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  1. RN responsibilities in LTC

    aloha551 replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of the greatest freedoms we have in this country is our right to voice our opinion. The other side of the coin is that others may be saying something with which we don't agree. But they still have...

  2. Should medication aides exist?

    aloha551 replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I live in a city with many large hospitals and too few nurses. Med aides were tried here several years ago and it was a very big failure. The Attorneys loved it and the hospitals paid dearly....

  3. Most RN's first borns?

    aloha551 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    First Born ETOH grows like corn in my family. Very Interesting..... Maybe thats why there is so much devision and rancor in our profession ......Maybe someone should do a

  4. Associates vs Bachelors

    aloha551 replied to Stacey03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You never go wrong with added education . Once its in your backpocket no one can take it away from you.Its like any thing else ,knowledge builds on knowledge. You can't get around the pre reqs and...

  5. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    aloha551 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am so glad that this country has brave,concerned citizens like you.But aside from beingvery frightened by the prospect, I have a deep mistrust of most things told to us by the govt. I love the...

  6. what are hospitals doing to fix the nursing shortage

    aloha551 replied to phillies's topic in General Nursing

    Woody, I'm confused. Did your employer try to tell you how to treat your

  7. Type 1 diabetes nurses and NCLEX

    aloha551 replied to frann's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I.m a Type 1 diabetic and before I took my boards I had my school contact the people from the board and they permitted me to place a can of OJ and some crackers on my table. If you are like me the...

  8. LPNs Supervising RNs

    aloha551 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a "mature" RN who left the field of long term care after nearly 30 years. After several years off,I decided to return and took a job with an agency. My first day back was with a LTC facility and...

  9. LPNs Supervising RNs

    aloha551 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This was never intended to be a 10 page "slug Fest" its time we put this to rest. ENOUGH I needed a question answered to find out if I was in compliance with my states regulations and i wouldn't be...

  10. LPNs Supervising RNs

    aloha551 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    RN 1989 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.The answere to my question. Honestly I don't hate LPNs. I just needed to know what their roll was

  11. LPNs Supervising RNs

    aloha551 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I never thought my original question would start WWIII. I only wanted to know if the rules had changed since I had originally retired from Nursing. The reason for the question was that I was a bit...

  12. LPNs Supervising RNs

    aloha551 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Michigan RN thanks for the input. Could you please explain to me the difference in the scope of practice between RNs and LPNs. In my day they passed certain meds did some treatments and were always...

  13. LPNs Supervising RNs

    aloha551 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lady JR, thanks for the reply. I agree with you completely. As a prior Supervisor I would never allow an LPN to charge. I was hopeing that this was not a new practice due to the RN shortage. This LPN...

  14. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    aloha551 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do you remember New Orleans... The Govt said they would take care of their needs also.......Seems to me that they don't often keep their word...Would I work during a pandemic......."DON'T THINK...

  15. Inactive RN wanting to return to practice... is it possible...?

    aloha551 replied to Buttercupkitten3's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have been trying to return to the field after a 16 year absence. Before I sent out resumes or made applications,I sat down with different Directors of Nursing to see what I needed to do. They all...

  16. Inactive RN wanting to return to practice... is it possible...?

    aloha551 replied to Buttercupkitten3's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm returning to practice after a long absence due to back problems. I am feeling unsure of myself and I question my skills. Don't know if I'll get hired again. So I've decided to take a refresher...

  17. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    aloha551 replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a Hospice nurse for many years. I don't have a problem with keeping my patient as comfortable and pain free as possible during their last hours. I would do nothing to hasten their death...