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  1. Rn being trained by lpn?

    LaRN replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In many states that have separate boards for rns and lpns.......the LPN boards may set a liberal scope of practice for them (with a few exceptions) but then the RN board further restricts what an RN...

  2. Preventing return to hospital transfers

    LaRN replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCodMermaid that makes sense, but most state rules don't make sense, such as 29292 regulations on pt's rights and individuality, including that the facility provide a home-like environment, but yet...

  3. Nursing makes me hate fat people

    LaRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can deal with overweight patients, smelly patients, even rude patients. what I have a hard time dealing with are patients who are never satisfied, always looking for problems.....because they like...

  4. Preventing return to hospital transfers

    LaRN replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the patient is treated in the nursing home instead of the hospital, better hope everything goes well, otherwise the state will cite them for failing to provide the pt with the proper care, proper...

  5. Nursing makes me hate fat people

    LaRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    in the past I had a HUGE pt with sacral wounds and itchy legs. she absolutely refused to be bathed or whirlpooled more than once a week or less. after doing her sacral wounds, she would turn back over...

  6. Do I have rights? libel per se

    LaRN replied to KristenHuerta's topic in General Nursing

    If someone who has been a guest in your home sends emails to your friends and family telling them not to eat your food because it's contaminated with bacteria, I doubt you would allow them back in...

  7. Preventing return to hospital transfers

    LaRN replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that avoiding hospitalization when possible is a very good thing, however, in the wrong hands, (and there are many) this could be a serious disadvantage to the patient. I wouldn't want to be...

  8. How do I find out if a HH is creditable

    LaRN replied to lchapman's topic in Home Health

    sorry, I mentioned the bank..without an explanation..the HH I work part time for paid us with hot checks this past week. not

  9. am I a nurse or home maker???

    LaRN replied to jack1339's topic in Private Duty

    I used to not get too concerned with doing chores when doing in home care...because in my mind, i rationalized it as home care was just one tiny corner of the nursing world, so me being both a nurse...

  10. Dating former patient

    LaRN replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wonder if she went out with him

  11. How do I find out if a HH is creditable

    LaRN replied to lchapman's topic in Home Health

    pick one that has been around for a while (at least 2 or 3 years at the min) with the same owner. I would tell you to stay away from HH's that seem disorganized from the start, but honestly, most of...

  12. How do I find out if a HH is creditable

    LaRN replied to lchapman's topic in Home Health

    you could call the

  13. Dating former patient

    LaRN replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    enormous power differential. - i understand the theory behind this statement, but can you tell me what does this REALLY mean to you in reality/practice? what type of impact does this power...

  14. Home based RN business

    LaRN replied to DavinaRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I think many boards of nursing have certain rules against independent practice rn's or they severely restrict them.........but if you get a business license /and or incorporate or form an LLC, I think...

  15. Failed Medicare Survey

    LaRN replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    I wouldn't depend on Axxess to handle my grocery list even. did the owner really hire a friend with no HH experience to run his

  16. Using HH computer software

    LaRN replied to agardner2020's topic in Home Health

    I didn't like axxess' medication lists, didn't like the way it handled adding a med after the oasis was done. didn't like the way it made meds look like they were changed or D/C's when u simply just...

  17. Do you have 30 minutes for lunch?

    LaRN replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had this same situation at a previous job. many times I had to put off eating due to someone dropping a stinky in the toilet. because there were other toilets nearby that could have been used, we...

  18. Dating former patient

    LaRN replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think its a good choice at ALL, however I don't think its entirely unethical...a bit cheesy, yes. The whole nurse/patient experience is sometimes a bit over valued and tremendously exaggerated...

  19. Failed Medicare Survey

    LaRN replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    wow, a home health owner that doesn't know jack about the business. they better be very fast learners or hire a team of consultants, because the days of learning-as-you-go are pretty much over. They...

  20. What bag/attire/organization???

    LaRN replied to Misstia's topic in Home Health

    I prefer to bring a very basic bag whenever I can, but these days we have to bring everything but the kitchen sink.....(one website suggests bringing a basin to wash your hands when @ dirty homes.)...

  21. Dating former patient

    LaRN replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    if being hospitalized over a relationship breakup isn't a relationship red flag, what is ? just because it isn't politically correct for nurses to say this, it doesn't make it any less true. Other...

  22. DON works 40/wk.

    LaRN replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I don't see how you all do it, because LTC DON has to be one of the hardest most frustrating jobs ever. I'm in awe of anyone who even attempts to take on something like

  23. Failed Medicare Survey

    LaRN replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    I don't think it's fair that he gets to stay and you have to go. I would let the owner know what really happened before being made to be the

  24. Do you have 30 minutes for lunch?

    LaRN replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    i try to take my whole 30 minutes always. i used to hurry and return to the unit, but after doing that for a very long while, one day i decided to take a little longer (45 min).....and someone...

  25. How many employees are needed for 100 patients?

    LaRN replied to enesberg's topic in Home Health

    3 full time rn's 2 full time lpns, the hh aides --would depend on the amount of aide service you're willing to give. if you keep it very conservative, then 1 full with possibly one part time would be...