ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care

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  1. Are we over-reacting?

    ktwlpn replied to RainMom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We charge $305.00 daily for

  2. Are we over-reacting?

    ktwlpn replied to RainMom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She belongs in LTC with staff who are trained to care for her.Is this a 'for profit'? When her funds are depleted watch how fast they can " no longer provide her care"...Most of your concerns are spot...

  3. Initial Drug Test

    ktwlpn replied to Damiapa's topic in General Nursing

    Someone got Butt hurt by the internet

  4. Initial Drug Test

    ktwlpn replied to Damiapa's topic in General Nursing

    As possible as accidentally shoving a large bottle of shampoo up your

  5. Feeling defeated

    ktwlpn replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The students need to be dealt with on a higher level,they are jeopardizing their clinical placement,their behaviors are unacceptable. Be firm,fair and consistent with your staff and they will come to...

  6. SNF/ALF challenges with Hospice providers?

    ktwlpn replied to HazelnutCream's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have two questions/requests: 1. What are your current biggest specific challenges that you face with local hospices? Communication,not receiving necessary documentation on a timely manner,delay of...

  7. What nursing task do you loathe???

    ktwlpn replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Earlobs,ear wax,hearing aides and ear rings....Not going

  8. any advice for sleeplessness with ALZ patient

    ktwlpn replied to heynow1313's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While I understand the holistic approach I know a geri-psych consult is invaluable at this stage.I see two issues here.First is her sleep pattern.What is the impact on her and the family from this?...

  9. My father's health information

    ktwlpn replied to Catcar1963's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the previous poster,your actions are similar to complicated grieving.Make healing yourself your priority,you are wasting a lot of positive energy on this -you're deflecting

  10. Question for Day Shift Nurses Who Own a Dog

    ktwlpn replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Buy panels of chain link ,create a pen,push the open end up to the doorway in which you have installed a doggie door.Problem solved.She can go in and out at will.Make sure the panels are securely...

  11. Feeling defeated

    ktwlpn replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my facility We start with a verbal warning ,next is a written one which includes a plan correction ,third can mean dismissal.If you ask someone to do or not do something and they persist you need...

  12. Feeling defeated

    ktwlpn replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You just have find your equilibrium.They are hazing you just like they do almost every other new charge nurse,most of us have experienced this and it really is exhausting.You need support from your...

  13. Boldness to Speak

    ktwlpn replied to Parakeet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

  14. Work declining vacation request?

    ktwlpn replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck-we now have a policy prohibiting unpaid leave.If you don't have the time accrued you don't get to take

  15. Work declining vacation request?

    ktwlpn replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you are referring to RNdynamic that poster is always serious and appears to live in a parallel

  16. Work declining vacation request?

    ktwlpn replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well,don't even know what to say to THIS....It's called "work" not

  17. Work declining vacation request?

    ktwlpn replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    When accepting a new position you have to think ahead.If you have made the plans for a vacation,wedding,etc make it clear you can not work during that time and GET WRITTEN CONFIRMATION . You are...

  18. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

    ktwlpn replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

    Very few " management roles" exist for LPN's ( in my area) and even ADN's.You should peruse a BSN at minimum if that is your

  19. Would you report possible diversion?

    ktwlpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a case recently in our local news.Yes,understandable but inexcusable.Blame every one and everything ....It is still crossing legal,ethical and moral

  20. Heroin pandemic

    ktwlpn replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Addictions

    Before middle and upper white class kids started dying no-one really much

  21. Patient threat and HIPAA

    ktwlpn replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Does not sound like the nurse shared any protected medical

  22. Boldness to Speak

    ktwlpn replied to Parakeet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    So what if another of her patients is falling on the floor while she is praying with this one? It's called " delegation" She will be on duty to NURSE. Not

  23. How do I report a HIPAA violation and not loose my job?

    ktwlpn replied to sanangelo's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    They likely have investigated the situation but will never share the details.Ask yourself these things-Is this worth ME loosing my job and possibly being blackballed in my community? And think about...

  24. Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

    ktwlpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After hospice came on board why in the world were her diet restrictions

  25. HELP: In Need of a Nice Tote/Bag for Clinicals

    ktwlpn replied to FayLynn87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go to a craft store,they have a number of WASHABLE canvas totes in various sizes and colors...You can embellish them if you wish.I have several -small ones I use as lunch bags and larger ones that...