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  1. Rn being trained by lpn?

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

    I've worked at some facilities where the orientation and training was lacking so severely that I would have been happy to have a janitor precept me if they knew

  2. Anyone else having their per visit pay cut due to Medicare cuts?

    LaRN replied to Lauren21b's topic in Home Health

    I'm curious as to how much these cuts have been to the agency. In the past when HH got cuts, they always figured out a way to make the difference up such as decreasing visits during the episode, and...

  3. Wound/TX Nurse

    LaRN replied to lydiarn61's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You may not NEED to be wound care certified, but you do need to know an awful lot about wound care, the basics of wound healing and problems that can occur and how to remedy them, also what type of...

  4. I am scared to do CPR

    LaRN replied to Luna1326's topic in General Nursing

    you could ask a cpr instructor, or a paramedic to show you exactly how to do the chest compressions and how to make sure that you're doing effective breathing (and how to reposition the head, neck if...

  5. 45residents to 1 RN, should i say more?

    LaRN replied to missnoc360's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When you say no stock /supplies, do you mean you have nothing to do dressing changes with, or do you mean wipes and pads, diapers

  6. What do I do now?

    LaRN replied to Bellalynn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    some of the issues you mention are serious, such as the oxygen in use while smoking (if I understood correctly), and the unsanitary conditions, geesh ! Dept of Health only informs the facility of what...

  7. Would you like some cheese with that whine.

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

    They complain because they don't want you to get too comfortable with adding additional work to

  8. Couldn't believe he did this...

    LaRN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    ok just

  9. Couldn't believe he did this...

    LaRN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    hyperglycemia is a most superficial aspect of health

  10. Couldn't believe he did this...

    LaRN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    exercise can help lower blood glucose when done on a regular basis over a long period of time. It is not an immediate treatment for hyperglycemia, In fact exercising when blood glucose is very...

  11. Asked to break the law

    LaRN replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    if OP gets fired for refusing to break the law, her employer would be taking a mighty big risk. I'm curious to know how this will turn

  12. Nurses carrying weapons

    LaRN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    The probability of a situation turning disastrous is much greater when carrying a weapon. Guns escalate things, and you may over react and shoot someone when running away or calling for help would...

  13. You won't believe.....

    LaRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school, I didn't approach the nurses with any conversation unless it was about my patient (the task at hand). We were taught that we were guests, and not to interfere. I don't...

  14. Bag barrier paper

    LaRN replied to ttouslee's topic in Home Health

    most companies i've worked for have not made this a priority. they either don't supply them or they are extremely slow with re ordering when they run out. most of them just tell us to use a...

  15. Saw a nurse yelling at a patient in ICU

    LaRN replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    don't believe half of what you see and nothing of what you hear. my pop had quad bypass surgery and just a few hours post op he was trying to pull his lines out and climb over the rails. a couple of...

  16. Nurses aren't maids!

    LaRN replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    I was taught in nursing school that we were to keep the patient and their immediate area clean, including equipment, but at no point in time were we taught that we should mop floors and wash, fold and...

  17. new to home health and well really.

    LaRN replied to pebbles049's topic in Home Health

    i make a quick list of the info i will need to finish the admit, ie weight/vs, allergies, equipment, bowel bladder, all meds, last md appt, surgeries....etc and tell them before starting that this...

  18. Nurses aren't maids!

    LaRN replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    What Types of Home Care does Medicaid Pay For? The following is a generalized list with explanations of what is typically offered by Medicaid in most states. Home Health Care - is medical care...

  19. Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    LaRN replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    good point. I too am used to cameras in hallways and nurses station, but never in a patients room. if something bad happens to the kid, i imagine those tapes will be scrutinized for any errors made,...

  20. Nurses aren't maids!

    LaRN replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    parents that DEMAND it is the subject of the thread sorry for triple post, i meant to put all of it in one comment , and unable to

  21. Nurses aren't maids!

    LaRN replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    If a patient requires help with chores/laundry/ personal care, and its in the care plan, then that patient should qualify for that service, which is provided by the appropriate person (home health...

  22. Nurses aren't maids!

    LaRN replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    in home health, every now and then I am asked to do personal chores, (usually the family). I just tell them thats not included, and never was. however, i've had some patients who were so pitiful and...

  23. When patients and visitors are rude

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

    sorry, but when I have more work that can realistically be done in my 8 compensated hours, I'm hungry and thirsty, my feet and back hurt.......validating a rude individuals feelings is not going to...

  24. Couldn't believe he did this...

    LaRN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Totally ridiculous to have unlicensed personnel administering medications that require assessment and judgement calls. Doesn't matter how well they are trained because its all lost on the fact that...

  25. No longer a nurse?

    LaRN replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    To me, the term "care coordinator" implies the management of care or the planning of care. ie Plan of care. Unless things have changed, only RN's can do this. OP, your management is either too far...