Glycerine82 LPN

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    Nurses: Why do many of you do this?

    Glycerine82 replied to terina66's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In this profession if we don't laugh occasionally we'll cry.....or worse. It takes a huge toll on me mentaly and physically to give, give, give, give all day long and never bat an eyelash. As long...
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    POLL LTC Nurses... please answer

    Glycerine82 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A men!! We make the same as Walmart employees and actually can do permanent damage to our bodies from the lifting bending etc. such an under paid job!! "No day but
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    Confused CNA

    Glycerine82 replied to jds72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It all depends on your preferences. LPN programs are faster than RN but not by much. My local programs only have a two semester difference between them. That being said, in some cases one can...
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    Is it ever ok to remove a resident from his room while giving routine care

    Glycerine82 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    Not for routine. Post mortem or Code situatons, yes
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

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

    FINE! I'll put it in your
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    "Can't be a nurse if you suck as a waitress."

    Glycerine82 replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Students

    I constantly forget non important things like drinks and snacks at work but I rarely forget anything major like reporting skin issues to my nurses etc. I always say I'd never be a good waitress but...
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    That awkward moment when....

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

    That awkward moment when after finishing post mortem care on a patient who has passed and the daughter comes in to visit. Yup, no one stopped her. Took me a few minutes to realize she didn't...
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    Proof that Nurses and Nurse Aides are Angels

    Glycerine82 replied to Baubo516's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thank you! I do so love what I do and the people I do it for. I have way more positive and wonderful experiences than negative. "No day but
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    gift suggestions for ltc staff

    Glycerine82 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh for god sakes I didn't see this was an old thread!! Oops!! "No day but
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    gift suggestions for ltc staff

    Glycerine82 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You could have pizza delivered twice for the 3 different shifts. Once around 2pm for days and evenings and at 10 for evenings and nights. :) "No day but
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    I'm not going to lie...

    Glycerine82 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

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    I'm not going to lie...

    Glycerine82 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Mine requires it now. New hires must agree to get it in 4 years and current employees can't transfer if they don't agree to get it in 4 years. "No day but
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    I'm not going to lie...

    Glycerine82 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to say...you're currently an RN working as a CNA . You deserve the title you earned it. :) "No day but
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    How to survive 16h shifts...

    Glycerine82 replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    Like others have said, stay hydrated, fed and rest when you can. Sometimes I take a break and take my shoes off and rub my feet for a few minutes. If I have to, I do it in the bathroom. Seems like...
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    Almost passed out during clinicals!!

    Glycerine82 replied to fm1089's topic in General Students

    I get dizzy and want to vomit when I see mucus. I could never do resp. Was suctioning this man the other day.... Almost lost my cookies. "No day but
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    Anyone working during Nemo?

    Glycerine82 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thinking of you
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    NP with a beard?!?!

    Glycerine82 replied to Erclifton85's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would just be worried about germs. Same lines as long hair. "No day but
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    Habits you picked up from work...

    Glycerine82 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Lol I assume she means the way she washes her hands. Maybe she sings happy birthday :-p "No day but
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    CNA Help!!!

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

    Yes, you can do it. CNA is a gimmie. Its really easy, you'll be
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    Co-complainers. Is anything good enough?

    Glycerine82 replied to Ntheboat2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My unit is quite busy, and I work days and even still.... for one, I would NEVER speak to a nurse that way (or anyone else, nor would I expect them to speak to me that way) and for two, I am still...
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    Calling all CNA's. What is your typical day like at work?

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

    Sure. I worked on a 54 bed unit. I did 7-3 for awhile and 3-11 for awhile. Both shifts are different in their own ways. On 7-3 I had about 10-12 patients. I didn't work on the dementia unit,...
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    Is it voodo or curse

    Glycerine82 replied to kemifair's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe you need to change the way you're reviewing. If ya been that long since school I am sure you have forgotten a lot. "No day but
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    State visits

    Glycerine82 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in General Nursing

    "Let me find out" is always better than "I don't know" "No day but
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    Non-CNA Jobs You Can Work While You're a Student

    Glycerine82 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Right on sister!! I could kiss you! "No day but
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    Non-CNA Jobs You Can Work While You're a Student

    Glycerine82 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I do this as well, and I love it. I also put in doctors orders and translate doctor handwriting haha! "No day but