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  1. How do you handle inappropriate touching from patients?

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Abbnurse I might mention that to the boss lady. I'm still a new nurse and learning and I've never heard of using estrogen on men for behavioral intervention. Makes sense. I'm gonna google

  2. How do you handle inappropriate touching from patients?

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you esme. I battle with PTSD from childhood sexual trauma and normally I can handle it but then again normally it's from a patient that has no clue who he is from dementia which to me is easier...

  3. How do you handle inappropriate touching from patients?

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Last night he tried to grab my crotch and yes I feel "that violated". He is completely cognitive and knows what he's doing. He only does it with me and told a fellow staff member he doesn't like me...

  4. How do you handle inappropriate touching from patients?

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm liking the responses. The patient in question is cognitively impaired sometimes but for the most part he knows what's going on. The law keeps being brought up. Does it make a difference if the...

  5. progress notes

    marvelmom replied to kittygrl25's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't include anything negative about the facility but you could put something like "Patient's family expresses concern that patient isn't getting adequate sleep. Will monitor for sleep...

  6. Etiquette on writing a coworker up?

    marvelmom posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a new LPN and let me state first and foremost I do not ever want to write someone up for not doing their job. I feel it should be a last resort, with that said I understand that sometimes it is...

  7. Etiquette on writing a coworker up?

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is a nursing assistant. I need to learn how to be stern and not afraid of upsetting people I suppose. I'm just afraid of possibly creating a hostile work environment. I'm not a confrontational...

  8. Overtime rates

    marvelmom replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    On second thought, maybe I just don't understand

  9. Overtime rates

    marvelmom replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    I'm just curious to know where my math is wrong. If you make 450 per shift and you have a base pay of 17/hr that puts you working 26.5 hours per shift by my calculations? 450 dollars per shift / 17...

  10. Need a seasoned nurse's advice

    marvelmom posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm now a new grad and recently obtained my license. I am working on the floor as a CNA until my shifts are done this month then I move into the LPN position. My coworkers (other aides) used to be...

  11. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    marvelmom replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just the other day an RN gave me a tb injection into my sub q tissue. She used a 45 degree angle and then told me that it didn't matter if a wheal was present because the wheal is suppose to show up...

  12. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    marvelmom replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 2014 but had already been hired for an LPN position February 2014. I worked as a CNA for the company until I passed boards then they allowed me to start working as an LPN. The Midwest...

  13. Funny things patients say !

    marvelmom replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was taking care of a patient with terrible hearing. I was explaining that I needed to roll him over to get dry pants on to which he replied "you're gonna get your dance on?". I reworded myself by...

  14. Need a seasoned nurse's advice

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

    Thank you. I do appreciate everyone's input and everyone seems to have the same idea as to get started on a different unit or facility. I think I'll call the DON today because that's what I have been...

  15. Need a seasoned nurse's advice

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

    I don't think it's basic human nature to treat someone badly out of spite, which is what this feels like. To me that is

  16. Need a seasoned nurse's advice

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

    Thanks for all your replies. I don't understand how the most caring career has so many "mean girls" within. I'll probably never understand it

  17. Officially scheduled.

    marvelmom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I received my ATT this morning. NCLEX is scheduled for Monday. People keep telling me I am crazy for taking it so fast. Am I? I figure you either know it or you don't. My predictor says I have a 98%...

  18. Officially scheduled.

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't think it was terrible but it wasn't easy. Most of the stuff on there I don't remember learning. The meds I was completely unfamiliar with and I know my pharm pretty well. A good 1/3 of my...

  19. Doing a class on Autism What are your questions

    marvelmom replied to DermottMcSorley's topic in Psychiatric

    Please touch on the benefits of diet therapy over pharmacological therapy. My daughter has autism and once we found her intolerances and removed them we were able to help her manage without the use of...

  20. Officially scheduled.

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did.

  21. I passed!

    marvelmom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I decided to check the KSBN about an hour before my quick results were in and it said completed! The PVT does work because I also got the good pop up but I was apprehensive. I am officially an

  22. I passed!

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you! I didn't think it was terrible but it wasn't easy. Most of the stuff on there I don't remember learning. The meds I was completely unfamiliar with and I know my pharm pretty well. The...

  23. PVT?

    marvelmom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I took boards yesterday. I was cut off at 85 questions. I keep doing the PVT and it keeps giving me the good pop up. I checked the state website and it doesn't say passed or failed yet but they...

  24. PVT?

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My license won't be posted for a while because they're waiting on transcripts and a certified copy of my driving record which I haven't mailed for yet. I just wanna know if I passed.

  25. PVT?

    marvelmom replied to marvelmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also is it worth it to get the quick