lpnadmin

lpnadmin specializes in ICF/MR, ER.

Latest Activity

1. Communication with a non-verbal resident

   lpnadmin replied to PBAJS's topic in Geriatric

   What is their level of functioning? I've had non-verbal residents before and it is a challenge. Are you in an LTC setting? A notebook would be a good start. Alternatively, a picture board is helpful too. In addition, observing your resident's body la...

2. Did you Vote today?

   lpnadmin replied to Country PICU's topic in Activism

   My wife and I voted yesterday. Afterward, we went out for lunch (a rarity since we both work evenings/nights).

3. FIVE-STAR experience in a Luxury Hospital?

   lpnadmin replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

   I envision a humorous parody advertisement somewhere. Something like..."Come to Press-Ganey Memorial Hospital. a Mobil Travel Guide five-star resort. We don't take care of everybody...we take care of YOU!"

4. "YOU'RE my Nurse?!?!?"

   lpnadmin replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

   I noticed that most (if not all) of the responses were from ladies, but here's a response from a 5'11, 240 pound male LPN. My first day on my present job was an experience. Within two hours of clocking in one of my folks has a grand mal seizure (his ...

5. A right to work state?

   lpnadmin replied to MU/WVUGRADRN's topic in General Nursing

   "Right To Work" does not, in any way, shape, manner or form, mean you have a right to gainful employment. All "right to work' means is that union membership cannot be made a condition of employment. That's all. Nothing else. If you want to do some r...

6. Wikipedia

   lpnadmin replied to Sven Weber's topic in General Nursing

   In my opinion, Wikipedia should not be used as a firm nursing reference tool. It can be good to get a general idea, but I would get definitive information from other sources. There was a controversy a few months back about someone posting patently fa...

7. ABC bird flu made-for-TV movie

   lpnadmin replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

   ABC blew it. Big time. I remember when they showed "The Day After" in 1983 they at least had a program afterwards where the real likelihood of nuclear war was discussed. But not anymore. It seems to me that modern US TV is designed to entertain (by...

8. Jobs worked to get through school

   lpnadmin replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

   I worked as driver for a local mom and pop pizzeria. Without their support, I wouldn't have made it thru nursing school.

9. Studer Group: anybody dealt with them?

   lpnadmin posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anybody know anything about, or dealt with these folks? Our big regional hospital secured these folks to try to make their ER a better place. In the past, there have been MAJOR complaints regarding service, even a few unflattering letters published i...

10. Does My Forehead Say "I AM A Door Mat--Walk All Over ME!"?

    lpnadmin replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    If I don't remember anything else from nursing school, it's the difference between assertiveness and aggression. We as nurses don't want to be viewed as aggressive but assertiveness is not the same as aggression. Assertiveness is standing your groun...

11. Yeah, that's right, it's my fault.

    lpnadmin replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I would do exactly the same thing.

12. what are your thoughts...

    lpnadmin replied to kk2000's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, it would have been reported. If I saw a CNA doing that, there would be a write up involved. Demeaning is the word I'd use.

13. Squeamish folks

    lpnadmin replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the ER, I didn't mind traumatic injuries coming in, then eating supper afterwards. But if I have to take a shot...I crawl the walls! :chair:

14. Really bad week at home and work

    lpnadmin replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    ShayRN, I admire you for sticking to your guns. I'm going to tuck this in memory for future reference.

15. What is a union????

    lpnadmin replied to cvwshadow's topic in Activism

    This is about as close to a textbook, unbiased (as humanly possible) definition as I can get, so here goes: A union is an organization legally designated to negotiate for, and protect the interests of a group of employees that work for a particular e...