lammcc

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1. Dealing w/ rude RNs

   lammcc replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN-RN

   PlumeriaSun: I'd bet my bottom dollar that it was not your fault about the conflict with the RN while training; you have shown grace and patience replying to some of these posts, showing more self-restraint than I think I could have mustered. We are ...

2. Dementia Unit - should I accept it?

   lammcc replied to ariessanne's topic in LPN/LVN

   That's a good one, daleguthery! Ariesanne, I hope that you're seeing that a sense of humor mixed with compassion and imagination is the key to working in dementia! Some nurses like a more clear-cut workload, but if you have a creative side, dementia ...

3. Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

   lammcc replied to juzme's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Juzme: I went back to school to become an LPN 10 years ago when I was in my late 40s. If I went back to school now for my RN it would take me three years, so I'd be 60 by the time I finished. I think there are a lot of people who become LPNs later...

4. Dementia Unit - should I accept it?

   lammcc replied to ariessanne's topic in LPN/LVN

   Ha, ha. You're right, daleguthery, there is a lot of "exit-seeking" on a dementia unit. We used to ask the patient if they could wait to leave for about 15 minutes while the outside floors dried. It worked every single time because by the time 15 min...

5. Dementia Unit - should I accept it?

   lammcc replied to ariessanne's topic in LPN/LVN

6. Home Health Nurse certification! HELP!

   lammcc replied to beckybn2's topic in Home Health

   Thanks, Caliotter3; I'll keep applying!

7. Home Health Nurse certification! HELP!

   lammcc replied to beckybn2's topic in Home Health

   I'm going through the same thing--no experience in home health. Have you had any luck finding certification? There is one for Hospice for LPNs but I haven't found a home health one.