JLBLPN

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1. SDC Brainstorming

   JLBLPN replied to Donna Lodata's topic in Geriatric

   Sorry about that Donna. Try http://www.nurselearn.com and then from their homepage select FREE GAMES AND TIPS! Good luck let me know if this does not for you and I can go to the site and email you the page. Have a good day!

2. SDC Brainstorming

   JLBLPN replied to Donna Lodata's topic in Geriatric

   Donna, Here is a site that I stumbled upon on the internet. It offered puzzles for inservice time. I used the BBP one. It includes a crossword puzzle and word search. Hope it helps. http://www.nurseslearn.com/free_games_&_tips.htm

3. staff developers

   JLBLPN replied to jwa's topic in Geriatric

   Donna, I tried the address for OSHA and could not find my way around - if you have any more information or insight on this site it would be helpful. Thank you in advance.

4. What shift do you work? Why?

   JLBLPN replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

   I'm very surprised the number of people that replied that work evenings and actually like it. I worked it for 2 years and hated every minute of it. It always seemed like I was woking when everything was going on (ex. school functions, parties and ...

5. Eden Alternative

   JLBLPN replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric

   Tim..........I could not agree with you more. I was an employee at Chase Memorial Nuring Home in New Berlin, NY in 1991 when Dr. William Thomas the medical director and I have come to realize that the Eden Alternative, as you said, was funded and st...

6. taking the test

   JLBLPN replied to kimshua's topic in General Nursing

   Kimhua I would suggest applying for a temporary permit so that you can work (if this is allowed in your state). This would give you a chance it get some hands on experience under direct supervision. Its easier to understand when you have actually s...

7. PYXIS

   JLBLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am looking for PYXIS managers that can help me figure out how to get my staff to use the pyxis correctly. Each morning I go to work I have a list of problems...from I didn't know what it was listed under to it said there were 10 and there wasn't a...

8. advice for preceptorship in LTC

   JLBLPN replied to Stefani's topic in Geriatric

   I have worked in LTC facilities for more than 12 years. Those topics are good but i would also consider brushing up on prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, fall prevention, stroke and rehabilitation, geriatric lab values, sundowning syndrom...

9. ltc state survey problems

   JLBLPN replied to terriv's topic in Geriatric

   terriv..........It sounds like the ship that you are on is sinking....maybe you should consider getting off before you go down with it. I am an LPN but work in Inservice Education. I handle, manage, investigate and track all medication errors made ...

10. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    JLBLPN replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric

    I am from upstate New York and work for a wonderful facility. I am an LPN and I have been at my current facilty for more then 5 years. The starting pay for LPN's at our facility is around $12.75. However, the paycheck is not all of it. Be sure to...

11. staff developers

    JLBLPN replied to jwa's topic in Geriatric

    I too am looking for others to share ideas and brainstorm with about Inservice topics and ideas. One suggestion i have on getting people to attend Inservices is to offer refreshments. "If you feed them, they will come" ;-) I have always had better...