Lynx25

Lynx25 LPN

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  1. Uniform Confusion

    Lynx25 replied to aanurse's topic in General Nursing

    If was OSHA required, then scrubs would come with long

  2. phentermine/drug test

    Lynx25 replied to pacific23's topic in General Nursing

    Phentermine... the rage pill.. I had a friend who tested positive for amphetamines when she took it, however she just brought her bottle in and was fine. She didn't know she'd test positive for...

  3. She got fired...

    Lynx25 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like one of those terrible Facebook chain things... you know... A nurze saved this pts life and was fired! Repost in .32 seconds or u will get fired

  4. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    Lynx25 replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Hrm. First job at 15 I worked in the food court of our local mall. Arby's- where I was fired when a lady threw her order at me, and I (stupidly) threw her sandwich right back at her. Janitor at a...

  5. Things I noticed as a patient...

    Lynx25 replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    Why do people not bring up their concerns at the time that they become concerned? Why wait until a survey is passed around? What good does that

  6. Please Delete,

    Lynx25 replied to Thunda's topic in General Nursing

    Well

  7. How messed up is this?

    Lynx25 replied to jelly221,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I got a green bag sort of thing for nurses week, but one of my residents stole it and used it for a spit cup/hat. Oh well. I can take or leave nurses week. I don't need a pat on the head to know I'm...

  8. Texting while doing patient care?

    Lynx25 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know if it's specifically sanctioned, but it happens, a LOT. I don't believe anything has gone through my phone that would be an issue though. The hospice nurses are always ticking away at...

  9. Texting while doing patient care?

    Lynx25 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yikes. I'd never text during care. I DO text at the cart- our phone system is awful here, and all of the nurses and administration communicate via text for the most part. I flipped through my phone, I...

  10. Are nurses blue or white collar workers?

    Lynx25 replied to digitiminimi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    All of my collars are V-neck.. I think we are more blue-collar than anything. When I think of white collar, I think of office

  11. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    Lynx25 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    And here I was thinking what was in my pants mattered more than the color of my shirt.

  12. Nurse with a therapy dog?

    Lynx25 replied to theincrediblearc's topic in General Nursing

    I won't even bring my therapy dog to work WITH me- I feel that both he and my patients need my undivided attention. I bring him on my off days. :) I agree with whoever said that a smaller dog would...

  13. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    Lynx25 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's just wrong. What if I'm not a frilly little butterfly? I don't WANT a flower tattoo! Do you also think all women should wear pink? Is it wrong that I have a

  14. A question to nurses with children

    Lynx25 replied to taramade's topic in General Nursing

    yes! i worked a week and a half straight, with several doubles thrown in for good measure around christmas, and did the same with thanksgiving. they just aren't huge holidays for me, and there was so...

  15. suspended :(

    Lynx25 replied to stethoscope21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know it's unavoidable sometimes, but I try not to get interrupted. You want your meds first "just because"? NOPE. I start at the beginning and go to the end. SOMEONE'S got to be last. It's not...

  16. Is nursing what you thought it would be?

    Lynx25 replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    I am annoyed with the "customer service" bit. I am not a fluffy bubble angel who sprays glittery joy out of their nether regions. It irks me that I am expected to be something I am not. I expected...

  17. Does your supervisor call & text you at all hours?

    Lynx25 replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I make them text me- it's much easier. We've just gotten a new ADON- she likes to leave long, rambling messages..."Heyyyy this is So-and-So, Uhmmm.... I don't know if you are PRN, orrrr, are you a...

  18. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    Lynx25 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm just going to start calling myself BatMan, and take it from

  19. HIPPO Violations

    Lynx25 replied to Bortaz's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Poor Hippo. What did it ever do to anyone? It really doesn't deserve

  20. My God, these family members!!

    Lynx25 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LTC nurses... prepare yourselves... Mother's Day is imminent... You know what that means... "MY MOTHER LOOKED COMPLETELY DIFFERENT LAST YEAR!!" Probably. "WHY DOES THIS SHIRT I BOUGHT HER LAST YEAR...

  21. Violent Patient Issues

    Lynx25 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a LTC, and last week we had an issue where a very large, tall resident attacked a CNA, grabbing and twisting her arms causing a muscle injury, scratching her face, and actually would not let...

  22. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

    Lynx25 replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LPN starts at $15 at a LTC in GA. I got a .15 pay raise for a year... woop de freaking

  23. How much of a raise did you get this year?

    Lynx25 replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    fifteen

  24. "I DEMAND an antibiotic. I am the customer and I am paying your salary"

    Lynx25 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha, do you work with me? I had a family member just absolutely screaming at me for this exact reason. Mom had a bit of a cough and sneeze, no complications. "HOW DARE YOU ARGUE WITH ME?! YOU CALL...

  25. Mistakes we have made

    Lynx25 replied to LilpoRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    First day in LTC- first day as a nurse. I pulled out my meds with my preceptor (Right meds! Right Dose!) Double checked everything extra closely (Right time!)... first day ya know- I haven't figured...