LTCLPNLori

LTCLPNLori has 21 years experience and specializes in LTC/Rehab, Geriatrics, Dementia.

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1. Use of cellphones while at work

   LTCLPNLori replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

   I should have specified that names are not used. Room #s. Privacy is protected and texts are d/c'd as soon as they are

2. Use of cellphones while at work

   LTCLPNLori replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

   My facility has a wonderful house physician that we can contact via text to obtain orders for labs, basic comfort meds (never any narcotics of course), or orders for referrals to specialist (at the...

3. Stanford Rape

   LTCLPNLori replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

   It would be wonderful if this individuals actions and punishment helped staunch the endless flow of sexual predators that we seem to be plagued with, but seriously, I think we all know this is not...

4. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

   LTCLPNLori replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my dear, there are so many different nursing jobs out there and you might have to start at the bottom and work your way up. Long term care is always looking for night nurses and really, most of the...

5. I greatly admire those who work in LTC

   LTCLPNLori replied to shermrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I've worked LTC all of my nursing career, from a CNA, Restorative aide and eventually LPN. I can't think of any other job I would rather have. I've worked all shifts, 8 and 12 hour shifts, full moons,...

6. Gossip Girls... (And boys)

   LTCLPNLori replied to ambobam's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

7. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

   LTCLPNLori replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I think your ideals are excellent, but I've worked with a lot of wealthy clients who are just used to doing things their way and will try to mentally dominate you to achieve their goals. "Grandpa has...