lpnfb replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric
Has anyone taken the National Certification for Alzheimer's Care? Jusst wondering how it was. There is no particular text to study for it, just a suggested reading list. It leaves me wondering how much to read. Thanks.
I work in an ALF now second shift. One LPN to 100 residents but no colostomies, g-tubes, or treatments. I do med pass for 35 people, BS checks and insulin for 6 residents, answer phones, call drs. take phone orders, call and fax pharmacy ect. There ...
Your Mom sounds like a wonderful nurse. So many young nurses have no respect for their older coworkers. It's a shame. Could she consider home care nursing. I know I would love having an experienced nurse like her in my home. Best wishes for both of y...
lpnfb replied to crazensweet's topic in Rhode Island
I took a free CNA class at St. Elizabeth's in East Greenwich, they asked if you would work after the class but you didn't have to. Great intructor also. http://www.stelizabethcommunity.com/matriarch/MultiPiecePage.asp_Q_PageID_E_23_A_PageName_E_Emplo...
Yes it is. I have called the Dept of Elderly Affairs, The Alliance for LTC, and talked to a policeman I know in the town. So far they said they are keeping a better eye on where he is all the time. They seem to be doing what they can. The strange thi...
Just today my Aunt who has alzhiemer's and is 95 yrs old was grooped in her nursing home bed. An alarm went off in the room, when the aid walked in she saw a male resident in his wheelchair with his hand on her leg, her dress up and her breif down. ...
This is exactly why I don't apply for a TLC job. The work load is incredible. I went to LPN school very late in life and graduated in 2010. Then unfortunately had to deal with thyroid cancer. Cancer free now and working pt time at meth clinic. I am v...