juliepag

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1. Elder Abuse/ Neglect

   juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks...just did it!

2. Elder Abuse/ Neglect

   juliepag posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hello everyone, I need advice badly. There's a situation at the nursing home I work at. Here's a letter I wrote to my mentor to fill you folks in on what happened, what I am faced with. AND do I need to report this to the health board/elder abuse? Ov...

3. Infection control in the nursing home...

   juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for your response. It is very helpful to know that others have dealt with this kind of situation and what was done about it. I sure hope our nurses are on the ball too so we can breathe easy again.

4. Infection control in the nursing home...

   juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in CNA/MA

   I will have to mention the scrubs. This man doesn't have loose Bm's, he just plays with it.....takes his clothes off and it gets everywhere that way.

5. Infection control in the nursing home...

   juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in CNA/MA

   Yes, it's a health hazard alright. The girls that have him on their list aren't doing a good job.....leaving the BM on things. There's a 19 year old LNA who is a lead on the floor and she was crying because she was so stressed out from this resident....

6. Infection control in the nursing home...

   juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in CNA/MA

   We can try that but I feel he will just pull it all off. Thanks again for all your help!

7. Infection control in the nursing home...

   juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in CNA/MA

   Yes, they put a depend on him but he rips it off every time. Seems like there's nothing that can be done to solve the problem. If it continues, I must make a call and report this because otherwise this is the way things will be and that doesn't settl...

8. Infection control in the nursing home...

   juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi, the problem is that he can not be toileted. He has involuntary movements, just like a fish out of water really. He can't controlled it. He can't stand up to be toileted. It's so out of control I don't see why the nurses don't tell the LNAs to do ...

9. hourly wage

   juliepag replied to lossholly's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi, I make 10.75 at a nursing home in NH. Pretty bad huh?

10. Infection control in the nursing home...

    juliepag posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello, I am a Licensed Nurses Assistant (LNA). I work at a nursing home in NH. There's a huge problem there and I need advice. We have a resident who's "care plan" allows for him to roll off his bed and onto the floor without having it deemed a "fal...

11. Taking LNA classes, need advice!

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in CNA/MA

    Another thing I was wondering about is if I should specialize in something.....for instance operating room nurse. But I never see specialized job openings in NH. Strange. I am probably jumping ahead too far right now but would it be a good idea to sp...

12. Taking LNA classes, need advice!

    juliepag replied to juliepag's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks ladies! I have been so busy that it took me awhile to respond. I have my state exam next week for my LNA license. I am anxious!! Hope I pass. It's those 4 clinical skills I am concerned about. The written exam should be ok. I did very well in ...

13. Taking LNA classes, need advice!

    juliepag posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello, I am a 53 year old grandmother. I just started taking LNA classes. All the people in my class are way younger than me. I feel a little out of place. I do have a degree in computers so I have had some education past high school and that helps m...

14. LNA Health Careers is awesome!!

    juliepag replied to NHGirl5565's topic in New Hampshire

    Here I am six years later having found your posts! I am starting LNA classes on May 29th with LNA Health Careers. I am very excited to be finally making something of myself. I have been a caregiver/direct support professional/personal care support pr...

15. LNA in NH...how much per hour?

    juliepag replied to greenclover's topic in New Hampshire

    thanks so much for your response. I have to say that I am kind of discouraged with the pay. I thought it would be aat least $13 an hour anyway. $11 isn't much really.