ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Getting More Residents Up and Walking Once Again

    ktwlpn replied to MARY HARROUN's topic in Rehabilitation

    We utilize Merry Walkers when appropriate. However we have had more then a few residents suffer some pretty serious falls OUT of them. They still must be monitored pretty closely. I have a...

  2. LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    ktwlpn replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ever have 98? seems a bit much to

  3. LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    ktwlpn replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's not safe. What happened that shift? Who covered the other unit? We have had so many calls off int eh past 6 weeks we have mandated a number of staff members.That stinks for everyone

  4. LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    ktwlpn replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understood she was told to take both units with close to 50 residents on each for a total of close to 100.Color me confussed. Anyway-THAT does not sound safe to

  5. crazy orders we have to have them to apply a band aid.

    ktwlpn replied to Jwheelo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Put a bandaid on a small scrape/skin tear or hangnail without and order and here is what may happen 1-no-one checks the area again for days because they don't know it's there 2-days later when a sharp...

  6. I asked one simple question...

    ktwlpn replied to TLSpaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    QUOTE>>>Why do people act this way? I think it is insecurity and the need to dominate when threatened. That is the answer to almost every question asked on here regarding...

  7. Abuse at school

    ktwlpn replied to jdoezer's topic in General Students

    Abuse of power is wrong. Teachers (not just in nursing school) nurses, cops-any boss can be guilty of that. I would like to point out if you present your case up your chain of command in a clear and...

  8. Facility closing

    ktwlpn replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so sorry to hear that.How many residents do you have? How long do they have to find another LTC?I can't imagine how hard that will be on them and their loved ones and the

  9. child safety

    ktwlpn replied to amoLucia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Purse/wallet/cigarettes in the back seat are all great ideas. Taking one of the kid's shoes off and put in beside you in the front seat is another. Persoannly I don't call these incidents "accidents"...

  10. A little concerned

    ktwlpn replied to floridanurse1983's topic in General Nursing

    Sheesh-this is one skill I missed in school. I just had to read the directions on the package when I had to do

  11. GT feeding stopped after family's wishes

    ktwlpn replied to zmaldon's topic in General Nursing

    >> Why would you want to withhold those meds? This is HER choice. She will die of dehydration (days to weeks) LONG before she would "starve to death" (weeks to a month or more) and the use of...

  12. Advice please: Withdrawal of feeding tube

    ktwlpn replied to Clubsingr28's topic in General Nursing

    >>>> And your DON says you are "too emotionally involved"? She has clearly lost her ability to remain impartial. Sure,she says she would make the choice to die if she were in this...

  13. Advice please: Withdrawal of feeding tube

    ktwlpn replied to Clubsingr28's topic in General Nursing

    Can't wait to here what has transpired

  14. Why do people don't like it when we send resident out?

    ktwlpn replied to ChampRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Once they hit the hospital the plan of care is out of our hands. It may look like something "simple" but you know the hospital is going to perform the million dollar work up. They have to cover their...

  15. Walkie Talkie

    ktwlpn replied to ArrrrEnnn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Things like "frequent flier" are subjective ."Walky-talky" is objective,descriptive.-like

  16. Would you apply regular barrier cream to a resident with a fungal infection?

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeemateCNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our policy prohibits mixing creams and powders. We do have an anti fungal barrier cream but for the life of me I can't remember the name of it or even the

  17. A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    ktwlpn replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Now let's talk about

  18. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

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

    I've had numerous cases of family members dropping off the demented spouses of the patient both in LTC and acute care. They go to work all day, shopping,to a wedding-you name it. Never left a sandwich...

  19. Social Media

    ktwlpn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ooops,that doesn't make sense,does it? I meant to ask how do we encourage an employee to present themselves in a professional manner as a representation of their organization when they feel their...

  20. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    ktwlpn replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    [quote name=Maybe he was masterbating into the menu?? Otherwise, let it go. [/quote] I don't walk to talk about masturbating any more today,please! It took me YEARS to get over that enema episode,...

  21. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    ktwlpn replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When someone joins the forum and starts a thread and then responds in such a pugilistic manner many of us tend to draw certain conclusions about that person. Screen names tend to add to those...

  22. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    ktwlpn replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well ,then why ARE you uptight? You already stated you were surprised at the answers you've received. You wanted to know what our "thoughts" and "feelings" were if any of us have ever been involved...

  23. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    ktwlpn replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Apples to oranges.....Saying a patient likes a a bath "too much" due to the sexual stimulation is just calling a perv a perv (imho) Stating a patient likes his meds "too much" when he is a full of...

  24. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    ktwlpn replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To my knowledge one can't really overdose on pot (it's rare) It's also not going to have any effect on the others meds as far as I know. It's not like mixing alcohol with narcs. The opinions here...

  25. Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    ktwlpn replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    >>>> Well now,that would depend on what you mean by "enjoy". Are you referring to sexual pleasure like my milk and molasses enema masturbator years ago? I want to point...