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    How do you get a very combative patient to take a shower

    BrandonLPN replied to esunada's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There's nothing wrong with giving an agitated resident some ativan or even geodon prior to the shower, if its ordered for him. It's not "chemical restraint", that's being a little melodramatic. That's...
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    Budget cuts..... State nurses earn minimum wage?

    BrandonLPN replied to gcupid's topic in General Nursing

    If any city is *that* screwed up, the federal and/or state government should be allowed to take over and administer the city directly. And forget about nurses working for minimum wage! What nurse in...
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    something to think about

    BrandonLPN replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Another one I saw posted on the wall of the med room: "Put on your big-girl panties and deal with
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    something to think about

    BrandonLPN replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    In the same spirit of helpful little sayings for nurses, here's one re:gossip. (A MAJOR problem wherever nurses gather to work): If wisdom's ways you wisely seek, five things observe with care: TO...
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    Forced to another shift when I have seniority

    BrandonLPN replied to northern_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Find a place that has a union for your next job. The idea of working at a LTC without one frightens me. WAY too many petty vendettas and vindictiveness in this field to be without a union backing you...
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    Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    BrandonLPN replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm always surprised how many PN students think they are going to work in a hospital when they graduate. Why didn't they do the research before starting the program? I was well aware before starting...
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    Why do some RNs hate this?

    BrandonLPN replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    Oh, and as a Michigander, I feel I must point out the day of auto workers making big bucks are long gone. These days there are fewer and fewer jobs where an unskilled and uneducated worker can make a...
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    Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    BrandonLPN replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What constitutes as "living comfortably" varies greatly from person to person. I think it depends mostly on how you where brought up. I grew up in a very poor neighborhood, so I consider having plenty...
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    Why do some RNs hate this?

    BrandonLPN replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    First, let me say I'm shocked how little RNs make in the South. Where I live I started out as a new LPN at 45k or so a year. New grad RNs can expect 50-60k. And this is in Michigan, not exactly known...
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    Medpass combining and coumadi's place in it

    BrandonLPN replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're absolutely right about coumadin timing and about combing med passes safely. Med pass combining is the lesser of two evils, the worse evil being so anal about exact med times that you do nothing...
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    "Please call me, there are *issues* with you..."

    BrandonLPN replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked nights I restocked the med cart and supplies when I had the chance. Key phrase there "had the chance". And I would be a little insulted to be told it was "my" job to file papers. You're...
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    Cleanliness is a must!

    BrandonLPN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    A lot of the "germophobe" stuff I see nurses do is well within OCD territory. The night nurse where i work is infamous for this. I mean, Really, you need to wipe down the phone, the desk, the entire...
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    Pass meds & chart!!! Well, when i get a chance i will!!!

    BrandonLPN replied to knowledgeseeker4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish my managers *would* try to threaten me with legal action for "theft of time"! They would be emotional wrecks sobbing in the corner after me and the lawyer I hired was done with
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    For profit vs. non-profit facilities...

    BrandonLPN replied to ERRN324's topic in Nursing Career

    Avoid working at a for-profit facility at all costs. I'm lucky to be employed at a state facility, and it's so nice to be able to use as many briefs, dressings, alcohol wipes, whatever as I feel I...
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    RN doing temp work as a med aide

    BrandonLPN replied to PugLuvr3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Get a job as a staff nurse in a LTC facility. You'll pass a lot of meds, but also get actual nursing experience. And get paid a living
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    Blind Nursing Student?

    BrandonLPN replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    I can think of several nursing jobs a blind nurse could do. Telephone nursing for one. But I'm at a loss as to how a blind student could ever complete clinicals or pass a skills test. How could a...
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    Assessments?

    BrandonLPN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I worK in LTC, so our assessments are obviously much much different. Of course we don't do an actual full assessment on everyone every day. Not only would that be unecessary, it would be a...
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    Am I unsafe to practice?

    BrandonLPN replied to Need2Care's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It seems unnecessarily harsh for them to fire you for a early PRN pill and a late lovenox. Was the resident snowed from getting the PRN too close to his scheduled? Something dosent add up. I doubt...
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    Mandating to work on days off

    BrandonLPN replied to amk7223's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a facilty where we can expect to be mandated to stay over at least once a week. (so about once a week I work a 3-11 followed by a 11-7) Honestly, this dosent bother me. We have a policy...
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    Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    BrandonLPN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, nowhere does it say you HAVE to buy any specific health insurance. You just have to have SOME sort of insurance. This seems fair to me. Like someone said, it's NOT an individual decision and it...
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    Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    BrandonLPN replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I posted this in the LTC boards, but I thought it worth bringing up here, too. There is definitely a slow but sure trend of more LTC facilities hiring more and more RNs in floor positions in place of...
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    Do CNA's have better luck finding new grad LPN jobs?

    BrandonLPN replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, it absolutely will help you. You will probably find a job MUCH quicker than your fellow students with zero healthcare experience. And you will be more confident once you hit the floor. Also, your...
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    Nursing Interviews: Basic Post-Interview Etiquette

    BrandonLPN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They hammered the interview process toward the end of school, and we were told to always write a thank you note, too. But, to be honest, I never have. Ive gotten a job offer for every interview....
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    They aren't 'real' charge nurses..vent

    BrandonLPN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    It's been my experience that it's the NURSES who work 12 hours with no lunch and stay over an hour to finish charting. The day I see a secretary or ward clerk skip THEIR lunch is the day I eat my
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    What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    BrandonLPN replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I was saying, was that the LPN education totally prepares them to care for the pt at the LTC level. I don't think, actually, that the LPN should be the primary nurse at the acute level. Our scope...