Glycerine82 LPN

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    CNA instructor

    Glycerine82 replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What will they do with english speaking patients, though? Its all well and good to accommodate them so they can learn, but they need to be able to communicate in English to an English speaking...
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    Shocked with my CNA clinicals.

    Glycerine82 replied to Dhalia27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sadly and ever so unfortunately, yes that is what, for most people, it is really like. Compassion is forgotten, tasks turn into just get it done. The 30 seconds it would have taken to find the...
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    Resident rights: Using/not using gait belt?

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

    Woah. Your professor sounds extremely unprofessional. i would go to the school and ask to speak to someone. She has no right to tell you you aren't going to pass if you have grades to back it...
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    Not feeling anything at the sight of death

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

    Seeing a dead body isnt the same as being with someone you have cared for when they die. When this happens the enotions will come. Its not abnormal to not be devastated when a patient youve never met...
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    I KNEW we should have re-checked that
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    Scrubs for the Overwieght?

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

    Ive had luck with maternity pants in the past. Ive lost enough weight that I just wear an xl now but I cant imagine having pants under my belly. What about buying longer pants for averrage height and...
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    OMG Say it correctly!

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

    Yes! Except I saw it, we don't add r's we just pretend they aren't there sometimes ;-) Oh and I live in SC now, so you can imagine how well my accent goes
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    OMG Say it correctly!

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

    I say "Buttah", "Whatah" "Cah" and "Yahd" Oh and "Bahbahcue" and It'll never change
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    Oh crap, what do I do?

    Glycerine82 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    We had a nurse at my hospital do the same thing. Instead of being honest she tried to cover her tracks and was fired for it. Honesty is the best policy, because IF you are found out and you didn't...
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    Working Easter anyone?

    Glycerine82 replied to SnowboardRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working and we get time and a half. Were required to work every other major holiday and the opposite the next year. Easter is still concidered a major holiday here, thank
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    I have a new respect for familes who lose loved ones

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had something happen to me two nights ago, and I have been thinking about how much It changed me. I have watched people lose thier loved ones, and although always sad, I've never truly known what...
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    I have a new respect for familes who lose loved ones

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

    I can't Imagine poochie. I have always said we treat animals more humanely than we do people How very heartbreaking for
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    I have a new respect for familes who lose loved ones

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

    I wasn't trying to downplay, just didn't realize how painful is all. He was a member of my family that is for sure. Still can't sleep without the purrrrrr in my ear I think I anticipated people to...
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    OMG Say it correctly!

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

    I am from the north and when I moved to the south a clerk at the store directed me over to "The pillars" so, I started looking around for the things that hold the building up. I said sorry, I don't...
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    OMG Say it correctly!

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

    I know someone who says "Cousant" Instead of "cousin" and On-gyon instead of "onion". Cracks me up. I just got off the phone with someone who was trying to ask me when I'd be back to work and instead...
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    I have a new respect for familes who lose loved ones

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

    Ruby you are sooo sweet and your post made me cry. I am glad I am not the only one who's animals are like children. You said every single thing I am thinking. Doesn't hurt as long but just as...
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    I have a new respect for familes who lose loved ones

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

    Thanks so much everyone for your sweet words. I am glad that I am not alone in feeling like it is just as bad as losing a human loved one. Although each day I get a little bit more used to his...
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    I have a new respect for familes who lose loved ones

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

    Thanks for your kind words. Although I don't know for certain, I do think It must be the same. I felt like he was a member of my family. I'm not a crazy Cat lady or anything but i loved him, so much....
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    Is it illegal to say you're a med student if you are not in medical school?

    Glycerine82 replied to psu_213's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't get over how ignorant society is. *shakes head* Its certainly not illegal, being in school doesn't give you a licence to practice anything. As a pp stated it certainly is stupid, but it...
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    Got a D in a nonscience class...

    Glycerine82 replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If they will replace your new grade with your old one I would retake
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    Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

    Glycerine82 replied to jjones1728's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't understand how anyone who knows CPR could possibly refuse to perform it on someone who wasn't a DNR and needed it. Period. Nurse, handyman, cop, checkout girl, what have
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    Long-term High Protein Diet > white residue sometimes

    Glycerine82 replied to tsimitpo's topic in Home Health

    I'm not a nurse, but I have changed thousands of briefs and I can tell you I've never seen this. Mind you, none of the patients were on a high protein diet to my knowledge and on top of that I am...
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    Is having a CNA job give you a better chance to get hired as an RN?

    Glycerine82 replied to rojas12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes!! Especially if you work in a hospital. If for no other reason than you already work there so it's easier to get hired. Also a lot of employers know that CNAs make great nurses :) all of that...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "Dr. Smith, If we all have to get our flu shot, so do
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    What can I do locally if I am against the mandatory flu vaccine?

    Glycerine82 replied to lolakbolak's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I actually do have a patient recovering from GBS..... Did you know you can just as easily, if not more so, get GBS from the flu