ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care

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  1. Large man wound care

    ktwlpn replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Can you hear the music? It's a small world after all,it's a small world after all,it's a small world after all...it's a small small

  2. Question about MRSA in long term care facility

    ktwlpn replied to nursecompassion's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Im ny experience in LTC none of us working onthe floor ever really knew who was private pay and who was not.They are all deserving of equal care...You can handle this 2 ways-you can follow your chaain...

  3. Negativity?

    ktwlpn replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996--- provides rights and protections for participants and beneficiaries in group health plans. HIPAA includes...

  4. The Final Stab.....

    ktwlpn replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    That really smells-I am guessing that you did not have that agreement with the administrator in writing? ...Maybe your scheduler was not aware and it is just a misunderstanding?I hope you can get the...

  5. Maternity leave for an RN...

    ktwlpn replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Students

    The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires companies employing 15 or more people to treat pregnant workers the same way they treat other workers who have medical disabilities and cannot...

  6. Dolivaxil homeopathic flu defense

    ktwlpn replied to proud2basn's topic in General Nursing

    I just did a search for the Active Ingredient: Influenzinum

  7. Maternity leave for an RN...

    ktwlpn replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Students

    Every facility has different policuies....Mine states you must have one yr of full time employment to qualify...I work with a preggie nurse now that will have to resign...Her job will probably not be...

  8. Honest Opinion

    ktwlpn replied to CRNAHopeful's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

  9. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    ktwlpn replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    P.U.! What IS that smell? Burning

  10. Dolivaxil homeopathic flu defense

    ktwlpn replied to proud2basn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!I don't know about the flu but I looked it up and it is also effective against smallpox...Well worth

  11. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    ktwlpn replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    I waited for over an hour at the doc's office and got a z-pack for the bronchitis...That has made me sick as h#ll,too....The worst intestinal cramping and gas...I just have NO energy... The cough...

  12. Crisis Pregnancy.... Rape Situation

    ktwlpn replied to sandstormsdust's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was not aware that nurses in l&d judged patients by their birth partners...the traditional family is such a thing of the past in many areas of this country and I thought that the nurses in...

  13. Trying to challenge RN boards

    ktwlpn replied to krispynurse's topic in LPN to RN

    dood-it just struck me as funny as h#ll...I worked with a nurse years ago that used to tell everyone she passed her boards by 1 point..I just don't think "minimal competence" is a good thing or...

  14. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    ktwlpn replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    I know it has kicked my orifice....After missing a week with the sx of flu I went back to work for 2 days and went into bronchitis and a week later I still feel like poop on a

  15. help!!! can anybody give info on nursing in norway??

    ktwlpn replied to kristinerosern's topic in General Nursing

    well congratulations! I guess I was under the impression that you were very young...How lucky to have this guy in your life now and what an adventure!Maybe he can out you in touch via e-mail with some...

  16. boyfriends biopsy

    ktwlpn replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

    Have you heard anything yet? I have been thinking about you both.....Hope you enjoyed your holidays

  17. Question about MRSA in long term care facility

    ktwlpn replied to nursecompassion's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is safe as long as this person keeps their mask on-once the mask gets really wet it looses it's effectiveness.....I have read that probably over %70 of healthcare workers and LTC residents are...

  18. Consents

    ktwlpn replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my LTC we have had several instances in which surgeons faxed us consents forfamily members to sign-without ever speaking to them-not even over the phone.This happened several times on the dementia...

  19. Trying to challenge RN boards

    ktwlpn replied to krispynurse's topic in LPN to RN

    I really don't think THAT would be something to be proud of.. quote.>babyboomerrn....i was an lpn...

  20. YOUR 3 hardest areas of nursing school

    ktwlpn replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Nursing

    Getting to early clinicals on time (after working evening shift the night before) Keeping that ugly navy cotton uniform clean and pressed while going to school and working.....Having to say "no" to...

  21. Negativity?

    ktwlpn replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    I concur,hb...your other post sounds like the Fish philosophy and I try to conduct myself accordingly and as a charge nurse in LTC I feel that it someone's negative attitude is effecting the...

  22. I have to vent......re: bosses pets....

    ktwlpn replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in General Nursing

    Sure-kids are special...But becoming a parent is an entirely voluntary thing and while it does entitle you to a tax break it should not effect your oligations at your work...And being childless does...

  23. Made to look like an idiot. (rant)

    ktwlpn replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    How about an update-how is the

  24. I have to vent......re: bosses pets....

    ktwlpn replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that you feel like you got slammed here....I see your point-Our administration will lie to us-if we let them...Please stand up for yourself and for what is fair for everyone.....And don't let...

  25. When little old ladies attack.....

    ktwlpn replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Great point-one I had not considered.Someone else mentioned manipulation and anger...Years ago we were taught that reality orientation was the way to go with the demented and patients had less rights...