This is such a great thread for me. I'm just finishing up a BS in Healthcare Administration and am an LPN currently working in LTC (elders), with a background in LTC for children and adults with...
AuntieNursey replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing
As nurses, we need to insure that we believe a patients pain is where they say it is and how bad they say it is. Period. It's not up to us to pass judgement on whether or not they really "need" the...
AuntieNursey replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency
186/148, my husband. Off to the ER, thinking it was a hypertensive episode, nope, viral menigitis! Interesting 2 days at hospital! Lots of pain and nothing working. Goota love
AuntieNursey replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency
I just am not sure what to do. I'm sure if i call the hospital tomorrow to complain i'll get transferred here and there and finally to an answering machine or get hung up on or no one will return my...
AuntieNursey replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing
I was 44 when I started LPN school and graduated at 45. After much debating, I am now finishing up my BS in Healthcare Administration at 49. Tough call as to whether or not I'll ever go and get my RN....