaviors I see on our behaviors form. It then gets turned into Administrator, DON, ADON, SSD, & Careplan Coordinator. Saves my behind, the residents behind.

  7. What is your nurse-patient ratio?

    nursetiffany. replied to Starfish, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    42:usually 2. plus 3-4 aides. i work in

  8. Dr. Order for band aid?????

    nursetiffany. replied to Shell5's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I work in LTC and yes we need an order for a bandaid. It gets repetitive and seems dumb but saves you in the long

  9. Is this abuse? Emotional blackmail?

    nursetiffany. replied to lucinda1518's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Maybe not abuse. But extremely unprofessional. I'd give a verbal/written warning for

  10. CNAs that take extended breaks

    nursetiffany. replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I hate to have to "get after" my CNAs. However, if they are not able to be responsible and do things right then I will follow them around like a child. Irritates me.

  11. Barrier Cream on a Skin Tear?

    nursetiffany. replied to kparry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oh no! I'd freak if a CNA touched my skin tear! lol. they know to come get me

  12. Bad day... looks like it's everything I dreamed it would be.

    nursetiffany. replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sorry it was such a crazy

  13. Affection to residents and still professional?

    nursetiffany. replied to Rach823RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :) i love my residents. they are my

  14. Fantastic CNA. but...

    nursetiffany. posted a topic in General Nursing

    we have a great cna where i work. she works hard, always does a good job, and i can rely on her when she's there. that being said a couple times now, her alarm didn't go off and she's been 2+ hours...

  15. make up?

    nursetiffany. replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    oh yeah. id look sick if i didnt!! its pretty natural

  16. Nurses eating and drinking at the nurses station

    nursetiffany. replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    we have drinks at the nursing station. covered ones. in fact they got us cool cups for nursing week!! :) i think eating there looks unprofessional tho. maybe if no one is

  17. What should I do?

    nursetiffany. replied to rusure's topic in General Nursing

    are you a nurse? id look at the order and she what it says and then clarify if needed. both should not be

  18. being young!

    nursetiffany. replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    do it!!! i shoukd have done it two kids ago!! lol. lpn with one kid. bsn with two. oh

  19. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    nursetiffany. replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    im in Il and have

  20. What time is PM and HS med pass typically?

    nursetiffany. replied to mamarhonda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i work am shift but as far as i am aware...pm are at 4 and 5 and 6 and hs are at 8 and

  21. C-section vs. letting Mom go naturally

    nursetiffany. replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    scary. as a nurse and pregnant with number two...i go as natural as possible. our bodies r made to handle birth...why not let them unless medically necessary? hell, i think taking pain meds during...

  22. Community College? You must be stupid.

    nursetiffany. replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    oh how stupid. we all take the same boards.... and i paid a hell of a lot less for

  23. Wasn't the School Nurse right?

    nursetiffany. replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    the school nurse was right. Imo. and ps im a lpn that uses critical thinking everyday. a new one at

  24. Are there any floors like mine, acute care, with no lifting equipment?

    nursetiffany. replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    ugh we have lifts thank goodness. the hospital i did clincals at had a lift team we could call...which was

  25. Offensive Nursing Behavior

    nursetiffany. replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    id report her again...again....and again...everytime she treats a resident like that. imo it sounds like