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1. problem with coworker

   pietem replied to Linda's topic in Geriatric

   Linda, Friends or not, YOU need to speak up for the Alzheimer patients. It is you civil duty to protect another individual never mind someone who cannot speak for themselves. Your facility should have a suggestion box, if you don't feel comfortable s...

2. LPN REGRETS?

   pietem replied to Julie2356's topic in General Nursing

   I was an LPN for a short time and then went on. But I must say I have worked with many LPN's who can run rings around some RN's. Therefore be proud of what you are and when you have a chance go on to school. Have no idea where you are but you can com...

3. LPN REGRETS?

   pietem replied to Julie2356's topic in General Nursing

   Be proud of what you are. [This message has been edited by pietem (edited 08-30-98).]

4. Pain of contracture in clients with Dementia

   pietem replied to Julie Gaston's topic in Geriatric

   Should get your OT dept involved. They have great suggestions such as splinting, regular use of pain relievers, heat treatments to help relax muscles etc.

5. New grad in LTC

   pietem replied to LovetteRN's topic in Geriatric

   Sent you an email. Hope you take my advice. Great field to be in!!!

6. PPS documentation

   pietem replied to Buffy's topic in Geriatric

   Also a DNS in New Hampshire. Very difficult for all of us. Have attended PPS seminars and have been meeting with my nurses to emphasize the importance of proper documentation. Need to make them realize that their documentation is not only important f...

7. Where have all the nurses gone?

   pietem posted a topic in Geriatric

   Have been in nursing for 30 years. Our particular region of the USA has a terrible shortage of nurses especially in Long Term Care. How can we recruit nurses to our area and help them realize that long term care is a very challenging and vitally impo...