Glycerine82 LPN

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    Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Glycerine82 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ahhhhhhhhhhh I miss new England!!!! I knew all of these ! "No day but
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    What shoes are you getting for clinicals?

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

    I've had danskos sketchers klog brand and I don't even remember how many others. For me I like sneakers. The danskos are too hard after 8 hours. I find a good pair of comfy sneakers are better any...
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    To the nurses: do you not like shy/quiet nursing assistants?

    Glycerine82 replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there. I'm a CNA too. I'm the opposite of shy and quiet. One thing I am though, is sensitive. I had to learn quickly to grow thick skin and i suggest you try it as well. Don't take it personally...
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    I'm currently a caretaker, with no college or nursing experience.

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

    Yes take your cna classes!! Also- hospitals can hire you as a nursing assistant without you being certified. Less pay but it's a start. Check it out.
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    Do You judge and treat patients differently depending on who they are ?

    Glycerine82 replied to star.crush's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The answer is not intentionally! I give everyone the same level of care I would give my own family. Who would knowingly give different treatment based on something like ethnicity or
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    Brief mystery for a male Resident

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

    I would say its gotta be coming out the side maybe he's pulling his member out the side? Or pulling it out and then putting it back in the
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    Alternative loans/financing education?

    Glycerine82 replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    Loans all the way. As a family of 2, we don't make enough combined to qualify for grants and certainly not enough to pay anything out of pocket. I have to use the loan money to live as it
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    Do You judge and treat patients differently depending on who they are ?

    Glycerine82 replied to star.crush's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just roll my eyes at them hoping I get in trouble for abuse. Because apparently that's the eighth form didn't ya
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    How does a respirator fit test work?

    Glycerine82 replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A respirator mask is totally different than a regular mask. It is for airborne isolation which includes things like tb and measles or chickenpox. Not your average everyday ppe for droplet...
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    How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

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

    I do I do. Who cares? I'm on my feet running alllll day 13 plus hours before I stop. I'll take whatever help I can
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    Nobody told me that after graduation...

    Glycerine82 replied to smclean27's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the change your attitude comment. No one told you, but did you ask? I'm well aware of everything you stated, which is why I'm taking me sweet time getting my degree because I Also have to...
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    CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    Glycerine82 replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Welp, I work acute rehab and as a CNA don't get vitals. I have 8 patients the RNs have 4-6. We (cnas) don't have time to get vitals or blood sugars so the nurses do it. Seems to me if your going...
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    Going back to nursing school after having a baby

    Glycerine82 replied to Ked1986's topic in General Students

    Awwww I'm sorry you're so heartbroken. My advice is to just remember you're doing this for your kids. It's hard I am sure to leave your littlest one in daycare while so young but it's going to serve...
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    foreign BSN graduate nurse. not a RN yet.. need a job.

    Glycerine82 replied to abling2's topic in Nursing Career

    I would try getting in as a CNA. you'll already be employed with a hospital when you pass your nclex and it's
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    Schedule in Nursing Program

    Glycerine82 replied to jellybean321's topic in General Students

    I think you need to get another job. Maybe one in a hospital. Working as a cna would be soo helpful for you. Id look for flex or pen positions with 12 hour shifts and work on weekends holidays as...
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    Is it possible for a CNA to both work and go to school full time?

    Glycerine82 replied to Yort781's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm doing it. I recommend 12 hour shifts. It's the best of both. Full time hours on a part time
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    How do ya'll wear your hair? can you have bangs?

    Glycerine82 replied to Reckless96's topic in General Nursing

    Have to shave your head and wear a
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    Any reason for me to renew my CNA license after RN license?

    Glycerine82 replied to ProudNeWRN's topic in General Nursing

    Becoming an RN trumps your cna. Being an RN allows you to do all that a cna does which is also your job
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    "Peenie-wraps"?

    Glycerine82 replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seems to me it's just an excuse to not have to change someone as often. If the pt is incontinent they need to be changed more than once a shift. Using this method just makes it easier on the
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    Inappropriate Behavior

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

    I kiss many patients on the forehead and or cheek and I jug everyone. I asked a crying family member who I found in the hall crying if she'd like a hug. She nodded so I gave her a great big one. I...
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    How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

    Glycerine82 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Jelly beans. I do it for the experience and because I love it. Anyone who does it for the money is out of their ever loving
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    Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

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

    Yep yep yep and yep. All from demented patients Although I'm not a nurse I've been pinched, slapped, kissed, butt pinched, punched, spit on etc etc. Doesn't bother me because I know that the...
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    Slapped across the face by male patient

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

    It's really hard when you get abused by a patient. Even harder when they're not demented. I'm going to assume and I advise you to do as well that he was not alert and oriented. It's not ok irs...
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    How clean is a "bathed" patient?

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

    What about
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    Glycerine82 replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get what your saying and I certainly think nurses are underpaid too ( in my area anyway) especially given the money that school costs. I just think that cnas should be paid more. When I leave...