BreeLPN2RN

BreeLPN2RN

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  1. Enough time in a shift to finish work

    BreeLPN2RN replied to Subclavian Steel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been in nursing almost 30 years mostly in LTC. I've worked six years where I'm at now 3-11 shift at a 100 bed SNF and ICF facility. It has steadily gotten harder and harder to finish on time. We...

  2. how did they pass theyre boards??

    BreeLPN2RN replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

    Never mind....

  3. It all comes back tenfold...

    BreeLPN2RN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    It's amazing how one small kindness can uplift a persons morale or brighten their day. Even a smile can make a big difference to someone who's having a bad day. Thank you for the post....it brightened...

  4. What do you think constitutes insubordination?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Keep us posted on the

  5. so.... what would YOU say?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think people try to analyze too

  6. Never thought I'd have this problem: which job to choose?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to formerbrat's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, it would be job A. But, you need to decide for yourself. Please let us know which one you choose!! Good luck to

  7. do you need to take NCLEX again if you don't work for 2 years

    BreeLPN2RN replied to beba/rn's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't work in nursing for 9 years. I called the TN BON and all I had to do was 45 hours CEU's. I did it all online and mailed copies to the BON. Got reinstated in one week. I guess different states...

  8. Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

    BreeLPN2RN replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You absolutely did the right thing! What is your DON's problem??? Did she say why you should not have given

  9. LTC Orientation for New Grad RN

    BreeLPN2RN replied to ChloBear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    2-3 weeks isn't enough orientation for a new grad who's not worked on the floor before. Our facility gives at least 4 weeks and more if

  10. The real pay in nursing....

    BreeLPN2RN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    You are a beautiful writer. I could actually visualize the scenario you were describing. Such a sweet posting, thank

  11. A break from nursing??

    BreeLPN2RN replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    I took 9 years off of nursing. I started my own online horse supply business, which I still run (almost 12 years). Last year I went back to LTC three days a week (3-11) & love it. I plan on...

  12. self employed lpn

    BreeLPN2RN replied to jive shaman's topic in General Nursing

    This is something I would be very interested in also. I'm self motivated & have had a non-nursing online business for 12

  13. The Money is my motivation

    BreeLPN2RN replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    If I didn't need the money, I probably wouldn't work. I do enjoy my job, my patients and my coworkers,

  14. skilled days

    BreeLPN2RN replied to texastea's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At our facility, if a skilled resident is gone longer than 24 hrs and come back, they are considered a new

  15. When everything could go wrong...it did

    BreeLPN2RN replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow!! You are

  16. Help! Insubordinate Nursing Aides

    BreeLPN2RN replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible experience for you! You sound like a very caring nurse. I thank God that I work in a wonderful LTC. Most of our nurses, CNA's, DON & ADON's have been there for years. They pay the...

  17. What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    "I took a laxative last night and now I have diarhhea, so I can't come in".... "I had a death in the family"...for the third time this year. "My horse got

  18. What color scrubs do you wear?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    We can wear any scrubs/uniforms we want. As long as it's clean, not faded, or wrinkled. Every Friday we can wear jeans. It's probably different in a hospital setting. Our residents love the colorful...

  19. How well do you get along with your coworkers?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get along very well with all my coworkers, CNA's included. Everyone helps each other & work as a team. All of our residents are everyones responsibility, not just the ones on our assigned hall....

  20. Two Jobs and or passions.

    BreeLPN2RN replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Besides nursing, I have an online website (12 years), selling horse related

  21. Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    BreeLPN2RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Please try to get in touch with him. If it doesn't work out, at least you tried again. Don't give up. I hadn't seen my Dad in over 10 years after he and my Mom divorced. I had to find out from a...

  22. Calling for help!

    BreeLPN2RN replied to Tepidorchid's topic in General Nursing

    Call the doctor or

  23. Tidbits, facts, save-your-butts...for new nurses in LTC

    BreeLPN2RN replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Listen to and follow up with your CNA's when they report a problem. A few weeks ago, as I was transferring a resident to the hosp. with severe abd. pain, one of our CNA's was getting the resident...

  24. Question about holding Lantus

    BreeLPN2RN replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a thread with the hold Lantus discussion:

  25. bariatric surgery -a question

    BreeLPN2RN replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Even though your intentions are good, as you care about your Aunts health, I'm sure she already knows exercise is good for her. However, loose hanging fat can't be toned up, especially as we get...