Subjective and Objective Data (what the patient is saying and what it is you see going on with your patient) Nursing Diagnosis (Remember it is not a medical diagnosis), Expected Outcome (what you want...
jeweleebleu replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing
I have to agree with some of the previous posters if the patient is alert and able to decide their own care then there is not much that you can do! May be a little more assertive be if the question...
jeweleebleu replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hang in there I know that it is difficult to work with all of those different personalities. But I have to agree with you and the aide...if the other aide doesn't come in until 430pm or 5pm the all...
jeweleebleu replied to atlantagirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
i strongly agree that applying in person is definitely the way to go for one you can speak with the staffing director face to face and establish a rapport make the initial contact. like melsie03...
first of all :ancong!: other posters please correct me if i am wrong... saunders is a great book to study from! is it the saunders comprehensive 3rd edition? just make sure that you can answer as...
Point understood kat7ap! So ID Band is not a necessity as long as they have to types of identifiers correct...which could be name on the door of the room? Picture in the Mar? Picture in the residents...
jeweleebleu replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
First thing first...don't feel like a snitch because you're NOT! I applaud you for even making the decision to talk to your superior it must have been difficult . Remember that we took an oath and...
jeweleebleu replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
My preference would be a 12 hour shift...it provides a stable and consistent environment for patients and residents (especially those who may have dementia or Alzheimer's). Better patient care would...
I agree that you were not the only person in the room...how many other people were there? Makes you wonder was the doctor himself reading the chart as well... because the record would have shown that...
:ancong!: to all of the new grads. i am also a new lvn grad patiently awaiting for my initial license in the mail so i can start working. but just a word of encouragement...it is obvious that the...