KRSLPN LPN

KRSLPN has 20 years experience as a LPN.

Latest Activity

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   Increasing marketability

   KRSLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I have been an LPN for 20 years now, I have 10 years experience in acute care, working a general medical floor, post op surgical floor ( ortho, general surgery) and a step down cardiac unit where as...
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   Will I ever get out of LTC or am I doomed?

   KRSLPN replied to JZ_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The point that always baffles me is this, WHY exactly do some nurses feel that a job in LTC is like a fate worse then death? And WHY do some nurses feel that to be a "real nurse" they have to work in...
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   What to do when a patient falls?

   KRSLPN replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   One instance, off the top of my head, if upon assessment it's obvious a lower extremity is fractured (hip, leg, ankle) I would not move them, just summon the
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   uncooperative residents

   KRSLPN replied to glucas985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Regarding meals and snacks. . .i find it very frustrating to see a resident roll up to the table, take a look at the slice of roast beef, mashed potatoes, buttered carrots, dinner roll and butter and...
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   Remember when. . .

   KRSLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Remember when being able to say you were a nurse, be it RN or LPN brought nods of approval from people. Not so much anymore. I've noticed a few things both on the job and through mass media....
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   I've seen and heard it mentioned before

   KRSLPN replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thank you for the information, I feel that obtaining additional knowledge and certification can never be a bad
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   Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

   KRSLPN replied to tariqblaze's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I agree with the point of view of one of the other members. The scenario, 2 patients in a room, this could be LTC or acute care. You agree to get patient #1 a bag of chips while on your break, you...
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   What do I do now?

   KRSLPN replied to Bellalynn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   In your post you don't mention the length of time between the time you spoke with mgt and when you made your report to the state. If it were only a matter of days, I would think you should have given...
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   I've seen and heard it mentioned before

   KRSLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've read on these pages before about LPNs getting special certifications through online and/or old fashioned textbook instruction. I am interested in gaining certification to assist myself in...
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    Saw a nurse yelling at a patient in ICU

    KRSLPN replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not.done.yet. Very accurate posting, hopefully inspired by navy will "get it"! It continues to amaze me how people view nurses. To some we will always be dressed in a perfectly spotless white...
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    Mandated colors

    KRSLPN replied to KRSLPN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I liked the idea one person posted about a chart showing each dept and/or job title with their specific color on . Great idea, makes it less confusing for the public, especially the older folks. If...
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    Something not right

    KRSLPN replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No need to get your panties in a bunch there Colleen! I read through all the replies here, and certainly appreciated what most of them said. The point I was trying to get to was this: lately it...
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    Something not right

    KRSLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a member of this site for quite some time and honestly, what I've been reading lately bothers me. Why is it that when I open up the LPN/LVN tab to read the posts it never fails that I come...
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    Taking away chairs from nursing station

    KRSLPN replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh yes, another person in mgt who wants to "change the world". Here's a thought for you on that one: take the chairs away because you feel the staff would document better if they were forced to...
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    Mandated colors

    KRSLPN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do a lot of you work in facilities that require their nursing staff to wear a specific color and style of scrubs? I am employed in LTC and the company I work for requires us to wear certain colors...