NamasteNurse BSN, RN

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    Is it worth it?

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

    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...
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    LPN charge nurse position

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

    how did it
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    LPN charge nurse position

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

    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,...
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    LPN trying to Become RN

    NamasteNurse replied to bbyruth09's topic in LPN to RN

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

    NamasteNurse replied to nicole314's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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
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    GDR's, what has been your experience?

    NamasteNurse replied to terraqueous's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...
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    Not so excited to start my bridge program

    NamasteNurse replied to Stella_Blue's topic in LPN to 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...
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    Scrub Warm-Up Jacket That is Actually Warm

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

    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...
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    Scrub Warm-Up Jacket That is Actually Warm

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

    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...
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    Confused on lpn scope of practice

    NamasteNurse replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...
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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

    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...
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    work there after being fired?

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    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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    work there after being fired?

    NamasteNurse posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I was terminated from a facility 2 years ago, worked elsewhere since then and now am going to an agency. The agency works extensively with the facility that fired me. Can or should I go and work...
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    need tips for success

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    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
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    need tips for success

    NamasteNurse posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    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...
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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 Medical Assistant, 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...
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    I do not want to give up

    NamasteNurse replied to deliathens's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    are you sure about missing 52 hours? my program allowed us to miss 12 and those had to be made up in the lab. it sounds like you have too much on your plate right now. hope it all works out !...
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    Need Some Advice on Credit Challenging

    NamasteNurse replied to Robins19's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in the same boat. I think you could pass the 100 levels with studying. My school provides study guides, ask if yours does. The 200 level will be much more challenging, I'm surprised they allow...
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    Worried...

    NamasteNurse replied to ednita05rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You and the facility will get "in trouble" if you screw up while the state is there. I understand what your preceptor is saying, but it's not a good way to train someone. Honestly, I don't think...
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    Staffing

    NamasteNurse replied to Jessmed0324's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    not sure what state you are in but the staffing ratios are notoriously low in LTC. Yours is a bit crazy, but if they said you're going to get tagged, then the admin better step up. We have 1 or two...
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    respect between CNAs and Nurses

    NamasteNurse replied to tanzie2469's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am interested in your problem because I was just searching for "nurses get no respect from CNA's" and your question came up. Not funny 'haha' but sad funny. At my facility, it seems the CNA's rule...
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    Good nurse vs bad nurse

    NamasteNurse replied to PankaD89's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    there are definitely NOT enough hours in the day and there never will be. all you can do is your best. I never feel like a "complete failure" because I always do my best. Sure some days I don't...
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    Holiday gifts for CNAs

    NamasteNurse replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    pens and highlighters are always appreciated. bath and body works has hand sanitizer in tiny bottles usually for a dollar! Last year they also had holders for those bottles which can be attached to...
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    Is this a complete MD order

    NamasteNurse replied to Lundazi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    TRAMPD...as we learned in school, an order MUST have the correct time, route, amount, med, patient and diagnosis. ex: Spiriva, 18mcg cap, inhale 1 cap via handihaler, BID dx: COPD is what the...
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    Who do nurses make more than?

    NamasteNurse replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    you sound young, and you want a lot. Neither of those are bad things so don't get all huffy on me. Prepare to work lots and I mean LOTS of overtime if you are a single mom. If you're married and...