PPSNurseNancy

no, you are not naive at all. the way the lpn responded to you is not only wrong, but totally against resident rights in a facility. the rights of the residents are very specific and spelled out for any staff member there. i am appalled that an lpn would continue to work in that setting and feel the way she does toward her patients. you would think that the already licensed staff members would at least try to set a better example for the student nurses there. bottom line is that is abusive and should be reported to your clinical instructor. in the ltc facility that i work in, that type of behavior is not tolerated. and it seems like the staff here watch each others' backs, in case of a lapse of judgement where a patient might be exposed. curtains are pulled, doors are closed, towels or sheets are used, and by all means, if a resident makes a request, that request is honored if at all possible. i am sorry that you are having it so rough, but please hang in there. it is your concern that will make you into a good nurse, the kind of nurse that makes a difference in those little resident's lives.