LTC-LPN

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1. Frequent Faller

   LTC-LPN replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric

   For a *frequent faller*, at the nursing home I work at, we use a low bed (about 3 inches from the floor) with a foam mat next to the bed. If the *frequent faller* rolls out of bed, he rolls onto the mat. The low bed is a bit difficult for the staff...

2. If nursing caps looked decent, would you wear one?

   LTC-LPN replied to Flynurse's topic in General Nursing

   ...because the nurses cap was always falling off due to my hair texture (I agree with the statement by caroladybelle) and I was always knocking it off by hitting something (I agree with the statement by Hardknox). I do have a photo of me wearing the...

3. location of Allnurses Hospital????

   LTC-LPN replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

   ...the administrators be present on the evening shift at least once a week so they can SEE for themselves some of the sundowning issues. That way they can't say, "days doesn't have any trouble with patient so and so." Evenings are my preferred sh...

4. Anyone else addicted?

   LTC-LPN replied to proud2bme's topic in General Nursing

   ...I can't even go to bed until I check the BB and see what has been going on. Yikes! Jane Ann

5. pillow therapy

   LTC-LPN replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

   ....today I learned something new.....*pillow therapy*! Never heard it called that before. You are truly a wonder to handle all of those cases on your shift. The woman with the pain control issues should have been enough for one day. My wish fo...

6. If you left nursing?

   LTC-LPN replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

   ....so here goes. I love being a part time LPN in LTC. But if I HAD to change and do something else, I would choose to be an Associate In Ministry. I right now do a lot of volunter work with my church and this field interests me. I would still ge...

7. How would you have handled this????

   LTC-LPN replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

   ...Your *KINDNESS* towards this woman *SHINES*. Be very proud of yourself for your response. You did not "take the bait", so to speak. YOU ARE THE PROFESSIONAL!!!!!! I think you handled it very well. I work LTC myself and have been asked the sam...

8. Any one have a baby named after them?

   LTC-LPN replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My niece has *Jane* for her middle name (this is the niece that wants to be a nurse) and my youngest daughter has *Anne* for a middle name so I sort of have them named for me. Jane Ann

9. What shift do you work? Why?

   LTC-LPN replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

   I absolutely love the PM shift. Have worked the PM shift almost all of my career - 25 years worth. My husband worked days and I worked PMs and the kids had very little day care. They are grown up now so the day care worries are over, but the eveni...

10. Retention ideas

    LTC-LPN replied to Goodlaura6's topic in General Nursing

    The LTC facility I work at has gone from 20 nurses who were regularly scheduled (in the year 2000) to 13 nurses now. Several nurses with almost 20 years of experience in this facility left for a number of reasons. I can attest to the negative reinf...

11. Im so sad.

    LTC-LPN replied to adnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Dear adnstudent, I am so glad to hear that you have a doctors appt. and are trying something new. That took a lot of courage to come forth and mention your troubles as well as take some of our thoughts and move them forward into actions. I hope yo...

12. Im so sad.

    LTC-LPN replied to adnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    ...I am thinking of you and trying to think of something that may help. You say you are busy with school and work, but do you take time to do something fun FOR YOURSELF? Can you go for a walk, exercise or somehow take care of just you? Have you h...

13. opinions

    LTC-LPN replied to tiger's topic in General Nursing

    You MUST feed the patients. It doesn't matter where they eat, dining room or their own room, but they MUST be offered their meals. I would say that withholding meals for any reason is abuse. If someone has c/o nausea, I would modify their meal to ...

14. the jolliest assignment ever in the history of jolly assignments

    LTC-LPN replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

    ...you must be a wonderful nurse to SURVIVE a night like that. Everything that happened sounds way out of the ordinary, or maybe not for you lately. Hope you have time to get some R & R before going back. TAKE CARE.... Jane Ann

15. Maryanne is doing well......

    LTC-LPN replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad for the update on your daughter. I will lift her up in my prayers for continued healing. She is beautiful, by the way. I am also going to pray for you...a mom in your situation needs prayers too. I am especially touched at how you have ...