ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. New LPN starting LTC, what "things" are needed

    ktwlpn replied to CT Pixie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some facilities prohibit staff from using their own equipment- (calibration problems,infection control issues,etc) Make sure you are permitted to use yours.I will also suggest you take a refillable...

  2. should I cut my hair?

    ktwlpn replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just went short after having shoulder length to mid -back hair for years.....I LOVE IT!!! It's in a sort of bob-shorter in the back with bangs.I keep it trimmed monthly and it's wash and wear...No...

  3. Would you hire me back if you were them?

    ktwlpn replied to 2klkds's topic in General Nursing

    ..Still waiting to hear ----Exactly what is a " Medical explorer?"

  4. horror scene

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

    7??!!! In a month? The doodoo SHOULD be hitting the fan over that but YOU are NOT responsible. This incident will have to be reported to the department of health and they'll see this history and hit...

  5. Would you hire me back if you were them?

    ktwlpn replied to 2klkds's topic in General Nursing

    I will be surprised if you are re-hired for the following reasons-I personally found your letter to be un-professional and a bit of a turn off....Also when you stated "I gave up way too easily many...

  6. Workplace violence and safe staffing

    ktwlpn replied to mruss's topic in General Nursing

    This is my major pet peeve-we have pediatric, neo -natal,cardiac,post cardiac,and intensive care units etc-why no geriatric unit? They have special needs and are as deserving of the best care we can...

  7. I'll be blunt. . . .

    ktwlpn replied to kcalohagirl's topic in General Nursing

    You'll certainly be welcome in the general nursing

  8. How can you protect yourself from a harrassing patient at a Nursing Home?

    ktwlpn replied to maggiecreek's topic in General Nursing

    I'll add the following to the good advice you have been given- Review and update his care plan yourself-staff members should always be in pairs with this guy-and no baths in the middle of the night...

  9. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    ktwlpn replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    The kind of person who would attempt that is probably the kid that smoked everything in the kitchen to try to get high-and every thing that grew in the yard.....How sad to be so desperate to escape...

  10. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    ktwlpn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Same policy in the LTC-all departments and all nursing staff (cna's and nurses alike) Staff are are permitted to use their cells in 2 places-the employee caf and outside.....Not the breakrooms on...

  11. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    ktwlpn replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  12. to report or not to report...

    ktwlpn replied to kristi13618's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice from everyone else-many of us have taken OTC meds from work.It IS stealing so it certainly should not be something to brag about.I am guilty my self of taking a few tylenol from stock...

  13. Thank you for your sympathy NOT

    ktwlpn replied to Reigen's topic in General Nursing

    That really stinks-sorry for your

  14. LTC to Med-surg-can I expect any relief??

    ktwlpn replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    NO Seriously-no....And if you work in the typical hospital that is budget conscious and always cutting corners,short staffing,calling off staff when census drops for 10mins but still pushes...

  15. "no further hospitilization" order

    ktwlpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you ever seen "no further hospitilization unless extreme distress" orders in

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

    ktwlpn replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    yup-that stuff is out there on the internet...You can buy medical fetish equipment on line. Urethral sounds ,foley caths and enema equipment are apparently very popular. I think I see an alternative...

  17. An apology

    ktwlpn replied to LesMonsterRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think you owe any apology-I think we all should band together and NOT respond to any posts by that particular member in the future.That's my plan and I pray for the strength and fortitude to...

  18. RN responsibilities in LTC

    ktwlpn replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I beg to differ-KNOWLEDGE ,SKILLS and CRITICAL THINKING make the nurse....How many of us have worked with incompetents at all levels? They get that degree but can't apply the knowledge and have no...

  19. LPNs Supervising RNs

    ktwlpn replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can see where THIS thread is heading. It's not even worth the trouble of addressing this type of

  20. LPNs Supervising RNs

    ktwlpn replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is not uncommon in LTC-the best NURSE for the position is the "charge nurse" We have many units with LPN's as charge nurse and always have. We happen to have several RN's who are completedly...

  21. Nursing family members

    ktwlpn replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't take offense -what I am doing to say is going to sound a bit harsh but please just know that I went through this scenario. You are able to take a back seat in his care because your sister...

  22. Troops being sustained by antidepressants

    ktwlpn replied to martinb216's topic in General Nursing

    There will always be armed conflicts.Implying that our volunteer military is being taken advantage of and being put into situations that they are not prepared for is naive and also assumes the...

  23. hippa violation with teen mother

    ktwlpn replied to love for nursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had issues with insurance that involved my then 15 yr old son.We were told the amount of the bill but not the exact nature of the services due to HIPAA.No big D in our situation-it was not related...

  24. Education for Nurses:Bowel Management

    ktwlpn replied to ngingi's topic in Patient Education

    When I glanced at the post I did not notice the : -I thought for a second it was regarding the management of NURSES BOWELS.

  25. Intolerant of RN errors

    ktwlpn replied to medpsychRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm in LTC and the facility implemented a new policy a few years ago.Any significant error has to be reported to the department of health and they want to see that you have an education/prevention...