ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care

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  1. Funeral customs

    ktwlpn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been to an old order Amish funeral.The dead are laid out in a very plain casket in the home and friends,family and neighbors come and bring food.They pray,they sing and they remember good times...

  2. Ridiculous waste of time

    ktwlpn replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Vaseline is ordered for fragile extremities as "preventative skin care q shift " for several of our residents and it is helpful with cutting down on the number of skin tears we see. Butt paste is...

  3. Humidity and Infection Control

    ktwlpn replied to ChristopherH's topic in General Nursing

    They have been banned in our LTC for several years-mainly because no-one wants to write a policy for their use and cleaning. I have seen them in other nursing homes and they can get pretty nasty if no...

  4. What would you do in this situation?

    ktwlpn replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  5. Higher incidence of depression among nurses

    ktwlpn replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Here it is--1 shot each of vodka,light rum,gin,tequila and triple sec -add a couple of shots of sweet and sour mix and a big splash of coke,serve with a lemon or lime slice over ice... THe first time...

  6. vent...pet peeve

    ktwlpn replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am too-but people love to talk about themselves-that's the greatest way to start a conversation.BUT you then have to practice looking

  7. Higher incidence of depression among nurses

    ktwlpn replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    A motrin and a glass of wine does it for me...Unless it was a really, really rough day-then it's home made Long Island Iced tea...only ONE -then straight to my bed for me because I'm too stupid to do...

  8. Higher incidence of depression among nurses

    ktwlpn replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if we are not seeing a higher incidence of depression in nurses but a higher incidence of depression being treated? Any thoughts? (and we have to watch out that we don't self medicate with...

  9. vent...pet peeve

    ktwlpn replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

  10. Weekly weights

    ktwlpn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good for you-stick to your guns.Our monthly weights are to be done with the first bath of the month-they are completed in a more timely manner so the dietitian has the info abd since they are done on...

  11. What would you do in this situation?

    ktwlpn replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  12. chemo and nutrition

    ktwlpn replied to stalsrn's topic in General Nursing

    aw,I'm so sorry.My mom will be gone 14 years in December-with the love and support of your family you'll heal but you'll always have an empty spot in your heart. Take

  13. chemo and nutrition

    ktwlpn replied to stalsrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering how things are going? Been thinking of you and your

  14. Missed something in clinical

    ktwlpn replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    This is why so many women over the age of 65 don't survive the year after a fx hip-this (and many other) complications are all too common. I worked in a hospital that required removal of ted stockings...

  15. Am I reading too much into this?

    ktwlpn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I agree-even a perfectly oriented patient can become a little batty in hospital.This patient could just be a chronic complainer which can result in thousands of dollars of un-necessary testing because...

  16. Fyi

    ktwlpn replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    aka "Hover

  17. Fyi

    ktwlpn replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    -How many school districts can bear the cost of CPR training for all employees? Many districts don't even have enough BOOKS. Tell me-does an overprotective parent let their child go to a friends house...

  18. Layoffs?

    ktwlpn replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    no cake? bummer....It is sure to get much worse.I work in a county run facility.We have a hiring freeze and open positions will not be filled,dept. heads are not getting their raises although we rank...

  19. Frustrated CNA - for (some) nurses

    ktwlpn replied to Flatbelly's topic in General Nursing

    Your post really,really frosts my butt...We all have suffered the frustration of working with sloppy,lazy co-workers that cruise through the day just to collect that paycheck-and it takes forever to...

  20. medicine without a license

    ktwlpn replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten plenty of good feedback here.Someone mentioned the "that's the way we've always done that" mentality that is often found in LTC.I'm surprised they have gotten away with this for so...

  21. medicine without a license

    ktwlpn replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if you'll find anything specific for this situation-probably just generalities at your state BON's web site.Why don't you contact the DOH to clarify your concerns regarding resident's rights...

  22. I am GETTING out of hospital work! This is BULL!

    ktwlpn replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    There are no victims,only volunteers-You should have gone to the ER....that would have taught her a lesson (maybe) She does sound like abit of an

  23. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    ktwlpn replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD FOR YOU! Now-don't let yourself feel bad for doing it.It's time to let it all go-You are like me,I have stored slights and insults from various in-laws like a squirrel stores nuts. I finally got...

  24. Doing away with side rails?

    ktwlpn replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here in Pa even a half rail is considered a restraint-as is placing the bed against the wall...We have low beds and floor mats-and we will order 1 to 1 for frequent fallers. When a...

  25. Christmas Party Ideas

    ktwlpn replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your wife "asked you" if she could throw a party? Hmmm-that's a whole 'nother thread...But I'll remain on topic because I'm just too tired for anything else. I am having our unit's party here this...