ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care

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  1. ER last night made me mad!

    ktwlpn replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    "biblicalness" he he...Is that a real word or did you make it up? I like

  2. Your Worst Mistake

    ktwlpn replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    The first rule of emergency medical services is to secure the scene-their safety is paramount.You could have gotten hurt yourself had you tried to be more assertive.You have NOTHING to be forgiven...

  3. LTC is getting the best of me!

    ktwlpn replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so fortunate to work with 4 excellent cna's....Mature adults with a good work ethic-good attendance and they really do like the residents. They have been very receptive to learning my techniques...

  4. LTC is getting the best of me!

    ktwlpn replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  5. Wound Care Question

    ktwlpn replied to Natalieboo's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Since you won't have a homecare nurse for another week why don't you call the surgeon's office and ask to confirm the order if you are un-comfortable with what you are doing now? I believe you can...

  6. Worst thing you have seen

    ktwlpn replied to Chibi Baka's topic in Burn

    The 33 yr old husband of a co-worker was in an accident-hit a tree and was trapped in his burning pick-up.Only his left axilla and the lower left side of his face escaped injury-the rest of his body...

  7. scheduled demise?

    ktwlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    :stone I had another one today-a family that I really thought was well on the way to GETTING IT has greatly disappointed me....I got a call today requesting antibiotics for the resident because...

  8. Job Title??

    ktwlpn replied to ARmickie's topic in General Nursing

    I think I understand what you are saying-at times of high stress it is very hard to concentrate on the info you are being given and by the time you have and are able to formulate some questions...

  9. What is an EMG?

    ktwlpn replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    Oh? Mine HURT like a motherscratcher.....Here is a link to a great site with lots of

  10. Floating all the time, very low census

    ktwlpn replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    Be glad that you still have a job-you could be sent home and made to use up all of your earned time off...Look at the glass as half

  11. Does your employer recognize "Nurse's Day"?

    ktwlpn replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I came home sick yesterday and was scheduled off today-I don't know what they had planned nor do I really care..Try treating me like I have good sense the rest of the year and then maybe I'll...

  12. State Requirements in LTC

    ktwlpn replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The surveyors are in our area now-we expect them before then end of

  13. sick nurses

    ktwlpn replied to Lauriek's topic in General Nursing

    yes,yes,and maybe....We only earn so much sick time and face discipline for calling off...A cold is certainly "workable" as long as you are scrupulous with your handwashing and cough into tissues or...

  14. problem with management(jnette-please read)

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks for all of the awesome advice-you all rock...It helps to hear that others have had this kind of experience,too-I was afraid that I was paranoid and delusional.I will not walk away from this job...

  15. What can you tell family?

    ktwlpn replied to NsgTiger's topic in General Nursing

    But-as a nurse she WELL KNEW the problem with trying to pin you into a corner like that.....All you can do in that type of situation is offer support without offering specifics and encourage the...

  16. Mamma's Boys (vent)

    ktwlpn replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    I saw the movie.........it was

  17. Your Thoughts Requested

    ktwlpn replied to weezieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you but I also believe that the patients are also customers and must be provided acceptable service....If they can not get it at your hospital they can go down the road to another...I...

  18. Mamma's Boys (vent)

    ktwlpn replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a daughter-and I will NOT put that burden on my son and husband...You are young and it is easy to be very adamant and judgemental but until you are IN a particular situation you really...

  19. Should you agree to talk with lawyers without it being court ordered?

    ktwlpn replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: I certainly would NOT offer any info without a subpoena and my attorney present...I would not answer this kind of summons to appear at the facility that you are not even emplyoed by any...

  20. Mamma's Boys (vent)

    ktwlpn replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

  21. Dreading Work Again!

    ktwlpn replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    if you like the elderly try LTC-and you may need to look around to find the right fit.Some are H#ll holes(in this area the pretty private places are so underpayed and understaffed it is criminal) As a...

  22. Your Thoughts Requested

    ktwlpn replied to weezieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Allowances ARE made for children,the demented and the mentally challenged (:stone and I am NOT going to ask the schmart azz comment that I really really want to ask now) I see that your posts are...

  23. Your Thoughts Requested

    ktwlpn replied to weezieRN's topic in General Nursing

    weezie-I so hope that you and DHglenn get your wishes and someday die in each others arms...that ain't very likely to occur naturally in real life but you can always have hope.You very respectfully...

  24. Sad for my neighbor, didn't know what to say!

    ktwlpn replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

    Lil-you are awesome.....you covered it all and gave her support and re-assurance...good

  25. HELP!!! <LONG>

    ktwlpn replied to PedsNurse1981's topic in General Nursing

    Go-go now! ...Your co-workers are jealous because they don't have the guts to just pick up and go.They envy you-as I do... :) Life is TOO short to be miserable no matter how old you are --- go have...