Problem
Conner Adams is a new graduate of a nursing program. He practiced in many different clinical sites, during his schooling. Long-term care settings were a part of his clinical rotation; he found a love for caring for the geriatric population. His mother and father have always told him that he should take the first year after schooling and start with working in a hospital. They did not think that the nursing home setting was a good place to start.
A. What if...You are a good friend of Conner? What things can you explain to Conner about the role of the LPN?
B. What if...Conner is interested in what actual nursing care responsibilities he would have. What are the major responsibilities of gerontological nurses in long-term care facilities?
C. What if...Conner's parents state that nursing homes are poorly run and the residents are not being taking care of. What can you tell Conner about the conditions in nursing homes today?
D. What if...Conner's parents tell him that older people are being placed in these nursing homes when no one wants to care for them. Explain why patients are placed in nursing homes to Conner.