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    It's Almost Like a Ghost Town. Most Nursing Homes Overstated Staffing for Years

    kjb_lpn replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    Speaking as a former nursing home employee - everything is true. Nursing homes are terribly understaffed. One of many reasons we should push for safe, adequate
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    Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    kjb_lpn replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Speaking as someone who had made certain mistakes, and one in particular that involved a lapse in my own judgement which cost me dearly, I feel that safety should always be our number one concern -...
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    It Never Occurred To Me.

    kjb_lpn replied to Have Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is such a sweet story. As a nurse who was a CNA and has pretty much seen everything, that was a very kind consideration for him to
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    A patient spit in my face

    kjb_lpn replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Nursing

    First - let me say that I am sorry that happened. Second of all; I would go to the nursing manager about the situation. Explain that you don't want anyone to get in trouble, but you want to express...
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    kjb_lpn replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    One thing I have pesonally noticed is the mutual respect law enforcement and nurses seem to have for one another. And of course - always remember - "It's the nurse that decides the size of the needle...
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    I want to become a nurse but my husband says I will be always sick and unhappy

    kjb_lpn replied to kgoesbacktocollege's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have worked as a nurse for three years, and I have gotten sick on occasion. However, remember that many aspects of nursing do not require direct patient care. I work from home as a care...
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    Nurses' Week - Upended.

    kjb_lpn replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    I feel, honestly, that night workers in general, be they nurses or a law enforcement officer like my husband, don' often get acknowledgement they deserve because of their shift. It sounds like your...
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    Share Your Favorite Motivational Quote - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    kjb_lpn replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    "Decide to be fine till the end of the week... keep grindin'." -Dean
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    Breast feeding mom struggles as a home health nurse

    kjb_lpn replied to Mmindez's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak to the family and your employer to work out the best solution. Explain your situation and what you wish to do, and ask how everyone will be okay working this out. I wish you
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    Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    kjb_lpn replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    ... that they're on the
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    Utah Nurse Wubbels Reaches $500,000 Settlement

    kjb_lpn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    I am pleased for her. Remember me, will ya Nurse
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    Catholic Nurse Sues Duke University Hospital After Refusing to Assist with Abortions

    kjb_lpn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    Speaking after reading a decent part of the court documents, as well as coming from a Christian perspective here are my two cents... Do I think some of accomidation asked for was slightly excessive?...
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    Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    kjb_lpn replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh sweetheart - please don't despair. Not yet. Graduate. Pass your NCLEX and you will surely have more options. If it makes your feel any better at all, I graduated as an LPN and waited to pass my...
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    Nursing @ 32?

    kjb_lpn replied to Firstina's topic in General Students

    Honey - I FINISHED nursing school at 32. One of my best friends and classmates was 50.
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    Husband is not ready for me to go to nursing school!!

    kjb_lpn replied to hamolady's topic in General Students

    Oh - I would have a few choice words for him if it were me. Hold your ground honey. He isn't even in school yet. Tell his backside to be patient while you so do this thing. Wish you the best in...
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    I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    kjb_lpn replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students

    Try not to lose heart. Remember that CNAs are the backbone of what we do, just as Med-Surg is the backbone of nursing - or so said an older and wiser nurse than myself. I would give a lot personally...
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    Suspended for a Medication Error

    kjb_lpn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I was a young LPN basically fresh out of school and handed an entire Assisted Living Unit to run. I was eager to please, prove my worth. Until IT happened. I was in the locked Alzheimer's/Dementia...
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    Nurses Liability Insurance: Yes or No

    kjb_lpn replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Even when I began as a CNA, I got my own malpractice insurance. I still have it now - and ironically it's time to renew for me! Haha. If you're looking, NSO provides mine and it's very
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    Got a nurse aide fired... did I do the right thing?

    kjb_lpn replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    My two cents comes from what I have seen based on the facts. Personally - if this aide's behavior was tolerated for that long, management needs to do something about it. I work in home health and (in...
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    Feel like a horrible nurse!

    kjb_lpn replied to Verygreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Generally speaking, friend, there will be days when you feel like you don't always catch something, or that somehow you should be better. The trick is not to let them get you down, remind yourself...
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    Told to fake vital signs

    kjb_lpn replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was a CNA, we had a certain amount of time to get vitals and 1 - 2 Dynastat machines to share. So I went out, bought my own equipment for about $75, and never looked
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    Is it abandonment or taking a moment to collect myself?

    kjb_lpn replied to Mollythenurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That to me does not sound like patient abandonment. However I am also not well versed in what that means according to the regulations of your Board of Nursing. I would check with them and explain the...
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    Favorite Motivational Quote

    kjb_lpn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "Always Keep Fighting." -Jared
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    I hate my job in PICU

    kjb_lpn replied to hm93's topic in General Nursing

    A general ward - or what I think we call medical - surgical (Med-surg) here in the US is always a good place to begin as a nurse. Even as an LPN I have been told if I can get into a med - surg unit to...
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    Job offer received, how to approach topic of previous arrangements?

    kjb_lpn replied to nomerz90's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely speak to her in person, handing her the specific dates in writing, and say that these dates were just finalized and you want to give as much notice as possible and explain the...