Glycerine82 LPN

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    Feeling very dumb!!!:(

    Glycerine82 replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I took all my pre-reqs before hand and applied assuming I wouldn't get in. I got a call 5 days before the program started and I am now 10 out of 40 who made it to the last semester. Just do your...
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    Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    Glycerine82 replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    as an aside, something needs to be done to start retaining good aides. I can make more money working in retail - and I've been a CNA for 7 years. I'm also really good at it, not to toot my own horn....
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    Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    Glycerine82 replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's annoying, but truly you should be able to function as an aide, even if its at a slow pace, so now's the time to learn. The other options are to split the patients among all the nurses and do...
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    How much time off for Winter Break?

    Glycerine82 replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    The winter breaks in Feb are because of Snow. Historically, those are the weeks with the highest average snow fall. The Christmas breaks are so short because there are usually so many snow days, that,...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Glycerine82 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Where the heck are you gonna put the darn thing? As it is now half of what's in my pockets falls out while I'm working between bending, lifting etc. I think there should be armed security...
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    So can i loose my certificate and or be jailed??

    Glycerine82 replied to ahurtcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    its not abandonment if you told someone you were leaving the premises and there were enough people to care for the patients. Its just a crappy thing to do because your patients are the ones who...
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    ADHD patient teaching

    Glycerine82 replied to Tammy Reideler's topic in General Nursing

    The only one who can suggest a medication holiday is the provider. (as an aside, it is routine for kids to come off their meds from time to time to see how they're doing) Yes, with food, yes in...
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    Per Magnet Directives, Nursing first Cleans Bodily Fluids, then Housekeeping

    Glycerine82 replied to taraytara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, this is pretty much common knowledge. That, and no one I know would be disrespectful enough to assume housekeeping would or should have to deal with that. Embarrassed? I'd be embarrassed if...
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    The MANDATORY Skills fair

    Glycerine82 replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    No one tell my professor that I'm thankful for respiratory opposite metabolic equal or Irons, OK? (but, I am)! I'm in a PN program but It's becoming more clear to me how great it actually is and how...
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    Top ethical concerns to RNs

    Glycerine82 replied to BirkieGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you're trying to say, but as others have tried pointing out, morphine given to a terminal patient doesn't push them over the edge, it simply makes it easier. Just take the time to...
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    So fed up with my coworker

    Glycerine82 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As you've pretty much gathered by now, PRN shifts aren't "as needed" as scheduling conflicts arise but in order to cover random days in the schedule, usually agreed upon ahead of time to some degree....
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    No injections through a tattoo?

    Glycerine82 replied to cayenne06's topic in Patient Medications

    It's because its hard to see adverse reactions/skin integrity issues etc. if you inject over a
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    honeymoon during orientation

    Glycerine82 replied to notah's topic in General Nursing

    You just can't start until after your wedding, simple as that. Perhaps they'll hold the spot for you, all you can do is
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    Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    Glycerine82 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    Did he at least bounce the ball and see how many he could grab before it
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    A coworker made me so mad!

    Glycerine82 replied to typoagain's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, we'll never find out, will we? One idea is that upon getting said sketchy labs back OP could have explained the seriousness of a WBC count through the roof and perhaps convinced her, perhaps...
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    Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    Glycerine82 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    Meh, I'll take all of it and raise you some bugs. Can't do the critters,
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    A coworker made me so mad!

    Glycerine82 replied to typoagain's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She obviously did want help, that's why she went to the ER. OP found a compromise to allow the staff to care for her while accommodating her phobia. I don't blame OP for being upset, someone needed...
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    Should I disclose a medical condition?

    Glycerine82 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Because it bypasses the liver !!! *nursing student happy
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    Drug testing for job-xanax

    Glycerine82 replied to Ozymandia's topic in Health, Stress Management

    They're your meds, your doctor prescribed them for your medical condition. Your employer doesn't get to know that you're taking them, it's NOTB!! What happens is you take the test and it's sent for...
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    Should I disclose a medical condition?

    Glycerine82 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Yep, the MRO calls, you verify the script for the pump and its reported as a
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    Delegation Woes

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

    Don't make them feel like you're above them, make them feel like you're a team. Ask them but tell them at the same time. "When you get a chance, Mr. xyz is asking to use the restroom" If you CAN do...
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    Incontinence care of resident question?

    Glycerine82 replied to StephAnnE93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YOu just glove up once at the beginning and wash your hands at the end. It's not a sterile area, there is no reason to constantly take off your gloves, you're not going to leave the pt. there half...
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    ADD sufferer taking NCLEX for the third time...

    Glycerine82 replied to MrPopeye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our nursing exams are set up like NCLEX, to get us ready. We're only allowed one question at a time and they're NCLEX "style". What I do after I read the question and all the answers is just answer...
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    ADD sufferer taking NCLEX for the third time...

    Glycerine82 replied to MrPopeye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, all of the above, lol. Its self regulation and working memory issues, among other things. I think I have misophonia also, I literally want to stab my husband when he eats doritos! We know what...
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    Glycerine82 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed down here in the south people will write "sell" when they mean "sale". I figured out it's because it is pronounced the same