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    More than a Cog- An Appreciated Cog

    lpnpgh123 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to be appreciated
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    Common nicknames for hospital items.

    lpnpgh123 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not much use for pipettes anymore( mostly for QC's), but pipettes= Barbie Baster smoke break =
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    Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    lpnpgh123 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am more of a job hopper now (in the last 5 years), than I was earlier in my career (the first 15). Sometimes I switch due to job dis-satisfaction , other times to learn new skills in a new...
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    Visitor filming during code

    lpnpgh123 replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also, this may fall somewhere under HIPAA- the patient was in no way able to consent to being filmed, and the person who did so has no legal right to film, as they were not the POA. I would think it's...
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    HELP- new job

    lpnpgh123 replied to TexasLVN516's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also, the MD probably needs to be notified that this patient is not taking his Coumadin. There are other anticoagulants that don't need the frequent labs that Coumadin does. Perhaps an order to change...
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    Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

    lpnpgh123 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't care what people think. Some people are morning people, some are night owls. I don't like nights because I have such terrible sleep issues, and night shift only exacerbates that. But I...
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    Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    lpnpgh123 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    One time, when I worked in LTC, as I was walking by the chart racks, my scrub top got caught on the corner of the chart rack... ripped my whole top down the seam from axilla to waist
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    Juggling Job Interviews and Offers

    lpnpgh123 replied to little_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If a job offer is extended, just say that you would like to discuss all of the specifics with your family, and that you need a couple of days to think about
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    lpnpgh123 replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks... Like I said, I tried to address it with her, and went to my manager as well, when I couldn't appropriately handle the situation. It only made the situation worse. However I tried to address...
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    lpnpgh123 replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been a LPN for almost 20 years, and while I have experienced some intermittent questionable behavior in the past, I never experienced BULLYING, on a daily basis, until my last job, which I...
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    Caregivers running the show

    lpnpgh123 replied to qpasa1414's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This caregiver's behavior is unprofessional, and could be considered abuse. It's clear you've tried to address it with the individual, as well as going to your administration. I would document...
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    Career Advice

    lpnpgh123 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello everyone! I have a decision to make... I suppose it is a good dilemma to have. I need to make a decision regarding a job offer. I recently accepted a new position working 1:1 with children in...
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    Dermatology nursing

    lpnpgh123 replied to nursediesel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in derm ... lots of biopsies, phototherapy, allergy patch testing... we did not do MOH's surgery in our clinic, there was a dedicated MOH's surgical department on the floor above us. We were...
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    Career Advice

    lpnpgh123 replied to lpnpgh123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yes, I'm starting to think it may not be for
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    Cellulitis post pneumococcal vaccine

    lpnpgh123 replied to Laura in Canada's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You should also contact the manufacturer of the vaccines, and provide the lot numbers and expiration dates, as well as the reactions that the patients had. I realize you discarded the vaccines,...
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    How much does Adult Day Care pay LVNs?

    lpnpgh123 replied to ra3583's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anything in the MMR/ID/DD arena is "low" because funding is low. And these places are typically non-profits. People in these types of positions generally love their jobs, and are not in it for the...
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    Salary Advice for 24 Hour On Call Position

    lpnpgh123 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey, everyone, Just wanted your input... I interviewed for a position over a month ago which is M-F, but 24 hour on call. They called me to offer me the position, but, imho, the salary seems a little...
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    Better to Work Several Part-time Positions?

    lpnpgh123 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just throwing something out there, and toying with the possibilities for me... I have been mostly unhappy with my nursing career for the past few years. Come May of 2014, I will be a nurse (LPN) for...
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    medication vials

    lpnpgh123 replied to susananded8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, likely, there may be 2 different lot numbers/ expiration dates. If there were ever a manufacturer recall issue , or if the patient had an adverse reaction , it could pose a
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    Professionalism 101

    lpnpgh123 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Professionalism 101 ( I am omitting my real name) Is professionalism an inherent trait, or is it something that should be taught in school? Does professionalism entail courtesy? Professionalism...
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    Professionalism 101

    lpnpgh123 replied to lpnpgh123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Believe me, I am not above anything or anyone, and I certainly don't give off that vibe. I am the newbie to my department... not a new nurse, not new to healthcare, but new to my department. I am...
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    Professionalism 101

    lpnpgh123 replied to lpnpgh123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I apologize, I had this in a word format, but when I copied and pasted, it seems to have omitted some of my spaces, and made my words look jumbled together. So now, unfortunately, I also now appear...
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    Where are all the LPN jobs?

    lpnpgh123 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it me or is the job market for LPN's especially bleak right now? Unless it's a LTC or SNF, there aren't alot of jobs for LPN's out there. I have worked LTC/SNF early in my career, and have no...
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    D50 for blood glucose protocol vs juice/snacks, your thoughts

    lpnpgh123 replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a Diabetes and Endocrine clinic for awhile. I am also the mother of Type 1 IDDM. Not trying to criticize you at all, but anything under 60 should get D50. Especially , if they are...
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    "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

    lpnpgh123 replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I recently had a similar question on a phone interview. Except my question was, " When was the last time you went above and beyond for a patient?" I can't remember exactly how I answered, but she was...