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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BrandonLPN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    There just isn't time in LTC to get every hoyer lift resident up every time. If anyone has a suggestion, I'm all ears.... I'm renowned in my facility for being the nurse who helps out the most in...
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    Falls-alarms,etcfalls,alarms

    BrandonLPN replied to martymoose's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've never once seen a bed alarm prevent a fall in LTC. Occasionally they'll alert us to a fall that already occurred, which is better than nothing. But to act like they're a preventative measure is...
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    Do all of your LTC charts have face sheets?

    BrandonLPN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never heard of such a thing. I'm wondering if someone had to make a copy of said face sheets and then put them back in the wrong spot. Where I work, some nurses will pull all the stuff out to...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BrandonLPN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    The residents in question refused a bed pan, it's always offered. I'm guessing you don't work in LTC. There's just no time for 2 staff to get a total care Hoyer lift up on the toilet every time. I...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    BrandonLPN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    That coorifice language was inexcusable. But, I have to admit, I've told residents to just go in the bed when we don't have time to get them up. If youre a stand by assist, okay sure. If you're a 20...
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    What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    BrandonLPN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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    this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

    BrandonLPN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Normally, I'd agree with this statement. But many hospitals have policies that dictate the charge nurse take only one pt, or no pt at all. Maybe the OP should have reevaluated the situation...
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    How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    BrandonLPN replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly, I think nursing could only benefit from having more of a "militaristic" structure. A system of ranks (beyond the obvious LPN/RN) that's based on experience and merit is a good idea. I'm...
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    How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    BrandonLPN replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, if someone (anyone) is having problems with most of their coworkers it's far more likely the problem is with that person, not everyone else. Even if said person *does* just work with a bunch of...
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    this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

    BrandonLPN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like everyone had it made in the shade on that floor. Two RNs and at least one CNA for 4 pts? No need for anyone to get angry about anything. I remember one holiday when I was an aide in the...
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    Sign on bonuses

    BrandonLPN replied to Yuvonne's topic in General Nursing

    It really is shocking how apathetic most nurses are to all the bedside nursing tasks that are increasingly delegated to UAP. You'd think there'd be more outrage. I firmly believe there's an element of...
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    What lies were you told when you were first hired in LTC?

    BrandonLPN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a 3-11 nurse, if I notice that the MARs aren't done as the end of the month approaches, I'll try to do a few on my downtime. It's dumb to think its just a 11-7
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    Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    BrandonLPN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    I really like the idea of a collered tunic for male nurses, as I never liked the look of men wearing plunging v-neck scrub tops. But I'm at a loss as to why you'd want to wear a bow tie..... unless...
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    Not sure whether to continue my nursing career... Input?

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

    I can't give you any legal advice re: what might/might not happen with the BON. But I will say that, if you can, you should try and keep going. No nurse who's been practicing for any length of time...
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    blood transfusion

    BrandonLPN replied to nextdoorguy's topic in General Nursing

    I distinctly remember "leuko-reduced" being an option to click when placing an order for PRBCs in the computer. In fact, it reminds me of a rather uncomfortable episode.... In my pre LPN days I was a...
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    Sign on bonuses

    BrandonLPN replied to Yuvonne's topic in General Nursing

    There's a local chain of nursing homes that offers a $3,000 sign on bonus for new LPNs. (and more for RNs or experienced LPNs) But the hourly pay sucks, the benefits suck and the nursing homes are...
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    First Nursing Pay

    BrandonLPN replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    Grocceries, electricity and
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    Newbie with mileage

    BrandonLPN replied to ZenLover's topic in General Nursing

    I think people are mostly just venting. Especially in the hospital, it can be maddening when pts and families act as if they are staying in the Four Seasons or something. That's our entitlement...
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    Any older students??

    BrandonLPN replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    Hmm, I was 28 when I was in LPN school and I was among one of the younger students. And almost all the ones who dropped out were in the 21 or younger
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    Personal Statement help:)

    BrandonLPN replied to brascoliosis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok, so we know why you want to be a nurse, but you still didn't tell us any thing about yourself. What is your academic background? Your social/economic background? So you want to be a nurse, but why...
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    need help filling out LTC admission forms!

    BrandonLPN replied to Grannyof6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I say the various states' BON's should just give up the ghost and officially allow LPNs to perform assessments. We all know LPNs do it already. I know it, you know it, they know it, so why all the...
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    Doctor vs Nurse

    BrandonLPN replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a facility that is strictly LTC, not subacute or rehab. In other words probably lower acuity than most LTC nurses here. I have 40-49 residents on 3-11. But even in my facility we at least...
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    Doctor vs Nurse

    BrandonLPN replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I thought he ordered a CXR and
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    Doctor vs Nurse

    BrandonLPN replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Calling 911 in LTC is an extreme step. It's for emergencies. As in a code. I've coded a resident twice in my career so far and that's also the number of times I've told the CNA to call 911. How is...
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    Doctor vs Nurse

    BrandonLPN replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Am I misunderstanding, or are you really saying we should call 911 on all full code residents who have audible wheezing? That's one way to clear out my hallway