ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. LPN Duties

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

    +In my facility he/she can...We have several pool RN's and a few full timers that refuse to charge any unit so they fulfill the duties of a staff nurse and float from floor to floor..Our larger...

  2. LPN Duties

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

    I gave WAY more enemas when I worked in 2 area hospitals...soap suds enemas until clear,mineral oil enemas-even a milk and molasses enema a few times...that is not even counting the retention enemas I...

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

    ktwlpn replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I have heard...

  4. boyfriends biopsy

    ktwlpn replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

    Fantastic!..........Thanks for the

  5. Why you as Nurses choose nursing homes?

    ktwlpn replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I enjoyed other areas of nursing over the years.I am in LTC now because I really enjoy being with this group of people.I strive to treat them with respect and preserve their dignity.And I try to bring...

  6. Please help me

    ktwlpn replied to PMHNP10's topic in Correctional

    gee-who knew? thanks for the info...I hope that factoid turns up in Trivial Pursuit

  7. Briefs at night???

    ktwlpn replied to AlixCoastRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say that your admin needs to educate this ombudsman...with the medical directors assitance..Naps-I can see briefs there...if they lay down with their clothes still on...I have worked in homes...

  8. Please help me

    ktwlpn replied to PMHNP10's topic in Correctional

    Is there a difference between the two? I thought "jail" was slang for prison....Prison sounds nicer,somehow..like it is were folks like John Gotti serve out there time...The rest of us would end up in...

  9. CNA job types

    ktwlpn replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    It is a great way to make a living-and a good way to get some exposure in the medical field and decide if you want to go into nursing...It also is very rewarding.You can work in a hospital or a...

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

    ktwlpn replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I say the piece is crap regardless of which direction it is coming from-the right or the left...The disabled historically confuse their right to live with any needed assitance for free with the...

  11. Lpn's

    ktwlpn replied to pettyfoot's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to know where you go to school-just how long do you think most lpn programs are? My program had more clinical hours then the adn program that was based at the same hospital...When I have...

  12. Status

    ktwlpn replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :kiss He just "started nursing school"-according to one of his last posts.....I kind of almost miss his.his.....whateveryou want to call that thing he brought to our

  13. boyfriends biopsy

    ktwlpn replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

    -Thinking of you----will send good wishes your way this

  14. trach care

    ktwlpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What are your policies for performing trach care in your LTC's (not talking fresh trachs) Does anyone have any good resources regarding this? I am having a problem with some of the staff on my...

  15. Trach Suctioning

    ktwlpn replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Due to budget contraints I am sure we will be getting no new equipment any time soon ...We only have portable O2 tanks with humidifiers attached-I was told the fella never drops his sats and the...

  16. Desperately need help

    ktwlpn replied to Nurse Pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Look into this before you follow this advice-eligibility for un-employment varies from state to state....You may NOT be eligible if fired.......good luck- we are pulling for

  17. Trach Suctioning

    ktwlpn replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I posted this another forum but did not get any feedback....How often are you doing trach care on established(old)trach's? The evening charge and supervisor decided to get an order for benadryl to dry...

  18. Aspartame Headaches?

    ktwlpn replied to Harold's topic in General Nursing

    No headaches here but the worst

  19. general nursing question

    ktwlpn replied to abdowney's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it is within their scope of practice-check your states medical assistant practice act to be

  20. STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    ktwlpn replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    You may come across the occasional homophobe-just handle it as you do in other areas of your life...Be a good nurse and a good

  21. patient lingo...

    ktwlpn replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    well speaking of prostates=color me stupid.I called my PCP for scripts today and instead of asking for flonase I asked for Flomax-and the secretary wrote it down without a second thought..So 2 calls...

  22. reconstitute antibiotics

    ktwlpn replied to rmn's topic in General Nursing

    yep-it must be...,I have a big groovy poster right on my medroom wall with the instructions for reconstituting most commonly used meds...I have the latest PDR in there at my fingertips..also the 2004...

  23. Futility of Letter Writing

    ktwlpn replied to Doglover's topic in General Nursing

    If our healthcare system has failed to meet the needs of your loved one-a veteran-perhaps she should utilize the Veteran's administration hospitals...they were created specifically for the veterans.I...

  24. Patients We Love to Hate

    ktwlpn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    You can't be serious? You must not be a nurse-if you were you would know that that post-op complication is no big deal compared to the awful things that happen to people every day.(darn-I replied to a...

  25. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    ktwlpn replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    OH! OH! OH!!! MY gosh....ewwwwiw....yuch:stone It's too much to