Lachel

Lachel has 25 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Do you think nurses aren’t taught enough about general emergencies/basic info about emergency medicine?

   Lachel replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

   Many nurses and people look down on LPNs, but I told my daughter to do the LPN program, then do the RN fast track program. She wants to get her Masters. Idk yet what she wants to specialize in for her...

2. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

   Lachel replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   Lol I’ve seen some of the craziest stuff you probably wouldn’t believe it!!

3. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

   Lachel replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I prefer 12 hour shifts also. The only thing I didn’t like is getting mandated after working one. But, I knew legally they couldn’t mandate me after working 12 hours. So, I would make they tried...

4. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

   Lachel replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   Yes. Nursing is mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting. When you’re someone that cares and are really doing your job it takes a toll on you. There’s plenty of nurses that can work, work,...

5. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

   Lachel replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   Not only do they work 12 hour shifts, but are mandated often too. Threatened with their employment, because many don’t know they have laws that actually protect them from the cutting back management...