Brea LPN

Brea LPN

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  1. So do you really...

    Brea LPN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I could understand that, but you could assess the perineal area while giving a bath, helping a patient to the bathroom, or changing an incontinent patient. But this may not be possible with a...

  2. So do you really...

    Brea LPN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know this doesn't answer your question, but I wouldn't leave anything out of a head to toe assessment. I know nurses do it to save time, but what if the one thing you leave out causes serious...

  3. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    Brea LPN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    When I started nursing school, I thought I would hate LTC. I never pictured myself working there. I was just going to hope clinicals in the nursing home would fly by then we would go to the...

  4. How do you like being an LPN/LVN?

    Brea LPN replied to AngelNicole's topic in General Nursing

    I love being an LPN! I also love LTC. I was in a situation where I needed to get thru school the fastest and cheapest way possible due family circumstances. Pros-Only having to go to school for one...

  5. The introverted nurse

    Brea LPN replied to esunada's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My instructor in school told me the same thing. It's like people want you to change your entire personality from a quiet person to a talkative person, and I don't think that's possible. If I don't...

  6. Documentation

    Brea LPN replied to curley64's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a nurse for one year, but I have dealt with a lot of behavior issues in that year. I've been told to any chart any occurrences in case a psych consult is needed. If it isn't charted,...

  7. people seem uninformed....

    Brea LPN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    All the

  8. How to Deal with Stresses of Being a New Nurse

    Brea LPN replied to calthoff863's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1)If you don't know something, please ask. If another nurse gets snotty about it, remember she was new at one time even if she doesn't believe it. 2)Enjoy your days off. 3)Remember that you made it...

  9. Demanding resident-vent

    Brea LPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like I said earlier, this doesn't happen every night. Don't think we need a pain clinic consult. Sorry to the original poster, didn't mean for my comments to take over the thread. I was just...

  10. Demanding resident-vent

    Brea LPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No I wouldn't disable her alarm clock because no matter what if asks for a pain pill and it's time to get one, I'm going to do the right thing and give

  11. Demanding resident-vent

    Brea LPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The person sets alarm clock after getting say 12 am dose for 4 am to get another one, not knowing if she will even need it. No need to change order because she doesn't do it every night just. You...

  12. Narcotic question

    Brea LPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't be comfortable giving to pills at a time. It defeats the purpose of you locking them up even if its only one extra pill. I know this has nothing to do with the OP. But I hate hearing "The...

  13. Demanding resident-vent

    Brea LPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Residents can be very demanding to say the least. I just have to walk away for a few minutes to keep my cool. I have a resident that sets her alarm clock to get her next dose of PRN pain medicine....

  14. Help! I need advice!

    Brea LPN replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    I take offense to your post. I'm a LTC nurse. Residents in my facility get good care. I know what I'm doing, and I actually care alot. My CNAs follow my directions. Most doctors visit their...

  15. In need of encouragement.

    Brea LPN replied to Sunny Lioness's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up!!!! You haven't killed anyone so in my book you are doing well. I remember when I was in orientation that I thought I chose the worn career path. I thought I would never be able to do...

  16. After Taking The NCLEX...I Passed My 5th Time!

    Brea LPN replied to Truly_Blessed_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't even know you, but I'm so proud of you! You never gave up, and that is a great quality for a nurse to have.

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Brea LPN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    The things CNAs and nurses have to

  18. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Brea LPN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Omg to both

  19. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Brea LPN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've heard that organ donation on a deceased patient is bad too. Supposedly they use PVC pipes to keep the shape of the legs. By the way, not trying to discourage organ

  20. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Brea LPN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

  21. Electronic MAR?

    Brea LPN replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's well known on this site that LTC med passes are horrendous. Meds are given late frequently just because there is so many people. If our carts locked us out after our time window, we would be up...

  22. Anxiety after leaving work!

    Brea LPN replied to NursePie's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Try to not let persistent thoughts creep into your mind. Easier said than done, right? I felt the same way when I first started. It's like borderline OCD that we nurses sometimes feel. Over a few...

  23. New Nurse Nerves

    Brea LPN replied to perbd's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Awesome post! I'm naturally an anxious person. I fear not knowing what is going to occur during my shift, I think the pjs thing is a good idea. I'm going to try that tomorrow. :) I like having...

  24. Any Remedies for Foot Pain?

    Brea LPN replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have the same symptoms. I agree soaking your feet helps. Also try muscle rub on the bottom of your

  25. Nurse suicide follows infant tragedy

    Brea LPN replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    This is my biggest fear. I feel awful for this