Glycerine82 LPN

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    Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    Glycerine82 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    Where is this money and how can I get
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    Did I make the right choice?

    Glycerine82 replied to Toaster's topic in General Nursing

    If you have no experience as a nurse you do NOT want to start out with agency and especially you do NOT want to start out in LTC. You won't get any training and you'll be expected to be able to take...
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    Help. Input. Agree. Disagree. Thoughts.

    Glycerine82 replied to NRNPH's topic in General Nursing

    Note that its not a sterile procedure nor a sterile area of the
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    Reporting med errors...

    Glycerine82 replied to Time4dilaudidyet's topic in Patient Medications

    If i knew ahead of time that I would lose my job and no harm came to the patient I think I would probably keep it to myself. Especially since reporting med errors shouldn't be punitive but a learning...
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    I just need to vent

    Glycerine82 replied to LPN shots's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    bingo! Write her up and have the other nurse do so,
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    Dysautonomia... POTS and IST

    Glycerine82 replied to guest1054874's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I can't speak to this issue personally but my hubby has POTS. He's ridiculously tall and it really does a number on him. I feel like the extra height makes his syncope that much worse. I'm curious,...
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    Scope of Practice & Delegation

    Glycerine82 replied to IdahoBlues's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Right away, I see a red flag. You don't give meds you didn't directly pull
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    Are We Too PC?

    Glycerine82 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with this song. The woman is all in, shes just trying to make it look innocent. Good grief, people will never stop amazing
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    Help me name my baby!

    Glycerine82 replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Billie
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Glycerine82 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Never lie to your nurse. We're going to figure it out eventually if we haven't
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Glycerine82 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ever seen nurse jackie? Deep breath, aannddddd PULL. It's like starting a
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    Severely burnt out. Nursing home vs. tele unit?

    Glycerine82 replied to jessymae1989's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many avenues in nursing and there are many types of nurses. Trying out different areas and eventually choosing one that fits you best does not make you (or anyone else) a better or worse...
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    Had interview..Not sure how it went

    Glycerine82 replied to hawrsh20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I get it - I'm also a hugger. I have to hold myself back sometimes because it's totally not professional. I do however, hug my colleagues when and if the situation is appropriate. Honestly, we'd...
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    Mandatory Vaccination

    Glycerine82 replied to degfnp's topic in General Nursing

    I find it comical that those who aren't able to be immunized due to allergies, etc. still have to wear a mask even after coming down with the
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    Staff attacked by resident

    Glycerine82 replied to nurseguy213's topic in General Nursing

    Identify which staff members are the best with her and figure out what they do differently. Sometimes its the approach, sometimes its the face or even the skin color (dementia patients don't know any...
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    Managers, How do you deal with staff perception?

    Glycerine82 replied to Illmarinen's topic in General Nursing

    I will tell you that our unit manager has built good rapport by getting her hands dirty whenever she needs to. There is not one task she will not do if it's needed and staff really appreciate her....
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    LPN vs. RN

    Glycerine82 replied to Nera_Moo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How I made my choice was I applied to both programs and was accepted to LPN first. As an LPN you will be very limited as to where you can work, but there is plenty of work available. Nursing homes...
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    New nurse help

    Glycerine82 replied to btf4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All the time, to this day. Research and ask your seasoned colleagues questions
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    When do you hold insulin if no parameters?

    Glycerine82 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    would absolutely not give Novolog for a blood sugar of 110 if the pt wasn't eating. Hold, hold,
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    How the Heck am I Going to Be a Med Surg Nurse if I'm so forgetful? (ADHD Nurse)

    Glycerine82 replied to NNurseLina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have found that for me, hyperfocus kicks in and I don't forget the important stuff. I do often forget small things like requests for specific snacks, etc. but I'm only human. You just need to get...
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    Misuse of the ER

    Glycerine82 replied to ShortFuse's topic in General Nursing

    The patient probably needed to be referred to a SNF for short term rehab, which requires a 3 day hospital stay in most cases. The doc was probably hoping they'd be admitted or that social services...
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    LTC nurses...

    Glycerine82 replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keep in mind that many of us have also been CNAs. I've been there, done that..... I'm not impressed by your attitude nor am I impressed by your lack of knowledge and disregard for your
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    LTC nurses...

    Glycerine82 replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is rude and implies that RNs are superior nurses and that LTC facilities don't deserve strong, competent nurses. The field isn't for you, move
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    LTC nurses...

    Glycerine82 replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's easy to have that perception when you don't know what the LTC nurses are doing when they are seemingly being lazy. Hospital nurses have far less patients and can jump in and help a lot more than...
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    Trying to find work as a new LPN - need your experiences to help me out please

    Glycerine82 replied to greatdanemom2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I applied at the SNF I worked at previously as a CNA, but I had a lot of luck on indeed recently when I found a new job. You pretty much need to apply to everything you see that you think you'd be...