Glycerine82 LPN

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    Nursing students on medication

    Glycerine82 replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    For me, I get much better impulse control and am able to focus better and think more
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    Nursing students on medication

    Glycerine82 replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    YES. I take adderall for ADHD, and I describe it as "slowing my brain down". I am able to think clearly and not get distracted by every. little. thing. (I am like the dog from the movie "UP"....
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    Racial Refusals In Nursing

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

    I've only had it happen with demented patients, and I've never faulted them, just felt bad for them. I wouldn't want to care for(an a&o) someone who didn't want me to care for them based on my...
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    We're not here for that

    Glycerine82 replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    I get what you're saying, and you aren't wrong. There are a ton of awesome nurses who were never CNA's, but the reason I think nursing students should work as CNA's isn't for the experience, as much...
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    We're not here for that

    Glycerine82 replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    I hate it when nurses (or anyone) refers to "CNA work" There is no such thing as "CNA" work. Its ALL "nursing work" and it is ALL the responsibility of the RN or LPN. CNA's are there to ENABLE...
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    Physical Therapy- help me to understand

    Glycerine82 replied to ricksyone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have NEVER discussed plans of care OR billing issues with my patients. It seems like you don't read my entire posts, and that you like to put words in my mouth. I have ALWAYS directed them to...
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    Physical Therapy- help me to understand

    Glycerine82 replied to ricksyone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't work there and I haven't for several years. One of the reasons I left was because of the things I saw. I didn't say it happened all the time, but I did know of cases where It absolutely...
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    Physical Therapy- help me to understand

    Glycerine82 replied to ricksyone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The other thing is, if therapy is ordered, the therapist has to treat for x amount of hours per day/week. In order to skip the therapy or d/c it they need a doctors order, as you probably know. I...
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    Physical Therapy- help me to understand

    Glycerine82 replied to ricksyone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The SNF I worked at would admit pts on the rehab unit, give them as much PT as they could handle and then as soon as their funding ran out they'd be transferred to a LTC unit. What would upset me...
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    Online classes: Who? What? Where? Why?

    Glycerine82 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Science classes can be tough, and I have to go once a month for a full day of lab. They're always harder because you're essentially teaching yourself. English classes aren't bad, I always take them...
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    If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

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

    I'm still stuck on the idea that you had no idea you'd be dealing with lady partss. I don't get it. What did you think being a CNA consisted of? You will be hard pressed to come across any kind of...
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    Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    Glycerine82 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey now! Nurses claim to be afraid to "loose" their jobs as well!
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    Glycerine82 replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm fairly certain pictures posted on public social media are no longer private
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    My story

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi! I am curious if anyone has overcome severe foot problems.....I"m a CNA about to (finally) apply to nursing school after many years of working towards it and wanting it so much. Without going...
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    Good Excuses for Missing Work

    Glycerine82 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    If my fur child dies shortly before my shift I promise you I won't be there. They really are family, despite what some people say. I don't blame your husband one bit.
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    Talk down to no one...please!

    Glycerine82 replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just keep on keeping on and ignore the haters. Some people feel threatened when they see a good CNA who knows *gasp* something about life, and even something about nursing! Many are quick to dismiss...
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    "Dear" doctor that just yelled at me

    Glycerine82 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a surgeon act like a donkey while I was working as unit clerk. He wanted me to find a form faster than I was able. I asked him if he needed a hug. He didn't give me crap again. Oh, and I...
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    Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    Glycerine82 replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love it. I'd do it forever if it paid more than McDonalds. Why do you think you'd hate it? The workload or the
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    Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    Glycerine82 replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've seen a lot of people chime in and say being a CNA will only help you in your first semester. The thing is, there really is a lot to be learned while working as a CNA, IF you look for learning...
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    Venting (How do deal with people who don't want to help?)

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

    Your post is really hard to read...... but here are my thoughts. Again, I didn't really follow your post too well but from what I understand you were denied help you asked for..... One thing I have...
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    Degree to become an Operating room CNA

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

    I can tell you that you are very articulate and seem very passionate. For a 15 year old, that is rare. Becoming a CNA is a great idea just to get your feet wet and for the experience. What jobs you...
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    Mouthcare:dentures

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

    you give them mouthwash and water to rinse/spit. Each patient usually has their own routine so its best to just ask them how they want to do it unless they're
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    Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    Glycerine82 replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my opinion it helps. That being said, being a CNA prior to nursing school does not a good nurse make. Also, being a crappy nurse doesn't mean said nurse wasn't a CNA once upon a time. Its a...
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    Degree to become an Operating room CNA

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

    CNA's don't work in ORs. They do have a position called a Surgical tech and that is a certification course. Its generally 1-2 years I
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    CNA Oriention Dementia Unit

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

    having 2 full or 4 half bed rails is considered a restraint. At my NH we could have 3/4 up or 1/2. I don't know why anyone would have none, though. Where is the nurse? There must be one in the...