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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 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Last night was my 3rd over night shift in a row. I work 630pm till 7am and of course it can extend to 8am just depends...Anyway I felt delirious because I do not sleep very well when I am home. I...
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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...
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    I want a new word.

    littlelimabean01 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like that "COB" term at all! It seems like a description for some old person, who is always ticked off at the world and never smiles. I have come in contact with people and nurses like that...
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    I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    littlelimabean01 replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree, you do learn most of your "skills' on the job. Don't be discouraged unless you do not have a passion for caring for your patients. I truly understand it is stressful and when you ask for...
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    Hipaa/patient privacy violation

    littlelimabean01 replied to throwaway23's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree with jadelpn, your co-workers are definitely part to blame in this incident. I don't understand some of these HIPPA rules. This one has always made me go..mmmh? We have to keep our MARS...
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    new lpn in Richmond va

    littlelimabean01 replied to mardia11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, LTC will be your best option as LuvScience said. Also, honesty is always the best policy. Some places like brand new nurses because you haven't developed any bad habits from previous practice and...
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    Returning to nursing after 3 years

    littlelimabean01 replied to newlpn13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I stepped out of nursing in 2011, but I just kept renewing my license. No CEU's are required in my state (crazy!) I just re-entered nursing in January of this year. I did do several CEU's on my own...
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    Threat of revokation

    littlelimabean01 replied to faith3655's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know if I am missing something, but what were you supposed to notify them of? What was the incident that happened? If something happened and as long as you notified the RP then you are not...
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    Nursing is my passion but I feel like I am too dumb.

    littlelimabean01 replied to Katlin1315's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel dumb! and please keep pursuing your career as a nurse. A nurse above all has to have a heart. Yes, basic knowledge is extremely important, but much of it is learned on the job. Dosage...
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    littlelimabean01 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in LTC (LPN of course) and they pay 16.50 for LPNs and $25 for RNs. We used to have RN supervisors, they just eliminated the night RN supervisors. I was not too happy about that. It was of...
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    C-Diff Isolation

    littlelimabean01 replied to RexRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, C-diff is a contact precaution and technically should not be in the same room. Now, having had C-diff in the past myself (took Augmentin right before I got it and continued despite the severe...