Glycerine82 LPN

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    How long does it take to answer a call light?

    Glycerine82 replied to rosey200735's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think thats standard in most hospitals. The OP is referring to LTC i
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    How long does it take to answer a call light?

    Glycerine82 replied to rosey200735's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is wrong, insane and a few other choice words that I can't say. ANYONE can answer a call light. I don't think i could work for a facility that didn't have its nurses answer call lights. Thats...
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    How long does it take to answer a call light?

    Glycerine82 replied to rosey200735's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are a couple ways around this.....what I would do Is if I saw one of my patients lights go off I would go to find out what they needed and if time allowed I would do it right then, If I didn't...
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    those that decline fast

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

    I think adjust is a better word. You don't ever get used to it, but you adjust to it..... You have to remember that a lot of elderly people require home care in the first place because they are...
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    In your experience, would ltc or hospitals be willing to hire a minor?

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

    No one in my area will hire anyone under 18, but it could vary state by state. If your state allowed you to become certified, my thought is that it must be
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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

    I just want to say that I always, always choose NP's over MD's for my own healthcare. I find NP's to be more thorough, knowledgeable (about the latest advances etc.) and I feel like I am listened to...
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    RN with below knee amputation

    Glycerine82 replied to maryellis's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    OH, awesome! I'm sorry I wasn't trying to pry I just wanted to share my story. I was horrified when I got terminated, they don't allow CNA's light duty at my work. We're not considered valuable...
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    Scared and need advice

    Glycerine82 replied to J_nicole's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you're feeling better about it. Just read through some of the older posts.....you don't have to have sex with someone to get scabie...LMAO. Really! I"ve been exposed to all 3 and never gotten...
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    What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    Glycerine82 replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good lord I am going into the wrong
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    RN with below knee amputation

    Glycerine82 replied to maryellis's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I just wanted to comment on the FMLA thing..... Just be sure you have it all figured out ahead of time. In my state, we're only allowed 12 weeks and when someones FMLA runs out in our hospital system...
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    Weekend Call Outs

    Glycerine82 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    She was ready to come back by the time that she did. Its just that she had to work the next weekend she was scheduled
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    RN with below knee amputation

    Glycerine82 replied to maryellis's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I work acute rehab and have had a lot of amputee patients. They usually start to do really well even after the first week with learning to transfer and get around with. Just the one leg. I hear a lot...
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    Weekend Call Outs

    Glycerine82 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yup. They just had a zero tolerance policy for it. They needed the coverage that badly. They didn't care what the excuse was it was a black and white policy. Pretty crappy but they looked at it like...
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    How many work and go to nursing school?

    Glycerine82 replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    I think going to the pool is perfect. I've been told its extremely hard to do well in nursing school and work. I have a hard time doing my pee reqs and working so I can't imagine ns and working...
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    I have a BSN, should I get CNA?

    Glycerine82 replied to kristint's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you're an RN you have no need to take the CNA course. You would just apply for CNA jobs ....like others have mentioned its going to be hard to get a job as a CNA though because you're held to your...
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    How to make up for this

    Glycerine82 replied to SadCNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you saying you knew you were scheduled but chose not to go in? Thats how I am reading it. I don't understand why you wouldn't just have called in sick......no call no shows do happen and usually...
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    Weekend Call Outs

    Glycerine82 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We used to have a lot of CNA call outs in LTC on the weekends. If you did call out on the weekend you were scheduled to work your next weekend off even if it wasn't for two more months. They made no...
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    Aren't You just Incredibly Proud?

    Glycerine82 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry to get off topic, OP. I really don't think CNA's should be compared to cashiers. Yes, its entry-level and indeed when you're a nurse you are over-qualified for both jobs but being a CNA is...
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    Leave a comment now before i go to bed! need CNA Advice!!

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

    There are lots of older threads with lots of advice here if you look. Remember it's more embarrassing for them than for you Remember you are only one person and can't be two places at once Ask for...
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    Why Nurses Don't Want to Be Identified in Public?

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

    Bring back Waffles and Lung Cancer!!
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    tatoos & piercings, part 2

    Glycerine82 replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love this. Hopefully y'all can see it. I know an awesome NP with sleeves. I don't care. Other than the stereotype, what about someone with a jewel in their nose or some ink in their skin says...
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    Why Nurses Don't Want to Be Identified in Public?

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

    You're a great writer and I enjoyed your story. My heart does go out to that poor guy though, cancer freaking sucks!! ( I don't think its a big deal that you wore your scrubs out to breakfast. What...
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    You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    Glycerine82 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just did this with my nephew!! haha. too
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Glycerine82 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nope, that's not blood from the patient before you. It's
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    Elder Abuse/ Neglect

    Glycerine82 replied to juliepag's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just to be clear.....are you saying it took 4 of you 5/5 hours to clean this mans BM? That just sounds insane to me. The more Im thinking about it the more I feel like even though y'all are...