littlelimabean01 LPN

littlelimabean01 has 5 years experience as a LPN and specializes in Geriatrics, Trach Care, Diabetes.

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   If You are Paying for a CNA Course... aka The Post I Wish I'd Read a Month Ago.

   littlelimabean01 replied to MadruGada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   My heart breaks for you. You were so right going into starting as a CNA to get the basics down of care that is essential for every patient you serve. When you complete your nursing degree you will be...
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   Patients Say the Darnedest Things

   littlelimabean01 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I have plenty things to say, but this one sticks out in my head from 10 years ago. I had a patient who was on a lot of pain meds, and she was allowed to go out and smoke with her also heavily...
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   Resident fall feel like....

   littlelimabean01 replied to KatMaine's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Falls are not your fault unless you were being negligent, which it is obvious you were not. Do you have an aide on staff with you? If you do not you should. You are one person, of course you can do a...
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   Within scope of practice?

   littlelimabean01 replied to bkchick's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Wow, You are lucky. I agree with Mi Vida Loca. Absolutely, you should embrace this as a learning opportunity. I love when doctors respect and seek nurses opinions. After all we are the ones there with...
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   No Orientation for a Shift?

   littlelimabean01 replied to Newgurl17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I currently work in LTC and very unfortunately zero orientation to say a different "cart" is extremely common. Its pitiful and in my mind dangerous because you don't know base-line information like...
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   Interviewing after Resignation

   littlelimabean01 replied to Mscoleman78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Wow, you sound like the position I was in I had 4 peg tubes and 14 accu checks and 7 scheduled insulin shots that was included in my 6am med pass, as I work over night too. I found myself having to...
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   Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

   littlelimabean01 replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I am going to agree with everyone here. If I would have saw a total of 12mg of Comadin to be given daily. It would have set a red flag off in my mind too. Sure, that could be a one time dose, but...
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   Holding "Ordered Meds"..... What are the rules?

   littlelimabean01 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient Medications

   You went to school, and are required to use "prudent judgement". Meaning that what the majority of nurses do in the situation you are speaking of. If you feel you need to hold a med based on the...
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   Why is it so hard to find a job?

   littlelimabean01 replied to JFLEURIM's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   My advice if you have not tried, try applying to LTC/skilled nursing (aka nursing homes). You will gain some very valuable experience concerning peg-tubes, trachs, medication knowledge, wound care and...
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    Using Hand Sanitizers - Is a squirt and go method enough?

    littlelimabean01 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I agree I like to wash my hands and Often! I rarely use sanitizer because I think it breeds super germs like the over use of anti-biotics. But yes, we sometimes don't have a choice and have to resort...
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    Nurses are truly underpaid

    littlelimabean01 replied to holly2422's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN and work LTC I was happy with my pay at 16.50 and hour when I had 20-24 residents. I got upset and pay was not the issue when they assigned me to 32 patients!! Really?! That is not safe...
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    Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    littlelimabean01 replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    I'm so sorry I hate this issue. I don't know how this will effect you as a school nurse. But I would advise you document anything that students report to you and also contact their parent(s). This...
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    Meaning of your username?

    littlelimabean01 replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my avatar is of my favorite bird (chkickens) but my avatar specifically is of my chicken who is named Jaja. She is a lovely, massive 8 pound Silver laced Wyandotte who happens to be 7 years old...
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    Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

    littlelimabean01 replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

    I entered nursing because of my love and respect for the elderly. Pay was not a major concern , but it was always pretty good and comfortable living. What turns me off the very ,very most is the nurse...
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    Joke notes

    littlelimabean01 replied to littlelimabean01's topic in Nursing Humor

    Alright, everyone ready to be creeped out? I'll share another one, just understand that these are Joke notes. I love my patients, but still have an atypical sense of humor. 2400: Resident up in W/C...