Glycerine82 LPN

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    I miss my armpits

    Glycerine82 replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I love that after a double mastectomy you miss..........your armpits. ;-) I think I would be the same way. I hope you get them back soon!
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    Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    Well, it isn't grunt work,
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    Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    They're all nursing duties, and aside from the physical requirements, I can't see why some nurses take issue with this happening sometimes. We are here to help you with the aspects of your job that...
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    Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

    Glycerine82 replied to albedo's topic in Nursing Career

    Just FYI, many states will let you sit for the CNA exam once you have finished your first semester of nursing school.
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    I asked one simple question...

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

    Oh Dear. I haven't heard the word "Johnny" in a looooong time. We are a different breed, for sure. On behalf of my fellow m*******s, I am sorry. I promise we aren't all like that. ;-)...
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    Male patient refuses Female Nurse

    Glycerine82 replied to Pointofcareanalyst's topic in Men in Nursing

    No, Its YOUR right to dictate who gets to provide your healthcare. The nurse should have stepped out, unless a second person was needed, in which case you would need to be given the opportunity to...
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    Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    Glycerine82 replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    I am trying to see the logic in becoming a nurse, getting hired in an ER, and inquiring as to whether it's acceptable to hit a violent patient before they have the opportunity to hit you. Why...
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    Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    Glycerine82 replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    Just to be clear, you are asking if it is OK to hit a patient because they might hit
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    Vaping as opposed to cigarettes?

    Glycerine82 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    Propylene glycol is used as an additive in foods, is recognized by the FDA as "generally safe", and is in anti-freeze to make it less toxic. Just saying. Not to mention that the ingredients in...
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    Let's hear about your worst shift ever!

    Glycerine82 replied to mamax3's topic in General Nursing

    I had been a CNA about 8 months, but had never had a patient pass away on my shift. I came into work one afternoon to find a hospice patient of mine actively dying. I was not given report (CNAs at...
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    What do I have to do to get a CNA job!!!?

    Glycerine82 replied to lizsophia329's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly LTC is the place to begin, but I am wondering what your availability is. If you aren't available for any shift you will have a much lower chance of being hired. Also, many employers don't...
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    Do you think MacBook 11inch would be good for Nursing School? Or is it too small?

    Glycerine82 replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted to say that I have a surface and I freaking love it. It's not my primary computer, but Its so perfect for class. You can take hand written notes with it, read ebooks and it functions...
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    Vaping as opposed to cigarettes?

    Glycerine82 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    I started vaping a few years back, before anyone knew about it. The ingredients are propalene (sp?) glycol, veg. glycerin, flavor and nicotine. I asked our pulmonologist about it and he was all for...
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    Is there a legal way to do this...

    Glycerine82 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would have called before I batted an eye-lash. Career be
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    Question about "stories"

    Glycerine82 replied to beccaboo617101's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    To your friends/family in passing conversation, it's fine as long as you don't give away identifying information. Keep in mind though, that extremely unique situations are identifying in and of...
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    is this a Hipaa Violation?

    Glycerine82 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My question is, would the fact that someone has staples really be a HIPAA violation? I mean, certainly the conversation is utterly inappropriate for the middle of the dining room (not to mention the...
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    Do you have to be licensed to work as a Caregiver?

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

    I'm not sure about CA, but in SC you can work at a hospital as a nursing assistant without being certified. Also, you can usually sit for the exam once you have finished your first semester of...
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    Is it OK to say no to a nurse?

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

    Here is what you say "Sorry (insert name here), I am with a patient right now. If you can't do it the patient needs to wait". If it were me, I wouldn't have answered my phone. Next time, stick...
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    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    Glycerine82 replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It makes me sad that there are healthcare professionals who think some people don't have the right to health insurance. Regardless of how the system is set up, it seems there are many people who just...
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    Breast pumping in an ICU

    Glycerine82 replied to Stacyalexisk's topic in MICU, SICU

    No outside food or drink? I don't get it. Is there a risk that a patient is going to drink the visitors breast milk? My immediate thought (because I am not yet a nurse, so I'm unsure how this...
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    Charge nurse

    Glycerine82 replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the aide, and if you feel she/he truly neglected the patient or if they were just so crazy busy they just didn't get to it. Either way, there is no reason to lie, especially when...
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    Critique of Nursing School

    Glycerine82 replied to NormaSaline's topic in General Students

    From what I understand, it's the system. I often hear about "real world nursing" vs "nursing school". What I can say, is that from what I've seen, no nursing school is anything like the "real...
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    June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Glycerine82 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I'm sorry, ladies. We can't allow gum on the floor, even if it IS
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    The Slow Code: Justified?

    Glycerine82 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    92 y/o woman with a prior CVA. R sided hemi, alert and yelling at me to find her blow-dryer. (her hair was wet- I had just showered her). I put her to bed, and while getting her settled, she had a...
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    May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Glycerine82 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Can you tell me one more time what the warning signs of being over-worked