ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Well, now I've heard it all!

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

    It just shows how self centered people truly are. In LTC I have been at the bedside many times and witnessed families picking the room clean-even while the loved one was still ON THE BED-everything...

  2. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    ktwlpn replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    quote> Our LVNs come in our second semester after the first six weeks!! wow that's a huge diff in school. We almost have 2.5 semesters more of study than them. I absolutely have nothing against...

  3. Computarized Med Pass in a LTC facility????????

    ktwlpn replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOve LOVE LOVE it...We went live in Oct-several of my co-workers who were computer ignorant quit before they even started the training.A couple more continue to have problems (they don't use PC's...

  4. LTC Nurses... please answer

    ktwlpn replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The best topics will be the ones YOU feel strongly about. My top 3 are issues regarding death and end of life care and under utilization of hospice care, dementia care and staffing. I...

  5. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

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

    Bottom line- we are a team and we are caring for someone's mother,father,spouse or child and someday it could be one of our own in that bed.Check your ego at the door and remember that a Higher power...

  6. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

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

    It really doesn't matter what kind of background you have or how many degrees you've got,if you are working as a cna you are going to be supervised directly by a nurse.The job description probably...

  7. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

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

    In your career I am sure you have dealt with problem cna's and nurses,the kind of people that I spoke of-the ones who thrive on conflict and enjoy keeping a unit in turmoil.I have known nurses that...

  8. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

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

    #1- because I was the only nurse on the floor and could not leave it unattended at that time. #2-I was waiting for a return call from an MD. #3- I was still administering my AM meds. #4- I was still...

  9. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

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

    We all have worked with staff that are difficult to get along with-some people have a chip on their shoulder and resent any type of instructions or directions.They seem to enjoy creating discord on...

  10. Visitor silencing neighboring alarms

    ktwlpn replied to PediLove2147's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow-even if you have NO idea what could be going on with the rest of the floor? I think tampering with someone's medical equipment should be a police matter. I have cared for a...

  11. Telling My Boss I Need My Hours Cut...

    ktwlpn replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    If you can get a desk job ,good for you.BUT you state you are under a doctor's care now-are you eligible for FMLA? I am not sure how the eligibility works after you start a new position. Stop...

  12. Getting Parttime employer and PRN one to work together on a schedule

    ktwlpn replied to whatdoIdonow?'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been though that-I started at one position and worked 5 days (with all most NO training) Another job I had applied for was offered to me,I informed the first that I would let them know when I...

  13. SO mad...and not sure I should be.

    ktwlpn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The fastest way to burn out is to personalize this type of patient.We have to learn to compartmentalize our own life experiences away from those of our patients and sometimes we need to look for...

  14. Denver, CO- anyone there?

    ktwlpn replied to nurseellen's topic in Travel

    It means just that,"wow" especially in light of the shooting in the movie theater.I was just remarking on the co-incidence.Nothing "weird" about

  15. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

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

    Update,OP? I see in another thread that you were just terminated from your job in the nursing home.Remember,when one door closes,another opens.I think the Power Above is showing you The Way....get out...

  16. Denver, CO- anyone there?

    ktwlpn replied to nurseellen's topic in Travel

    seriously?

  17. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

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

    It sounds like you are burned out,I hope you are not taking this out on your helpless residents and bullying your co-workers.(I suspect you are) As many of us have done,I worked as a cna for years...

  18. Living "weeks to months" with no food and sips of fluid? Really?

    ktwlpn replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have been taught by many excellent nurses to NEVER offer a timeline to a family-you will always be wrong. We all can tell stories about patients whose deaths were unusual, people that held on for...

  19. Documenting on patient falls or what looks like one in LTC

    ktwlpn replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Back in the day (maybe 8 years ago) our admin use to tell us to avoid using certain words in our documentation because they were "red flags" for the surveyors .We were never to document that a...

  20. Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    ktwlpn replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    dang-I WISH I still had enough hormones in place to even WANT to do the nasty-at any

  21. Can anybody share any first hand experience with being coded, on a vent, sedated, etc

    ktwlpn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    I just read Stephanie Nielson's book "Heaven is Here" She went down in a small plane and suffered burns over 80% and was in a coma for 4 months.I highly recommend it-if you have never been a patient...

  22. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    ktwlpn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you were new I did everything I could to help you get yourself organized. I led by example-I attempted to mentor you. I picked up and finished many of your tasks,day after day. I told you over...

  23. Things you thought you would never see in LTC

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Conjugals.....I have no problems with this as long as I don't have to burn my retinas out by seeing

  24. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm going to bump up this topic. We have thrown away our stone tablets and are finally comuterized. Our meds are on a cycle fill (except for liquids,eye gtts,ect which we must order ) and after...

  25. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    ktwlpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my experience we have a big problem getting meds delivered in a timely fashion.You all know that if we don't have a med available (even if it is something as simple as a multivit) the DOH wants us...