ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Bullying in nursing

    ktwlpn replied to erwindt's topic in Critical Care

    Any minority is going to draw attention,as a murse you are a minority. I have witnessed plenty of bullying and been a victim once myself. I am a firm believer that some people passively permit...

  2. Omnicare (new thread)

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We got a huge pyxis through Omnicare-it's very well stocked,I can't think of one med I have needed in the past two years that was not available.Other then that I think all of the negatives I posted in...

  3. What EHR software for LTPAC is out there, popular or considered to be the best?

    ktwlpn replied to littlebubbaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have Sigmacare and since I don't have any LTC experience with any other system I can't help you much. I can tell you that training is everything.The company set us up with 2 -day training sessions...

  4. "She's coming back next week", and my weird reaction...

    ktwlpn replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Acute care psych? EEk-I think you would be jumping from the frying pan to the fire with that move (that's how it would feel to me) It does seem like the most difficult residents have longevity,doesn't...

  5. Kinder pooping pants

    ktwlpn replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    [quote name= One day her son pooped in his jeans. She got fed up one day, ran some soapy bath water, and made the boy clean the poop from his pants and undergarments. Miraculously, after this incident...

  6. Can't stop dreaming about work...when will it end??

    ktwlpn replied to julz68's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse since 1989 and I still sometimes wake up exhausted from "working" all night! Often I am pushing a medcart down a nearby country road or major highway looking for a group of patients...

  7. Cognitive stable and cognitive impaired residents' living arrangements

    ktwlpn replied to Norubit15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i'll stop

  8. Cognitive stable and cognitive impaired residents' living arrangements

    ktwlpn replied to Norubit15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sorry for going on and on and on.....I'm very passionate about dementia care.I love the challenge of enticing a resident to do exactly what you need them to do.It's an art form.Maybe some dementia...

  9. Cognitive stable and cognitive impaired residents' living arrangements

    ktwlpn replied to Norubit15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Something else you can try is a black rubber mat on the floor in the doorway which can sometimes deter a wanderer-they see the dark space and think it's a void in the floor. Or try a large...

  10. Speedy med pass

    ktwlpn replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This thread was started in 2011,I wonder how sboston is faring? I hope she is not pre-pouring ANYTHING-not even miralax....I don't even prepour glasses of water-if I do that then something WILL get...

  11. Dear Hospice Nurses, I beg you for a moment of your time, please.

    ktwlpn replied to CheesePotato's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    [quote=CheesePotato;7239112. He is DNR. He wishes to die at home if possible and, even when "healthy" suffers from mucus plugs that cause rapid desaturation and deterioration to such a point that...

  12. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

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

    I LOVE our system.It was tough for the Luddites among the staff but those of us who use computers at home adjusted quickly.It has cut down so much on med errors,increased the speed of the med pass...

  13. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

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

  14. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

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

    It was part of the nurse's education but not relevant to the OP's question.The OP has been told it is good practice to familiarize his/herself with all of each patients meds even those he/she is not...

  15. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

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

    Exactly-some patients go on the offensive with every staff member they encounter.We weren't there so we don't know.You bring up alot of valid points.I have a feeling that the patient had questioned...

  16. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

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

    You can always pull this old trick " Oh,they are calling for me,I'll be right back" and run out the room,do your research and then go back in and say " I'm sorry,what were you saying?" Use this...

  17. First Day Being a Nurse: Feeling Overwhelmed

    ktwlpn replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have moments sometimes in the middle of a crisis when just for a split second I think "o man,I need a nurse" and then I remember-that's me! Then I can take a deep breath and do the ABC's and get the...

  18. First Day Being a Nurse: Feeling Overwhelmed

    ktwlpn replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    HaHA! I've been doing this for 25 years and STLL have those days on

  19. Need help. How do I sound the politest way possible?

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

    You must be doing so well that they think you are

  20. Residents missing clothes?

    ktwlpn replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  21. Would you throw an allnurses.com party?

    ktwlpn replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Gorgeous floral arrangements in

  22. Would you throw an allnurses.com party?

    ktwlpn replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    and "urine sample" jello shooters! (limoncello and jello if anyone is

  23. Would you throw an allnurses.com party?

    ktwlpn replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I would have a margarita machine and thousands of pounds of enchiladas,hats for

  24. Need advice regarding reducing work hours due to anxiety please.

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

    I got nothing-except since I read your screen name I can't get a certain sog out of my head.So ... "Hey sister,soul sister,go sister He met Marmalade down...

  25. Nurses: Why do many of you do this?

    ktwlpn replied to terina66's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    QUOTE>>>happy hours/breakfast-and-beer