kkluczynski

kkluczynski specializes in skilled nursing LTC.

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1. Stuck between a rock and a hard place

   kkluczynski replied to N1colina's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the info

2. Need advice..LPN to RN transition

   kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

   re: Would I recommend Excelsior...So far I think the only thing i find is difficult is the self motivating part of it. Its all on you and there isn't anyone to guide you. So other than that I'd say its working out so far.

3. Need advice..LPN to RN transition

   kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all who replied, I really appreciate it! Helps make me feel better..

4. Stuck between a rock and a hard place

   kkluczynski replied to N1colina's topic in General Nursing

   I'm currently working on the LPN to RN program through Excelsior as well. How do you feel about the program? Do you feel you're prepared? I'm so worried about this because I'm not sure what to expect in the end..tell me more about your experience. Ha...

5. Need advice..LPN to RN transition

   kkluczynski posted a topic in General Nursing

   :) Hello..Ok so I'm doing online schooling to obtain my RN, I've been working as an LPN for 3 years. I'm terrified that in the end when I start a new job as an RN that the skills I currently have won't be enough. I'm not suggesting that LPN's or myse...

6. considering homehealthcare, need input...

   kkluczynski posted a topic in Home Health

   Ok, so I am an LPN currently working on getting my RN through an online program. I currently work in LTC on the skilled unit, I have been there for 2.5years. I know nothing about homecare and have always been kind of scared of the idea of being out t...

7. Wound vac question/vent

   kkluczynski replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

   The sponge wasn't sutured into the wound it covered the sutures helping remove excess drainage.

8. Wound vac question/vent

   kkluczynski replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

   We had a lady recently where I work who had a vac placed over a hip replacement incision. I never had seen it either until then but I was told that its something surgeons are doing now in order to speed up the healing. It did work well and the incisi...

9. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

   kkluczynski replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

   little old lady= LOL

10. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

    kkluczynski replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

    LTC nurses are nurses, that statement is just crazy. I work in LTC/rehab and I enjoy it for the most part. Sometimes you get those LOL who are on a rampage like last night I got hit in the jaw by a LOL receiving a haldol injection, she wasn't very ha...

11. KUDOS to LTC nurses

    kkluczynski replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks that makes us feel good!!!

12. Charting Bloopers

    kkluczynski replied to AHarri66's topic in Humor

    Got an order from the doc the other day it reads " please do not disturb this resident between the hours of 11pm and 8am, these are her normal sleeping times at home. also serve a glass of warm milk at night." Really? This resident has a personal al...

13. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Ok so last night went better. He showed up about a half hour into my shift and all I could think was why? why did he have to come in the start of the shift, what a way to start. So he didn't say anything right away. He came to the desk and asked if t...

14. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone...Im starting to feel a little better. I appreciate the support. Im leaving for work in about an hour so I'll keep everyone updated on how tonight goes. Hopefully better. Thanks again

15. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I appreciate your encouraging words, really I do.