Glycerine82 LPN

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    Online/Hybrid options

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I used to be pretty up to speed on this prospect, and for my state (MA) my options were Excelsior or nothing. Does anyone have any idea if new options are being created with the shortage?...
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    Radonda Vaught is charging $10,000 per speaking engagement.

    Glycerine82 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the fee is a suggestion by the company who she books through and is "up to
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    Rejected by DCF

    Glycerine82 replied to B52's topic in Psychiatric

    I think family is definitely the best bet. if he doesn't want the help he has the right to live his life. The father with dementia on the other hand is probably an elder at
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    gender "issues"

    Glycerine82 replied to rac1's topic in Psychiatric

    Ummmmm what we know to be true is that gender dysphoria is very real. There are even folks who have two copies of Y or X in addition to the XX or XY they already
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    BSN Program Dismissal

    Glycerine82 replied to gdoland4's topic in General Students

    They should allow you to start again, even if you have to wait until the next time it comes around. The thing about nursing school is it's more about learning the information and then...
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    Is this legal?

    Glycerine82 replied to PeachyQueen's topic in General Nursing

    It's perfectly legal for you to accompany a patient although it's not legal for you to provide care while there so I'm not sure what the point would be. In terms of the lateness ask if you can meet...
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    Monthly edits with electronic records

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I'm curious to know what others in skill nursing facilities are doing for their monthly "edits"? When it was paper, MAR/TAR edits were easy enough as everything was transcribed over to new order...
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    How do you get a very combative patient to take a shower

    Glycerine82 replied to esunada's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let him refuse. A good bed bath is just a
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    Medication & treatments on midnight shift

    Glycerine82 replied to Micki72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why kind of treatments do they have you doing on
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    RNs vs LPNs

    Glycerine82 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Good grief I didn't realize how old this
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    Ceased placement due to not taking vital signs properly

    Glycerine82 replied to Kirsten Kurian's topic in General Students

    Would it hurt? maybe not you but it could hurt
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    Help! Paraplegic residents wanting to have sex. What are the legal requirements here?

    Glycerine82 replied to MrsLPN1983's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say you have to provide privacy and thats about it. If they can't get the parts to go together on their own accord that would be a safety issue and not something OT can really partake
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    Incontinent care

    Glycerine82 replied to litbitblack's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I mean you can double glove for the same patient in the case of a massive code brown, etc. Im not sure its wise to teach this practice though, because someone is Sure to misunderstand and next thing...
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    Patients demanding a singleroom.

    Glycerine82 replied to RMHRehab's topic in Nurse Management

    I've solved this problem by really considering where I place people and making changes when/if needed. We don't have a single except for one isolation room and I explain. Then I usually crack a...
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    DON

    Glycerine82 replied to sammy_rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Often times the providers want someone to accompany. I usually ask the family to meet them there, if they aren't able and I have to I will send someone but in the case of someone A&O x4 who is...
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    Inevitable Resignation

    Glycerine82 replied to pharmanurse11's topic in General Nursing

    Morphine in therapeutic doses absolutely does not kill people. Any medication CAN kill someone, of course. There are always adverse reactions and drug/drug interactions but I was speaking to the...
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    Responsibilities of RN in nursing home in NJ

    Glycerine82 replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    It's going to be up to the nurse practice act for their state, seems to vary widely. In my state nurses can't delegate to other nurses, no matter the license. LPNs can do assessments as well,...
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    What is the best way for an LPN to become an RN?

    Glycerine82 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Just out of curiosity, do you think that they will begin to consider more hybrid options given the
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    Massasoit LPN to RN 2023

    Glycerine82 replied to MS717's topic in LPN to RN

    I want to do this, but I really want a hybrid
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    Responsibilities of RN in nursing home in NJ

    Glycerine82 replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    double check with your board of nursing and the facility policy/procedure however, my understanding is unless you accepted is supervisory position , there should be no difference. You are...
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    Inevitable Resignation

    Glycerine82 replied to pharmanurse11's topic in General Nursing

    That dosage of morphine is quite conservative, and if the person had not been dying, it would simply have kept them comfortable. Eventually they would have rallied back after their body adjusted to...
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    Has anyone ever been asked to lead activities at work?

    Glycerine82 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about the whole activity thing because I find that the activity department should be taking care of that. All combined I probably spend two hours a day, if that, in my
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    Help! Paraplegic residents wanting to have sex. What are the legal requirements here?

    Glycerine82 replied to MrsLPN1983's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While its certainly their right, I can't fathom a world where it would be nursings role to assist, especially not with a hoyer lift, good god. What does the DON and Director of Social Services have...
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    Favorite brands of scrubs and why?

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

    Carhartt Force Flex. The material is moisture wicking and stretches, light as a feather and they hold up well. I can't function without them. plus they have pockets exactly where I need
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    Need guidance from seasoned leaders

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I manage a short term/mixed unit with an amazing team for the most part I have one problem nurse who just isn’t meant for this population. I can’t even get into how wrong this nurse...