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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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    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...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Shaking my head

    KRSLPN replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've experienced this "oh, you work in a nursing home " mindset also. Some people act as if what we do at our jobs is less important then an ED nurse, labor/delivery nurse or a pediatrics nurse....
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    Let's Scam the SNF

    KRSLPN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    These are also the same so called professionals that find enjoyment in bad mouthing the LTC facility that was not prepared for the incoming resident because THEY did not give the full picture...
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    Warning on an LPN License.

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

    It certainly sounds to me that you've been made the "example" for the facility for missing a med. I still find it hard to believe that, if you otherwise had a good work record, that you'd be...
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    Electronic Medical Records

    KRSLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LTC facility I am employed at is about to begin using an EMR system. For those whose facilities already use them, how quickly did the staff take to the system. Any tips for using it to its...
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    Weekend Call Outs

    KRSLPN replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I've always thought a good way to "reward" the nurse aides on the floor who do come to work and don't call off is this, when an aide reports off for their shift, whatever their wage is, divide what...
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    I need your advice on dealing with people who try to treat me like I'm stupid

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

    I've read the replies here and believe some of them are great comebacks. From personal experiences though, I've learned that an even better way to deal with these people is to COMPLETELY IGNORE THEM....
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    New job: "Don't worry about following the MAR" & other scary stuff

    KRSLPN replied to kak85's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I completely agree with what Brandon & Altra both wrote and as far as what some of the posters said, they were way overboard on the dramatics. To give you my personal thoughts on a few of your...
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    Patient Death Notice BOMBSHELL! HELP!

    KRSLPN replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This thread confused me. Were you upset that you weren't notified that someone passed on your day off by someone phoning you at home or are you upset that this person's passing wasn't mentioned in...
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    Surveyors and Sundowners

    KRSLPN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You state, " I'm usually staying over at least 2 hours to finish charting". I'm surprised your DON has not approached you, inquiring why so much overtime. I know that in the facility I work in, if...
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    Compassion Fatigue: I finally figured out what's wrong with me

    KRSLPN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I could have written this entry. I completely understand your feelings toward your residents, I deal with the same type of scenarios on a daily basis. To those of you who have not experienced these...