Glycerine82 LPN

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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, I need some un-biased advise from people who don't know me. :-) I have worked as a CNA/Secretary for 3 years on the same unit in a hospital. I am just coming off of medical leave---I had to have...
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    Actually my hospital IS a no lift hospital, but because I work in rehab it doesn't apply to us. The mentality is that the patients can't be rehabbed if they're being put in machines. I kind of...
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    Just got fired -

    Glycerine82 replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't live far from there and I know there is a demand for CNA's. You should be
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    I hear what you're saying about weddings. Honestly, If it weren't my immediate family I wouldn't care. She came to mine though, and I feel like I owe it to her to make every effort to make hers. I...
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    Dishes, I was originally hired as both. Through the years I have gone back and forth. For about a year I did secretary full time, and I've always done it at least part time. Usually 2 CNA shifts...
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    Thank you. I will probably get a consult from one. The problem is most attnys in this area won't go against my hospital for whatever reason....but I will still
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    I actually get MORE to work secretary, LOL. I talked to my Hubby and he is glad I'll be able to go with him to the wedding. (he had the time off too, and both of us have non-refundable tix) He's also...
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    Me too! Three years manual labor, a dislocated knee, broken foot and heel with nothing to show for it. Makes me very very sad. I really really loved my work
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    Im a new hire and im pregnant

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

    Most people wouldn't refer to their unborn child as an "accident". Who said pregnancy was a disability? I would think pushing a tiny human out of a lady parts would qualify someone for a few weeks...
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    Welp, It doesn't matter now. They've informed me they can't accommodate my restrictions so I'm terminated due to FMLA running
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    I agree. I'm totally at a loss. If I fight it I could lose my job, If I call in I could lose my job, If I skip the wedding I miss this once in a life time event and all the memories that go with it....
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    Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Glycerine82 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sitting at the nurses station talking with a co-worker. Behind us, we had a demented gentleman who was hanging out with all of us because he wouldn't stop getting up. My co-worker mentions...
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    Not feeling anything at the sight of death

    Glycerine82 replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every situation is different. If you were particularly close to the patient it can be appropriate to cry, especially if you know the family well. If you don't know the family well or you didn't...
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    Questions from a student about hospital emergency shifts

    Glycerine82 replied to Pavlov's Dog's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1. I don't have kids technically.. I have two dogs, a elderly father, a reef, 2 FOWLR.. but say 2-week hurricane (I've never been in a hurricane lol), would I be expected to stay or would I be...
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

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

    unfortunately, No. I was made to take the 36 hours I did have accumulated to cover my health insurance. If I call in sick I am afraid they will fire me for it, and I can't use FMLA because it ran...
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    What do RN's want out of CNA's

    Glycerine82 replied to forbidden2know's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow. I hadn't considered that. I just feel like its such hard work, and oh so personal, I don't get how anyone who hated it could keep doing it. What you said makes sense
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    Stethoscopes!!!

    Glycerine82 replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just curious--for myself, aren't you afraid it will walk away? How do you plan to deal with people who want to "borrow" it?? I feel like Im too nice and would have a hard time saying no.....even...
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    Just got fired -

    Glycerine82 replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Less is more in this type of situation, but you got the job, so it doesn't matter :-) For any future jobs I would just say you were discharged due to a personal conflict or something of that nature....
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    How to handle a resident like this?

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

    If the patient is alert and oriented all you can do is respect her wishes and report it to the nurse. sometimes there are underlying reasons why the patient doesn't want you to touch her. Sometimes...
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    Just got fired -

    Glycerine82 replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It will come. Do some research on dementia and alzheimers, it may help you to understand why demented patients act the way they do. Sometimes they think they're a kid again, or they may "flash back"...
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    Just got fired -

    Glycerine82 replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That says a lot about you and I think you will be a wonderful nurse
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    How do you know if your meant to work in the ER?

    Glycerine82 replied to FutureNurseGrad2016's topic in Emergency

    OMG that makes so much sense!!! I have ADHD....pretty severe, and I've always assumed it would be a hindrance. I've also as of late been seriously thinking the ER would be the place fore me. I...
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    Just got fired -

    Glycerine82 replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Absolutely. And at first, OP didn't divulge the fact that the pt had dementia. For me, that completely changes things. No matter how severe, especially at night, there is no telling what mind frame...
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    Just got fired -

    Glycerine82 replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A patient yelling at you like that and a patient who has dementia yelling at you like that are two different things. With demented people we need to remember that "perception is reality" It may...
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    Not an RN but could use some advice..

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

    didnt you already ask this