Limpingaway

Limpingaway specializes in LTC,Altzhiemer's,Family practice, rehab.

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1. Most ridiculous patient requests?

   Limpingaway replied to AOx1's topic in Relations

   I don't know if everyone is just skirting "the request" or take it for granted. I have recieved hundreds of requests from pts who are confused and not, young and old, male and female to rub "it", get in bed with them, and in every crude way can be t...

2. Have you been assaulted by a patient?

   Limpingaway replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Relations

   Got real good at dodging the flying fists and swift kicks but once, when I was tired, a really big Altzhiemer's caught me under the chin with his knee....HARD (i was removing his shoes). I was able to stay consious but was dizzy for a good while. An...

3. Customer Service...........yay or nay?

   Limpingaway replied to eriksoln's topic in Relations

   Oh the humanity indeed! I am not talking about providing common kindness to those in our care, and I don't want my name in lights. I want TO BE THE NURSE! I am just so very upset right now that my childhood dream has turned into my worst nightmare...

4. Customer Service...........yay or nay?

   Limpingaway replied to eriksoln's topic in Relations

   And that is why I believe I'll go back to being a CNA....then I can call the nurse to address the client's "concerns".:spbox:

5. Customer Service...........yay or nay?

   Limpingaway replied to eriksoln's topic in Relations

   I agree with everything said. I have worked in many aspects and in many settings of healthcare for 35 years. Most recently I've been an LPN for the last 12 years and I have found that the "customers" have finally completely burned me out. I am sup...