Ok, point taken. I am confident with me... I can tell you feel very strongly about your opinion. I look forward to hearing some of the responses from the previous
AngelofLTC replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I work LTC also and I find that I chart these behaviours when they are new, have gotten worse or are out of control. I can't chart every time one of my 32 residents display a behaviour. We can also...
We have peri cloths (that are green) and are washed seperatly from personal clothing and towels (which are white). That is horrifying to me but I know that many facilities don't have the kind of...
I have been trying to figure out exactly how I'm supposed to be the LPN "team leader" since I took this position a year ago. I think that you need to pick your battles. If you react negatively to...
I'm sorry you lost your job....chin up. I almost made a mistake a few nights ago with insulin. I was required to use an insulin pen to give 61 units of Levemir....the pen only went as high as 60. I...
Just do your best. I really have a hard time when a CNA will avoid call bells or "wait" for someone else to get them. I also appreciate when my CNA's are straight up with me. If you didnt do...
In Canada, LPNs (RPN's) are in fairly high demand. Some hospitals require RN's but for the most part they are trying to hire Rpn's wherever they can because its
I would probably give my notice to quit. Unless she is sole provider for the man I would well enough alone. Maybe the son knows?? You can see many strange things when you enter people's homes....
AngelofLTC replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students
I cant speak for anyone but myself...I'm in no way jumping on the OP....with that said, MY OPINION is that she had her feelings hurt when she didnt get the response she wanted from her instructor....
AngelofLTC replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students
I feel that you are overreacting also. She is not comfortable giving you a recommendation and she should not have to justify that to anyone. She probably should have addressed her concerns r/t your...
Maybe the nurse simply had a rough day. I am often asked to orient new nurses at my facility. Most days are great experiences and I often learn a little more about myself in the process. I do...