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Hello. I am MSSNURSE, actively involved in attempting to mandate the MSS. I am currently busy with organizing an NFLPN organization in northern Kentucky. Are you an LPN? Who, exactly, is the "we" you are speaking of? Thanks. P

But, I honestly believe that we need to stand as a large group, in order to "fix" or change the situation. Sometimes, a newspaper ad, an organized march (like the docs do), going on National Public Radio, and/or television. Voices need to be heard....

How did you start the petition? P PS: Here Are The Nevada Standards: Standard Nevada Medicaid Services Manual, sec. 502.3 Minimum Hrs ppd Maximum Hrs ppd Skilled Nursing Level 3 6.00 10.75 Skilled Nursing Level 2 4.00 5.75 Skilled...

Lighting fires is just what I`m doing! Want to help? P

NFLPN Soon In Northern Kentucky Post #1 peglegpeg Senior Member Registered: Sep 2003 Location: Posts: 52 Opening Soon! Post #1 I am pleased to announce that the northern Kentucky chapter of the NFLPN will be up and running soon! Have patience...

Welcome, 2B16! Have you tried the board for Georgia nurses? Some of the state boards have lots of interesting interactions and feedback. Good luck to you! P

No, there are simply not enough people to give adequate care. I have 36 patients - skilled - and by the time I do the paperwork, pass meds., do the tubes and treatments, and accu-checks, I am due for report - if not late. Then I have the occasional I...

Oh, Lgflamini, you are wonderful for making the offer, but I will stay where I am. I am working in the northernmost part of Kentucky - the Boone/Kenton/Campbell county area. If I went one step farther, I`d be back in Ohio - or in the river - LOL! I i...

BFL, you need to speak with your facility about this problem. Acuity studies are something that the staff at various facilities can -and should - promote individually. If the nurses involved would sit down with the powers-that-be and push for routine...

We Have to begin to promote MINIMUM STAFFING STANDARDS, and we have to do it now! Who is willing to make their voice heard, along with mine?

You are absolutelyright, Jnette! Go into the search engines and the government websites for your state and fnd out what is in the works. And act on what you find - thats the key! Good luck! P

I hope we do, too. If each one of us get involved, and get one othr person involved, the word will spread like a wildfire. And that is exactly what this nation needs - informtion abut the n/h indutry as it is today, especally the MSS! We can change a...

I don`t believe that would work in all cases - perhaps some. I`ve known a lot of n/h administrative personnel that would refuse to give into staff demands at ANY cost! Supporting the legislation that is in the works is by far the best way to go - and...

I suggest you visit the NCCNHR and AARP and see what is going on in your particular state. Look up the government websites and find out what legislation is in the works. Join your voices to as many groups as you can - the louder we shout, the more we...

Thank you for your support! I am going! And I am making progress! I am so enormously pleased! Acuity is important - yes, very. I have worked in several n/h`s where acuity studies were done routinely, and the staff/patent ratio shifted accordingly. A...

"It is HORRIBLE these people have lived there intire lives for this. So sad. OOPs I think I may have kind of hijacked your thread sorry. BTW I am with you FOR staffing ratios where do I sign?" No problem - its exactly people like you that I need! Wha...

"SORRY IF i CAME ACROSS AS NEGATIVE THAT WAS NOT MY INTENTION, I TOO WANT TO MAKE IT BETTER FOR LPN'S. I AM PROUD OF WHAT I GIVE , AND HOPE WE REMAIN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LPN?" You didn`t come across as negative - a little...

Can anyone tell me the staffing ratio for TX LTC facilities for both CNA and nurse? Or can you tell me where I might find it?? PLEASE HELP!!TEXAS Standard Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part I, Chapter 145 Texas Dept of Human Services, sec. 19....

Please email me for links - I have tons of them! Thanks! P

" Yes... but IN THE INTERIM, Ainz... until that HAPPENS ... this is STILL something to push for ! It is NECESSARY... for the safety and welfare of patients everywhere... and for our own as well. Why should we not do this while we work t...

"Well said..... only I dont know what we can do to turn things around, it seems every time I check the LPN post it is all about LPN'S up grading. Is it all about money or do they feel that they have no credability as a nurse." It is a good thing for ...

"If we were all men this would never be tolerated! It is sad to say but...... Women seem to be too accomodating." You are right! Us ladies all went to school and got a vocation - a career - and since then it seems like we`ve laid down......We need to...

HOW MANY HANDS? are caring for your loved ones in a nursing home? Not enough! I am lobbying for KENTUCKY legislation to pass for nursing home minimum wage staffing reform. This is a serious problem - the nursing homes are desperately understaffed! ...