Glycerine82 LPN

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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Glycerine82 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I had a call bell continuously go on with no one in the room. We'd go in to shut it off an no sooner than we got into the hall it was back on. "No day but
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    What classes did you pair with A&P I (Anatomy)?

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

    I just finished and I took it with ethics. Worked great for me. A&P is extremely challenging and although its a lot of memorizing I found it was much more than that. I'm not someone who can just...
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    Hipaa violation or not? Phone number error...

    Glycerine82 replied to hunagirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's not hipaa violation unless personal information was shared. I understand its frustrating but even healthcare personnel are human and make human mistakes. They didn't tell him anything and you...
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    Is it easier for a CNA or RN to find a job?

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

    Easier for a CNA to answer your question. It would be a good thing to work as a CNA awhile you are in nursing school. Nurses do everything a CNA does and much much more. IMHO, CNAs make awesome...
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    Considering becoming a CNA?

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

    Just remember, CNAs make really great nurses "No day but
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    The most outrageous excuses from patients.

    Glycerine82 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm trying to stop smoking pot so I don't lose my kid. ( in response to why he would smoke the synthetic garbage that has been made illegal in our state) "No day but
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    Worries after Leaving Work

    Glycerine82 replied to IftheShoeFits's topic in General Students

    Oh my! Honey, you are only one person. As someone else said it is a twenty four hour facility. Kudos for toileting prior to an incontinent episode, you would be surprised how many people don't do...
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    Clinical

    Glycerine82 replied to RN403's topic in General Students

    Absolutely. I work 12 hour shifts in acute rehab. Totally makes a big difference "No day but
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    Is it OK to give baking soda and water to LTC patient without a doctor order?

    Glycerine82 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not a nurse, but I would thin since its technically a food you wouldn't need an order. Sorry to chime in but I noticed no one answered, and I have never known anyone to need a MD order for...
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    Considering becoming a CNA?

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

    You will be over worked and underpaid. No doubt about it. You will likely leave work completely exhausted. BUT it is worth it. You will find out what your niche is, which areas you like best, what...
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    What to do about refusing Dr. orders?

    Glycerine82 replied to nancynurse0828's topic in General Nursing

    Recently I was talking to one of my favorite docs about common sense and how some people don't have it...... anyway he said "ya know what they call the person who graduates last in his class in...
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    Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    Glycerine82 replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What bothers me is that instead of finding a way to use ferrel cats or strays that are going to be put down anyway, they breed more cats to only be euthanized. Maybe it's the pet thing, I'm not sure...
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    Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    Glycerine82 replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My problem at my school is that the cats come from a cat farm. Too risky to use strays. They need to be sure there are no diseases. So, these cats are bread to be euthanized when they turn one....
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    My first ever patient passed away..

    Glycerine82 replied to imaginations's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    IMHO, it would be wrong not to care. The fact that you got so attached means you are in the right field. Bless you, I dread the day I lose a patient as young as that. The first time I saw someone die...
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    Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

    Glycerine82 replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It will help you immensely through school. You will be used to and comfortable dealing with patients. Everything a cna does a nurse does also. In my opinion all nurses should be required to be cnas...
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    Here we go again

    Glycerine82 replied to nana288's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Never heard if anything like that. Pretty certain you must do the LPN to rn transition course. "No day but
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    Discrimination for having an Accent... Filipino-Americans won Lawsuit

    Glycerine82 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't have a problem with people speaking their first language, but I do have a problem when it's in the company if others. I find it no different than whispering. I see no reason to speak another...
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    Frustrated.

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

    This is an awesome way to find out if you love nursing. It's so rewarding. It's hard as hell, but worth it. I promise you no one is going to care where you got your certificate as long as you're...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    Glycerine82 replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The" poor person" even thinks the risks outweigh the benefits. He agrees that he just "won the lottery" ( his words). I do support the mandate because I feel that as caregivers, we have an obligation...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    Glycerine82 replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No one is being forced to get vaccinated. They are being forced to be vaccinated if they want to keep their place of employment. So, there IS a choice. I support the mandate. I have 2 patients right...
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    Banning food products in school due to student allergies

    Glycerine82 replied to Alibaba's topic in School

    It's overboard. Better to just have a peanut free table for those who are allergic. "No day but
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    Should I give nursing another try?

    Glycerine82 replied to almostmadeit's topic in Nursing Career

    50k is a whole lot better than 19k lol. What I could do with that salary........ "No day but
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    I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    Glycerine82 replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well said! "No day but
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    New CNA Injury Quandary

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

    Not giving medical advise here but I had same symptoms and it was tendonitis. "No day but
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    What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

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

    South Carolina. Hand washing Measuring radial pulse Transfer from bed to wheel chair Ambulation Occupied bed strip. Messed up on occupied bed strip.... Left the "dirty" blanket underneath clean one...