Glycerine82 LPN

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    Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    Glycerine82 replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    For me it hit a nerve because it is sadly common for staff to tell patients to just "go ahead and go". When I worked LTC especially we would put a brief on pretty much everyone who would allow it. I...
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    POLL: Should telemetry techs need to know patient Dx?

    Glycerine82 replied to mycoholic1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking its also being used as an
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    Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    Glycerine82 replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    I HATE bedpans....fracture pans are about as good as dust pans. The larger pans work better if the pt is able. Baby powder to prevent sticking, and reverse trendelenburg is your friend. I have had...
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    DNR and Hospice

    Glycerine82 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I just feel like it needs to be said that a DNR isn't the same as an advanced directive or living will. Someone who has a DNR has to bring all the paperwork with them when they're admitted, a new...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Glycerine82 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Praying for Esme!
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    how to go about calling HR regarding an application

    Glycerine82 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I always call shortly after applying if I haven't' heard yet. (Not for nursing jobs, since I'm not a nurse, but for every job I've ever had) I always say "Hi, My Names Glycerine Jones, I applied for...
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    How Important Is Money

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

    I'm making 7.50/hr working a silly part time job while I go to school. Does that make you feel better? lol You should choose whichever position you think would be the best fit for you, and let the...
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    does this drive anyother CNA nuts?

    Glycerine82 replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    *muah* THIS This is why I think that the classes should be MORE involved, the pay should be higher (Those states where it's wayyyy low, like mine) and the selection much more
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    DNR and Hospice

    Glycerine82 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like you work LTC, right? If so, I just wanted to point out that DNR, in the LTC setting is so much more common than in the acute setting. In LTC, we were concerned with what patients were...
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    Night shift affecting health

    Glycerine82 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think before you give up night shift you need to invest in some blackout curtains, a mask, earplugs and a vibrating alarm clock if your worried all that will keep you from hearing it. I think you...
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    DNR and Hospice

    Glycerine82 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    You are refreshing. Not only are you still here, but you are open to the constructive criticism you're receiving. (Ignore the non-constructive, some of us are A-holes sometimes, me included) You...
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    The Term Physician

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

    I like what Boston said. As a patient, I much prefer to see NPs. They are usually more knowledgeable on current information, treatments, etc. and I feel I get better quality care, so I like being...
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    Every other weekend & holidays??

    Glycerine82 replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    The weekend/night RN shift differential was almost as much as what I got paid an hour at the last hospital I worked
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    Every other weekend & holidays??

    Glycerine82 replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that job is about 10 years and 20,000 hours of experience
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    Crazy clinicals instructor doesn't like us using the restroom?

    Glycerine82 replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    Welp, you're just going to have to soil your pants and pass out from hypoglycemia. Maybe she'll re-think her absurdity
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    Holding Hands at Work

    Glycerine82 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    Let them hold your hand for as long as you can, comfort them and then say something like "I would so much rather stay here and hold your hand, but I need both of them to do xyz" Then, promise you'll...
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    "Bless Your Heart"

    Glycerine82 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm from New England, but have lived in SC for 7 years. At first, I was kind of weird-ed out hearing it, almost like the person had to be mocking me, somehow. (Do they KNOW I'm living in sin, or...
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    "Bless Your Heart"

    Glycerine82 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not surprised you're a fellow new-englandah, tea.
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    Any unwelcome comments or advances are harassment. First, you must make it clear that they are unwelcome, (which it sounds like you have done), then you must file a report. Totally uncalled for and...
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    "Bless Your Heart"

    Glycerine82 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, it depends on the tone and the context of the conversation. It can be sincere, (Oh you poor thing) sarcastic (Wow youre an idiot) or empathetic (well, its not your fault you were dropped on...
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    "Bless Your Heart"

    Glycerine82 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its a southern thing. I hear it all the time down here, its just something they say. 90% of the population here is christian, if you don't like it and your northern, they'll tell you to go back...
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    Glycerine82 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I couldn't hit edit in time to fix that sentence. It should read "Every single aspect of his or her job that they are able" Obviously I don't mean that nurses delegate the aspects of their job that...
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    Glycerine82 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm not going to reply to anyone by name, because this comment can apply to more than one of you, so, like I always do when I don't quote someone directly, I am just going to leave a general response...
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    Will green skin hurt my career?

    Glycerine82 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    According to the ADA act of 1478, you're not allowed to be denied employment based on having purple/green hues attached to your body/hair. The FDA and FBI both monitor employers to be sure they comply...
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    Patient Safety Question/Nurses Conduct

    Glycerine82 replied to ChrisMonty's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds like she was letting him know what she was going to have to do if he didn't start complying, because she couldn't very well let him get up and walk out. Although she could have gone about it...