ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care

Member

  • Content

    3,844

  • Visitors

    34,380

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    63

All Content by ktwlpn

  1. speeding ticket will i get hired?

    ktwlpn replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    Not a problem....Unless you like ran from the cops and hit and killed a pedestrian and had to be stopped by spike strips and were found to have a bag of heroin on

  2. Continuous Care

    ktwlpn replied to jennifer_gail's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good

  3. Hospice patient requests to smoke

    ktwlpn replied to eatenalive365's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Any resident who smokes in my LTC must have an order and be assessed by OT for safety to determine if he or she can be independent with smoking. We also don't permit ANY resident to leave their...

  4. Really not sure how to handle this...

    ktwlpn replied to crj96's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Damned if you do,damned if you don't.I pride myself on my excellent attendance but I realize I am just a cog in the big machine and no one cares about my issues.Most facilities have policies regarding...

  5. I'm so afraid that I violated Hipaa!

    ktwlpn replied to guest879529's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That depends on a lot of factors.That can reassure a person that they are not traveling the road alone BUT it could also anger them.Letting patients family know you are familiar with a condition and...

  6. Foot Care

    ktwlpn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    some CNA'S are more conscientious then others. Now they know you care, you'll see a difference. The lotion our cna's use as part of our protocol with AM and PM care is just not that great. For people...

  7. I'm so afraid that I violated Hipaa!

    ktwlpn replied to guest879529's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Forget about it-you did NOT violate anything-you did not give ANY identifying information.In the future don't even identify the sex of the patient. You need to seek support from friends and family...

  8. What did I do wrong?

    ktwlpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have seen cna's duties expanded in acute care ,it was a cost savings at out small community hospital.It can be an issue.The scenario you speak of for instance could have resulted in a poor...

  9. What did I do wrong?

    ktwlpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Then you need to use the quote function correctly to avoid misunderstandings like

  10. What did I do wrong?

    ktwlpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a cna you may not know HOW to "correctly" admin a medication or if a new med was ordered or something was discontinued.You can stop the nurse from giving them to the wrong resident,that's not an...

  11. What did I do wrong?

    ktwlpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OMG!!!!Please READ the thread before you respond.This CNA did NOT "give meds".Holy

  12. What did I do wrong?

    ktwlpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This thread is so annoying.People are jumping ALL OVER the OP without even reading her posts,assuming they know what they are talking about.It's a fine example of how witchy and snotty we nurses can...

  13. Old school cna

    ktwlpn replied to patriciawardlow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first worked as a nursing assistant 34 years ago -(YIKES-34 stinking years!!!)-. there was no such thing as "universal precautions". We did not have gloves or any disposable products at all....

  14. What did I do wrong?

    ktwlpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Please read the posts again and more carefully this time.-this CNA works in ASSISTED LIVING. She did not PASS the med. She was well within her job duties.She has no idea what the rights of med admin...

  15. What did I do wrong?

    ktwlpn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think many of you on the thread don't realize the OP is talking about assisted living. You can't compare that to acute or long term care. In my area it's common for the big assisted living chains to...

  16. Question regarding disclosure of health information

    ktwlpn replied to Student199's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Someone should have called the family regarding the change in condition when it occurred.Not a nursing student-you are not ready to answer all of the questions and discuss the options and...

  17. tb test question

    ktwlpn replied to a.gunnell's topic in General Nursing

    Look up interpretation of PPDs at a reputable website like the CDC and call your PCP or the entity who administered the test if you still have questions.Our TOS prohibits giving medical

  18. VENT!!

    ktwlpn replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in General Nursing

    Turn your LTC experience into a plus- people who look down on that have no idea what the job entails.It is every bit as demanding as any med-surgery assignment.And work on your poker face and body...

  19. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    ktwlpn replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    Everything the instructor is true,we have all heard it before.So your personal style in communication is a bit less dramatic,that's fine and it does not mean hers is inappropriat.You need to focus on...

  20. Helping out a co worker/friend

    ktwlpn replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'll admit I am a cynical old ho-my first thought was surprise she is not diverting,my second is "protect yourself". Don't let yourself be manipulated. As others have stated she is getting money for...

  21. skeptical of another nurse

    ktwlpn replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    A recent hire at the LTC with "over 20 years of experience" did not administer morphine on an end of life resident because "I didn't know how to give it S/L". I found out when I stared my shift and...

  22. Quitting... physician office and giving notice

    ktwlpn replied to Oedgar's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You are NOT dumping your co-workers,you are saving yourself.Give two to four weeks notice,whichever works for you.Don't let anyone guilt you into staying and don't martyr yourself....Good

  23. It's a crime to take pictures of your patients

    ktwlpn replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Baffles me,too (OP is not a

  24. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    ktwlpn replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep-that's why I said I would be sure to discuss to during my own admission process ..It's always a good idea to bring your meds with you in order to provide an accurate

  25. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    ktwlpn replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where is the PATIENT's accountability? I 'd be damed if I would utilize OTC meds,vitamins and crap from the hospital pharmacy.I would bring my own stuff with me and make sure I discussed it during...