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1. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

   ajr31 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Relations

   As we can see from the above posts this is a very touchy subject. I have learned something today, be very careful how you write and word things. Things can come out all wrong and not the way you meant it.

2. Gifts vs. bribes...is there a line?

   ajr31 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. There must be a line between just being nice and bribery. People talk a lot and if you give special consideration to one patient with a gift and not to the other patient word gets around and rumors spread quickly. I think it would be best to...

3. False vitals data???

   ajr31 replied to jval's topic in CNA/MA

   Oh my, that is very dangerous. Vital signs are so important in determining the patients status. Many women have no signs and symptoms of hypertension and the initial start of infection can start with just a fever. Not only that, but different medicat...

4. Got My Dream Job!

   ajr31 replied to rena86's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wonderful.There is not a better nurse then a happy one!

5. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

   ajr31 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Relations

   Sorry, I meant no disrespect. No one belongs to anyone on a team.I simply meant team work as the entire team. Everyone has due responsibilities and that is why I suggest becoming friends with your team and see what they are dealing with. You don't kn...

6. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

   ajr31 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Relations

   This is a difficult subject to take care of. The RN must have a good relationship with her LPNs and Aides to run a smooth shift. A mutual respect of one another is also needed. If the LPN or Aides feel as though they are treated condescending they ca...