lpnfb

lpnfb specializes in Behavioral Health, ALF.

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1. What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

   lpnfb replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Got my certificate, test was fairly easy, although I read 5 or 6 books on the

2. What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

   lpnfb replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Has anyone taken the National Certification for Alzheimer's Care? Jusst wondering how it was. There is no particular text to study for it, just a suggested reading list. It leaves me wondering how...

3. Assisted Living, Nurse to Patient Ratio?

   lpnfb replied to Katie423's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I work in an ALF now second shift. One LPN to 100 residents but no colostomies, g-tubes, or treatments. I do med pass for 35 people, BS checks and insulin for 6 residents, answer phones, call drs....

4. How I got my (new grad) job...

   lpnfb replied to Hootnhollern's topic in General Nursing

   That's great, your ambition won the

5. hilarious video about nursing!

   lpnfb replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Humor

   Very funny

6. My best orientation mistakes

   lpnfb replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor

   Soo funny. Thanks for reminding me to keep a sense of humor. I've been nervous about starting a new job. Your post is just what I

7. Free Cna Training In Ri?

   lpnfb replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

   I took a free CNA class at St. Elizabeth's in East Greenwich, they asked if you would work after the class but you didn't have to. Great intructor also....

8. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

   lpnfb replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   $19 with benis or per diem for $25 New

9. New RN to interview for Nurs Home where family member is

   lpnfb replied to ajitamamasita's topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering the same thing. Im glad the answer is yes. Good

10. serious question, need reply: policy on rape

    lpnfb replied to noctanol's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes it is. I have called the Dept of Elderly Affairs, The Alliance for LTC, and talked to a policeman I know in the town. So far they said they are keeping a better eye on where he is all the time....

11. serious question, need reply: policy on rape

    lpnfb replied to noctanol's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just today my Aunt who has alzhiemer's and is 95 yrs old was grooped in her nursing home bed. An alarm went off in the room, when the aid walked in she saw a male resident in his wheelchair with his...

12. How to train a new nurse? all tips welcome!

    lpnfb replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is exactly why I don't apply for a TLC job. The work load is incredible. I went to LPN school very late in life and graduated in 2010. Then unfortunately had to deal with thyroid cancer. Cancer...