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  1. 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...

  2. Communication with a non-verbal resident

    lpnadmin replied to PBAJS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  3. Did you Vote today?

    lpnadmin replied to Country PICU's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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

  4. 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...

  5. "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...

  6. 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....

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  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...

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

    lpnadmin replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I would do exactly the same

  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

  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!

  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

  15. What is a union????

    lpnadmin replied to cvwshadow's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

  16. Funny patient names by nurses

    lpnadmin replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    In the town where I did clinicals: Crook Income Tax Pickle Funeral Home (These are real businesses, and quite reputable and successful,

  17. Fun nursing interventions!

    lpnadmin replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I actually drew up a care plan for a resident on how to care for their record player and records. Since I have about 1500 LP's and a record player (and appropriate interfacing equipment for converting...

  18. Your Pet and your schedule...

    lpnadmin replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a 7-year old black & white tomcat who waits on the windowsill for me to come in from work. Then he'll hit me up for some food/water (he likes FRESH) and then a belly rub on the rug....

  19. All you do is pass meds and chart....I do everything else........

    lpnadmin replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I've even had CNA's put forth the notion that I should put off a medpass until after everyone is gotten up. Isn't that bogus? Often, these are the same CNA's who call in and ask me to cover for them...

  20. Add/ADHD: disclose or keep to self

    lpnadmin replied to newrn05's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with an RN who had ADD. If he hadn't mentioned it, I never would have known. Doggone good ER nurse, ADD or not.

  21. Funny song about the Drug Industry

    lpnadmin posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I found this song about the drug industry in the US. The lyric about the pt wanting the drug after seeing it on TV hit home because when I did clinicals, I ran across a few patients who asked for a...

  22. Faith Hill makes fun of nurses!

    lpnadmin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Faith Hill is a country singer with pop (not rock) leanings. In my opinion, her music tends to be quite prefabricated and commercialized. Trust me, you ain't missing anything. lpnadmin "Where's Mojo...

  23. What did you do before starting Nursing School?

    lpnadmin replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for myself in PC installation, setup and repair. I even did teaching on software programs like excel and word. I used the money from jobs to buy nursing books and gas to classes. (I never...

  24. What Gets to You??

    lpnadmin replied to mshooha's topic in Emergency

    Degloving injury: when all or part of a body area (esp. extremities) has the skin removed (often with damage to underlying structures) as a result of blunt force or trauma (accidents, etc.) Usually...

  25. Totally Smoke-Free Facility and Grounds?

    lpnadmin replied to Audreyfay's topic in General Nursing

    It was tried at the big regional hospital about 14 years ago. It was also a major disaster. Within a few months, the administration was forced to roll back its