ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Any nurses with Interstitial Cystitis?

    ktwlpn replied to babynurse1964's topic in General Nursing

    One of my cats has just been tentatively diagnosed with feline interstitial cystitis.The vet tells me the causes and triggers are very similar to that in humans.Next week when the results of the U/A...

  2. Wandering Resident advice

    ktwlpn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have to physically check for the bracelets daily-we have had more then a few that were very crafty and able to remove them.We would often place them on the ankle (if edema is not a problem) I also...

  3. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    ktwlpn replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

  4. Wandering Resident advice

    ktwlpn replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Isn't it sad that this lady does not have the benefit of a secure unit populated with residents just like her and staffed with people attuned to their needs? I bet the other higher functioning folks...

  5. Writing lots of incident reports each night, is this normal for you in LTC?

    ktwlpn replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    `I'll tell you what worked for me-when the first incident occurs grab 3 incident reports from the file and lay them on the desk.You won't need the other 2....Honestly-this works for me-it's like...

  6. rant-the weekend

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    and then,of course,I made an error this week...At least I "manned up" to it and didn't make excuses or try to blame someone

  7. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    ktwlpn replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Professional competency is important to me-that is what matters to the patient's

  8. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    ktwlpn replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Do a search on this board-you'll find numerous threads on this topic.Most ended up locked.As for me-I don't really care if my doctor smokes or my president screws around (or if my DOCTOR screws...

  9. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    ktwlpn replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not a story I would be too eager to tell.....Reminds me of my ex-husband's first wife.They had a child together so for his sake my family tried to keep everything civil.When I got married to my...

  10. Advice Wanted!!!! PLEASE!!!

    ktwlpn replied to LPNIowa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your LTC sounds like a few of the private LTC's I've worked in.The first lesson you've learned here is if you have not gotten a promise in writing you may as well forget a bout it...2nd-if you are a...

  11. Brainless People!

    ktwlpn replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If he is deemed competent then he does have the right to leave the facility and join the thousands of others out there endangering our lives on the roads.AARP is a powerful political force-most...

  12. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    ktwlpn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Well-I would get her a box of incontinence pads and if she continues to piddle all over the facility I would first call the department of health.I am sure the state would have a lot to say about...

  13. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's a great post-and a nice place to end my participation in the thread cause I think it has outlived it's usefulness...Hand me a shovel,it's time to bury that horse.....(I'll catch you all in...

  14. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  15. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think 50+ is way TOO many residents for a true Alzheimer's unit.I have worked in "secure " units with census of 40 to 50 and it was awful. It also was not a true "dementia" unit-there were no...

  16. "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    ktwlpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  17. "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    ktwlpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    [quote=speckleddove-------When the state asked the midnight nurse why, she replied the supplies were never delivered and the DON knew this but never bought the supplies. The DON wanted her fired for...

  18. Gross Out Co-Worker

    ktwlpn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I did it...today,at work...I am so ashamed....I was sitting next to one of our younger male residents (early 30's) and holding his nourishment so he could drink it.I leaned forward to give him a sip...

  19. Co-worker hitting up the Dr.s for meds during shift?

    ktwlpn replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten scripts from docs on rounds a few times for routine sinus crap.It's professional courtesy.I don't see a problem with asking a doc you have established some rapport with...There are many...

  20. Death- Do you ever get used to it?

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

    You don't really "get used to it" but you will not be frightened of it.You are never too young to think about death and dying-you should let your loved ones know what your wishes are and you should...

  21. Need Advise sewing on school patch...

    ktwlpn replied to SimonJester's topic in General Students

    I just hand basted mine on....Others used iron on fusible webbing..I would not bother with the machine-especially when sewing on a sleeve-I hand sew pants legs

  22. What is the best way to deal with losing a resident?

    ktwlpn replied to swthrt124's topic in General Nursing

    Many facilities have memorial services a few times each yr to celebrate the lives of the residents that have died.We have planted trees and shrubs in honor of co-workers and residents,also.We have had...

  23. Help!! Nursing Debate

    ktwlpn replied to ads24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How about reality re-orientation vs. "therapeutic lying" aka-validation and ressurance for Alzheimer's and other dementia pts? See thread "pacify or orientate? Alzheimers... " in the geriatric/ltc...

  24. Gross Out Co-Worker

    ktwlpn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen similar situations over the years.Recently I have seen staff development handle the issue because the floor staff were uncomfortable doing so.I have also seen an aide sent to occupational...

  25. Can someone help me re nursing assistant?

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

    I've read your numerous posts on the board asking for help.I think you need to see your guidance counselor right away-they can answer all of your questions....I currently work in a nursing home that...