Glycerine82 LPN

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    I'm gonna puke

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I've been a nurse for 5 years and I've recently expressed interest in the Unit Manager position for my Sub Acute unit. (SNF) I think they might actually give it to me. What have I done??...
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    I'm gonna puke

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Nurse Management

    Well, I am still standing and I've actually grown quite a bit. Can't say I'd have said yes going in if I knew then what I know now, but I also love what I do.
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    Massachusetts salary ADON

    Glycerine82 replied to Green-eyedNurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Well I would certainly hope
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    I’m in trouble with DSD at work and it’s killing me that I could be fired

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

    THIS THIS
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    Double Briefing

    Glycerine82 replied to CuriousCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Right. Im talking about the peeps on 80mg of Lasix who still get changed q2 or more but will literally float away if they don't have something to absorb when the floodgates open. Side by side, not...
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    Need guidance from seasoned leaders

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're missing the point. It's just one job. You just get an assistant to help you do the aspects of it that don't require a license. If there are enough CNAs, by all means - you do you. If you...
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    Need guidance from seasoned leaders

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THIS. It is the NURSE's job. ALL OF IT. The CNAs help with nursing tasks that don't require a license. Hence why nurses delegate and prioritize based on the needs of the unit at the time....
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    Need guidance from seasoned leaders

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She actually WAS fired about a year ago, then got a lawyer - corporate made us take her back because our attny said she'd win if she sued. Not enough of a paper trail (most of it happened prior to my...
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    Need guidance from seasoned leaders

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last time I checked patient care was in the job description of a nurse. I'd never expect my nurses to forgo their primary responsibilities but I absolutely expect them to help when they have...
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    Anyone encountered this before?

    Glycerine82 replied to Della4's topic in General Nursing

    Right, but clarification order notes are cut and dry. Order clarification: melatonin 3mg P.O. at HS PRN etc. No need to elaborate or use the word error or anything else. Sure;...
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    Anyone encountered this before?

    Glycerine82 replied to Della4's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you may be over documenting. You have to be really careful what you’re saying in a note - often times you don’t really need to say anything, or you just need to keep it very, very
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    The Staff RN’s Role in Nursing Homes

    Glycerine82 replied to Queen Tiye's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The gods honest truth is absolutely nothing different is expected; all staff nurses at my workplace have the same job description as do the charge nurses. It isn’t until you get to the level of...
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    Floor Staff Pre Pulling Medications

    Glycerine82 replied to NurseEe1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Cold day in hell before I administer anything I didn’t prepare or see
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    Nurses notes on lab results ?

    Glycerine82 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Less is more, for sure. The exception would be grossly abnormal results or other reasosn which are obvious to the reader “Critical hemoglobin of 5.3; NP notified - NNO” essentially...
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    Arranging med cart chronologically?

    Glycerine82 replied to AmandaBeaverhausen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think a facility I did clinical at used this method. IDK; I guess it depends on how many meds they have all together. If it’s 30+ then, yeah - but I can see this being problematic
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    Chart Following and legal limitations

    Glycerine82 replied to Gladhill's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If the answer to this is no we’re in serious
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    New Grad RN Can’t Find Job

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

    Why not work at a snf? You could find a decent one and work rehab. Now a days it’s a mini
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    Glycerine82 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve read several of your posts and you remind me of me, only more anxious (which is hard to believe) I am borderline not meant for this role (nursing management) because of how much I let...
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    Organization Tips

    Glycerine82 replied to JMaeRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I’ve been in the position for a year and I’d love to know as well.
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    Telling People Your Nurse Title, RN or LVN

    Glycerine82 replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing

    I say nurse. Most people don’t know what LPN stands for which leads to the inevitable “so you’re not a nurse?” Which leads to me explaining and then I find myself justifying my title and...
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    PDPM

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I figured I'd start a new thread incase others have this question also. With the implementation of PDPM we've gone from medicare notes once per day, alternating between shifts to notes q shift....
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    CPNE 

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Is excelsior going to local (in person) clinicals instead of CPNE? I cant' seem to find much info about this
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    CPNE 

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Excelsior College

    I was told I'd have to travel to NY twice for the clinical component, so I'm not sure yet if that's going to be possible, but am thinking about it.
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    I'm gonna puke

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Nurse Management

    Good grief that year went by
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    Taking ADHD meds

    Glycerine82 replied to ICUBSNRN7's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Its not my employer's business what meds I take. I don't take meds in front of people but if I did, I wouldn't ever expect someone to suspect me of diverting. You're way overthinking it....