NurseGuyBri

NurseGuyBri

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  1. Yeah, I'm your nurse. What, I don't look like a nurse?

    NurseGuyBri replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    HouTx. Stealing that last

  2. I received a "write up" warning at my LTC

    NurseGuyBri replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    BEAUTIFULLY put :) If you make patient safety first and then do your best with time management, then only result should be improvement. If your management doesn't get that, then they're missing...

  3. I Just Lost My First LPN Job

    NurseGuyBri replied to mejajo08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with both posts on home health. Every nurse, no matter what the job description, has a difficult job. Sometimes, chosing to do the right thing and the good thing is harder, and some jobs...

  4. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    NurseGuyBri replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    TraceyMarino - BEAUTIFULLY put. You show what a good attitude and education can produce, and I'd be perfectly fine seeing you as a primary (even as a guy). Thanks - It's easy to forget that an NP is...

  5. Eek, Is 48 patients by myself too many for a nightime LTC center shift?

    NurseGuyBri replied to hettink's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Of course it's too much! 30 during the day is too much, too- however with funding only being cut, there's not much other way to stay in business. It's really sad. I'd like to see at LEAST 45/nurse at...

  6. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    NurseGuyBri replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Whoa there, MarieSens-Taylor! I'm a very capable DIPLOMA RN who is a DON in a SNF facility... Calm down!... Granted, I do have a Non-nursing degree in something else, but jeesh.. Not to mention my ADN...

  7. Higher Learning is very hard to understand

    NurseGuyBri posted a topic in General Students

    As I read through many of these posts, I see how some are really knocking some schools because of "transferring". I then noticed that a lot are because the student received an AAS from a tech school....

  8. 5 months snd still haven't takin boards

    NurseGuyBri replied to Nikki0727's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For me, the best help I had as far as practice for the PN was Saunders Comprehensive and Sylvestri. They are very similar yet I passed quite easily. I used Kaplan for RN, but not sure how they work...

  9. First 70 days :(

    NurseGuyBri replied to katiebug92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Let me start by saying that this is somewhat normal. Just make sure you are improving. I will always work with someone as long as they are putting in the effort to get and be better. Nursing is a very...

  10. Feeling some anxiety and needing encouragement...

    NurseGuyBri replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN to RN

    If you have been a successful LPN for 20 years, you already have what it takes to be an RN. Do not let it scare you or drop your confidence- You are good enough. I know that in this area, Excelsior is...

  11. Kaplan SD LVN-RN May 2013

    NurseGuyBri replied to tawnyalee's topic in LPN to RN

    Let me just say that based on all of my research and personal experience, you cannot go wrong with Kaplan University... They have a great program and they review it constantly to make sure they keep...

  12. I need help with delegation

    NurseGuyBri replied to itsdebraanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pixie I think you're spot on- I'd treat a nursing student as a UAP because they haven't yet been assessed in their knowledge to enter basic practice. Great

  13. Higher Learning is very hard to understand

    NurseGuyBri replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in General Students

    Exactly, nguy- because the tech schools generally award an AAS- Associates in APPLIED Science, which is designed, in ALL FIELDS, to enter directly into the workforce instead of transferring. It's not...

  14. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

    NurseGuyBri replied to ladyjanelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok. I am not incredibly happy that I keep seeing "Our jobs are duties are being given away by nurses." First, these duties are being given away by MCR/MCD. This is a money issue, pure and simple....

  15. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

    NurseGuyBri replied to ladyjanelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Brandon, I hate to tell you this but many states already allow and have for years a CNA to get certified for basic dressing

  16. I received a "write up" warning at my LTC

    NurseGuyBri replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hate to hear all of the trouble with LTC. I feel for you, I do- but there are some things you have to short cut and some things you cant- an admission skin assessment is one that you cannot short...

  17. I need help with delegation

    NurseGuyBri replied to itsdebraanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just FYI reading through other responses and they're spot on to what I would have said! Never been asked about a nursing student on NCLEX and never heard anyone else having a similar question. Even if...

  18. Dangerous patients

    NurseGuyBri replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the last post, you stated things as "appears to be".. That's much more professional than assuming we are dumping. I have worked both in ER and LTC. Our LTC regulation book is enormous, and LTC is...

  19. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

    NurseGuyBri replied to ladyjanelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Let me just add this - In my state, VA, there is a significantly higher amount of education that 20 hours for CMA.. And yes, they dont belong in all areas. As far as giving the job away with our...

  20. NCLEX saturday - HELP? Hurst?

    NurseGuyBri replied to hillarybrewer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did a few Saunders reviews with 50-60% and Kaplans with 60-64%. Took NCLEX RN with no problems. I think you all sound like you're ready and I know you will do great. Keep us

  21. FIRST MEDICAL JOB!!!

    NurseGuyBri replied to francoml's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats, that's awesome!! Keep us posted

  22. pharm/drug cards?!

    NurseGuyBri replied to spearsfm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I remember doing flash cards in PN school, it was horrible! I don't think they helped me in the least. At least, not the mass writing of them. What helped me was listing them and categorizing them...

  23. "That's not your job."

    NurseGuyBri replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think that you need to look at the balance of teamwork and if they are taking advantage of you. I'm always leery when someone says "I am not going to do it because someone else didnt." That's not...

  24. I'm shy... Can I be an Lpn?

    NurseGuyBri replied to TeeP125's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You truly get used to it. Also, once you get through school, perhaps you will stay in home health or another one to one type of nursing. There are so many options out there. If you like nursing, go...

  25. LPN discouraged about 'assessment' skills...

    NurseGuyBri replied to jprestonLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ask one of the RN's or other LPN's that you see to co-assess random patients with you *OR* ask them to come get you to assess THEIR patient if they see something different/ interesting so you can...