Glycerine82 LPN

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    Going alarm-free

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

    I would have to say more staff, for sure. The problem with no alarms for me is if I don't hear the alarm go off I don't know they are trying to get up. I have 14 patients and the nurse has 20ish....
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    No Callbacks From Hospitals

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

    I had to do 2 years in LTC before I landed a job as a hospital CNA. Just keep trying, and call them and let them know you're interested. Also, If you have limited availability due to school that...
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    need advice about speeding ticket

    Glycerine82 replied to sockittome's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thats what I was trying to say. That the ticket wouldn't be for speeding, but for reckless
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    If i did something wrong?

    Glycerine82 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    You were irritated. I don't think you did anything "wrong", but you probably could have worded it differently. When she asked for the ice I'd have said " I'd be glad to grab you some ice, but it...
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    RN with expired license calling in scripts for family...family wants us to do it too.

    Glycerine82 replied to BettyBoopsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have already pointed out, we're suggesting you look at the prescription bottles of said family members to whom the scripts have been called in for. Not your aunts. I feel like you came...
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    RN with expired license calling in scripts for family...family wants us to do it too.

    Glycerine82 replied to BettyBoopsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to figure out what pharmacy and call them and tell them whats happening. maybe sneak a look at the script bottle to see what pharmacy this family member uses? Then call the pharmacy and...
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    Denied Medical Leave Post-Op, Still Recovering

    Glycerine82 replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I was just "terminated" because my FMLA ran out before I was cleared for full duty. Unfortunately, If they want to be sticklers about your leave, they can. They also have the ability to hold...
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    How difficult was your CNA course?

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

    CNA course is extremely easy, IMO. Its all about basics like bathing, toileting, ambulating, feeding, etc. It was super easy for me and I got a 100 on every assignment. Mine was 160 hours with...
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    New laws requiring LPNs and RNs to become BSN by 2016

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

    A lot of hospitals are starting to do it, although there isn't a law yet. In the hospital I worked at in SC all RN's have to have their BSN's within four years of transferring units and any newly...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    Glycerine82 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    And they work great!!
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    need advice about speeding ticket

    Glycerine82 replied to sockittome's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Holy moly, I didn't know that. I would think if you were driving recklessly It would be more than a speeding ticket though, wouldn't it? I guess I can see where the other poster said anything in...
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    preparing for summer anatomy course... :/

    Glycerine82 replied to Hopeful0630's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You aren't crazy....a 6 week A&P course is HARD. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, LOL. You will do well by memorizing the systems already, believe me. Stay ahead if you can and whatever you...
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    'Force feeding' at Guantanamo

    Glycerine82 replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Government, Military

    I think to the average person, who doesn't deal with NG tubes or know anything about them it probably seems like torture. I recently read an article by "Anonymous" that showed the items used in NG...
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    Homework on first day?

    Glycerine82 replied to Summergrace's topic in General Students

    In A&P 1 as well as math I had HW the first day. Usually due the next class or the one after that. Its not uncommon to have HW every
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    need advice about speeding ticket

    Glycerine82 replied to sockittome's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Wow. I just can't believe that a BON would concern themselves with a speeding ticket. Wow. Why?? Does anyone know? Seems so extreme to
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    Pre-employment drug test

    Glycerine82 replied to bellabonita's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also, you will likely never be able to work for that employer in any capacity. Just so you
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    Pre-employment drug test

    Glycerine82 replied to bellabonita's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you fail the drug test, they will take back the offer. If it shows up, you will fail. Don't take anything not prescribed to you, ever. Its not worth the
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    LTC and SNF nurses and CNAs: Have you ever been attacked by a resident/patient?

    Glycerine82 replied to MissFlashRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep, I've been put in a headlock, bitten, slapped, spit on, called names etc. Always from demented patients who didn't know waht they were doing. I'd take one of them any day of the week over an...
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    Depends leaking.

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

    As everyone else has said, you really do have to check frequently. Patient should be turned and checked every two hours. Another suggestion I tell everyone, is if the patient is mobile and not bed...
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    New CNA at LTC - already frustrated

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

    OP-- You will get there. Read my other post about lucid people who are being jerks. You are only one person, you can not do it all. You don't have to "cut corners" to get better with time...
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    New CNA at LTC - already frustrated

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

    On more than one occasion. It isn't easy, its certainly not "right" but hear what I'm saying.....it took me a long time and many many nights of reflection to get here........... What I try to...
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    What do Alz. care CNA's want from the nurse

    Glycerine82 replied to tlc2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I can only tell you about previous nurses I've worked with in LTC. I know not all nurses work this way, but the ones who did really upset me. I've had nurses hunt me down to do something they...
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    Im a new hire and im pregnant

    Glycerine82 replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What in the world are you talking about? OP- NO ONE is going to take your baby
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Glycerine82 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    A little girl whose name was destane. Pronounced
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    Thanks y'all. I went in to clear out my locker last night and the tears just started flowing. Everyone was horrified and oh so sweet. Kept telling me its not my loss.....My fav doc was there and...