Simplepleasures

Simplepleasures

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  1. As LPN's age

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

    Hi, I had to switch to two Aleve, I think the Naproxen really helps. I am in the process of waiting to be approved for Social Security Disability, our government does NOT make this easy.I have...

  2. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Simplepleasures replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi Magic Avalon, I dont know if you included me in that update, but in case you did, here goes, my case in still in the appeals process.It takes years to either win lose or settle these cases, if one...

  3. Behaviors and Call Lights! Help!

    Simplepleasures replied to carolbear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yup, when all else fails:bugeyes: , humor is all that's left. Or maybe a couple of cold ones after

  4. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Simplepleasures replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Until there are state or federally MANDATED nurse patient/ ratios in place, LTCs will allways be understaffed. Corporate GREED wont get any better.Human

  5. Med Changeover Night - a vent!

    Simplepleasures replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, and if there would have been an emergency, then what? Ugh, I can truly say I dont miss working in LTC

  6. Horrible LTC & boss, and a recurrence of cancer

    Simplepleasures replied to rehab nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Rehab Nurse, did you get my PM from a couple of days

  7. Are you sick of nursing numbers game ?

    Simplepleasures replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    The lying in healthcare just to either hide the truth or reduce the impact of the truth is sickening, when will it all

  8. When is it ethical to talk about religion with a patient?

    Simplepleasures replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree , whatever makes them feel better, we can get cues from them or their famiies as to what might give them comfort- if they seek it.I had a very agitated little old lady who would not stay...

  9. Coworker complained about her husband half the night.

    Simplepleasures replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Why dont you just tell her the truth, you dont give a rats butt. Mean as all get out but

  10. I'm quitting nursing

    Simplepleasures replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a good stragedy to step away from nursing when you feel this way. Keep your license and if you feel ready or want to, go back.I think most nurses need to have an extended break every so...

  11. Meal assists, tips, tricks and howto's.

    Simplepleasures replied to Levin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCod, this IS actually getting scary , but again I agree with you. You have hit it right on the head. I know this may be taken as disrespectful to the patients of LTCs, BUT CapeCod is right, it...

  12. Meal assists, tips, tricks and howto's.

    Simplepleasures replied to Levin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know this sounds totally disgusting but we had a little frail lady that would only eat meat, veges, etc, if it was drowned in chocolate

  13. Frustrated and Need Help!!!

    Simplepleasures replied to hecete's topic in General Nursing

    yes a hard lesson is a lesson learned

  14. Doctor refuses to acknowledge VA doctor

    Simplepleasures replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know about the other states , but here in WI we call them CNAs, and they are not liscensed but but pass a certfication test, they are certified.Ive never heard of an

  15. Doctor refuses to acknowledge VA doctor

    Simplepleasures replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Who is the attending doctor for this patient? Does the medical director have to OK all orders from other docs too? Since this is a LTC, and if the administration wont get to the bottom of it, I agree...

  16. Generational Gap in nursing?

    Simplepleasures replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I almost saw Sly and the Family Stone once, but Sly was too

  17. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Cape Cod, I NEVER once thought that you were not a QUALITY person.I too have a deep distrust of the state surveyors, they have their own agenda and it is a mystery to me.Sometimes they pounce when it...

  18. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even though I may seem to be anti management, Really I am not. The truth of the matter is I am anti LTC multibillion dollar a year industry that has created this nightmare. The mangement and even...

  19. work in a nursing home, can i do it?

    Simplepleasures replied to nindot's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Once again Cape Cod, EXCELLENT

  20. work in a nursing home, can i do it?

    Simplepleasures replied to nindot's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCod, we may have our differences in opinion, but you gave this nurse EXCELLENT

  21. How to handle taking off

    Simplepleasures replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a

  22. WI Healthcare Worker Retaliation Protection Act

    Simplepleasures posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hello all,I am an LPN with 27 years experience and would like to share my story.Here in WI we have a law called the Wisconsin Health Care Worker Protection Act, this law is regulated by a state agency...

  23. WI Healthcare Worker Retaliation Protection Act

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Whistle, I am very willing to tell my story and the story of our very sick healthcare system in a large forum.I do have health issues, since nursing also ruined my health, but I can do some...

  24. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good for you. Im glad that your bad experience in LTC has turned into something positive for

  25. Survey begins

    Simplepleasures replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats a GREAT idea!!Id like to see how many did report to the state and what happened to them afterwards.I was fired for reporting to the state and now am in a law suit with former employer, thank...