moblondielpn

When I went to college to get my LPN I was proud as a single mother of two. I had the goal and reached it. I didn't have the Money to continue. and I have multi health issues. I hate it when someone ask Why don't you go back to school" I have my career I support my family I am not a high school drop out I am a LPN. So I agree with you 100% . I heard that RN stands for Running nut and LPN is Low Paid Nurse so we are all nurses LOL:nurse:

Watch the news and be thankful we have jobs stress and all at lease we can feed our families. And a prayer before I work in the door always helps

I think back to one of the worse, most stressful days I have had and thank GOD its"not as bad as that" Also I dont say its a good day. I say a good hour. I think most nurses become stress junkies anyway.:typing

Seems I here more often about waiting list, lottery type. and such. yet everyday you here about a nursing shortage dont add up:banghead:

Don't let your license expire. You worked for it it is your.

I have Fibromyalgia , epilepsy (now controlled with medication) migraine headaches, psoriatic arthritis with psoriatic arthritis. I love being a LPN but some days it really sucks to be me!

I heard that regardless of age or dementia doesnt take away right to have sexual activity have comfort and human closeness. Another thought the messy clean up yes we clean up after incont. all the time but.. yuck Cant tell family members unless resident declared mentally incomp. by judge hippi I dont know how do yall feel or think about this think about that fine line are you ready to cross it

There are older and younger Residents in the LTC where i work ages range 33- 90s. Like i said before I understand Residents rights. But this leads to questions as well, What if a Resident states they had been raped? Think about it. They have sex once he wants to continue grandma want to get up, but instead he will not stop. No means no. Police are called in and you as the nurse have to explain why you put Resident on bed or whatever What happens then and no I don't feel the facility will back you up if goes to court. I for one have moral issues other nurses there can take care of this area I will not be involved in any way even if i loss my job gotta stand up for what you believe is right I believe it to be wrong for so many reasons If they are alert and orientated can go to room with out staff having to be that is their business I dont mean to go on about this but i am blown away by some of it

I realize working in LTC that Residents have just as many rights as anyone else. Many Residents choose to be sexually active. That is in no way a problem for me, but where is the limit to our (nursing staff) involvement required. We have to provide safe, private room, all the basics i get that. Do we have to lay a total transfer resident down so a Co Resident can have "private time" What about incont. issues. Family issues. I have read lot of things on internet lately about babyboomers and such that more issues about sexual right are happening. If a staff member feels strongly that they cant assist in any way due to religious believe or just moral issues. Example Resident not married, spouse isn't a Resident, staff does not have issues with anyones sexual rights just doesnt want to get involved in assisting in any form or way. There a many people who can assist with transfers for this activity who dont have issues that it does not interfere with Residents rights. Also we get into the issues of homosexual relationships, oral and other things . Birth control, ect. What about condoms or job is to provide safety for them. This is just a thought not to step on toes and not to upset anyone. Things are changing.

i do agree that most hospitals are turning to RNs verses LPNs. It is what it is which in all cases is not smart. If get sick at work there are 2 nurses that I would feel the most assured with the care they would provide. One RN one LPN And lets not forget some people are book smart then some are life smart. Bottom line we are all nurses. We know how hard the work can be. RESPECT is the one thing we need from each other regardless RN LPN CMT CNA. ( and yes even DR.s LOL) The one thing that really gets to me is when someone says ONLY a.... Regardless of title behind our name Like i tell the CMTs and CNA i work with I respect their job and couldn't do it without them

Being a LPN for years now, Yes RNs are in college longer and work hard for their education that being said... CNAs Med Tech.LPNs are all important in the healthcare system. I know several CNAs who are intelligent professional. Med Techs who are a blessing to healthcare. There is great need for all as a team no one title is more important than any other,and job experience is most valuable. I have done assessment, have even orientated many RNs and have learnt from CNAs & CMTs There is a nursing shortage it would not make since to do away with LPN

thank you so much for this forum i have seizure disorder now controlled by med. anyway thanks so much

sounds like your human. not that everyone will admit to it we all learn. At the LTC facility i work at cna do not turn on or off the tube feedings we the nurses have to. (just a side thought) I always tell my staff. A nurse is only as good as her worse aide whos on her best day. so you cnas are what makes good nurses thanks for all the hard work:yeah: