NamasteNurse BSN, RN

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    I'm not rude and assertive so I wouldn't survive at work...right?

    NamasteNurse replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being assertive is not being rude. Assertive means you are a good leader, you speak in a way that shows you know what you want and know what you are talking about. You may be confusing assertive...
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    co-worker making me crazy

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not gossip, it's a fact. Googled her and found a lawsuit she brought to the facility and she lost because the facility had so many write-ups on her. Not doing anything with the info, just very...
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    struggling

    NamasteNurse replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup, that's nursing all right, constant interruptions, changing gears, running this way and that. When I was in orientation my preceptor said it would take 4-5 months for me to feel competent and she...
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    how to pass the NCLEX

    NamasteNurse replied to amy024's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I liked the pearson view books, especially exam cram. Pearsonvue are the test makers so they know what you need and they give you all sorts of tips on how to pass this particular type of test. Also...
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    New LVN grad needs job..suggestions???

    NamasteNurse replied to BRITT_LVN22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nursing Homes will usually give you a chance and there's a lot of turnover. It's where I am now and it's my first job out of nursing
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    LVN to work as CNA?

    NamasteNurse replied to knexx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, you may need to actually have your CNA certificate to be a CNA. In NY that's the rule. In my LPN school we actually HAD to take the CNA test and pass in order to go onto the rest of the LPN...
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    co-worker making me crazy

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It stinks! And I just found out that she was fired from her last job for the same problems! Incompetence, poor managerial skills etc. I had heard that nursing was like this but never really...
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    When do I initial the M.A.R.?

    NamasteNurse replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    Generalization---where I work we do have electronic
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    Any tips for long term care?

    NamasteNurse replied to LvHaloRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I started my LTC job I had 42 YES 42 residents all to myself! I was one week out of orientation and responsible for it all. Now we have two nurses and it's sooooo much easier! 24 isn't bad at...
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    co-worker making me crazy

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    boy you guys have her pegged! thanks so much for understanding. just hearing your replies makes me feel like I'm not going
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    When do I initial the M.A.R.?

    NamasteNurse replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    you are documenting that you ADMINISTERED the medication. (MAR= Medication ADMINISTRATION record) you can't say it was administered until AFTER the patient takes
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    Getting the CNAs to see priorities

    NamasteNurse replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Why ask for advice if you're going to argue the answers piece by piece? You should take answers under consideration because what you were doing wasn't working enough for you to write it here, so why...
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    Question for Nurses:)

    NamasteNurse replied to 808honokowai's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like this almost every day when faced with emergencies and new situations. I'm a charge nurse in LTC and everyone expects me to know what to do. You find that nursing school has prepared you...
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    What can a Grad LPN (no license) do?

    NamasteNurse replied to nylpn2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not all facilities are willing to hire a GPN. You have to work under someone else's license just like you did in nursing school. If someone will mentor you in this way it's great but it depends on...
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    Bed Alarms

    NamasteNurse replied to LeloFallz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1) What kind of facility do you work for? (Hospital, Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Health Agency) Nursing Home 2) How often do you come into contact with bed alarms? every day about 30% of...
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    So, I have to be a bad nurse to be a good nurse?

    NamasteNurse replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know what you mean. At first it took me all of my shift and another two hours to complete everything, now after 5 months I'm pretty much done on time. Pretty much. That's if something doesn't...
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    New Grad LTC Seeking Advice

    NamasteNurse replied to kasendamiles86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Both previous posters have good points. You will get used to it if you stay. It takes about 4 months to become proficient at a job like that. Try to be focused and do one thing at a time then move...
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    Caring for patient as a whole

    NamasteNurse replied to GMHarmony's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. Under staffing is much to blame and that's not going to change. I find myself dreaming of taking massage class, or reiki, or woking for less pay with a DO or some other naturo...
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    I need help with Older Adult Class

    NamasteNurse replied to 123_y_321's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like the "Incredibly Easy" series. They also have an excellent website with CE exams and articles. Try it. Wolters Kluwer
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    What was your LPN starting salary????

    NamasteNurse replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    upstate NY. LTC. 4 months out of school. base pay 18/hour plus 3 for evenings plus 1 for charge nurse. so
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    What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    NamasteNurse replied to PaddyCake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Now to answer the original question... Being an LPN is great! I work in LTC and it's rewarding and fulfilling. Our floor is rehab and acute care and believe me I use all my skills and more. I...
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    What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    NamasteNurse replied to PaddyCake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    SHAME ON YOU!!! What a horrible answer! ARE you serious?! PN means practical nurse. We have practical knowledge and the skills to apply it. I have known many LPN's who know more than RNs when it...
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    Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    NamasteNurse replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow, 52 seems to be the age! I am 52 as well and just graduated in January. Got a job in April, and am feeling fine. Here's some ideas; Its tough on the feet, get good shoes. wear support hose....
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    What can my instuctor do and how rude can they be?

    NamasteNurse replied to carmelkisses's topic in General Nursing

    Instructors can and will do and say all sorts of unfathomable things to students. In my experience they can get away with pretty much everything. Seems like the instructors and their 'higher-ups"...
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    Top 3 Qualities of an LPN

    NamasteNurse replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Responsible, good leadership,