2025-10-27 – Weekly LPN News : Remote LPN roles are booming!

Last week, our community dove into various practical discussions, each shedding light on different aspects of LPN work. There was a noticeable focus on professional development, with several threads exploring continuing education options and the effectiveness of routine procedures. Members also debated best practices for patient independence and the evolving opportunities in remote roles. Overall, it was a week rich with shared experiences and professional tips.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Name that fall-risk test
Members are sharing insights on identifying the most effective fall-risk assessments. This is crucial for improving patient safety in various healthcare settings.
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CE for dialysis lifestyle counseling
A discussion is underway about continuing education specifically for dialysis patient lifestyle counseling, which could greatly enhance patient outcomes.
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Gentle penlight for neuro checks
There’s a helpful thread on choosing the right penlight for conducting gentle neuro checks, a small but significant tool in our daily practice.
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Teaching independence during home visits
This conversation focuses on techniques to promote patient independence during home visits, a key component in patient-centered care.
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Making the 0700 huddle actually useful
A lively discussion on improving the structure and utility of the 0700 huddles to enhance team coordination and patient care.
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Thinking about school nursing hours
Exploring the pros and cons of transitioning to school nursing, particularly the impact of work hours on personal life.
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2025-10-24 – Weekly LPN Jobs : Remote LPN roles are booming!
There’s a surge in discussions about remote LPN roles, highlighting the growing demand and opportunities in this area.
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ER LPN told to push epi
A critical discussion on the scope of LPN practice in emergency settings, sparked by an incident involving epinephrine administration.
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FAQ/Guidelines
A reminder to revisit our community guidelines to ensure a respectful and productive environment for all members.
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Admin Guide: Getting Started
For new members, this thread offers a comprehensive guide to navigate the forum efficiently.
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Looking forward to another week of enriching discussions and shared learning. Take care and see you around the forum.

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I’ve been doing a part-time remote triage role, and two monitors plus a short checklist for ‘patient independence’ coaching trimmed my call times and made patient education more consistent — two monitors are the new stethoscope. If you’re jumping in, line up a ‘continuing education’ module on telehealth documentation and verify multi-state licensure since many employers route calls across state lines.

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On the ‘patient independence’ piece from last week, I saved a 60-second smartphrase in our EHR that starts with “What have you already tried?” and ends with two clear self-care options; it cut repeat calls without stretching handle time. Works great for remote triage, though you’ll want to tweak the phrasing for peds vs. adults.

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After last week’s focus on routine procedures, I added a 2-minute teach-back to my remote wound check-ins: “Show me how you’ll do this tonight and when you’d call us.” It felt slower at first, but it cut repeat messages and improved follow-through. Quick primer I used: https://www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/teach-back.html.

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In remote triage, I ask patients to upload a quick photo of their BP/glucose/pulse-ox reading next to today’s date in the portal so we’re not chasing misreads; if they’re breathless or meds complicate the picture, I escalate instead. @Mika have you tried this with wound temps?

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