[MarcusKspn]

I have a question for everyone. I am an LPN and was wondering how everyones nursing program taught being a patient advocate.

In our program I remember being told that we are supposed to be an advocate for the patient. That the patient has the right to refuse treatment, can make their own decisions, etc...

What I don't remember being taught is HOW to advocate for the patient. I don't remember being taught about conflict management, conflict resolution, how to talk to families, doctors, other staff.

I see a lot of staff NOT advocading for the patient. I strongly doubt this is because they don't care about the paitent. I think they are not sure as to HOW to advocate.

How was this adressed in your program. Was it taught at all, was it not. I just got accepted into the LPN-RN track and I was curius as to how and if it will be adressed.

[earle58]

we were just told that we are to be pt. advocates.
honestly? it came natural to me. i've always had a genuine concern and desire to meet all my pts' needs. never have had a problem. but i agree with you; many nurses don't advocate.