nursel56

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    Nursing school: Bizarre practice in learning to bed bath..

    nursel56 replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Students

    The basic problem I have with the bed bath issue is that it is a psychological exercise done by unqualified people in the guise of a skills exercise. It's often an Esalen-style "bonding" or "trust"...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    nursel56 replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd say your nursing instructor is needlessly perpetuating an us vs them attitude in nursing by saying something like that, because I've never heard anyone say higher levels of education are inferior....
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    nursel56 replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I know. It's really tangential to the topic anyway, because I would still answer the question "do you really need a BSN?" with a yes. We need to look at it from the employer's perspective, whether...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    nursel56 replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is no reputable study that proves patient outcomes are better due to whether or not one holds an ADN degree or a BSN degree at the time the question is asked. There are quite a few "associated...
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    Obese children...my rant

    nursel56 replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    I work with low-income people frequently in my job. I think it's a myth that they don't know what foods are healthy and which aren't more than anyone else. Schools and community agencies pound...
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    Need help with Ethical/Boundries Issue

    nursel56 replied to maryen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think I would look for a new case, too. Many times those who insist on holding to ethical standards and those who don't care working in such close quarters are like oil and water with the result...
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    Age a factor in nursing?

    nursel56 replied to bekayel11's topic in Nursing Career

    I started my first nursing job at 19 also and I agree, the way you carry yourself and your professional demeanor really made the difference for me. I never felt devalued due to my
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    Not doing what I was hired for

    nursel56 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you should be Mother Theresa and I certainly am not on a high horse. I totally sympathized with everything you said in your last vent. The entire first paragraph of this vent...
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    Totally overwhelmed

    nursel56 replied to nerfnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi nerfnurse! Even though I am much older than you I can relate to your post in many ways. There are some very profound and long-lasting issues at stake here that really require some intense...
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    Moments that make you giggle....

    nursel56 replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not all that recent, but one of my funniest experiences was attempting to do a Snellen vision test to a judge who royally blew my simple instructions. We'd gotten pretty friendly throughout her...
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    Not doing what I was hired for

    nursel56 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you JMBnurse for putting all the questions I had in a succinct and understandable
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    Not doing what I was hired for

    nursel56 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    To borrow a phrase I heard here a few weeks ago, your post makes my heart hurt. Feeling that one gets dumped on has nothing to do with the characterization of "dirty, awful
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    Have you ever witnessed this situation?

    nursel56 replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, that's never happened to me, I've never witnessed it and I would be upset, too. People who may need the services of free clinic days shouldn't be assumed to be less intelligent or less informed...
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    Is pulling a 200 lb patient different than lifting them

    nursel56 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Then insist on more help or a Maxi-Glide. I've discovered in my home health journey that when something sounds like it's a threat to somebody's bank account or their convenience, unsafe transfer...
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    Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    nursel56 replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The Menthol LTC, huh? I'm kidding. My mother thought Vicks cured everything Karo Syrup and Calamine Lotion didn't, including swallowing a little bit of it for a persistent dry
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    Graduated & Discouraged. HELP.

    nursel56 replied to MissPinkScrubs's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    All my grannies have passed away, but I asked them to do what they could for you. :) Seriously, I have trouble dealing with procrastination too, but I do know action tends to build on itself, or "once...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    nursel56 replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree Libby - I would wear solid or understated prints for your first days until you pick up on how other people dress. Perhaps it wouldn't matter in the slightest if you wore a splashy or juvenile...
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    Nursing Diagnosis: Disorganized Thought Processes

    nursel56 replied to PennyWise's topic in General Nursing

    Your experience is simply painful even to read about, let alone have to sit through. Those discussions can be very interesting with the right mix of students. A mix that can keep the discussion...
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    LVN Advice

    nursel56 replied to thunderstruck1397's topic in California Nursing

    Having worked outpatient for many years, I do take a little issue with your stating that most of your duties are "MA" duties. There may be overlap, but those things fall well within nurse duties, and...
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    Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    nursel56 replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do wish employers would compensate us for attaining higher degrees. My MIL was a teacher, and she got a raise every time she advanced her education, regardless if the goal was a promotion or move...
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    Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    nursel56 replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get where everyone is coming from with this, and the reasons are part of my rationale for believing nursing schools should not pressure students to give each other baths. I guess it's actually...
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    Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    nursel56 replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Offering a backrub was taught as standard HS care when I went to nursing school. Don't recall the foot bath though. Since I went straight to peds I've never actually given a backrub. Been offered...
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    CNA vs. PTC vs. LPN vs. CMA . . . my doctor's take

    nursel56 replied to Xolibear's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LPNs tend to work in Long Term Care facilities, too although that may change if the job market for RNs (especially new grads) stays as it is now. I'm in So Cal, but many members omit the geo...
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    Can LPN lose a license by not practicing for a year?

    nursel56 replied to Braemer24's topic in Canada

    Yes, check with your state BON. In my state there is no work requirement to renew, and you can put your license on "inactive" status when you will need to take your CEU hours and other requirements...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    nursel56 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you don't become anxious at the thought of your phone being off for several hours because you might miss an emergency you wouldn't fall into the category I wondered about Thankfully having your...