Brea LPN

Brea LPN

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  1. is it wrong to sit on a patients bed?

    Brea LPN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Walking around without shoes? EWW! EWW!

  2. Thank you, nurses

    Brea LPN replied to laurah4k's topic in General Nursing

    This is what nursing is all about. A simple thank you makes our jobs

  3. Nurses Enjoy LTC

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

    I have been a nurse for exactly one year two days ago. I've worked in LTC every since I graduated nursing school. When we started clinical, I was dreading going to the nursing home. I thought I...

  4. How My Instructor Affected My Life

    Brea LPN replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    Do you want to come work with me? You seem like an awesome nurse. It's great that you could keep your cool while that instructor was trying to intimidate

  5. Going into Nursing... and the Proverbial Kick in the Butt that got me started

    Brea LPN replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm proud to be an LPN. We rock some LTC

  6. What are your thoughts on working PRN on top of FT?

    Brea LPN replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think a PT job outside of nursing would be

  7. How many times do you really skip lunches and breaks?

    Brea LPN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! I work LTC 3-11 and I consider myself lucky if I have time to take a "real" break. I usually just eat a snack while doing paperwork. If I do take a 30 minute break, I usually have to stay over...

  8. New Grads Today v. New Grads From Years Ago

    Brea LPN replied to sj73201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was brand new, I had alot of anxiety about not feeling like I knew what to do in certain situation, such as a fall or a c/o chest

  9. Prioritization

    Brea LPN replied to raymell80's topic in General Nursing

    I make a to do list then

  10. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

    Brea LPN replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    No oxygen mask on a med-surg floor? I guess that nurse would've rather coded the patient. Also, if you wait to get an order first for oxygen, the patient might have coded by the time you get

  11. ENCOURAGEMENT...CNA before nursing school??

    Brea LPN replied to ahopefulsoontobe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had absolutely no medical experience before entering LPN school, and i have done very well, if I may say so myself. I think being a CNA would be helpful by making you feel more comfortable in a...

  12. maybe nursing is not for me

    Brea LPN replied to RN_lor's topic in General Nursing

    When you walk into the door for your shift in LTC, you never know what you're going to get. You may have a calm night where nothing happens, or you may have 2 falls, a new admit, and a transfer to...

  13. Personalized Badge Reels

    Brea LPN replied to JeniJenRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

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  14. Second Guessing My Decision :( Mistake???

    Brea LPN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered work at a dialysis center? You get hands on patient care but with daytime

  15. New Nurse in LTC

    Brea LPN replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with the above post. I think LTC is great for a new grad as a staff nurse not unit manager. Plus, if you're a staff nurse you'll get more experience with skills that you learned in

  16. How much medical experience did you have before entering nursing school?

    Brea LPN replied to Aly529's topic in General Students

    It is normal to feel scared. I had no medical experience before entering nursing

  17. Tell me I'll be okay...

    Brea LPN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was in LPN school, I just worked weekends, and that worked well for

  18. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    Brea LPN replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Once when I had a resident fall, I went into her room to observe her roommate standing up unassisted, and she said "I was trying to go upstairs for help." We don't have an upstairs. I had a good laugh...

  19. I am a new LPN

    Brea LPN replied to Rain Gutierrez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You won't feel qualified until you handle some "disasters" on your own. When something happens, pause for just a sec and think. Remember what you were taught in school. Even experienced nurses have...

  20. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    Brea LPN replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    If you are determined to keep dating the father, I would drop the case. I don't know if the relationship could jeopardize your job or license, but you have worked to hard to lose

  21. would this be a hipaa violation?

    Brea LPN replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    That's 100% wrong of your

  22. Dear Coworkers:

    Brea LPN replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like you have great coworkers! Consider yourself very

  23. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    Brea LPN replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    What are you wanting advice on

  24. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    Brea LPN replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    Sorry to say but dating a patient's father doesn't seem to be a very ethical thing to

  25. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    Brea LPN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    35 residents. 1 nurse. 2