ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. monthly summaries in LTC

    ktwlpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you all still do monthly summaries and if so,what is the format you use? Ours are 2 sheets-front and back-one sheet is for the narrative.It seems to me that most of the staff is writing the info on...

  2. In my CNA course guys are not allowed to provide care to female residents during...

    ktwlpn replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    You have to remember you are talking about LTC-little old ladies.....Nursing has traditionally been accepted as a profession for women-historically females have cared for males because that was what...

  3. In my CNA course guys are not allowed to provide care to female residents during...

    ktwlpn replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I want to remind you all that we are talking about LTC...My facility does not have a policy regarding this however most of our units are segregated and 2 of the all -female units do not have full time...

  4. ADHD and son

    ktwlpn replied to kastas's topic in General Nursing

  5. terminal COPD patients

    ktwlpn replied to obeyacts2's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the update.He was lucky to have you and the rest of the home health care

  6. boyfriends biopsy

    ktwlpn replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

  7. boyfriends biopsy

    ktwlpn replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your boyfriend's recovery is on track-any news on the results of the biopsy

  8. Would you do this so others could get vacation...

    ktwlpn replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

    It is great for those of you with many years of service to be given perks but you have to cut the new kids a break...We passed a calendar around to staff from highest seniority first to the lowest and...

  9. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    ktwlpn replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sounds like a great idea to me...... A never ending erection with a vibrating component....they just may have something

  10. please call report!

    ktwlpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ya'll-there are 2 threads on the board as I speak regarding LTC nurses neglecting to call report when transferring a resident to the ED.........makes us all look like imcompetent boobs.....Please...

  11. I need help concerning Dilantin

    ktwlpn replied to Aeromaestro's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like someone is planning a lawsuit-maybe Pfizor will spring for some store bought chompers....good

  12. How many of you are perfect?

    ktwlpn replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    Some mistakes in medicine are unbelievable examples of someone's incompetency...sometimes there IS NO EXCUSE.....I find it difficult to believe that the business world is really any different-from...

  13. Cna

    ktwlpn replied to Love4Me's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone is being "mean-just realistic...Nursing and working as a cna both usually involve lifting and moving heavy objects.There are a few areas to try to get into that don't and that is...

  14. Liberals and disability rights: Why don't they get it?

    ktwlpn replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  15. Liberals and disability rights: Why don't they get it?

    ktwlpn replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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  16. As a conservative with libertarian leanings I USED to think that a single payer...

    ktwlpn replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Many people in this country are simply unable to save money because they need everything they have just to live(older folks on fixed incomes come to mind) Think what would happen if we had possibly...

  17. EMS-what's their problem?

    ktwlpn replied to sleep deprived's topic in General Nursing

    Because IT IS NOT UP TO OR I......it is a matter of interpreting the advance directives and that is between the significant others and the physician..I "get tired" of seeing quality of life sacrificed...

  18. brainstorming and help needed for itchy resident, no help yet

    ktwlpn replied to ilovetheelderly's topic in General Nursing

    Has this resident actually been examined by a dermatologist and had biopsies done? Labs? I have seen some really wierd dermatological diagnosis in the elderly.Seems that many disorders present...

  19. As a conservative with libertarian leanings I USED to think that a single payer...

    ktwlpn replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: like that will EVER

  20. ADHD and son

    ktwlpn replied to kastas's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO yes to all of the above.You need ALL the help you can get with this.If you are like me you also may have some guilt going on,too and you have to sep rate that from what is best for your...

  21. Low cost ostomy deoderizer/swimwear for ostomy wearers

    ktwlpn replied to RubyRN,CHPN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    ASA is no longer recommended....changes the ph and can damage the

  22. Low cost ostomy deoderizer/swimwear for ostomy wearers

    ktwlpn replied to RubyRN,CHPN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I know people use mouthwash as a deodorizer with good results(Listerine especially)..For swimming look at the catalogues for supersized gals.I think two piece outfits with some kind of shirred top...

  23. child care problems

    ktwlpn replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping for the lottery for you....Our son is 14 now-we really celebrated when he became "too old" for day care.We get home now at the same time-It's great....I would NOT pay for those holidays and...

  24. child care problems

    ktwlpn replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    I don't agree with you-she is working-trying to run a licensed daycare is a business.She is entitled to a "definite paycheck" I know many,many women in her position that ended up being owed hundereds...

  25. LPN Duties

    ktwlpn replied to Colormyworld's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're welcome....and thanks for the compliment.I try my hardest.I was asking colormyworld what her sister does....I bet she worked as an aide for 4 days