ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Is English required to be an RN?

    ktwlpn replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have debated this topic ad nauseum over the years....Many of us use this forum to relax-think "nurse's lounge" Taking shortcuts in our posts does not mean that we are un-professional in our...

  2. New grad dealing with angry/yelling patients

    ktwlpn replied to pumpkin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  3. HIPPA Laws

    ktwlpn replied to robin_mds_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 mandates significant changes in the legal and regulatory environments governing the provision of health benefits, the delivery...

  4. Catheters

    ktwlpn replied to mollyz's topic in General Nursing

    Lillies and who-hoos are like fingerprints-no two are exactly alike and some can be challenging but once you get comfortable with the procedure,the equipment and your sterile technique you'll do...

  5. Catheters

    ktwlpn replied to mollyz's topic in General Nursing

    Lillies and who-hoos are like fingerprints-no two are exactly alike and some can be challenging but once you get comfortable with the procedure,the equipment and your sterile technique you'll do...

  6. Smoking

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our LTC went smoke free but later was told that they had to provide a properly ventilated area indoors for the residents to use when the weather is inclement.It is their home...Determining their...

  7. Smoking

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our LTC went smoke free but later was told that they had to provide a properly ventilated area indoors for the residents to use when the weather is inclement.It is their home...Determining their...

  8. Resident in Hosp for blood transfusion.......not pottied at all!Need to vent

    ktwlpn replied to nursecompassion's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCodMermaid OMG!!!! This is a forum in which to discuss ADULT patients and residents. Not POTTIED???? Cripes..I hope y'all don't ask your residents if they have to go pee pee or make #2!...

  9. What was your secret weapon for surviving nursing school??

    ktwlpn replied to michelle_s_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I went out with my friends 2 weekend nights amonth-my fav bartender at our local dive bar let me run a tab until I got my license---that was my secret

  10. About those really "hateful, crotchety" patients...

    ktwlpn replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Great job! I'm with you-it's my life's mission to get those people to lighten up...I took care of an old Parkinson's gal-very independent and stubborn.One day I took her to the bathroom and she...

  11. boyfriends biopsy

    ktwlpn replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

    That's fantastic! Lots of positive energy is around you both-August will be here before you know it.Good luck to you

  12. boyfriends biopsy

    ktwlpn replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

    Just thinking of you both and wondering how things are

  13. Understanding Alzheimer's

    ktwlpn replied to suzy253's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    TEN REQUESTS OF THE ALZHEIMER'S VICTIM 03/10/03 09:46 AM PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH ME Remember, I am the helpless victim of an organic brain disease which is out of my control. TALK TO ME Even...

  14. Understanding Alzheimer's

    ktwlpn replied to suzy253's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I recommend that you do some research on the net and also look for some Alzheimer support message boards.I have found several really good ones and several regular posters have been diagnosed with...

  15. What an Aid Hates

    ktwlpn replied to AcosmicRN's topic in General Nursing

    The behavior you note is not restricted to the healthcare field-haven't you been to a busy mall lately? Or walked down a crowded street or even through a busy grocery store? People in the health care...

  16. Worried about PPD Results

    ktwlpn replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    o shuddup,earle.....( :rotfl:

  17. Worried about PPD Results

    ktwlpn replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    ew..must have had abrain fart.thanks for picking up on

  18. Worried about PPD Results

    ktwlpn replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    You silly! -I was joking..I don't think you really need to worry-I was just trying to lighten the mood.....

  19. Worried about PPD Results

    ktwlpn replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    To be a true positive you have to have an area of at least 10cm of induration-a swollen area...(how darn big is a quarter?) After the first reaction they should have sent you for an x-ray-they NEVER...

  20. LTC is getting the best of me!

    ktwlpn replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am quite certain that if your concerns were found to be justified by the investigators the homes in question would be fined or closed-at the very least it would be front page news in your...

  21. what is VATS

    ktwlpn replied to lpn3324's topic in General Nursing

    Her query shows her great initiative.The members of this board have been a great source of info for me over the years and google is where it's at,baby!....We can learn something new everyday if we...

  22. what is VATS

    ktwlpn replied to lpn3324's topic in General Nursing

  23. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    ktwlpn replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    Special buds in a peace pipe? For me? :) oooops :imbar ...I misunderstood the post.......anyhoo-----fellas-Glad to have you in nursing-----just please don't dribble on the toilet

  24. LTC is getting the best of me!

    ktwlpn replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started to respond to this and then decided that I just did NOT have the strength.....Thanks for taking care of

  25. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    ktwlpn replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    back at