ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Not just the trolls....

    ktwlpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I got absolutely nowhere trying to find the answer to that one...hope ya have better luck then I

  2. Not just the trolls....

    ktwlpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    ohhh...I see.....just typing practice-certainly not trying to flame any of the more immature members of our board.....nah......that would not be a mature thing to

  3. Not just the trolls....

    ktwlpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I still don't get the true

  4. Not just the trolls....

    ktwlpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    then why start a thread to "spank" them

  5. Not just the trolls....

    ktwlpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    well-who knows who the comments were aimed at? They were quite generic.It's a shame the poster did not have the courage to directly address the person they are criticizing.....Take it with a grain of...

  6. violence in home visits

    ktwlpn replied to STM's topic in General Nursing

    Luv-just how much are you paying this attorney for the privledge of doing his work for

  7. Phila: Mother of boy who died at Children's Hospital sues

    ktwlpn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would like to hear both sides of this story...I wonder how long the mother felt that he was oversedated and restrained at Bancroft and if she followed the proper channels there regarding his plan...

  8. Emphasis on caring or personal gain?

    ktwlpn replied to oregonvolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    Wow-come to think of it I don't know any pessimistic and bitter teachers.....JUST JOKING!!!! Teachers are human just like nurses.......Bye bye,troll:kiss Woops!...

  9. Emphasis on caring or personal gain?

    ktwlpn replied to oregonvolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    Wow-come to think of it I don't know any pessimistic and bitter teachers.....JUST JOKING!!!! Teachers are human just like nurses.......Bye

  10. meds w/o order

    ktwlpn replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Beides the fact that a patient just could have a bad reaction you never know who is looking over your shoulder...someone could just be biding their time..watching for you to do something like this...I...

  11. Emphasis on caring or personal gain?

    ktwlpn replied to oregonvolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    Dood! We have 3 threads now running with the lpn vs.rn debate and the rn vs rn debate...Why not rehash teachers vs. nurses? It always goes down in flames-just like the other

  12. Something for an RN

    ktwlpn replied to Ned the Red's topic in General Nursing

    bands to put around her pants legs when she has to go into a flea infested

  13. Survey Time

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It seems as though they focus on a different area every time they come visit us-and have blinders on to any other issues..The whole process needs to be a bit more subjective.Each inspector seems to...

  14. Thanking God For A GREAT Position!

    ktwlpn replied to Brownms46's topic in General Nursing

    you do us pink collar psychomotor technicians

  15. lpn-rn...same difference

    ktwlpn replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone with a modicum of good sense realizes that there are differences between the scope of practice of a cna,an lpn and an rn and that their state's BON bases their practice acts on their...

  16. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    ktwlpn replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    :kiss :) I,too have been goofing on this thread.....And now lets add "psychomotor skills" to our job descriptions...It sounds way more impressive then saying something like "simple tasks any monkey...

  17. lpn-rn...same difference

    ktwlpn replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    So an apple is not an orange and a banana is not alima bean.An RN is not an LPN is not an aide...(I know a few LPN's with "BSN"s" They did not pass their boards and are still working under their LPN...

  18. Are LPNs Second Class Citizens?

    ktwlpn replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    It's a step-down from acute care patient.I believe that some smaller hospitals could apply for swing bed status-they had to be a number of miles away from any rehab facility...The patient is d/c'd and...

  19. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    ktwlpn replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    The basic theme was appropriate training, compensation and recognition for the tasks.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I think I get it now....(psst Hey Brownie!) It's all about...

  20. At my wits end!

    ktwlpn replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck..I am loving my float position-you might want to think about that for change of

  21. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    ktwlpn replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    The LPN may perform venipuncture and administer and withdraw intravenous fluids only if the following conditions are met: (1) The LPN has received and satisfactorily completed a Board approved...

  22. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    ktwlpn replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    Not my bag either,Brownie....I did not like drug and alcohol,either...I am perfectly content in the LTC at this point in my life-and hope to retire from there in 12(count them!) 12 years...and then I...

  23. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    ktwlpn replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks,Brownie...I am getting a little bit tired now...Chad-I see alot of holes in your logic.A point I was trying to make is that anyone can be trained to perform almost any procedure-and how to...

  24. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    ktwlpn replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    Dood-you can injure or kill someone with a freakin' enema.....and how many times have we read that a resident was left unattended in a bathtub and drowned in an LTC or group home? I bet it was not an...

  25. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    ktwlpn replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing