ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Overhead music

    ktwlpn replied to savoytruffle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ours was turned off last year because most units play c/d's for the residents in the common areas and each unit has particular likes/dislikes. We l used to listen to a Top 40- MOR station and I...

  2. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    ktwlpn replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's moments like that when you really make that connection with the patient and share an emotion that make cleaning up all of that crap so

  3. My hall is eating me alive...

    ktwlpn replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like floatingI-'m good for 3 or 4 years of it and then I get burned out and ask for a unit(I'm done floating for awhile now).Luckily for me it has always worked out and I have been able to go back...

  4. Jehovah's Witness and Blood Refusal in OR

    ktwlpn replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room

    I took that away from your response,too .There are many reasons for a blood draw prior to surgery.In my experience a certain generation of patients just do not question medical staff and I can see...

  5. case manager taught me a gem about families

    ktwlpn replied to SNB1014's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In LTC many family members are in such denial that they focus on things like Mom's hair,Dad's nails,the contents of the meal tray, ANYTHING instead of acknowledging that they are LOOSING their loved...

  6. What Do LVN Unit Manager's Do?

    ktwlpn replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you'll find that every comment here gives you a different description of the unit manager position.Your best bet is to go in there with a long list of questions and ask to see the job...

  7. Poop in nursing

    ktwlpn replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    You must be a student in a " poop free" school,too... Just who do you think cleans up the poop when cna's and lpn's are cut back? Most of my local hospitals are all RN or there may be ONE,maybe two,...

  8. Rehab needs to get a clue

    ktwlpn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our entire med pass seems to be scheduled around everything BUT the RESIDENT'S wishes.We have rehab,clinic,outside follow up appts,activities,beauty shop and even family coming in to viist and...

  9. Looking to put grandma in LTC...what to be on look out for?

    ktwlpn replied to rahchacha's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After you have toured a few facilities and narrowed down your choices make sure you go back un-announced, preferably during the early evening or on a weekend and walk around.Things can look very...

  10. G-tube-How to stop it from unplugging itself

    ktwlpn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Gastroenterology

    For added insurance get a zip lock baggie and push the connectors and a few more inches of the tubing down into the bag and zip it most of the way closed (make sure the tube does not become cinched)...

  11. Thank You Notes to Patients?

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

    Congratulations to you for the feedback you receive so frequently from your patients and their families......Ditto for acccepting the advice given on this thread-maturity means having the ability to...

  12. Thank You Notes to Patients?

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

    Let's forget about potential trouble for the OP for a moment and instead focus on the patients who could potentially be harmed ("bothered" or "upset') It isn't even about the OP-it's the patient's...

  13. Thank You Notes to Patients?

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

    A card from the entire Oncology center is appropriate but it does not compare to a nurse on a unit sending notes to select patients.I think the OP is denying the difference that we all can see,I...

  14. Thank You Notes to Patients?

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

    [quote=amoLucia;7362648activity. Helloberry, you have such a nice, old-fashioned gracious idea in this crazy all-too-fast crazy world. It's such a shame we can't have more of it in this work...

  15. The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    ktwlpn replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    I've had residents on ONE to ONE fall! In one particualr case the staff was sitting right in front of him,he jumped up and practically shoved her backwards and dived OVER her.It happens....

  16. Thank You Notes to Patients?

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

    I understand the nature of the relationships oncology nurses often develop with their patients, nurses can can form those bonds with hospice patients and their loved ones,with the elderly in LTC and...

  17. The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    ktwlpn replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    I guess anything beats being called "Hey,dumb bell" and that's what I got today! Whatever happened to the nice little old ladies? Why am I now caring for there evil twins? Is it still a full moon?...

  18. The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    ktwlpn replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are pretty wealthy you'll end up in a semi private room or the county facility with 3 room mates.Precious little privacy there,that's the sad fact.As more baby boomers age newer facilities...

  19. The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    ktwlpn replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

  20. Has Nursing Made You a Homebody?

    ktwlpn replied to nicurn84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My mother in law is convinced that someone in the family has "offended" me..In reality my husband and I have been married for 23 years and I have spent plenty of holidays with them and now when I...

  21. Corporate "doesn't believe in" Nurses Week

    ktwlpn replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    That "thank you" or recognition for meeting a difficult challenge at work should be delivered on a regular basis when it's earned,not once a year. We don't celebrate Nurse's week either,we celebrate...

  22. Electronic charting- administration time out of compliance

    ktwlpn replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On the other hand if you are doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing you won't have a problem. -that's just my experince.Usually if a co-worker of mine if being dogged by someone they have...

  23. Invisible illnesses...

    ktwlpn replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You can use your FMLA intermittently with any dianosis that qualifies.Several of my co-workers have chronic illnesses and miss time during exacerbations.Several have used their time intermittently...

  24. so ready to quit

    ktwlpn replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP-any update on your

  25. Invisible illnesses...

    ktwlpn replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It's really no-one's business.I have something going on, too and I learned awhile ago the people minimize everyone else's problems -especially if they can't see them.I keep my problem to myself and if...