mahoganybbw

mahoganybbw has 14 years experience and specializes in LTC, pediatrics, psych and hospice.

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1. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   mahoganybbw replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been an LPN for 14yrs, many yrs in LTC which contains a high level of skilled care also, i've cared for some acutely ill patients as well as long term geriatrics. In my 14 yrs i've learned from some great LPNs as well as some great RNs ..........

2. LPN's managing RN's in LTC setting

   mahoganybbw replied to Thor77's topic in General Nursing

   As an LPN i still have to answer to an RN and or Physician..... even if i am supervisor of a unit so i'm sure any decision she makes is supported by an RN.

3. Nursing License complaint by disgruntled employee

   mahoganybbw replied to mahoganybbw's topic in General Nursing

   My employer is very supportive of both me and my DCS , he has already contacted BON and already has his attorneys involved...Thank goodness which does make me feel better for the support.

4. Nursing License complaint by disgruntled employee

   mahoganybbw posted a topic in General Nursing

   :confused:I have been an LPN for about 14 yrs now, got my license in nj and relocated to az about 4 yrs ago. I spent most of my nursing career in ltc and have been doin hospice for 3 yrs now and i love it. I have learned so much about palliative care...

5. I need some help

   mahoganybbw replied to mahoganybbw's topic in Hospice

   wow i guess noone could give me any help...anyway...thanks all i asked for was some support even though i'm only an LPN ....I'm really sincerely discouraged now...i'm really scared

6. I need some help

   mahoganybbw posted a topic in Hospice

   I have been an LPN for about 14 yrs now, got my license in nj and relocated to az about 4 yrs ago. I spent most of my nursing career in ltc and have been doin hospice for 3 yrs now and i love it. I have learned so much about palliative care and reali...

7. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

   mahoganybbw replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice

   In helping to discuss DNR status with family i have found the book "Hard Choices for Loving People" very helpful i believe the author is Harry Dunn....

8. Charting Time of Death

   mahoganybbw replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric

   Speaking of pronouncement of death, I have worked in hospice for several yrs now and have been allowed to pronounce death of patients. Recently i was told that LPN's are not allowed to pronounce even in the hospice sector. I have emailed AZ board o...

9. WOUND CARE for end of life/hospice/palliative care

   mahoganybbw replied to nurselearner's topic in Wound

   As a hospice LPN in the state of AZ i have had the pleasure of treating stage IV decubs on patients. Although it depends on your hospice orgainization I have assisted patients to go to wound clinics at least one time for a consultation and then conti...