ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Ranch dressing in a breast milk container

    ktwlpn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurses Rock

    When a family member graduated from nursing school I got some great supplies off the internet.I filled an enema bag which a high ABV punch for shooters.I put hello shots in those one ounce med cups.I...

  2. What to wear to fill our paperwork at new job?

    ktwlpn replied to Just_Kidney's topic in General Nursing

    Flip flops,daisy duke style cut offs,a fresh manicure with pointy black tipped talons and hot pink waist length hair

  3. Assessment question? Is this common?

    ktwlpn replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Concentrate on the diagnosis,history and physical and take the info straight to management.They have a big problem with documentation,not you....I have seen a number of staff have to go in charts and...

  4. being investigated for diversion

    ktwlpn replied to beckhill78's topic in Nurses Recovery

    May I ask why you refused the tox

  5. But all the Nurse is doing is sitting down. Why cant the help?

    ktwlpn replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago another nurse and I were reported by a family for doing our nails at the nurse's station of our small community hospital.We were reading the Tele strips....The family was crazy,they carried...

  6. iv certified

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

    But this varies from facility to facility.Go to the California BON website and familiarize yourself with your nurse practice act.You need to know exactly what you are legally clear to do in your...

  7. Your worst nightmare (Part deux)

    ktwlpn replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    I'm waiting for the elevator on the secured dementia unit...It never comes-I look down and realize I am naked but for a gown and a safeguard bracelet.....This one has made me wake up in tears. I...

  8. iv certified

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

    It will depend on the position you are seeking.I recommend you look for a class to enhance your marketability.Contact the program you graduated from to

  9. But all the Nurse is doing is sitting down. Why cant the help?

    ktwlpn replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    I get the OP completely.We can do the cna's job,they can't do ours.As an inexperienced nurse I fell into the trap of trying to do it all...Many shifts the cna's got their breaks and punched out on...

  10. I'm a sexless nurse

    ktwlpn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Eroc and Dogen,do we need to separate you

  11. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    ktwlpn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The worst visitors are the ones who code.... or fall and break a hip.Or are demented and incontinent after being dropped off so they can spend the day with their spouse while the adult child who...

  12. anxiety vs. agitation; Ativan vs. Haldol

    ktwlpn replied to aging1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I believe that is just part of the natural dying process and teach staff to ignore the numbers and treat the patient by administering those meds around the clock in end of life care.Does the client...

  13. Topics

    ktwlpn replied to Brooke Piester's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I like that idea...Think of ways your peers can experience a schizophrenic's perception of

  14. How many wounds? Other Tx nurse responsibilities?

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

    You can delegate family complaints not relating to wounds,ditto hygiene,etc after you complete a treatment.Can you hit those skin checks first thing in the morning?Some residents will not allow that...

  15. Topics

    ktwlpn replied to Brooke Piester's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am wondering what kinds of ideas YOU have,bounce them out and I'll tell you what I think about

  16. How many wounds? Other Tx nurse responsibilities?

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

    That sounds like a very heavy load..To start making it more manageable when speaking with family members regarding the wound refer them.and their complaints to the appropriate party,don't even go...

  17. Just got fired from my first real job as an lpn and need some advice

    ktwlpn replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Work on your "poker face",too.If your client is on fire and simultaneously spewing blood from every orifice you need to look like you are not freaking out on the inside...The client and their loved...

  18. I'm a sexless nurse

    ktwlpn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Quote,Grumpyrn>>>>I was once told it was easy, you find the privy parts and it is just below that..... I can't find the privy parts with a miners helmet and a map - ask my wife. Winning...

  19. Loco-Parentis

    ktwlpn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    You have tasted the water in this well and found it bitter...So STOP drinking it.Due to apparent cultural differences and your difficulty expressing your thoughts maybe you should just take a...

  20. I'm a sexless nurse

    ktwlpn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Trading off track care or a funky wound is not the same thing as refusing to care for three quarters of the census.And good for you for having the skill to manipulate a co-worker.Wouldn't it be mature...

  21. I'm a sexless nurse

    ktwlpn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    You are comparing apple's to

  22. I'm a sexless nurse

    ktwlpn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Quote=== It is ok for a nurse not to be comfortable doing something. It is ok for a nurse to choose not to do something.===Quote Uh,No,not really...It is the nurses responsibility to seek employment...

  23. Changing careers with negative feedback

    ktwlpn replied to kh112079's topic in General Students

    You won't be bored,that's true...My advice to you -Take off your rose colored glasses....It may be "noble" to go into nursing "to help people" and " make a difference" but the reality is something...

  24. I am leaving LTC yet again

    ktwlpn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not until I retire.I came back to LTC and despite it's many challenges and the weirdness unique to my facility I believe it's one of the good

  25. anxiety vs. agitation; Ativan vs. Haldol

    ktwlpn replied to aging1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sorry for everything you are going through.Per our ToS we are prohibited from giving any medical advice.This is a hospice forum.Sounds like you need a lot of support,hopefully you are in contact with...