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

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

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

   lpnfb replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric

   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 much to read. Thanks.

3. Assisted Living, Nurse to Patient Ratio?

   lpnfb replied to Katie423's topic in LPN/LVN

   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. take phone orders, call and fax pharmacy ect. There ...

4. Old Nurse-Bet Me!

   lpnfb replied to Lindsey McGraw's topic in General Nursing

   Your Mom sounds like a wonderful nurse. So many young nurses have no respect for their older coworkers. It's a shame. Could she consider home care nursing. I know I would love having an experienced nurse like her in my home. Best wishes for both of y...

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

   lpnfb replied to Hootnhollern's topic in General Nursing

   That's great, your ambition won the prize!!!!!

6. hilarious video about nursing!

   lpnfb replied to adpiRN's topic in Humor

   Very funny !!!

7. My best orientation mistakes

   lpnfb replied to skicoachrn's topic in 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 needed.

8. Free Cna Training In Ri?

   lpnfb replied to crazensweet's topic in Rhode Island

   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. http://www.stelizabethcommunity.com/matriarch/MultiPiecePage.asp_Q_PageID_E_23_A_PageName_E_Emplo...

9. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

   lpnfb replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN/LVN

   $19 with benis or per diem for $25 New England

10. 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 luck

11. serious question, need reply: policy on rape

    lpnfb replied to noctanol's topic in Geriatric

    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. They seem to be doing what they can. The strange thi...

12. serious question, need reply: policy on rape

    lpnfb replied to noctanol's topic in Geriatric

    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 hand on her leg, her dress up and her breif down. ...

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

    lpnfb replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN/LVN

    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 free now and working pt time at meth clinic. I am v...