Glycerine82 LPN

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    doing the work of a CNA at a lesser pay

    Glycerine82 replied to grace_lorraine87's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

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    What are some personality traits needed to be a great nurse?

    Glycerine82 replied to KayyyT's topic in General Nursing

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    Infected Needlestick

    Glycerine82 replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    Yes breathe and stay off the Internet!! ( meaning google). You'll only freak yourself out. I am praying for you. I think if I were in your situation it would comfort me to know that No matter what...
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    How do you do this, day in/day out?

    Glycerine82 replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just want to chime in that if they're good at what they do let them know. Some people think we're a dime a dozen, but I think a good CNA can be hard to find and lord knows all I hear from my bosses...
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    How many Nurses had their CNAs before Nursing School?

    Glycerine82 replied to GarrettLeonard's topic in Washington Nursing

    I did find this on their admissions page for the BSN program Applicants are expected to have 100 hours of health care experience in a paid or volunteer position in one setting for three months or...
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    How many Nurses had their CNAs before Nursing School?

    Glycerine82 replied to GarrettLeonard's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have heard of many schools that require you to have your CNA first. It gives a lot of insight about what it's really like and I think it's a great idea. IMHO all nurses should be CNAs first. "No day...
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    Scared of dealing with violent patients

    Glycerine82 replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love it. :-p For some reason I just freaking LOVE old demented
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    Scared of dealing with violent patients

    Glycerine82 replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have dealt with my fair share of combative patients, although they've always been demented. At my hospital we have a code word that we yell out and the nearest person will call it over head. When...
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    Feline Dissection

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, I am a pre-nursing student and just started Anatomy and Physiology II. I have worked in healthcare for about 5 years now and seen many things. I have a really strong stomach, not much bothers me....
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    Dealing with a declining patient

    Glycerine82 replied to AM326's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It is perfectly normal to cry, just try to do it when you aren't in front I the patient/family. Although I've had some patients I was so close to I cried with the family. Each situation is different...
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

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

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    Feline Dissection

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

    Me too. My professor was really sweet about my reservation. She said "we will help you get through it ". She is this adorable 70 something year old who ...get this... Made us lunch!! I didn't tell...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    Glycerine82 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Oh totally not for a confused person. Works wonders though when the situation allows. :) "No day but
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    Glycerine82 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

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

    You need to get your facts straight. If there is no mention of the persons name or hospitals name it is NOT a violation.
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    Feline Dissection

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

    I don't mind doing things that upset me. I just wish i didn't have to do something that I just feel is wrong. If it were for research, I could understand. Its for a bunch of pre-nursing students...
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    What to do?

    Glycerine82 replied to lw34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe he should go to nursing school. You should go to school for what will make you happy. It's good that you want to please him, but he should not be asking you to do something that he knows will...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

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

    I feel violated. I think I need therapy now. :-/. "No day but
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    Best nursing shoes???

    Glycerine82 replied to RN403's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Make sure you don't have a foot issue. I have high arches and found out I need orthotics due to it. All my weight goes to he front I my foot. Personally all the nursing shoes hurt me I happen to like...
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    Feline Dissection

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

    Thanks everyone. I would have no problems doing a human, because its human anatomy and I know that human didnt get euthanized for my learning. I guess I'm just gonna have to grin and bear it, it just...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

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

    Seriously? We all have patients we love and adore. Patients who remind us why we do what we do. (Not a nurse yet, but I am a CNA and get the brunt of some of the abuse and also a lot of love). Our...
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    When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

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

    Here's the thing though... The drowning was already happening when the words were said. Soooo I don't get it. "No day but
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    When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

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

    I worked with nurses who did this too! I used to wonder why when it was usually an elderly patient who was ready "No day but
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    tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

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

    I had one interview for a non medical position where I stared at the wall for what felt like 5 minutes before answering the question. I was like drawing a total blank. My mind had nothing in it. I...
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    How do you do this, day in/day out?

    Glycerine82 replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For the life of me, I've never understood why anyone would want to be a CNA if they didn't like it or didn't want to work. What the crap is that all about?!?! I am darn good at what I do and i love...