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    Will med error keep me from NT position?

    BrandonLPN replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    Well, you have to say *something* when asked this question in an interview. No sane person would expect a truly honest answer to this
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    Will med error keep me from NT position?

    BrandonLPN replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    If I were the hiring manager I'd be more alarmed by the fact that the applicant is bringing up a past med error during an interview than by the med error
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    What to do about refusing Dr. orders?

    BrandonLPN replied to nancynurse0828's topic in General Nursing

    Refusing a doctor's orders IS insubordination. That's pretty much the definition of the word. Placing a PICC poses no clear or inevitable threat. Therefore you have no right, as a nurse, to refuse the...
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    Taking things personally

    BrandonLPN replied to Tobygo2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It pays to remember that in the movie of other people's lives your just an extra..... not a main
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    BrandonLPN replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sure there's some exceptional cases where holding a pt's lantus is indicated. What about the already low blood sugar pt who's been nauseous and isn't likely to eat anything all day? What if...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    BrandonLPN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm baffled by people who cite union dues as a reason they don't want to join. 15 bucks a pay period is a deal breaker? 15 bucks? Really?
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    How do you keep your faith in LTC?

    BrandonLPN replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some people ask: How could a perfect God create a universe that is full of so much evil and suffering? They have overlooked an even more obvious and fundamental question: Why would a perfect God...
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    BrandonLPN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    After years of pandering to white, suburban "middle" America, I find it absolutely delicious that the republican party is now being forced by demographic realities to reach out to blacks, Hispanics,...
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    Facebook while on the clock?

    BrandonLPN replied to maureen924's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Most nurses have down time, along with a generous helping of insane-crazy time, during the shift. It's the nature of the job. I don't see the difference between browsing the Internet or reading a...
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    Hoping for some feedback or advice on what to do!!!

    BrandonLPN replied to LPNurse24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just ignore her and don't get involved under any circumstances. She's management's problem, not
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    BrandonLPN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    "right to work" is a joke. If someone doesn't want to be in a union.... why apply at a place that has one? Yes, if someone wants to work where I do, they have to join the union. That's fair. If they...
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    BrandonLPN replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would add that whether or not the pt is symptomatic of hypoglycemia is at least equally important to the number on the
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    BrandonLPN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Just as in the actual election, I'm in the majority voting for
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    Night shift and daylight savings....

    BrandonLPN replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    It seems pretty cut and dry to me. Any employer who gives 8 hours of pay for 9 hours of work is breaking the law.
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BrandonLPN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, there is downtime. Especially on 3rd shift in LTC. I stock the med room, check every chart and do rounds at the beginning of the shift. If there's nothing to do at the moment it's fine to text,...
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    Guys, do you take this personally?

    BrandonLPN replied to bethannie's topic in Men in Nursing

    In LTC it can be a real problem if the doctor orders a st cath on a female pt who refuses a male and you're the only licensed person in the
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    First day on the floor alone

    BrandonLPN replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When you're a new nurse, you tend to err on the side of caution and call the phys. more than you really need to. That's okay, when you get more experience you'll realize many of these cases can simply...
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    No support or respect

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

    To be fair, I'm betting there's a sizable chunk of the population that isn't even aware LPNs exist. When was the last time you heard the LPN position mentioned in popular culture? To most people there...
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    LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

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

    Yikes, a *masters* in 15th century French art?? I'm sorry, but the fact that such a major even exists show how out of touch academia is with the real
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    LTC nurses-Are you worried about being fired?

    BrandonLPN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nope, cause I got a
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BrandonLPN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't know.... my mom was a nurse for years in the time before cell phones. Somehow my sister and I managed to survive not being in constant 24/7 contact with her.... Just
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    Abandoning the 30 minute window for Medication Administration

    BrandonLPN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I've always said that having a "window" for *routine* medications is stupid. Nobody's going to have an adverse reaction because their zocor was given a few hours early.... The "window" mind set is...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BrandonLPN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I still wonder who in the name of God people are texting at 3am on 3rd shift...... I'll never understand texting culture, and I'm glad I
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    What clinical servcies does your LTC facility provide

    BrandonLPN replied to jiggetts45's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think working toward policies for keeping residents in the facility is wise. Where I work, residents are shipped to the ER at the drop of a hat. We don't even do IV fluids for dehydration. It's a...
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    Should I take this LTC job?

    BrandonLPN replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Med aids are bad news. They're administering meds under YOUR license. LTC facilities that employ med aids should be avoided at any