ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. How to Show Others You Are Happy While Working...

    ktwlpn replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    what a crock! As others have said if you were too happy they'd remark upon that too.That's the stuff I get " Oh I wish I had some of whatever you are on" If that type of remark is overheard by the...

  2. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    And then when skyrocketing un-employment goes even higher because every corporation jumps on this bandwagon what happens? It's a slippery slope. Maybe next they'll decide not to hire women of...

  3. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    As I said all staff are entitled to a certain amount of breaktime. Also-many people don't smell heavily of cigarette smoke.I think they may metabolize it differently but I know several smokers that I...

  4. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with having a couple of drinks on a Friday night or a glass of wine with dinner-that does not an alcoholic

  5. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    O come on! I guess next on the list will be anyone not within their

  6. I'm feeling very naive, new nurse, no clue how to handle this...

    ktwlpn replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our perdiem staff have no requirements-no weekend or holiday rotations.They are also sometimes scheduled weeks in advance (to fill holes in the schedule) In the future make sure you get everything...

  7. Doctors tend to over look things that sometimes a nuse can see

    ktwlpn replied to wrightLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Norman! Shame on ya...you beat me to

  8. Why it doesn't pay to be a pervert in the medical profession.

    ktwlpn replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    That action "doesn't pay" anywhere. A local artist was arrested several years ago for having cameras in the bathroom in his

  9. Please don't expect CNAs to

    ktwlpn replied to Lendytaylor10's topic in General Nursing

    Sheesh-doesn't your facility have a lifting policy and equipment on the unit? I have worked with many staff members whom would rather lift a way- too- heavy- patient then bother to go get the proper...

  10. Unreasonable family members in the nursing home?

    ktwlpn replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bless my DON-she will not hesitate to offer the offending family member the list of LTC facilities in our area and any assistance they may need with transferring their loved one. This is her last...

  11. passing meds for 57 residents??

    ktwlpn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You can't possibly pass meds to that many residents and remain compliant.We used to have 1 med nurse on our large units until the DOH called us on it-we now have 2 med carts and always 2 or 3 nurses...

  12. Oh, the gossip.

    ktwlpn replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes-it sounds like they are really having to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find fault with you....Do be on guard-sounds like they are jealous of

  13. Rules and Regulations

    ktwlpn replied to litbitblack's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do a search for "nursing home regulations in Texas" or " long term care regulations in Texas" You'll find lots of ggod info-your state dept. of health and also your state att. general have links to...

  14. I love this doctor!

    ktwlpn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to deal with a doc that gets calls from family members of our LTC residents with demands regarding meds,tx. etc.He just calls us and gives the orders for whatever the family wants. It gets...

  15. Riddle Me This

    ktwlpn replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen this happen-the employee goes straight to the ED, occupational health or 911 is activated (in the LTC) If you have seen employees treated on the unit who gave the orders?

  16. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you while working as a nurse?

    ktwlpn replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I was caring for a frequent flyer at our community hospital several years ago-her son got into some kind of altercation with a cousin and shot and killed him.At one point the cops thought this guy...

  17. PEG Syringes

    ktwlpn replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting-our facility has been changing g tubes routinely for years at the bedside.We ask that surgeons use a catheter with a balloon upon insertion and once the tract is healed it's a...

  18. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    ktwlpn replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for

  19. PEG Syringes

    ktwlpn replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    How often do you change your g tubes and do you do it

  20. Where have all the jobs gone?

    ktwlpn replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    We are seeing it in Southeastern Pa..I work in LTC and we have recently had more RN's apply then I ever remember.They can't get jobs in acute care. None of our local hospitals are

  21. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    ktwlpn replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The most difficult people to deal with IMHO are the ones starring in their "Me show-" all me,all of the time. We all realize how difficult it is to let go of someone you love but we also know...

  22. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    ktwlpn replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes - it is hard but it is our duty to help the families SEE DEATH and then make the decisions regarding their loved one's care based on what their loved one would want- Not what they or we...

  23. Body Vac

    ktwlpn replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have never heard of them.I checked them out at their web site and they sound wonderful.I hope they work for you-If you want to unload one I'll give you a

  24. Over confident colleague

    ktwlpn replied to SNurselewlew's topic in General Nursing

    Remember--- No one can make you feel inferior without your consent... Try using humor-scoff and walk away when he starts spinning his tales-without an audience he'll have to stop...

  25. Family members and Visitors telling me HOW to do my job!!!

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

    Nothing worse then a degree in