Glycerine82 LPN

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    The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    Glycerine82 replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh my everloving god. That is absolute mania and if you didn't run away screaming, you need
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    right med, right dose, wrong route... ouchhhh

    Glycerine82 replied to rvzohfeld's topic in General Nursing

    for anyone to take your case you have to prove permanent harm came to you and that another nurse in the same situation wouldn't have made that mistake. Also, attorneys turn down winnable cases all the...
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Glycerine82 replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    I think its a reasonable request without having it look like alphabet soup. For example "RN, BSN" is one thing but AS, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN is quite
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    Patient Abuse/Nepotism

    Glycerine82 replied to Ethical_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You and anyone else with knowledge of these things, past and future, need to report this to the state & the BON. I'd also suggest the ombudsman and the company's hotline if they have one. Many...
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    Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

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

    Nurses are nurses. Each of us may hold a different type of degree and we have one of two different licenses. LPNs care for patients with expected outcomes and RNs have more training/education that...
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    I'm a nurse, and believe it or not, I want to be a tech/assistant

    Glycerine82 replied to Uhs_769's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. I would have been a CNA for my entire life if they paid me better. My nurses loved me and I was able to reassure, calm and comfort my patients while making sure they had the...
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    What am I missing?

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes invol. commitment for 72 hrs. Dementia with disturbance, depression with mood disorder, anxiety. No UTI, yes has done it before. The other resident was laying in her bed doing her "usual"...
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    Standing orders

    Glycerine82 replied to PSYCHGIRL's topic in Patient Medications

    Standing narcotic orders aren't a thing. Pretty sure if the doc is saying they didn't write the order something must have happened. I would never implement such an order even if it did exist, I'd be...
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    Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    Glycerine82 replied to gopats1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It can do a little of both, to be honest. You'll see sad things and you'll see horrific things. You'll also see amazing things and meet more amazing people. You just have to choose how to look at...
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    Hipaa and scheduled Dr.'s appointments

    Glycerine82 replied to makes needs known's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    HIPAA pertains only to the patient and the provider caring for the patient. That's not to say this isn't an invasion of privacy, because it is. He should be able to get some kind of note or letter...
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    Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    Glycerine82 replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not in my opinion. LPNs are limited in where we can work and our scope is different. We're meant to care for patients with expected outcomes, whatever they may be. It's not better or worse than...
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    Everyone is white?

    Glycerine82 replied to eacue's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say that where I live there are lots of areas where that would be quite normal, mostly because the population happens to be like 95%
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    Reportables

    Glycerine82 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My DNS (who is amazeballs) reports only injuries that are from unknown origin or allegations of abuse/misappropriation. Bruises, skin tears etc. are written up as incident reports and investigated...
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    Spouse of nurse

    Glycerine82 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    SO TRUE. I LOVE my job and to me, the money is great. If I made what I make doing something I detested It wouldn't be
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    Spouse of nurse

    Glycerine82 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I make more than my hubby and thats totally fine. We make ends meet and all of our money goes into household bills, regardless of what percentage each of us contribute. The dollar amount shouldn't...
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    Nursing Home Resident Taunted by CNAs

    Glycerine82 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    We (society) find it acceptable that these people lay in their own waste until someone is free to clean them, make them room with two other people, shower them once weekly and provide nursing care...
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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    Glycerine82 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    It sounds like these nurses were all thrown to the wolves and didn't know any better. It's really easy to assume if your bosses are asking you to do it - its legal. A big mistake many new SNF nurses...
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    Glycerine82 replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    I work about 40 miles south of boston and I'm an LPN with 3 years experience. I make
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    Using medical terminology as a nurse

    Glycerine82 replied to RCHCLVN's topic in General Nursing

    This is how I document. I don't assume anything, I just write what i see. I mean, I really don't *know* if they're sleeping, they could be "resting their eyes". I know - I'm neurotic but this is...
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Glycerine82 replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    I thought you wore your scrubs more than once when I first read this. To be clear, I wear my scrubs one time only, LOL I wash them when I run out, or when I'm in the mood for my favorite pair....
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    I've Been Employed at 7 Facilities as a New Grad RN

    Glycerine82 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to step back and observe as much as you can before blowing a whistle or annoying administration. I'd also keep in mind that there is no "normal" in this field. Not a normal shift, not a...
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    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

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

    Charlotte, he's your son. You don't have to use your finger to open the pyxis because the Tylenol is in the
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    Using medical terminology as a nurse

    Glycerine82 replied to RCHCLVN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll document hematuria once they've been dx with it. Otherwise I just describe the color and clarity of the
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    Innumeracy

    Glycerine82 replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    riiiight missed that
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    Innumeracy

    Glycerine82 replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    I mean at first glance it seems like 5 months which would equal 150 tabs,