quiltynurse56 LPN, LVN

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    did I make a mistake?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Irini20's topic in General Nursing

    Did you fill out an incident report? That would cover you if you
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    Urine specimen collection from indwelling catheter

    quiltynurse56 replied to Miossy's topic in General Nursing

    From the
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    quiltynurse56 replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    I had a nurse where at least twice a month she was "sick". I would only go in if the DON called me. Also, whenever I needed to trade, she always had to check her calendar and wouldn't let me know...
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    Please help me! I really need good sound advice...

    quiltynurse56 replied to PammmIam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am an LPN. I like it very
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    Please help me! I really need good sound advice...

    quiltynurse56 replied to PammmIam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know what you were taught in your Medical Assisting program, but an LPN is different than a CMA. Don't rule it out just yet. I was in my 50's when I started nursing
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    Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    quiltynurse56 replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the best way to diffuse a situation is to let the other person leave. Then, after you both cool down, you can find a place to talk about it without being angry at each other. I am one of...
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    Questions about IA RN lisence, renewals and CEUs

    quiltynurse56 replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy the PESI CEU education. While they are on the expensive side, I find that they go much deeper than the little 1 or 2 CEU education. You can either go to classes on site, go to a webinar...
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    Questions about IA RN lisence, renewals and CEUs

    quiltynurse56 replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Nursing

    You should have received that information when you received your license. itsybitsy gave you the correct
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    I hated being a CNA, will this mean I'll hate being a nurse?

    quiltynurse56 replied to TinyLilly's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe or maybe not. The first thing you need to start doing is to leave your biases at the door when you enter a facility. No matter where you work, there are going to be people who don't act in a...
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    dismissed from nursing program

    quiltynurse56 replied to alieu4's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a different school being one class short of the ADN. I was put in as an advanced placement like they do with LPNs entering the ADN program. You will be retaking some classes though. So be...
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    Should i do this lvn program?

    quiltynurse56 replied to itsdee's topic in School, College Programs

    Don't know anything about Brighton, but Kaplan is rather expensive. Do you have an junior colleges near you that offer the LVN? I recommend checking into something like that before going the Kaplan...
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    Inappropriate nurses?

    quiltynurse56 replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You do realize that men communicate in a different way. Sounds to me like he is also one who just gets to the point. Some people communicate that way and others like a little small talk first....
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    Medications NOT being scanned?!?!?

    quiltynurse56 replied to scmelendez1's topic in Patient Medications

    In the not so distant past, this was normal. I don't know if it is a common practice or not. You do have to follow the 5 rights of medication administration as well as triple checking when you pull...
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    Venting - First post

    quiltynurse56 replied to Lifeisgood2017's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A year ago, I hired on with a staffing agency to do per diem work at different facilities because of all the complaining at my previous job. It sounds like the place you work has really gone downhill...
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    taste of medication

    quiltynurse56 replied to socoamaretto's topic in General Nursing

    I take potassium chloride in pill form. I find that if I don't swallow it right away that it starts dissolving and is grainy. At this point, I usually spit it out. I can't really describe the taste...
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    Obesity and health issues

    quiltynurse56 replied to SentinelTruth's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I will chime in here to say that the walking done at work probably won't do much, at least it didn't for me. I have gone to the eat less and move more and have been successful at slowly losing...
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    Do separate Norco orders stand alone

    quiltynurse56 replied to elli3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It doesn't look like it to me. You assess the pain and give them one or the other. If they are still have pain less than the 4 hours, I would call the MD or NP for further
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    refusing assignment

    quiltynurse56 replied to texas_rn11's topic in Agency Nurses

    With the agency I work through, I am to notify them if being asked to stay later or for another shift. The facility only contracted with the agency for the shift worked, not more. I have worked in...
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    Sleeping on job?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Nursing617's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I suggest reporting this to state now, not later. Also, look up what your BON and state employment have to say about whistle blowing which may help you until you leave. Are you currently applying...
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    First job after licensure.

    quiltynurse56 replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    About three or four weeks. This was after sending out resumes and applications to facilities looking for LPNs. In my area, we are needed. I had two interviews and the second one offered me a job...
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    This is why I do this job

    quiltynurse56 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I would say the night I was called into work to be 1:1 with a new resident who kept trying to roll his w/c out the door. I came in and one of the sons were there. I asked him to tell me about his...
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    Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

    quiltynurse56 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    When I get an abnormal reading I will asses and ask questions. I will wait between 15-30 minutes and recheck. If it is better, than that is good, if not, time do call the doctor or at least monitor...
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    Texas board of nursing

    quiltynurse56 replied to dawnjsummers's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go here to check the status of your application: Texas Board of Nursing - Licensure- Check Status of Application for Initial
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    Have you ever worked through a agency?

    quiltynurse56 replied to whslee01's topic in Agency Nurses

    There are two different kinds of agencies: Private Duty Nurse and Per Diem (work in hospitals or LTC). I don't know what or if Medicare/Medicaid has rules regarding experience, but I think that they...
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    Charting has to be done no matter what?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The places I have worked and have to chart for Medicare residents, they ask that it be done every shift. The reasoning seems to be that if one shift didn't get it done, then it will get done on...