LeChien BSN, RN

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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    LeChien replied to guest0000005's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I remember being taught in nursing school that it is most definitely against HIPAA to look up your own
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    Has anyone had bunion surgery?

    LeChien replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi! I've actually had bunionectomies on both of my feet, bilaterally (big toe side and pinky side). One of my surgeries was a breeze, while the other was not. It depends on what type of bunionectomy...
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    Depression

    LeChien posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know a great portion of nurses (myself included) suffer from depression, as well as other mental health conditions. It's important we check in on each other. The smallest chit-chat can improve...
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    How long until you were pretty good at IV starts?

    LeChien replied to sweetER's topic in Emergency

    I've done 3 years in the ED and still only feel average, LOL. Everyone's got their skills they're really proficient at, and IVs are not mine. Don't feel badly or beat yourself up over it.
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    LeChien replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked 26 hours straight when I was employed at a group home! By choice. They didn't have the help. This of course was back when I was younger and didn't need sleep to function,
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    3yo patient won’t let me cath her *SOS*

    LeChien replied to mustlovedogs's topic in Home Health

    I would personally reach out to your agency/company and explain what is going on and what Mom has stated to you. How have previous nurses completed straight caths on her? You definitely do not want to...
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    I just lost it!

    LeChien replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My story is too embarrassing to share, but just want to let other nurses know you're not alone. I've lost it at work to the point of quitting on the spot (already gave report), never to return. It...
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    Tips from experience LTC nurses

    LeChien replied to Shelly0928's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1:15?? That's a
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    New DON

    LeChien replied to bbrown74's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had the great displeasure of working in LTC when I first became a nurse. Something that really helped were the days I had a MED TECH! In that facility, it was a CNA who took an approved medication...
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    Advice for difficult blood draws

    LeChien replied to techitalia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can probably find similar posts of this topic on here, but in my experience these tricks helped: -No tourniquet -Heat pack/warm compress to bring veins to surface -Look in uncommon...
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    Will I go to jail?

    LeChien replied to masutiraachu's topic in Nursing Career

    This exact thing actually happened to me a few months ago with the same med and dose! I had to meet with HR and my manager, which at that point they escorted me to occupational health and I had to...
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    How do cases qualify for skilled nursing?

    LeChien replied to jsilva89's topic in Private Duty

    I have no idea how some patients get approved for hours! ? I would personally speak to your agency and tell them that you don't feel you are utilizing your skills enough with your case(s). They...
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    School day documentation

    LeChien replied to LilyRN99's topic in Private Duty

    I just wanted to add, you can also chart that pt is alert and oriented, engaged with peers/teachers, respirations even and unlabored, skin warm and dry, cap refill,
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    Pediatric home patient with GI issues

    LeChien replied to zeebee14's topic in Gastroenterology

    Keep in mind most tube fed kids will have liquid-type stool. I would speak to the pt's GI doctor to start ruling out different causes. It's possible he may need more fiber added to his feeds to bulk...
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    Incontinence in Home Health Care

    LeChien replied to meaganh22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I saw nobody replied to you yet. Are you referring to home healthcare visits? Or private duty (shift
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    POTS help!

    LeChien replied to kristinalynn97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I realize this is a relatively old post. Just wanted to share that I suffered from POTS symptoms for 3 years before anyone diagnosed me correctly. Metoprolol has been my miracle drug, relieving most...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LeChien replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Pt and his adult daughter came to ED. Pt was stung by a bee prior to arriving, approx 30-45 min. Daughter encouraged him to let her bring him in so they could "find out if he's allergic to bees."...
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    Fall 2021 MSN/Nursing Education

    LeChien posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Anyone else applying for this program? I would like to make some nurse friends
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    Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

    LeChien replied to Dmt1607's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked for THR, another hospital and loved it. TH Arlington is a great hospital. I had surgery there and the staff, from entrance to exit, were so friendly and helpful. It's a great company to work...
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    Babysitting a former patient

    LeChien replied to moongoddess9301's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have to side with the manager on this one. Generally, patient-nurse ties are severed at
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    Meet and greets? How to save my sanity?

    LeChien replied to lpn90425's topic in Private Duty

    My company is good about explaining to the families what the meet and greet is for. We don't get paid for ours. My advice would be to speak to your company, and get a clear picture of what they...
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    G-J Tube Residual

    LeChien replied to honeynurselpn's topic in Patient Medications

    Read your facility/company policy & procedures. Also look at your
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    California BVNPT

    LeChien posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Need to get ahold of the California BON r/t license endorsement. Have tried emailing with no response, and tried calling for 3 days now. Every time I call it says call volume is too high and to try...
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    Seriously?? Small rant.

    LeChien replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

    There are no "completely online" courses. At some point all nurses have to complete clinical hours. And nurses from "dinky little schools" as well as fancy ivy league schools all take the same...
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    Help!!! Did I Make A Mistake in Becoming a Nurse!!!

    LeChien replied to SaggieRN87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's most long term care/nursing homes in a