LTC_LPN2

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1. The Fifth Vital Sign

   LTC_LPN2 replied to bgxyrnf's topic in General Nursing

   Tell that to the survey folks who question the Residents they interview regarding pain location, Level of pain, Nurse intervention? Effectiveness? And then have one tell them you don't give it because "you think" living with pain is doable and become...

2. Given bad report all the time.

   LTC_LPN2 replied to MoonlightingNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Im not justifying her actions or lack thereof just to make it known that hectic shifts, high census, incidents and such do carry the risk of forgetfulness. I even at times forget to log residents out on the 24 hour report but my coworkers ask me, "wh...

3. Risk for falls related to...

   LTC_LPN2 replied to kcolli45's topic in General Students

   Thanks Mrs. Boots...In Mississippi LPNs can't write care plans. Not sure why we even had to do them in school. I really was confused until I was critiqued so many times the red from her pen had no choice but to stick out at me lol. However, at work w...

4. Signs You Won't Pass A Survey

   LTC_LPN2 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric

   I've noticed the past couple of weeks that management and DON want to rush and fix issues last minute. After a problem is so far gone you can't snap your fingers and just get it all done in one day and do your job too. Be consistent with all nurses a...

5. Awful Management

   LTC_LPN2 replied to StephLPN2015's topic in Career Support

   I know how you feel but CYOA if you go to higher ups...don't do anymore than you're capable of doing, and don't work off the clock...come in earlier if you can, plan your med pass...prioritize, gather supplies first thing. My place isn't lucky enough...

6. Risk for falls related to...

   LTC_LPN2 replied to kcolli45's topic in General Students

   You should really learn how to do them by having your work critiqued by an instructor...I used at risk for falls r/t altered Mental status as evidenced by abnormal urinalysis...I was wrong in nursing school but right at work...🤔

7. peg tube without flush order

   LTC_LPN2 replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

   Read your post wrong...let him unclog a tube after the feed has clogged it up nicely...depending how long she stays on those feeds or if she can hydratate PO...crazy how one orde can solve a bunch of chaos for docs lol

8. peg tube without flush order

   LTC_LPN2 replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

   I would say yes for both patency and hydration to prevent bigger issues like dehydration. If crush meds are being given through the tube it does require at least a 5cc to 10cc of water to administer all of the medication from the med cup...you'll end...

9. WHY do so many people hate nursing? Sigh.

   LTC_LPN2 replied to RachealAnne's topic in General Nursing

   Mostly higher patient to nurse ratios, the work load, and how well staffed facilities are. It becomes overwhelming when you have more and more pushed on you because some nurses fall short of doing their jobs. If I have to come in on day shift and unc...