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Clothing Optional: The Next Step in the LTC Revolution?
July 15, 2008 8:13 AM by Susan Coyle
I've often wondered what nudists do when they need medical attention - don a shirt and pants for the hour-long appointment, see a doctor within their nudist community or avoid the situation altogether? I would think each could work - although the last Read More...
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Separate Homes for Predators
July 14, 2008 12:40 PM by Susan Coyle
To maintain the safety of nursing home residents statewide, Gov. Brad Henry of Oklahoma signed into law June 9 an act that will keep sex offenders from standard LTC facilities. Separate nursing homes outside of the prison system, with specially trained Read More...
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That Didn't Hurt A Bit . . .
July 7, 2008 12:16 PM by Susan Coyle
It seems unlikely that anyone could sleep through their toe being bitten off by their pet dog, but that's exactly what happened to 56-year-old Linda Floyd of Alton, Illinois. Floyd recently woke up from an afternoon nap only to find that the big toe on Read More...
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Find Us on Facebook!
July 3, 2008 2:27 PM by Susan Coyle
ADVANCE for LPNs now has its own page on Facebook, the most popular social networking site online, and it's just for you!! Become a fan and you can share pictures and videos, stay up to date on the latest news and announcements, and connect with other Read More...
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Woman Dies Waiting in ED
July 3, 2008 12:55 PM by Susan Coyle
On the floor of a New York ED waiting room, a 49-year-old woman convulsed for 30 minutes. When she stopped, she was dead. No one did anything but nudge her after she stilled and call for help a few minutes later. In fact, no one - not a single staff member Read More...
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Holy Hernia, Batman!
July 2, 2008 5:16 PM by Joe Darrah
I didn't realize how many people I know who have a friend or family member who experienced a hernia. That was, until I was diagnosed with one about 2 months ago and my condition became an instant topic of conversation. I also didn't realize how common Read More...
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The Right Direction
June 13, 2008 9:52 AM by Susan Coyle
LPNs often comment on the lack of respect they receive from others in the medical field, particularly RNs. In some instances, RNs fail to acknowledge the education LPNs have, confining LPNs' abilities to a small range of tasks and their intelligence to Read More...
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You Are More Fit Than They Think
June 13, 2008 9:48 AM by Susan Coyle
A list of the top 10 jobs for staying fit was released by a men's fitness publication in early 2008. The list ranges from being a farmer to a child care worker or bike messenger. Each profession obviously involves exercise: construction workers erect Read More...
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What A Gas
June 10, 2008 6:00 PM by Joe Darrah
I was initially very excited about the brand-new car I recently purchased. Yes, the move meant the no-car-payment holiday I had enjoyed for nearly a year was over. But I had gotten what I considered a sweet deal. No money down and no interest payments Read More...
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Versatility of LPNs
March 18, 2008 10:56 AM by Joe Darrah
I know many LPNs believe they're underutilized and underappreciated. I get the phone calls and the e-mails, I see these feelings conveyed all over our online forums, I hear it at each and every conference I attend. And I can't help but believe those LPNs Read More...
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Rock On, LPN!
February 29, 2008 10:00 AM by Tom Kerr
If you're an American Idol fan, or even an occasional viewer, you've noticed Amanda Overmyer, dubbed the "rocker nurse." But did you know that Overmyer is an LPN? The 23-year-old native of Camden, IN, earned her practical nursing credentials 3 years ago Read More...
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'Defeating the Devil'
February 12, 2008 1:00 PM by Tom Kerr
Over the past few days, my thoughts have been consumed by the double-murder suicide at Louisiana Technical College in Baton Rouge. Sadly, it wasn't the initial reports of the school shooting that caught my attention during the mid-morning hours of Feb. Read More...
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Because of Donna
December 3, 2007 4:47 PM by Tom Kerr
All of us want to be remembered after we die. To provide a lasting legacy that will carry on well after we're gone. As a hospice nurse in Edmond, OK, for 13 years, Donna Taylor, LPN, never forgot the patients she provided comfort for in their waning days Read More...
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Alzheimer's and Relationships
November 21, 2007 2:27 PM by Nicholas Schaefer
This is a story of courage and understanding . Sandra Day O'Connor, long considered a role model as the first female Supreme Court justice, could now be considered a role model for her acceptance of her husband's new relationship - a romantic affair with Read More...
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Presidential Debates: Waste of Time?
November 2, 2007 1:16 PM by Nicholas Schaefer
"UFOs are equally as important as healthcare issues." This was the basic message democratic presidential candidates and NBC sent to Americans during the Oct. 30 debate on MSNBC. Almost equal time was spent discussing healthcare issues and supposed spacecrafts Read More...
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