LeChien BSN, RN

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    Dropping out of nursing school

    LeChien replied to varonte69's topic in General Students

    Planning is key. How long have you been in school? What was happening with the baby
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    Lost...

    LeChien replied to pat510's topic in General Nursing

    How would his company even know if you are working over 30 hours unless you tell
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    Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

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

    That is extremely unprofessional..I am so sorry you are in that
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    I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

    LeChien replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

    I learned mine in school. Nobody goes to nursing school with the perfect attitude. Plus you won't have just had surgery by that time, you'll be at a better point
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    Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

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

    Everyone makes mistakes. For her to be bad-mouthing you definitely isn't okay. I would discuss your concerns with your unit
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    Night shift and clinicals

    LeChien replied to amygrizzard's topic in General Students

    Why does your instructor even know your work hours? That's none of her
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    Really bad fever blister. Should I call in?

    LeChien replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My whole face is embarrassing but I don't call out every day because of
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    Giving up my dog

    LeChien replied to Bsb5685's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I was in nursing school my husband was deployed, so I did what I had to do to be able to keep my dog. I had neighbors let him out or watch him. It was tough for awhile but I treat my pets like my...
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    Staff turnover

    LeChien replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    It's your problem if you're posting on an internet forum asking for suggestions to help you cope with
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    skipping graduation/pinning?

    LeChien replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I skipped any and all school-related events of the sort. Pinning, graduation, post-exam celebration dinners,
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    Anybody else ever experience this? Advice?

    LeChien replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've lived in many places that require at least 3 pay stubs, and require that you make 2.5x the rental amount. So if renting an apartment for $700, they would ask that your monthly income be at or...
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    How did you decide?

    LeChien replied to Shelbypm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nasty things like poop/blood/vomit have never grossed me out. I always liked getting my blood drawn as a kid. Seemed like a good
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    Pediatric oncology nurse salary?

    LeChien replied to Tara227's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Employers pay more for years of experience in a specialty...as a new grad you won't be making as
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    Agency Nursing Problems

    LeChien replied to psych.nurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Nope they're all the
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    Incinsiderate Families

    LeChien replied to logical0270's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I was in your resident's position, I wouldn't want my family telling the nurse about my spouse's death before me. Grieving process can't be cured with one measly
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    Help!

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

    Did you say anything to management after the first day? Ask questions during your orientation, such as how to use the Omnicel or navigate the system they
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    a lost nursing student

    LeChien replied to elaineweiling's topic in General Students

    College is a lot different from high school. High school is set at the bare minimum. Take your time, try
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    Seeking Advice for Going from Full-time to PRN

    LeChien replied to Cbsn3210's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Give them a two week notice in writing stating you would like to drop down to PRN. You can say it is health-related but really it is none of their business if you give proper
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    Advice for ltc interview

    LeChien replied to Aryea, LVN's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't even bother going to another LTC...they are all the same essentially. Do you have any other experiences? I honestly wouldn't even list that one on my
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    PDN and boundaries

    LeChien replied to quickkarma's topic in Private Duty

    I would document, document, document. Notify your case manager and document. That is absolutely neglect. You can certainly educate Mom on the risks of not brushing her teeth, and document. Cover your...
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    CNA attire during interview?

    LeChien replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Professional attire definitely. I personally would never wear scrubs to an
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    Narcotic meds "to go?"

    LeChien replied to DallasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a special sheet where the family would "sign out" how many they were taking with them. We weren't allowed to withhold meds from a patient just because they are out on
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    LeChien replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    How would it not be legal for you to remain an aide until your manager
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    Advice for starting clinical!

    LeChien replied to BrandNewShoes's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Our school gave us a list of what items to bring/not
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    LTC vs Assisted living

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

    It's going to be the same in assisted living except you will most likely be the only nurse to 30+ residents. Welcome to