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    why not go for RN?

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

    Well, I know in my job (and in MOST LTC facilities) RNs and LPNs DO do the exact same job. A RN is assigned a hall just like I am. I can do anything in our facility that the RN can do. (we don't push...
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    Do you find the nursing theorists/theories you studied in school useful in real life?

    BrandonLPN replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing

    GrnTea is right. I use nursing theories and and nursing dx all the time. When a pt is admitted with a medical dx of COPD exacerbation, I don't know how to perform my nursing function until a legthly...
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    What would you think of dropping "Licensed" from our title.

    BrandonLPN replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was about to say why not make the two roles more distinct by changing "registered nurse" to "licensed professional nurse" but that would make things even more confusing,
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    No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    Just because a nurse hates their job does not mean that the nurse hates
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    No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    The flip side to facility policy that we under no circumstances run short is mandation when there are call offs. I've seen my unit manager literally in tears because she had to pass meds one morning...
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    No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    Back to the original topic of this thread, I am a fiercely proud union member, and I will never give an inch of my benefits to management as long as possible. At my facility we NEVER run short. They...
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    No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    To further clarify, you are called a medical assistant not because you practice medicine, but because you ASSIST the one who does (the doctor) Nursing assistants are called such not because they...
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    No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    Yes, but that's why they have the word "practitioner" in their title. Trust me, you (as a MA), me (as a LPN) and all general bedside RNs do not practice medicine. I guess it must seem like I'm...
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    No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    Actually, nurses (or MAs) do NOT practice medicine. That is being a physician, being able to diagnose and prescribe medications and stuff like that. I get what you mean, we are all health care workers...
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    No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    As long as a nurse is competent at their job, why on earth would anyone care if they are in it because of a "calling" or because they just want a decent job. I am not ashamed to admit I became a...
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    Help a new grad here!

    BrandonLPN replied to HelloM1M1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Med pass is an unavoidable grind that you just gotta push through. You'll get faster. It's sad so many new nurses don't stay in LTC long enough to find their groove. As for tips: why do you wait...
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    Entry Level Salaries for LPN's

    BrandonLPN replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Always highball it so you have more room to negotiate when they try to bring it
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    Focus on Person Centered Care and infection control

    BrandonLPN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to wear gloves while clearing tables, you should be able to. But calling it an "infection control" issue is pretty melodramatic. It's 100% appropriate to clear dirty dishes without gloves...
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    PCA vs CNA

    BrandonLPN replied to Cryssi's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    No CNA in any state is actually licensed. The word "licensure" has very very specific legal implications. An MD, RN, LPN can all be legally held responsible to their licenses and can be brought into...
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    Stop the drama

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

    I look at all the drama as free amusement. Just don't get involved and bring some
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    NCLEX: Specific tasks to delegate to LPN? Charge Nurse role?

    BrandonLPN replied to kajh20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What a LPN can do in the real world and what a LPN can do in the "NCLEX universe" are two completely different things. There are a number of questions framed "in a team of a RN, a LPN and a CNA, who...
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    NCLEX: Specific tasks to delegate to LPN? Charge Nurse role?

    BrandonLPN replied to kajh20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    (double
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    Is it possible for a sensitive individual to become a strong nurse?

    BrandonLPN replied to liz90's topic in General Nursing

    Being a nurse will toughen you up. You kept your cool, that's all that matters. I know students have to walk on eggshells, but keep in mind you won't have to take that kind of crap once you're working...
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    LPN not taken serious

    BrandonLPN replied to chach1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    People say stuff like that because stupid people say stupid things. Ask them what they think the "N" in LPN stands
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    Stupid things that nurses say

    BrandonLPN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked as an aide at the hospital, I had a 20 something male pt who the doctor wanted very strict I+O and wanted a Foley. Understandably, he was leery of having a Foley inserted, so the doc...
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    Hybrid nursing?

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

    LPN schools need to face reality and gear PN training toward LTC nursing. We spent more time on OB then we did on geriatrics and that is utterly ridiculous. And my school (a private, vocational...
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    New LPN Grad

    BrandonLPN replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, Lifeisgood. I'm a LPN working for the state government here in Michigan. They hired me as a new grad a few years ago. I HIGHLY recommend working for the government if at all possible. I would...
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    I could use some pros and cons advice....

    BrandonLPN replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The big disadvantage to starting as a new nurse on nocs is that you are more often than not on you own. Are you comfortable assessing a declining pt who needs to be shipped out? Are you comfortable...
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    What is the hardest subject in the nursing curriculum, in your opinion?

    BrandonLPN replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Students

    Chemistry! And as a LPN going back to be an RN, being "retaught" certin nursing procedures is pretty hard to endure.I've laughed out loud a few times at some of the things the instructor says. "crush...
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    Cliques

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

    The best advice possible for any new nurse is to avoid all the catty gossip. (and there's a lot of it!) Remember this verse: If wisdom's ways you wisely seek, five things observe with care: TO whom...