Simplepleasures

Simplepleasures

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  1. Disrespectful Employees

    Simplepleasures replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I wont say it in latin, but you are right on here. LTC is an incredibly frustrating place to work sometimes and if you are human, there will come a day if you stay in LTC long enough, when you have...

  2. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    Simplepleasures replied to ldshaw's topic in Government, Military

    Answer from My

  3. Long term care SNF staffing

    Simplepleasures replied to djewel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.nccnhr.org/uploads/HarringtonStatestaffingtableRevisedJan2008.pdf Above is the 2008 LTC staffing tables for the individual states , what is your opinion, are these safe staffing

  4. Your Not Gonna Believe This!!

    Simplepleasures replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some more links to Nurse Whistleblower Info: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSL/is_3_73/ai_72272008 http://medi-smart.com/whistleblower-protection.htm...

  5. Your Not Gonna Believe This!!

    Simplepleasures replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    This is an EXCELLENT idea, I actually have memos that went between myself and a supervisor that was demanding I falsify certain documents, in the memos she signed her name, date, etc, of COURSE I made...

  6. can a nurse be fired for not saying "no"

    Simplepleasures replied to livewell78's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If a nurse refuses to do something that is unsafe/illegal/ unethical and if she then gets fired or disciplined in retaliation, she may have protection under a state law for healthcare worker...

  7. Your Not Gonna Believe This!!

    Simplepleasures replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I CAN believe she told her to do such a thing, it happens FAR more often than we all want to admit. It was for something VERY similar, that I was fired. When I refused and kept refusing, they then...

  8. Need some insight (CNA-LVN transition)

    Simplepleasures replied to tattooednursie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take heart, things will get easier, the med pass will get faster as you continue to do it.Those CNAs who you used to work with don't know how difficult it is to do the LPN's job, as you probably...

  9. Culture Change In LTC?

    Simplepleasures replied to RN 4 Life's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.caregivereducation.org/culture/core_principles.htm the foundations of culture change: underlying principles culture change is bigger than any one theory or model. cultural transformation...

  10. LTC State Staffing Tables Revised JAN.2008

    Simplepleasures posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have discussed the poor nurse/patient ratios in LTC here on this forum, some were wondering what their state staffing requirements actually were, here they are:...

  11. need advice on handling a difficult CNA

    Simplepleasures replied to PIANISTRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ltconsultant, I'm glad you have started posting on these boards, we need someone with your insight , I look forward to exchanging ideas and posts in this LTC

  12. Survey's Over---How Sweet It Is!!!

    Simplepleasures replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :ancong!:I know you are one of those DONs that deserve all the cudos they get from state surveyors,

  13. LPN's are giving IV Meds?

    Simplepleasures replied to riverrose's topic in General Students

    Pushin' and hangin' in WI also, with IV

  14. Need shoulders to cry on, classmate killed in MVA

    Simplepleasures replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So shocking to lose someone so suddenly, my condolences. How awful for her family. Goes to show that one must live every day as if it would be their

  15. Please help, questions about LTC placement

    Simplepleasures replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the ombudsman are a great place to start if one has complaints or concerns about the care their loved ones are receiving in ltc. the ombusman are not the entity that regulates nursing homes, just...

  16. Are You Satisfied Being An LPN?

    Simplepleasures replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NO, I was unsatisfied as an LPN and its limitations many times during my 27 years as an LPN. I could not afford to go back for the RN as I was raising four children by myself, but if my health would...

  17. Policies & Procedures

    Simplepleasures replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy and procedure manuals were locked up in the DONs office. When she wasnt there on PMs or nights and the supervisor was out of the office , there was no access to them,

  18. Finally (someone agrees with me)

    Simplepleasures replied to gagezoie's topic in General Nursing

    My granddaughter is having surgery tomorow Am to put tubes in ears and have adenoids out, after repeat ear infections and series of ABTs. She is seven years old and has had so many horrible ear...

  19. How do I help others after a loved one's suicide?

    Simplepleasures replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible waste of a life given by God, I am so saddened that those who would choose to live would have their lives taken away from them and their loved ones suddenly , while others choose to...

  20. Long term care SNF staffing

    Simplepleasures replied to djewel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The ratios that are in place are antiquated, they were from the days that nursing home patients were low acuity, things have changed drastically in the last 15 years or

  21. RN's attitute toward the LPN

    Simplepleasures replied to shoegirl28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow.........

  22. The doctor will see your credit now

    Simplepleasures replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Under HR 676, a family of three making $40,000 per year would spend approximately $1600 per year for health care coverage. It would be a payroll deduction like medicare. Or payable similar to income...

  23. The doctor will see your credit now

    Simplepleasures replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    All the more reason to have

  24. Culture Change In LTC?

    Simplepleasures replied to RN 4 Life's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having a union in place would facilitate culture change, the nurse would feel secure in her position, have a say in her wages and benefits and would create a generally happier nurse. Also unions such...

  25. can LPN take verbal telephone orders?

    Simplepleasures replied to mom4jesus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I would assume it is legal in most states in LTC, in WI it is definitely legal and done all the time, as most nurses in LTC are