NamasteNurse BSN, RN

NamasteNurse has 8 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, LTC.

Latest Activity

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   Is it worth it?

   NamasteNurse replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in LPN, LVN

   Not to sound "old" but when you're 18, everything seems like it's forever. I have changed jobs about every two years all my working life. Now I know, that's not everyone's style, but don't say "I will be an LPN forever". If you want to sure. I k...
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   LPN charge nurse position

   NamasteNurse replied to futurenurseOB's topic in LPN, LVN

   how did it go??
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   LPN charge nurse position

   NamasteNurse replied to futurenurseOB's topic in LPN, LVN

   It depends...is this a Charge Nurse of a unit? Probably not, if you're brandy new. In my nursing home the charge nurse is more like a unit manager, on the day shift. All the grunt work, paperwork, dealing with families, going to meetings, writing ...
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   LPN trying to Become RN

   NamasteNurse replied to bbyruth09's topic in LPN-RN

   student loans and agency nursing. make your own schedule.
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   LPN with PTSD....afraid to go back to work

   NamasteNurse replied to nicole314's topic in LPN, LVN

   taking a LOA is NOT "giving up". You have had a severe trauma, your mind and body is telling you to rest. Get the help you need first, then you can keep on truckin.
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   GDR's, what has been your experience?

   NamasteNurse replied to terraqueous's topic in Geriatric

   I have spoken to our pharmacist about this and he says the dose reduction is a state mandated plan to have people on the lowest dose of psych meds that will work. He said if the dose reduction cause ANY negative effects, to call the MD and explain t...
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   Not so excited to start my bridge program

   NamasteNurse replied to Stella_Blue's topic in LPN-RN

   LOVE your GD avatar! Huge fan here! :) xoxoxoxo I too am studying for my RN, but it's going to take me 2 years, doing one class at a time so I can keep working as an agency LPN and make my work schedule coincide with my school schedule! Right now...
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   Scrub Warm-Up Jacket That is Actually Warm

   NamasteNurse replied to EsthyLady's topic in LPN, LVN

   Healing Hands 6555 V-neck Cardigan & Healing Hands Scrubs at UniformAdvantage.comPeaches Med Couture Gold 8658 Scrub Jacket | Peaches Scrubs Peaches Med Couture Gold 8658 Scrub Jacket | Peaches Scrubs Here's three that are more sweater-like. I k...
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   Scrub Warm-Up Jacket That is Actually Warm

   NamasteNurse replied to EsthyLady's topic in LPN, LVN

   Healing Hands 6555 V-neck Cardigan & Healing Hands Scrubs at UniformAdvantage.comere's one that is more sweater-like. I know what you mean, especially in the summer when the air is on! I have Raynaud's so really have to keep warm! In school yo...
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    Confused on lpn scope of practice

    NamasteNurse replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric

    In NY, RN's write the care plan do the initial assessment. LPN's can update a care plan. Whoever gets the admit is stuck with it, which is why change of shift admits get the RN supes so mad! Is it days or evenings responsibility? LPN's make obse...
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    Please, someone tell me how to stay out of trouble and keep my job.

    NamasteNurse replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric

    LTC seems to be a hotbed for 'getting in trouble' over the little things yet they ignore the big problems, like staffing ratios and lack of supplies. I can't seem to grasp that mentality nor do I have the CYA thing working for me. I am however lear...
12. 

    work there after being fired?

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Agency

    thanks everyone. I decided to tell the agency the whole story and they were very understanding and accommodating. I'm getting lots of work else where :)
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    need tips for success

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Agency

    great advice! I have so far been pretty lucky, but walking rounds would be a huge help! It IS hard to find things when you can't even open all of the coded doors! Thanks again..
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    need tips for success

    NamasteNurse posted a topic in Agency

    I just started agency nursing and am finding it difficult to get organized. Walking into a new situation and being expected to pick it up and run is hard! SO, to all of you agency veterans, what can you offer as tips, ideas, anything to help me get...
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    Why do CNA's get low pay for the hard labor that they do?

    NamasteNurse replied to M4ri_777's topic in CNA/MA

    Yes, the work is very physically demanding, yes they bust their butts, And, some get much higher pay. In upstate NY they start at 12/hour and I know some who earn up to 18/hour with preceptor and longevity pay. With the minimum wage at 7.75/hr, th...