ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. scope of practice

    ktwlpn replied to td2620's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to the Maine State Board of nursing web site,search LPN scope of practice,it's all

  2. Hurt and Betrayed

    ktwlpn replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    I would not call this bullying.As others have said this happens EVERYWHERE.Church groups,employees at the local Wal-Mart,you name it,It's gossiping.Take back your power,don't let yourself be a...

  3. CNA hours during nursing school

    ktwlpn replied to futurehealthprof's topic in General Students

    Nothing worth fighting for is easy.I worked as an aide on evening shift,did not have a full time position but worked any time they called me.I often worked several weeks without a day off.I worked...

  4. Job interview with new facility, same company

    ktwlpn replied to LPN9200's topic in General Nursing

    You left because you were unable to juggle the demands of school and the job,scheduling conflicts forced you to put all of your energies into school.You recognized you were no longer able to deliver...

  5. Plantar fasciitis, just curious have you had it?

    ktwlpn replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Flat feet predisposes to PF.I have no arch at all.Custom orthotics(which insurance does not pay for)Is the most effective treatment.Have to wear them forever to prevent it fro

  6. what position would you take?

    ktwlpn replied to Raefabian4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The older I get the harder those 12 hour shifts became,it would take me two days to get over it

  7. What am I qualified to do? OTHER THAN FLOOR NURSING!!

    ktwlpn replied to Shackna13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Those codes are

  8. Need tx advice extreme butt rash

    ktwlpn replied to Schooler's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Make sure the aides are not scrubbing it off with each episode of incontinence ..We discovered a few years ago when treatments failed this was often the culprit.We taught the staff to gently pat after...

  9. problem with my DON, help!

    ktwlpn replied to nurseredd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You may very well be let go,right before the holidays. Good for you,you have two per-diem jobs to fall back on but I'm betting most of the aides don't.Think twice before you lead that charge .You"ll...

  10. termination or not

    ktwlpn replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I would be inclined to give her a break,she has a lot on her mind.I had such a bad case of "pregnancy brain"with our son I locked my keys in my car not once,not twice but three times.I had trouble...

  11. termination or not

    ktwlpn replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Why wouldn't anyone switch a Saturday with her,it is her baby shower....That's a pretty important

  12. Communicating on bad days

    ktwlpn replied to shaneb9's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Is your wife interested at all in your work life?If she watches shows like Grey's Anatomy,Chicago Med,Code Black she might enjoy hearing about your day(with all identifying information changed or...

  13. Holiday rotation

    ktwlpn replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our staff is guaranteed to work every other major winter holiday.That's every other year so some people work T-giving and Xmas one year and are off both the next.My T-giving and New Years fell on the...

  14. Talk about turkeys? - Share Your Favorite Thanksgiving Stories

    ktwlpn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My family celebrates a second Christmas in July( always the third weekend) I make a traditional turkey dinner,hubby puts up a few strings of lights...We have a blast.The funny thing is we never have...

  15. does nursing come together?

    ktwlpn replied to ssquared123's topic in General Students

    Been a nurse for many years and still have those bad moments....times when I think to myself"oh,man,need a nurse here"and then realize that's me....I sometimes have to remind myself to just breathe...

  16. Family issue..Thoughts?

    ktwlpn replied to jrabbit619's topic in General Students

    I am always ready to tell someone something about themselves...I am in the middle of my Bloody Mary dinner,now is a good

  17. Pain medication advice PLEASE!!

    ktwlpn replied to PVL_RN86's topic in General Nursing

    You controlled the patients pain appropriately.Day shift can admin the PRN prior to therapy.Stand up for

  18. Tension between Nursing Home Nurses and Acute/Critical Care Nurses! Lets visit!

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

    We run codes now and have some AED's and crash carts.Each unit is supposed to have a suction machine and an oxygen concentrator set up and ready to roll in an emergency.Nurses can be bone heads,so can...

  19. Tension between Nursing Home Nurses and Acute/Critical Care Nurses! Lets visit!

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

    It's great how you can read emotion and intent into a brief comment.Was not meant to be "snippy"Just concise,some of these long replies on this thread are difficult to read.Sorry you did not find my...

  20. Tension between Nursing Home Nurses and Acute/Critical Care Nurses! Lets visit!

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

    Because the resident is your patient at that time.Most LTC's don't employ a round the clock driver

  21. Tension between Nursing Home Nurses and Acute/Critical Care Nurses! Lets visit!

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

    Am replying to the OP who claimed she could not recall everything about HER

  22. Tension between Nursing Home Nurses and Acute/Critical Care Nurses! Lets visit!

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

    I agree in part.EMS and ED staff often seem to think "DNR" means "do not treat" and can be a bit judgemental when they perceive acute care assessment and treatment is futile but it's not up to them or...

  23. Nurses as patients

    ktwlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's not lost on me,many of us have issues,both chronic and acute,and due to our nursing background have issues.We know the "worst case scenario".We FEAR loosing control.Is it normal for a patient...

  24. Nurses as patients

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the input.Have an appt.next week.I am starting to feel better about moving forward with my

  25. Nurses as patients

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    .Have a powder room on first floor,can rent a hospital bed if needed.Have close to 80 days sick time,husband can take a few weeks off.Son works a few blocks away...Don't want a foley,want to get right...